Looking for a Good Wireless Access Point

Syran

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My company is looking to provide free wireless internet access to our customers at one of our branches. This is the first time we are doing this kind of project, and I set out my terms for security and such, and we are now looking at finalizing our equipment needs.

We will be using PublicIP to provide monitoring/security/etc of the connection, it will be using a business cable internet connection with a maximum of 7mbs/1mbs down/up. It will be on completely separate wire from our branch's network.

What I need is a Good Wireless AP to work with this, I don't have a budget, but in these lean times, i'm hoping for something in the $1-200 range that is solid and stable, with a decent range w/ good signal. The location is not very large, and we plan to centralize the AP, so that there is no more then 25 ft from an outside wall. I am hoping to manage approximately 35-50 ft from the access point with a reasonable signal, to allow people outside of the building to use it, within reasonable distance; but my primary concern is stability. I don't need to be driving 3 hours a day just keeping this alive.

Anyone have any ideas?
 

Modelworks

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RadiclDreamer

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Whatever you choose, I recommend using the openDNS servers and using their content block feature. It wont stop people from changing their dns settings, but it will stop the casual user from doing stupid things on your network
 

RadiclDreamer

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Whatever you choose, I recommend using the openDNS servers and using their content block feature. It wont stop people from changing their dns settings, but it will stop the casual user from doing stupid things on your network