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SF WiFi April Newsletter

Ron Wilhelm

“By the time March turned into April, the whole woodland was dancing around to celebrate the new spring season – especially the lamb-like spring breeze that had once blown fierce as a lion in winter”. 

Noteworthy news this spring:

• Bandwidth capacity is becoming an issue. Application bandwidth hogs such as: streaming video, music and even the efficient user (actually doing work) are increasing demands on Internet bandwidth. Solution is simple – add bandwidth!! SF WiFi has worked on many new T1 installs, upgrades or bonded T1’s and we have contacts that will help clients receive best pricing for a new service. Contact SF WiFi for more information.

• Clients are beginning to replace legacy wireless gear and improving speed, signal coverage and reliability with 802.11n. SF WiFi is pleased to see the new Apple iPad utilizes 802.11n. It maybe a good time to upgrade your wireless to 802.11n. Ask SF WiFi how 802.11n dual band can improve your wireless network.

• It maybe time to think about Microsoft Office 2007/2010. Pick up a copy of Office 2007 between now and September 30, and you’ll be eligible to get a free upgrade to Office 2010 with the Microsoft’s Technology Guarantee Program. Contact your Microsoft reseller or SF WiFi for more information.

• Marketing trends via WordPress and blog pages: Shaw Web Designs is designing web pages almost exclusively with WordPress allowing clients to easily edit and add content themselves as often as required. Updating web site content is great way to improve search engine discovery and improve marketing.

• And always make sure you have some sort of file backup running!!

You can follow SF WiFi on our blog site “Coverage” where we promote the flow of information about products, support info, geek jokes and announcements. We can also be found on Twitter

Geek chortle for April: Adding software patches too soon after being released and then worse yet – not installing patches at all.

SF WiFi would like to thank you for your business.

Products - Solutions

Ruckus Wireless 7300 Series ZoneFlex Access points

Ron Wilhelm

Ruckus Wireless 7300 Series ZoneFlex Access points

High Performance, 802.11n Mid-Range Smart Wi-Fi Access Points with Dynamic Beamforming

Now cost-minded enterprises have a sleek and low-profile purpose-built AP for delivering high-performance and reliable 802.11n wireless networking at the industry’s most affordable price point. The ZoneFlex 7300 series includes both single-band (7343) and dual band (7363) products. Maximum 802.11n capacity of 300Mbps (single band) or 600Mbps (dual band), makes the ZoneFlex 7300 the industry’s lowest cost, highest performing line of 802.11n mid-range access points available. The aesthetically-pleasing design is ideal for a variety of enterprise and hotspot environments including hotels, schools, retail outlets, branch offices and public venues.

Ruckus ZoneFlex 7363:

Ruckus ZoneFlex dual-band (5 GHz and 2.4 GHz concurrent) 802.11n Wireless Access Point, multi-element smart antenna, dual ports, PoE support

Ruckus ZoneFlex 7343:

ZoneFlex single-band (2.4 GHz) Entry-Level 802.11n Wireless Access Point, 8-element smart antenna, three ports (1GE + 2FE), PoE support

Contact SF WiFi for more information and pricing.

 

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USPH – San Francisco

Ron Wilhelm

Great new web site at the Union Square Plaza Hotel !! Designed by Shaw Web Designs. New look with the blog, language translator, weather and updated services.

 http://www.usphotel.com/

Shaw Web Design and SF WiFi have now teamed up on many projects offering clients, web design, network installations and IT support.

Wireless network installation at the Union Square Plaza Hotel provided by SF WiFi. In most hotels, the main concerns in designing a wireless solution are wireless signal coverage, network user capacity, user applications and of course budget. SF WiFi specializes in hospitality wireless solutions by installing faster, more reliable Wi-Fi services at a lower overall cost of ownership. SF WiFi designs, installs, and continues to support the wireless networks that keeps guests happy and satisfied. A number one complaint of hotel guests is the lack of available and dependable Wi-Fi coverage. Wi-Fi has become an essential element and a major draw within the hospitality industry.

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BlackBerry data issue

Ron Wilhelm

Wed March 10

Some BlackBerry users are complaining of an inability to use data services for two days in a row. It appears that the issue could be related to two separate problems. While some users seemed to be back in business late Tuesday, others were still having problems. One of the problems seems to be affecting some users of BlackBerry phones that have Wi-Fi capability, although the problem does not affect those users when they are connected to Wi-Fi networks. Instead, those users have trouble us

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Aerohive announces HiveAP 110

Ron Wilhelm
Aerohive announces HiveAP 110

Santa Clara, Calif. February 16, 2010
Aerohive Networks, creators of the award-winning cooperative control wireless LAN (WLAN) architecture, announced today the release of the HiveAP 110, a cost-effective single radio dual-band 802.11n access point, which provides a more cost effective 802.11n solution for environments that do not require dual radio support, such as small retail and hospitality environments, telecommuters and micro branch locations.

http://www.aerohive.com/

 

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Spam increase ahead as phishers target Facebook

Ron Wilhelm
A increased wave of spam has been predicted this year as cyber criminals are increasingly targeting social networks such as Facebook. The networking computer company Cisco estimated that worldwide spam volumes this year could rise by 30 to 40 per cent compared with 2009. Spammers already send out up to 100 million junk e-mails a day and, although the vast majority are never opened, enough people click on the links to make spam a multimillion-dollar industry.

 

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iPad Specifications

Ron Wilhelm

(1/27/10)

iPad Specs:
•9.7 inch IPS display
•0.5 inches thin
•1.5 pounds
•Full capacitive multi-touch interface
•16-64GB of Flash memory storage
•1 GHz Apple-branded A4 chip (developed in-house)
•Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR
•802.11n WiFi
•Built-in Speaker
•Built-in Microphone
•Accelerometer & Compass
•30-pin Dock connector (same as iPod and iPhone)
•10-hours of battery life (Over one month standby time)
•Runs all iPhone apps
•App Store application included

Default iPad Apps
•Safari
•Mail
•Photos
•iPod
•Calendar
•Contacts
•Notes
•Maps
•Movies
•YouTube
•iTunes Store
•App Store

Prices:
With 802.11n WiFi
16 GB $499
32 GB $599
64 GB $699

With 3G and wiFi
16 GB $629
32 GB $729
64 GB $829

WiFi models are available in 60 days.
3G models available in 90 days.

There is a dock and a keyboard accessory available to buy.
There’s also a case that you can use as a stand.

3G Data plans:

There are two plans for the iPad. Up to 250MB per month is $14.99.
Unlimited plan is $29.99. With AT&T. You can activate it on the iPad and there’s no contract.
Pay as you go and cancel anytime.