Re: WLAN for Apartment complex (Score 1)

Hello:

You are correct about the yahoo address being used for privacy reasons. I'm not sure why you think the address is a bit suspect, unless you imagine that I might be seeking to sell products or services--which I am not. I feel that solicitation of goods or services on a site like /. is reprehensible.

I live and work in a Metro area of 500,000 residents and have all the work I need locally.Any projects I take on outside of my local area are due to referrals from one of several wireless vendors.Now, you ask if I often give out anonymous WLAN advice. I do so when I have time, but felt especially compelled to reply to the original poster. What I got from the subtext of his post is that he might be young, have some experience in networking but obviously none to little in wireless. Without the site survey and a good contract drawn up by a lawyer he would be headed for certain disaster.

Even more important to me was the fact that the type of install he proposes it perhaps the most difficult of any to implement. Just thinking about the problems one faces on that sort of rollout makes me want to grab a beer.

Lastly, I am an open source advocate. That said, I feel obligated to help others when I can if the issues are within my area of expertise and do not result in any conflicts with clients or vendors. Many others in the community have been giving of their time and skills, so I like to do my part when I can. I hope this alleviates any concerns you may have.

Kindest Regards,

Doc