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• How would you use WLAN technology to provide indoor/outdoor campus-wide coverage and ensure that your solution supports voice, data, and video/collaboration?
Due to the need of better technology (WLAN), it would be best to complete an RF Site Survey to see what is feasible and how many access points will be necessary. Once the survey is completed, discussions with the CIO, IT manager, and listening to student/staff complaints should be next. The request of a better connected network is essential for all involved.
Next, once the proposal for the upgrade has been confirmed, upgrading all wired and wireless hardware to IEEE standards 802.11n is next. This version is current with today’s information and transmission needs. 802.11n has the

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