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We're deploying iPad devices to teachers and we're using wireless casting to Promethean TVs, CTOUCH TVs etc. One issue I have ran into is that on the i3Connect devices, Miracast and wireless sharing options don't show up properly. I know this is a wireless issue, as when I change the wireless on the tablet and TV to my hotspot, they recognise each other straight away and I can connect. If I swap back to the onsite WiFi, it can't find it again. Does anyone know or had experience with an issue like this? And how we can go about unblocking this connection through Sophos so it works on the standard WiFi?

Hi fellow geeks.... I am running into an issue where I'm having issues with my Android mobile phones on the wi-fi network. I am running a Cambium Networks wireless network. We take our internet feed from Exa and use the SurfProtect webfilter. We need to install an SSL certificate on devices in order to get to the internet. On Windows, Mac, iPhones, iPads, Chromebooks it all works fine. Certificate is installed and access to the internet. On Android devices, and it doesnt matter the version, you can connect to the wi-fi, install the certificate and browse the internet fine, but in the settings it say things like 'Limited Connectivity' or 'No Internet' when there is. This then impacts the use fo apps like WhatsApp & Sign In App. Has anyone come across somethnig simular in the past and if so did you resolve it and how?

I am after some advice... We are looking to purchase a new wireless presenter for use in an assembly hall. The distance from the computer to the lectern is approximately 18m (it's not possible to bring the two closer). Up till now we have been using the Logitech Wireless Presenter R400, which admittedly states that a range of 10m or 15m (depending on whether you're looking at the features or specifications page). The device generally works OK, but at times staff complain that it freezes. It's not a battery issue. I am unable to replicate the problem in an empty hall, which leads me to believe it could be caused by interference on the 2.4 GHz band when the hall is full of students and staff with mobile devices (they would be sat/stood in between the computer and lectern). We are looking to purchase a new wireless presenter which is able to operate over a longer distance. The two I have come across are as follows: Logitech Professional Presenter R700 Kensington Presenter Expert The R700 states a range of 30m, and the Presenter Expert 50m. However I note that both operate on the 2.4 GHz band. Does anyone have any experience of either device (or an alternative) in a similar environment to ours? Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

Hey folks. We're looking at upgrading our wireless solution as we currently have a D-Link system in which has been pretty crappy at times. We have 30AP's at the moment and we're in the middle of looking at different providers for a new system. I just wanted to get some feedback of other local schools as to what has worked and not worked in the last year with Wireless replacements. Link2ICT are offering us a solution which could be managed by them for a small fee. Ruckus looks pretty good so far and certainly at the moment seems like the most appealing choice for me at the moment. And we've also looked at Airtight which is primarily cloud based. We have an AP off them at the moment but have had no luck in getting it connected through Links firewall, even after port changes. Can anybody else recommend any of the above or am I missing a really good solution I haven't checked out yet. (Just seems like everyone of these companies thinks their product is the best, makes it hard to figure out what is BS and what is fact sometimes.)

I've been having a few (not quite issues) issues with our Lenovo X121e's being slow during the network dependant portion of startup. So in another thread (Ruckus performance) @zag recommended these Intel 7260HMWWB Wireless AC Cards so I thought for £20 I'd have a punt. Duly ordered, shipped and installed I now have an error message immediately after start up stating that the card is unauthorised and to remove it. Now I think I understand that this is baked in to the BIOS as a list of acceptable hardware Lenovo deem compatible for the device. That said, does anyone have either 1) A list of decent Wireless AC cards that would work in above mentioned laptop, or 2) a safe ish way round the restriction.

