Wireless Computing

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Wireless Computing

• M. Brzeski
• WLA 2004

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Project Goals

• Connectivity expansion
• Cost containment

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Technology

• Access points
• Power over Ethernet
• Built-in wireless in laptops

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Procedures

• Laptop configuration(s)
• VLAN definition
• Support
• Student users
• Viruses

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First Phase
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Current Status
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Planned Coverage
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Whats to Come?

• Trends
• 802.11 changes
• Residence halls
• Alternative to wired expansion
• Hot Spots
• Lounges
• MAC registration (NetReg)
• Encryption

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Summary

• Lessons learned
• What to look for
• Questions

FOR MORE INFO...
www2.carthage.edu/ais/presenting/waal2000/wireless
lib/wireless_library.htm
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Thank You

• And Good Luck !!!