It’s coming. Hold on.
[Update] Finally got a chance to update this step.
The biggest problem I ran into here was the desktop machines that I installed wireless adapters into. I typically would prefer/insist upon a wired connection on desktops, but I could not overrule the building committee. So, I had to make this work with wireless connections instead. The answer? Well, it’s twofold.
- Get a better antenna on the wireless access point (AP).
- Move AP up the wall and not so close to the ground.
I couldn’t move the desktops too much, so that was not an option. After all, people are going to put their computers where they want them, and not where you think they should. So, this fix worked best and had the added benefit of making staff happy they did not have to put their computers on the desk rather than the ground where they preferred to leave them.
The biggest challenge after this is security. As in, don’t give out the WEP2 password I just entered into your computer. Why would I give it to them in the first place? Well, they have laptops coming in and out of the office during the week when I am not there, but also MS Windows complains on occassion and they might be asked for the password. We all know what that’s like, right?