WiFi with Access Points - centralised admin

japsybapsy

Sounds like you want to use the AP's in a WDS system (Wireless Distribution Network). From what I understand, the AP's work together to create a wider range for your wireless network. This isn't an international standard so best to keep all your kit from one manufacturer. Some kit have this some don't. See wiki for more info. WPA is supported only if you use a pre-shared key, apparently. Don't think you'll be able to maintain a single list of accepted MACs in one place and have that distributed to the APs. You might be able to get your DHCP server to restrict MACs but that doesn't really help (once someone hoped on your wireless network, it'd be easy for them to guess an appropriate ip.)

Blacksheep1979

everythingblogcast wrote: »

I would recommend the Pre N system as you have faster then wired.

yes with only 1 user but wireless bandwidth is shared between users.

everythingblogcast

Blacksheep1979 wrote: »

yes with only 1 user but wireless bandwidth is shared between users.

Its better then wireless b, g or a. and the OP wants to set up wireless access points in an office!!!!!!!

Blacksheep1979

Yes but I was pointing out the inaccuracies in the statement. With 50+ users the speed will be nowhere near that of a wired connection.

everythingblogcast

Blacksheep1979 wrote: »

Yes but I was pointing out the inaccuracies in the statement. With 50+ users the speed will be nowhere near that of a wired connection.

Would this ok with yourself

"I would recommend the Pre N system as you have faster then b,g or a"