Wireless intercom system advice

Okay, my last hardware question...I promise!
I need a rugged, reliable, wireless intercom system to communicate with my camera operators. Will be operating mainly in theater environments. There will be 3 camera operators and a director doing live switching.
So pretty much I just need to communicate with my camera operators to tell them I'm about to switch to them (to keep their shots steady, in focus, etc.).
Thanks again!
Alexi

This is really pushing the focus of the Final Cut Pro discussion forum.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/306121-REG/EartecTD902VS_TD902VS_Videographer_sSpecial.html

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Greetings,
I own a retail store (1200 sq/ft) and would like to setup a wireless speaker system. What I envision is the ability to stream (iTunes or Pandora, etc) from an iMac to multiple wireless speakers (4-6) throughout the store. Questions I have; Is this possible? If so how is it configured, through Bluetooth, Airplay, Airport? Any advice on good quality speakers that can accomplish this task is also greatly appreciated. I am trying to take advantage of my Mac network of iMacs, iphone, ipad without going to a standard in-wall/ceiling receiver system. Many thanks for the advice!!!

Ok cool so its doable and I was also reading about Airfoil for Pandora and the like. Next question is about the speakers. I have done quite a bit of searching but it does not appear that one can purchase Airplay ready 7.1 surround system, true? Basically what I would like is to position 4-6 smaller bookshelf like speakers around the store. What Im not interested in is one single standalone speaker. I want the sound volume to be even throughout the store rather than a booming focal point. Any suggestions are greatly appreciated!

Do I need a Roaming Network or a Wireless Distribution System?

Hello - as the title says, I am confused about which type of network I should create.
My specs: Macbook Pro
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New White Square-shaped Airport Extreme Base Station
1 USB HP Deskjet printer
1 Ministack USB hub/external hard drive
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I am confused, however, about whether to set up a "roaming network" or a "Wireless Distribution System". I am not sure of the particular benefits of either system given my situation so any help someone could provide would be greatly appreciated.
My house is fairly new, and has a data line system to each room, and I have a cable modem and router in the basement and can share the internet connection to the whole house in this manner. My UFO-shaped AEBS was hooked up to the internet connection via this method with an ethernet cable into the back of the AEBS on the main floor of the house. The USB printer was plugged into the UFO-shaped AEBS. This worked well. Again, now that the new AEBS will be in the basement, I am concerned about signal strength, and would like to use my old AEBS to help out.
I have looked at the Designing Airport Extreme 802.11n Networks pdf document and while it is very detailed about how to set up each of these networks, it does not seem to adequately (in my opinion) address why I would choose one setup over another. For example, should I continue to connect the old AEBS to the ethernet wall connection to get internet connectivity, or should the old AEBS receive its connection wirelessly?
Thanks in advance.

I am confused, however, about whether to set up a "roaming network" or a "Wireless Distribution System".
A roaming network uses Ethernet to connect the base stations. Therefore they all transmit good quality wireless data signals. Physically adjacent base stations should be configured to use channels 3 or more apart to reduce interference with each other. Everything gets full bandwidth.
A WDS network connects the base stations via wireless. Therefore the remote and relay base stations can only transmit data with the same quality as they receive it wirelessly. So if a remote station receives a lousy wireless signal from the main base, all of the clients of that remote station will get a lousy data rate. Also each WDS link cuts the available bandwidth in half.
Since your house is already wired for Ethernet, I would use the "roaming network".

Wireless Distribution System on Aironet Devices

Hi All
Is it possiblie to run an aironet 1300 device participating on a wireless distribution system ?
It's configured as autonomous AP. I have 3 other Ap's from linksys running a wds and want this cisco one to join them.

