Google Education – access infrastructure guide - Manual (Page 6)

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Access area Small network Medium network large network
LAN : WiFi
Access
Controller(s) For very small networks < 10
access points you may be
able to implement without a
access controller
If you are using an access
controller you will have a
choice between
- SW controller you can install
on a PC (e.g
ubiquiti Unifi )
- An appliance (e.g. Rukus ,
Mikrotik CCR models )
- Cloud controller (e.g. Meraki )
In all cases only use the
access controller made by and
matched to you AP provider.
Also if you have a hybrid
network with two or more
different types of AP’s being
managed by two or more
access controllers ENSURE
you contain 1 set of AP’s and
associated access controller to
a contiguous space. DO NOT
mix AP’s and thus controller
functionality in the same
physical space as this negates
the controllers capabilities /
effectiveness
It is likely for a network this
size you will have over 10 AP’s
and thus it is recommended
you have an access controller
that matches the brand of
AP’s you deploy.
You will have a choice between
- SW controller you can install
on a PC (e.g
ubiquiti Unifi )
- An appliance (e.g. Rukus )
- Cloud controller (e.g. Meraki )
In all cases only use the
access controller made by and
matched to you AP provider.
Also if you have a hybrid
network with two or more
different types of AP’s being
managed by two or more
access controllers ENSURE
you contain 1 set of AP’s and
associated access controller to
a contiguous space. DO NOT
mix AP’s and thus controller
functionality in the same
physical space as this negates
the controllers capabilities /
effectiveness
It is virtually a requirement
that you have an access
controller that matches the
brand of AP’s you deploy.
You will have a choice between
- SW controller you can install
on a PC (e.g
ubiquiti Unifi )
- An appliance (e.g. Rukus )
- Cloud controller (e.g. Meraki )
In all cases only use the
access controller made by and
matched to you AP provider.
Also if you have a hybrid
network with two or more
different types of AP’s being
managed by two or more
access controllers ENSURE
you contain 1 set of AP’s and
associated access controller to
a contiguous space. DO NOT
mix AP’s and thus controller
functionality in the same
physical space as this negates
the controllers capabilities /
effectiveness
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