Sub-Dividing Access on a Single Wireless Network

Hi

Forgive the phrasing, wireless networking is something of a new thing
for me...

I've been asked to set up a wirless network with two distinct levels of
access.

The first will be for visitors. They will be asked to log in using a
key we designate and upon access, will only have access to the
internet.

The second will be for staff. They will connect, also via a security
key, and have access to all objects on the domain (printers, servers
etc.)

Can I get some suggestions regarding...

a) number of access points and/or routers that would be needed (average
number of guest connections would be 10, average number of user
connections would be 50). My preference would be to have a little in
the way of gear as possible
b) recommendations for configuration (sub-nets tied to specific
switches, NAT or something else)
c) recommendations for hardware (CISCO, 3COM...bridge vs router etc.)

Any and all advice appreciated!

Thanks in advance

Tech Chef <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote:
> I've been asked to set up a wirless network with two distinct levels of
> access.

Get two different sets of APs (or APs with dual SSID capability), one
for internal use and one for "public" use.

Chris

Chris Davies wrote:


> Get two different sets of APs (or APs with dual SSID capability), one
> for internal use and one for "public" use.
>
> Chris

Thanks Chris. This will form a basis for a more defined search as I
look into my options

On 19 Nov 2006 19:01:09 -0800, "Tech Chef" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote
in <(E-Mail Removed). com>:

>I've been asked to set up a wirless network with two distinct levels of
>access.
>
>The first will be for visitors. They will be asked to log in using a
>key we designate and upon access, will only have access to the
>internet.
>
>The second will be for staff. They will connect, also via a security
>key, and have access to all objects on the domain (printers, servers
>etc.)
>
>Can I get some suggestions regarding...
>
>a) number of access points and/or routers that would be needed (average
>number of guest connections would be 10, average number of user
>connections would be 50). My preference would be to have a little in
>the way of gear as possible
>b) recommendations for configuration (sub-nets tied to specific
>switches, NAT or something else)
>c) recommendations for hardware (CISCO, 3COM...bridge vs router etc.)
>
>Any and all advice appreciated!

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