Hi,
Yes 1300 can be configured as WDS.
Here is the config example section from the 1300 ap where you can find an example of WDS configuration:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps5861/prod_configuration_examples_list.html.
HTH,
Tiago
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Cisco wireless control system

we are using cisco wireless control system i need block some MAC address or devices how can i do it

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Yes you can block the specific client using MAC Address filtering option in WCS
This option is avialbe in Configure> Security >MAC Filtering
here you can create new template as per your requirement
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Hi Joao,
The WCS is used in conjuntion with the WLC (Wireless Lan Controller) for Rogue Detection. It is not a must for this function but more of an add-on :)
The Cisco WCS is an optional network component that works in conjunction with Cisco Aironet Lightweight Access Points, Cisco wireless LAN controllers and the Cisco Wireless Location Appliance.
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Overview of WCS
The Cisco Wireless Control System (WCS) is a Cisco Unified Wireless Network Solution management tool that adds to the capabilities of the web user interface and command line interface (CLI), moving from individual controllers to a network of controllers. WCS includes the same configuration, performance monitoring, security, fault management, and accounting options used at the controller level and adds a graphical view of multiple controllers and managed access points.
WCS runs on Windows 2003 and Red Hat Enterprise Linux ES 4.0 and AS 4.0 servers. On both Windows and Linux, WCS can run as a normal application or as a service, which runs continuously and resumes running after a reboot.
The WCS user interface enables operators to control all permitted Cisco Unified Wireless Network Solution configuration, monitoring, and control functions through Internet Explorer 6.0 or later. Operator permissions are defined by the administrator using the WCS user interface Administration menu, which enables the administrator to manage user accounts and schedule periodic maintenance tasks.
WCS simplifies controller configuration and monitoring while reducing data entry errors with the Cisco Unified Wireless Network Controller autodiscovery algorithm. WCS uses the industry-standard SNMP protocol to communicate with the controllers.
From this good doc;
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps6305/products_configuration_guide_chapter09186a00806b7270.html#wp1131195
Detect and Locate Rogue Access Points
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http://www.cisco.com/en/US/tech/tk722/tk809/technologies_tech_note09186a00806f070a.shtml#new5
Rogue Detection under Unified Wireless Networks
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/tech/tk722/tk809/technologies_white_paper09186a0080722d8c.shtml
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Wireless Music System Issue in Windows 7

I've been using the wireless music system for a few years and love it. However, I have an issue with it in Windows 7. all the software installs fine and appears to be functioning correctly. I did notice that the updated software driver does give me a network not ready error.
The main issue I have been unable to solve is when starting the media server it shows it's running at the address of 27.0.0. not the address of the machine. With it running at this address the receiver never can find the server.
I haven't been able to configure the receiver as I get a error message saying there is a problem with the wirelss network. when i do plug in the receiver, it lists the name I named it under XP. I am able to ping the device from Windows 7 as well as two other XP machines so it has retained it's address. When I boot back into XP it connects fine. I don't think the issue is with the receiver since when I go back to XP everything works fine.
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Cisco 1242AP and wireless distribution system

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Seen a few posts on other websites - regarding Netgear, Belkin wireless devices trying to connect using the WDS, no sucess stories :o(
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wireless_Distribution_System
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Can Wireless Control System Send Alarms As Traps to a trap receiver

Can the Cisco Wireless Control System be configured to send its alarms as SNMP traps to a specified trap receiver ? if so how is that capability configured ? is it thru Notification Receiver ?

Yes, it can. And yes through the Notification Reciever. Pity though, it can only send traps in regards to Guest Account Activity such as guest association and authentication.
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Can I link an iPad to bluetooth speakers - for a wireless sound system

Hi
Can I link an iPad to bluetooth speakers to have a wireless sound system?
What bluetooth speakers are available?

Yes. Here's a link. Google shows a bunch. Beware though some are just bluetooth linking the left or right speaker and requires you to plug into the not-bluetooth-linked-speaker.
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AudioCodes MP-118 as gateway from Lync to a Bogen intercom system

I have an Audiocodes MP-118 gateway that I need to configure as a bridge from Lync to a Bogen intercom system. I followed this guide http://www.lynclog.com/2011/04/analog-phone-support-with-lync-2010.html and that worked great for the intercom phones to
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So the intercom system is it's own closed phone system. The MP-118 is providing the dialtone for outbound calls (as if the MP-118 were a telecom provider) and the intercom is providing dialtone to the MP-118 for inbound calls.
I need to be able to call the assigned number and have the MP-118 pick up the Lync call and pass me the dial tone from the Bogen intercom system. I can then dial room numbers.
I created an Analog Device as described in the above guide. I can find that analog device in the Lync directory but when I call it I get ringing then disconnected. I suspect the problem is that Lync doesn't know where to send the calls. Like if it were a
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Hi,
From your description above, it can be the issue of the dial plan. On Lync Server side, please double check the dial plan, make sure you set the correct translation rule for the numbers in Bogen intercom system. Make sure it collocates with the suitable
Route and PSTN Usage.
On MP-118 side, please double check the configuration as well.
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Wireless Control System Error Msgs.

