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Hi I would like to know a few things.
I have an area of about 30 000 to 40000 sq.m

- Is it possible to service a 1000 to 3000 clients on Wifi at the same time? This will not be for internet access but local server access. Not high bandwidth type application
- If so what kind of networking infrastructure do I need? There must be only one SSID visible throughout the coverage area
 
LouisVanAlphen said:
Hi I would like to know a few things.
I have an area of about 30 000 to 40000 sq.m

- Is it possible to service a 1000 to 3000 clients on Wifi at the same time? This will not be for internet access but local server access. Not high bandwidth type application
- If so what kind of networking infrastructure do I need? There must be only one SSID visible throughout the coverage area
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Yeah it can be done. Will be costly as you would need multiple networks and hardware that is centrally managed an controlled. What type of data are you looking at?

Best thing would be some form of mesh wireless solution with wireless controllers.
 
LouisVanAlphen said:
Hi I would like to know a few things.
I have an area of about 30 000 to 40000 sq.m

- Is it possible to service a 1000 to 3000 clients on Wifi at the same time? This will not be for internet access but local server access. Not high bandwidth type application
- If so what kind of networking infrastructure do I need? There must be only one SSID visible throughout the coverage area
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Many wireless APs will run in "mesh" mode, though when you're looking at something the size and scale you are, you want an AP for every 10-15 clients, at worst. You also are going to need to contact someone who does this for a living, as they will have the kit and the knowledge about how to connect your 200-odd access points together without having to configure each and every one individually.

You can probably manage the configuration off of one server, or maybe a web interface that manages all the APs.

Let us know what you find, this would be interesting source info for the next person to have the same problem.
 
Cisco controller(s) with about 150 (minimum) AP's, that will cover 2000 to 3000 users. AP's alone will almost be R400 000...(Might be more)
Then POE switches to connect all 150 AP's, switches linked to core stack and before you know it it will be close to (or way over) R600 000
 
ShawnStar said:
Cisco controller(s) with about 150 (minimum) AP's, that will cover 2000 to 3000 users. AP's alone will almost be R400 000...(Might be more)
Then POE switches to connect all 150 AP's, switches linked to core stack and before you know it it will be close to (or way over) R600 000
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why cisco? why not the ruckus + zonedirector route? i believe would be cheaper. and get an few HP POE 48port switches
 
Get Xirrus - perfect for High density and you then don't have to worry about controllers/controller licenses. The world of wifi is quickly moving from centralized to distributed
 
Ubiquity Unifi system works quite nicely for this. We have 45 devices in action at the moment, servicing about 1000 users, but not necessarily all simultaneously. We have no issues, simple as heck to set up.
 
Peplink also have some great hardware with central controller. If you need more info send me pm. Will be able to assist.
 
Look at the new Unifi 3.0 802.11ac AP's. Don't know about stock availability. In my opinion stay away from mesh type networks and rather wire AP's directly to switches with twisted pair or fiber if distance is a problem.

Also keep a watchful eye out for self-interference, what type of environment is this ?
 
ill agreed these little puppies are good Ubiquity Unifi system... they are super strong and good throughput :)
 
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