Hi Mary,
Another possibility is to use an access point that has its own
built-in DHCP server. We selected NETGEAR WG302s (~$180). We have 3
(1 for our main floor, 1 for our basement, and 1 for our auditorium).
Thanks.
Ross Riker
Automation Manager
Goshen Public Library
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> Date: Mon, 8 Feb 2010 10:49:14 -0500
> From: Mary Rogers <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Question re: wireless
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> We have wireless at our library and about a year ago, I had the network
> "guru" over at our town hall set it up via DHCP. We only have 12 =
> "slots" on
> our network for those folks wanting to use wireless. We don't =
> authenticate
> and it has worked well for the most part. Once in a while I would have =
> to
> release a lease because all of the slots were used up. Well -- about 3
> weeks ago, all of the sudden the leases are all in use constantly! When =
> I
> go into the DHCP settings it almost looks like something is =
> automatically
> taking up all the slots and I don't know how to stop that from =
> happening.
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> Our server that this is set up on is a Windows 2000 server if that =
> helps.
> Also -- we use Access Points throughout the building rather than =
> wireless
> routers. Is there a way to have the leases automatically expire after =
> an
> hour? That is how much time we allow patrons to use the computers in =
> our
> Technology Center.
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> Any help on this would be much appreciated!
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> Mary E. Rogers
> Associate Director
> Trumbull Library System
> 33 Quality St.
> Trumbull, CT 06611
> 203-452-5116 (voice)
> 203-452-5125 (fax)
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