[GLLUG] Charity WiFi, a bit off topic

[stuart taylor]

> Sent: Saturday, March 24, 2018 at 10:02 PM
> From: "Alain Williams via GLLUG" <gllug at mailman.lug.org.uk>
> To: gllug at mailman.lug.org.uk
> Subject: Re: [GLLUG] Charity WiFi, a bit off topic
>
> On Sat, Mar 24, 2018 at 04:53:14PM +0100, Greater London Linux UUG wrote:
> >    Hi,
> > 
> >    I'd like some advice, please. I voluteer at a charity and have got them
> >    all using Linux on their computers. Now they want me to install a WiFi
> >    system for them. They have recently refurbished part of the building
> >    and wish to turn it into a meeting room for 20-25 people. The current
> >    broadband WiFi doesn't reach up to the meeting room, so will need some
> >    additions.
> > 
> >    My local pub uses something called Open Mesh, has anyone used these,
> >    and are they any good?
> 
> I would recommend something like these, plug into the mains on one floor and
> another somewhere else in the building. I have used these before and achieved
> excellent results. I am not recommending any particular one of the brands
> listed, just the idea:
> 
> https://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/computing-accessories/networking/powerline/321_3076_30123_xx_xx/xx-criteria.html
> 

I borrowed and tried something similar, but they didn't work. I am told it is probably because there were several businesses in the building each with their own electrical supply.

regards

Stuart



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