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I have a client that wants to setup a wireless hotspot in his motel to allow internet access to his guests, working off his existing DSL connection. What are the necessary components (hardware/software) to support up to 50 simultaneous clients (its highly unlikely that he would ever have 50 clients connected at once but it could happen), with ONLY internet access, and prevents malicious user from doing anything destructive in the environment? I was thinking about connecting a switch to the DSL modem/router and connecting five wireless access points (placed around the motel to ensure the least amount of dead spots) to the switch. I am not really sure what to do about security issues though.
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If there is no DHCP, would that mean that users would have to get an IP address from the front desk, and whoever was working would have to know how to help configure each users laptop?
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This a question answered previously. It might give you more ideas.
This a question answered previously. It might give you more ideas.
you need an access point/router that support WPA (better then WEP)
the AP those not broadcast the SSID (you have to tell it to user)
disable DHCP
change the default AP password
256 bit WPA encription (or 128 if not supported)
now... an access point have a 100 metres range on air without obstacles... with wall in the middle it drastically drop down
so.. in this case you need wireless repeators (Hub wireless) or you can put one in the main hall if you want that they can use only there...