Re: [MLUG] public library networking...

[Michael Jay <EMAIL:PROTECTED>]

Would the library take a donated switch? I have a 25 port cisco switch (with
option for 16 10/100 ports) that I would donate if it would be used for
public access.

Michael Jay

on 2/3/03 6:08 PM, Daniel Nowlin at EMAIL:PROTECTED wrote:

> Most laptops come with a nic built in.  The Lib is already wired, they just
> need more hubs/switches.  Besides wired is more secure, reliable, and
> cheaper in the long run.
> 
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> From: "Michael" <EMAIL:PROTECTED>
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> Sent: Monday, February 03, 2003 4:38 PM
> Subject: Re: [MLUG] public library networking...
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>>> Wireless would be nice but do not forget that this is a public library
>>> and not everybody has wireless.  Agree not everybody an ethernet card
>>> let alone a laptop but most people with a laptop will at least have a
>>> nic.  I would rather see the library allow people to jack in via the
>>> ports.  Even if it is just a class C private IP with proxy.
>> 
>> I'd think WiFi would be cheaper and easier to setup. Couldn't people
>> without WiFi just get a WiFi card? If you don't have a free pcmcia slot
>> you could look into ethernet to WiFi converters or a USB to WiFi
>> converters - both of which are pretty user friendly.
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