In addition to the IP-CCTV event i'm organising with MOBOTIX, i'm also running one looking at wireless with Ruckus. Join Ruckus Wireless and Net-Ctrl at the Ruckus UK HQ (High Wycombe, HP10 0HH) as we delve into the Smart WiFi world and look at the Ruckus approach to dealing with common WiFi complaints. We will be joined by Scott Reeves, Ruckus Technical Director in EMEA and Stuart White our very own Senior Wireless Engineer who will both be taking the day's sessions and answering your questions. Join us on the 12th March from 10.00 and learn how to cause a Ruckus the right way. If you would like to attend, please send me a PM and I will reserve you a spot. Key Takeaways: Learn about the latest 802.11ac protocol Understand how Ruckus deals with common WiFi complaints Find out about other solutions that collaborate with Ruckus Take a look at the management platform behind the Ruckus system The Agenda 10:00 - 10:20 - Welcome and Registration. 10:20 - 10:40 - Net-Ctrl Introduction– A brief breakdown of Net-Ctrl and our history with Ruckus Wireless and working within education. 10:40 - 11:15 - Introduction into the wireless environment and 802.11ac protocol. 11:15 - 11:45 - The Ruckus approach to dealing with real world WiFi situations, and the benefits of their “secret sauce” – We will take a look at Ruckus' Smart WiFi technologies and special features that help make them market leaders. 11:45 - 12:10 - Ruckus RIOT partners overview - Ruckus work with industry leaders to help their customers utilise their Ruckus Smart Wi-Fi infrastructure. Find out about all their technology integrators. 12:10 - 12:30 - Net-Ctrl Cloud WLAN with Smart Access Management (SAM) integration - With the help of Net-Ctrl we can take your WLAN into the cloud. 12:30 - 12:45 - Take a look at what’s under the hood – We will be taking a tour through the Ruckus management console and showing you what happens "behind the scenes". 12:45 - 13:15 - Lunch and Networking. 13:15 - Ask the experts your wireless questions in our 'Open Floor' Q+A.

Hi all Just looking for some opinions on your managed wireless. We have the ok to replace our old system which constantly crashes and cannot cope with the amount of devices we have in school. I'm currently looking at Rucus which I've heard is very reliable. We currently have 250+ wireless devices soon to be more like 400, these are a mixture of ipads/netbooks/ android devices. Would like to set up guest access if possible for BYOD Not too worried about cost would just like some opinions! Thanks

Hi all, Hoping someone will spot something obvious that I've missed here! We are having a really rather strange issue with our unifi U6-LR access points and intermittent client connectivity. They have always been a little flaky (clients would often have to manually disconnect and reconnect when roaming between APs) however at some point in the last few weeks they have gotten worse and are now essentially unusable. Not something we really wanted to discover in the last week of the hols! The state of play currently is that the majority of clients that connect have a very unreliable connection. They stay associated to the SSID however pings show normal responses about 20% of the time and "general failure" the other 80%. It doesn't affect all clients at the same time and seems totally random. So far I have tried: Downgrading and upgrading various firmware levels Proved it is not AP specific (disabled POE to all APs and then tested several individually) Proved it is not switchport or switch specific, tried various different switch firmware too just for completeness Static IP on the client (no difference) Splitting 2.4ghz and 5ghz (issue exists on both SSIDs) Manually setting channels rather than auto Manually setting power levels for each radio instead of auto Disabling wireless uplink functionality Recreating SSID Experimented with options on SSID page - none of them (bss, min data rate, band steering etc) made a difference. Restarted all switches and APs Disabling spanning tree - both at port level for the AP being tested and across the estate - ports don't go into STP block anyway, but ruled it out Upgraded wifi drivers on clients - various different devices, manufacturers and ages affected but ruled out anyway Tried WPA2 vs WPA3, no difference (no RADIUS or anything special in use) Wired clients are fine. And oddly some wireless clients seem fine - our iPad for sign in app, for example has no issues. Other sources of wifi like my mobile hotspot are fine so I don't think it likely to be interference. Any suggestions greatly appreciated We have a load of old Ruckus APs that could go back in temporarily worst case but hoping to avoid that. These U6-LR were purchased last year before I arrived so as much as I'd like to put something more enterprise grade in, budget says no! This particular AP model doesn't appear to have the best firmware release cadence either which is also not helping.

Hi everyone, We recently got gifted some Ruckus R510 AP's from another school locally, these have finally allowed us to get some Wi-Fi across the site but we have identified some dead spots which need to have Wi-Fi access. Does anyone in the East Anglia region have any Ruckus R510 AP's that are surplus to requirements or are going to be E-Waste that they would be willing to donate to us. Thank you.

