Need AP bridge device suggestions

[amddude]

I have a 4 floor building with an auditorium I need to blanket in wireless signal. I would like the ap's to be bridged so it appears as if there is only one network that users can see. Was checking out the Senao EL-3054 CB3+Deluxe for the ap's. Does anyone have a better suggestion? I would also like to hear any indoor antenna recommendations if you have any.

Thanks for any help in advance!

 

[spidey07]

If you can't wire the APs (as you should) then get dual-mode (A and G) access points.

provide the wireless network on G and then use A to link the APs together.

proxim and cisco are the usual suspects for quality radios and very flexible options. choice of antenna depends on the location of the AP. general "bunny ears" like you see on SOHO gear work pretty well.

 

[amddude]

I would be able to wire nearly all of them, so that should be ok. Am I wrong in using the term bridging for having the APs appear as one network?

 

[spidey07]

yes, bridge is to connect an access point to another wirelessly.

the term is wireless domain services (WDS). This is where proxim/cisco excels.

 

[amddude]

Do you have a specific AP recommendation?

 

[spidey07]

You might want to take a step back and actually do the design before looking at and picking equipment. Depending on the budget there are very innovative solutions out there beyond "just an access point"

Things like what kind of performance you need, what kind of security you need, how many clients do you want your maximum to be, etc.