This means that if you go into a store to buy a wireless NIC, any brand that supports the 802.11b standard should work. Even though the standard might change, most cards will still work when the technology upgrades. It has limitations like speed and density of use concerns, and isn't a replacement for hard-wire connections to the network, which runs at 1,000 Mbps vs. 10 Mbps for wireless. Wireless can provide networking solutions in venues that have construction or traffic challenges, among others. Access points are connected via cable to Mizzou TigerNet, the campus gigabit ethernet network.
Site surveys are critical for properly locating the access points to ensure optimal performance.
Once the site surveys are complete, construction will begin. The online tool will be critical in determining the feasability and future of wireless networking on campus.