SF WiFi is saddened to hear of the Passing of Apple’s co-founder Steve Jobs. He transformed the culture of computers, smartphones, music and more. We pause to remember and appreciate his vision which influenced all our lives.
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Cisco’s vision for the next-generation hotspot
Interesting article. The future of hotspots
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/solutions/collateral/ns341/ns524/ns673/white_paper_c11-649337.html
Project: Travelodge Presidio Wireless
The Travelodge San Francisco at the Presidio is located in a quiet area of San Francisco, just half a block from the Presidio National Recreation Area East Gate. With its central location near the Golden Gate Bridge and Downtown San Francisco, the Travelodge at the Presidio is a charming place to stay while exploring the City by the Bay.
The Travelodge commissioned SF WiFi to design and install their new wireless network. This project entails saturating the property with signal for guest rooms and common areas. Our wireless solution provides superior coverage, ease of use management features to seamlessly support today’s mobile user. SF WiFi specializes in hospitality wireless solutions and has designed, installed and supports wireless in 6 of the top 25 Bay Area TripAdvisor ranked hotels.
4ipnet WLAN Controller Case Study
The Computer Science Department of Brigham Young University (BYU) looks to deploy wireless internet throughout the entire CS building,
http://4ipnet.blogspot.com/search/label/Case%20Study
Contact SF WiFi for more information regarding this project and 4ipnet products
HSG200-P Wi-Fi Hotspot Kit
HSG200-P Wi-Fi Hotspot Kit – HSG200 802.11n/b/g Wireless Hotspot Gateway with Network Ticket Generator Combo Set
The 4ipnet HSG200 Wi-Fi Hotspot Kit delivers enterprise-grade security, efficiency, and speed with a small-business price tag. The feature-rich HSG200 Wireless Hotspot Gateway with built-in 802.11n/b/g access point housed in IP50 dust-proof metal housing specially targets small-size stores who want to provide single-point wireless Internet access service, featuring the most economical solution for mini-scale hotspot businesses. With 4ipnet’s patent-pending 4ipWES (Press-n-Connect) technology, the HSG200 is able to establish AES encrypted WDS links by simply pressing the button on HSG200, securely and effortlessly extending the wireless network coverage. With built-in user database and customizable billing plans, it enables account generation on demand at the cashier’s desk. To open a hotspot store is at finger tips with HSG200 connecting to the Internet pipe via ADSL/ Cable/Satellite modem.
http://www.sf-wifi.com/blog/store/4ipnet/hsg200-p-11n-wi-fi-hotspot-kit/
Wireless Network Capacity
The wireless network challenges we are currently resolving for our clients is improving their wireless network capacity.
Why the need? Soaring data demand of the mobile users in the meeting rooms, conference rooms and hospitality wireless environments. Legacy WiFi equipment can have issues with as few as 20 concurrent users. The average user will jump on the wifi with multiple mobile devices (i.e. computer and smartphone). Multiply the number of users by 20 and we’re looking at a huge surge of wireless users and traffic flooding the network.
SF WiFi has resolved this technical issue with a high capacity design and installation of high quality access points.
• 200 plus concurrent wifi users (per meeting room)
• Wireless transmission rates increased to from 50 to 150 MB/s (3X increase)
Ask SF WiFi how we can increase your wireless network capacity.
AT&T to cap home broadband data
Customers who have AT&T’s DSL service will be capped at 150 GB of data per month. Those using the less traditional U-Verse service will get a 250 GB monthly limit. For all customers, going beyond the limit during any month will result in a $10 charge for every additional 50 GB.
IPv6 readiness
Web site to test your IPv6 readiness.
Also info on World IPv6 Day. June 8, 2011.
EAP700 Wall Jack Access Point (Free PoE injector)
EAP700 Wall Jack Access Point – online order includes FREE PoE Injector
The 4ipnet EAP700 Wall Jack Access Point is an in-the-wall Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11b/g AP, designed to blend with any office or home interior architecture or furnishings effortlessly.
The compact EAP700 in a small form factor lays snug in a standard wall outlet box, and hides the wall cutout with its faceplate. Its front panel features LED status indicators and a RJ45 wall jack. EAP700 has the interfaces to serve both wireless and wired LAN access.
By utilizing PoE, EAP700 comes with an advantage of running fewer cables in the duct. The Power over Ethernet (PoE) LAN port on the EAP700 serves as the power feed as well as the wired network feed. Optionally, it can also be powered via an AC adapter when PoE switch is not available.
Standalone, EAP700 is an easy-to-install and cost-effective solution for most of indoor wireless deployments, including hotel rooms, apartments, offices, classrooms, libraries, private homes, public kiosks, etc. When working under one of 4ipnet Controllers, the combined network turns into an intelligent building solution, a managed internet service, or a Wi-Fi hotspot network of various scales.
Discounts available for larger orders
SF WiFi online Store:
http://www.sf-wifi.com/blog/store/4ipnet/eap700-wall-jack-access-point-free-poe-injector/
FCC Postpones Net Neutrality Vote
FCC Postpones Net Neutrality Vote
After more than five years of hemming and hawing, the FCC appears close to voting on net neutrality, the hotly contested means of overseeing Internet access. The FCC has postponed its Dec. 2 meeting to Dec. 21, prompting speculation the agency is getting its ducks in a row for a vote on the politically polarized issue.