[K12OSN] Networking a new school for K12LTSP?

[Julius Szelagiewicz]

My $0.02 on point 6 - wiring for wireless. Don't bother to run power to
those spots. Run just verified cat5, full 8 wires and use power over
ethernet. Thr POE switches are getting cheaper. You get less expemsive
installation with the added remote power control of the wireless ap.
julius

On Thu, 25 Jan 2007, John Lucas wrote:

> One other consideration when networking multiple buildings: using fiberoptic
> cabling (instead of copper) between buildings would reduce the chances of
> incurring grounding loops. Unless there is a single ground plane for all
> wiring, when there is a short, it will take the shortest path and that could
> be through your network equipment. The chances of one building having a
> common ground plane are much greater than multiple buildings sharing a common
> ground plane; don't import another building's problems. I have learned this
> from sad experience, profit from my folly. It is way expensive to do the
> backbone correctly the *second* time, instead of the first.
>
> On Wednesday 24 January 2007 16:10, Joseph Bishay wrote:
> > Hello,
> >
> > I hope you are doing well.  Thank you all for the responses -- I've
> > learned a LOT about this topic.
> >
> > I'm going to be meeting with the electrical people in order to discuss
> > this further.  I've gone through the various emails and some small
> > questions have arisen
> >
> > 1) Gigabit backbone -- is that just cat6 cabling or does this relate
> > to topology?  And if topology, what kind is the best for LTSP?
> >
> > 2) What is the difference between solid wires and regular cat 6?  Is
> > there a name for this specification?
> >
> > 3) Is it always the case that it's better to have a room with 4 drops
> > for 4 computers, rather than 1 drop and a switch for the 4 computers
> > to plug into?
> >'s
> > 4) I really like the idea of floor drops and power outlets where the
> > network drops are -- thanks!
> >
> > 5) We're going to, due to the distances involved, have a primary
> > server room where the network cables terminate, and a secondary room
> > as well.  Is it necessary to connect them via fiber? The distance
> > between them is probably 100 feet.  I'm asking because the hardware to
> > convert fiber <-> copper is rather expensive.  Is it not easier to run
> > several cat6 and somehow bridge them? (technical details fuzzy, but I
> > think you know what I mean! :) )
> >
> > 6) For wiring wireless -- this may be something we do in the future?
> > Can I ask them to run cables and power to specific spots in the
> > ceiling and then just leave it as is?
> >
> > 7) Labeling each of the cables with numbers/room location with
> > validation - I got it!
> >
> > 8) How much of an issue are florescent lights?  Our building is filled
> > with them -- should I make a point to mention this?
> >
> > I look forward to your responses!
> >
> > Joseph