Hi,
I have a problem with Wireless Control System (WCS v7) WCS-STANDARD-K9 and installed with WCS-PLUS-100 (installed two licenses) so total licensed installed is for 200 Acesspoint's in WCS. I have 149 AP's connected to WCS and its shows error " System is in voilation of license. The number of APs (149) registered is greater than licensed (0). Please go to the license center under the Administation Menu to add additional WCS licenses.
What would be the reason for this error,? Thanks

If you go to the license center in WCS, do you see a total of 200 AP support. You need to make sure you have a base license before you add additional plus license. I had an issue before, where I added a whole bunch of plus license after I installed a 250 base. I had 400+ APs and ran into the same issue but I had 250 base. Well I forgot to add the other 250 base so I had to remove all the plus license before I could add the other 250 base. Then I had to add all those plus license after that. The license center will tell you exactly how many APs it will support. From what you posted, it looks like you have 0.
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WAP200E and Cisco Wireless Control System

Hi.
I have a customer with a linux OS machine running Cisco Wireless Controll System.
He needs are to add a new wireless AP with the following features :
- compatible with most laptops
- exterior conditions "resistant" (sun, rain...)
- reasonnable performance (the AP would be a a roof with people on the roof itself, max distance : 15 meters, no walls)
AND
Which product would you recommend ?
I saw the WAP200E but I have no idea
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- what antenna(s) to buy

Hi Yves,
The WAP200E is not compatible with the WCS.
1. How high (in relation to the client) is the AP going to be installed?
2. How is the AP going to be installed? Will it be hanging down?
3. Do you need Cisco CleanAir?

Wireless Control System Software

I could use some recommendations from the forums here. I have an 8-story apartment building in which the building management wants to install wireless to cover everyone and every floor. They also want to be able to manage all the APs from a centralized location. Obviously, a challenge since this is a new building and I can't do a site curvey yet.
But here's what I'm thinking from a theoretical standpoint. I'd probably want as many 1242AG access points as needed for actual coverage (anywhere from 2-20), since they handle lots of walls, etc. better than most other APs. I'd also want a 4402 WLAN Controller for handling anyone moving around, etc. Finally, I'd need the Wireless Control System software running on a server connected to the WLAN Controller.
First of two questions: does this all make sense to you, or am I over (or under-) thinking this?
Second question: I've found plenty of places where we can purchase licenses for the Wireless Control System software, but where is the software itself? Is it a free download with no licenses? Or does it come with the 4402 or something?
Any and all help would be greatly appreciated.

Hi
You maybe don't need WCS - it's an nice extra, but you can just get a 4400-series controller and some APs and still configure security policies etc centrally and have the RF side of things auto-managed.
I'd get a 4400, and I'd get 1000-series APs (1010s if you just want built in antennaes or 1020s if you want to add external ones - 1010s should be find in most scenarios).
I've not used any 1200 series with the controllers yet, but heard reports of problems and the LWAPP firmware for these is pretty new - probably best to stick with the tried and tested ones for now.
Just leave yourself capacity on your 4400 controller for more APs in case you have some poor coverage areas, you can then just chuck up another AP to plug the hole, as it were...
Aaron
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Wireless speaker system for TV

Hello - What do recommend for the purchasing of a wireless speaker system that would hook up to a Samsung flat screen TV? I am completely ignorant in this ffield and appreciate any input/insights. I would guess that 4 speakers would do.
Also - what are the pros/cons for wired vs wireless?
Thanks, Bob

Ok, If you're looking for a more casual sound/background music, then there are a few wireless options. The Sonos devices get my recommendation.
If you're trying not to see the speakers, wireless is out of the question. I recommend you consider letting Geek Squad do the install if you're not into getting down and dirty in the attic. A consultation is only $100 and that money goes toward the final project if you decide to make it happen.
Disclosure: Former BBY employee.

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