There is a new Ruckus Wireless 11ac access point promotion running until 30th June 2015. This new offer will allow you to add 11ac to your Ruckus network for a greatly reduced price. Ruckus 11ac access points have more efficient silicon, more reliable connectivity and higher capacity performance, you really will see more from your network. Net-Ctrl is currently offering the entire range of Ruckus Wireless indoor 11ac access points at signification reductions. This is a great opportunity to upgrade your Ruckus network to the latest wireless technology available. Download the datasheet for more product information: ZoneFlex R500 -2x2:2, 2.4&5Ghz ZoneFlex R600 -3x3:3, 2.4&5Ghz ZoneFlex R700 -3x3:3, 2.4&5Ghz The difference between the R600 and R700 is that the R700 has a different antenna design, and is better suited for higher density deployments. Please be aware T&Cs do apply to this offer. Looking to upgrade your ZoneDirector? We're currently running a special price reduction on the 1100 and 3000 series units. Feel free to send me a PM for more information, or email [email protected]

Over the Summer Net-Ctrl achieved the top partner status with Ruckus Wireless, we’re now classed as an ‘Alpha Dog’ partner. This is a level that only a few companies in the UK have achieved. To be classed as an ‘Alpha Dog’ we were required to complete various sales and technical exams, and demonstrate our competence with the Ruckus solution and knowledge of the wireless environment. What this means to you is that we should be able to offer a better price than other non-alpha dog partners, and it should also provide you with the security in knowing that you’re dealing with a trusted Ruckus reseller. We wanted to celebrate our new status with you all, by running a series of activities where you could win one of three highly elusive large Ruckus dogs. How will it work? Every Monday for the next three weeks we will launch a new activity that will test your eyes, mind and memory. You will have until the following Friday at 10.30 to send in your answers and enter. Every EduGeek member is only allowed one entry into each weekly activity. All correct entries will be put into a hat and we will choose a winner at random. The new owner of the Ruckus dog will be announced during Friday afternoon. How can I enter? To be entered into the draw all you need to do is send your answer(s) for the weekly activity on a PM to this account and then comment on the thread to let me know you have done so. (This will help me cross-reference everyone’s entries, to ensure I haven’t missed anyone out.) This is exclusively for EduGeek and open to everyone with an account that is UK based (Ruckus dogs are afraid of flying, anyone not in the UK, if you have a UK address you can still enter) Phew..I think that covers everything...any clarifications needed, or anything i have missed, please let me know Activity 1 Causing a Ruckus in the Park! The ruckus dogs have escaped the confines of Ruckus HQ and made their way down to the local park. Count how many dogs have managed to escape: PM me your answer before Friday 12th September at 10.30, and comment on the thread to let me know you’ve sent your answer. Good Luck! (Click the image to make it bigger)

Hi On behalf of a school we need to dispose of 78 Aerohive AP121. The sale is by the school and monies would be due to them. We are looking for £60 each inc vat. They will come with a certificate of sale so they can be moved. Thanks

Ruckus has just released a new way to do WiFi in smaller sites that have limited budgets and limited IT resources. They call it Ruckus Unleashed. Ruckus Unleashed is a controller-less Ruckus solution whereby one AP acts as a Master AP that runs ZoneDirector code and manages your solution. The entire solution can be deployed in minutes and configured in just 60 seconds. This solution is capped at 25Aps and is currently only available with the R500 and R600 APs, however you can leverage your existing Unleashed investments to seamlessly upgrade to the controller-based management platform. Now you can take advantage of smart Wi-Fi, controller-less Features: Simple Deployment Deploy easily with no controller Configure a new Wi-Fi network Network investment protection Reduce your total cost of ownership Forward compatible with all future Ruckus architectures Optimal Wi-Fi user experience Deliver a reliable Wi-Fi experience to your end users Increase your network performance and capacity with Ruckus proprietary technologies such as BeamFlex+ and ChannelFly Enhance your customers’ experience Drive customer engagement by deploying a high RF performance network Leverage a wide range of guest access services such as: Captive portal, Email/SMS Guest Pass, Custom Logo, and Hotspot ZeroIT enables easy on-boarding of multiple guests simultaneously For more information on this solution, please feel free to send me a PM or ask in the thread and I will get back to you as soon as I can.

Hello folks, We have a site-wide Meru wireless network. Our support contract for the controller and APs is due for renewal. Is there a company that anyone can recommend to provide this? We were previously doing it directly with Meru, but since Fortinet took over we've had difficulties with their support website recognising any of our serial numbers or being able to ring anyone. Any recommendations? I'm presuming everyone does keep their kit fully covered? Thank you.

My school has acquired an old caretakers building on site. It's around 100-150m away from the main part of the school. I need it hooked into the school network for a small team of staff that will be working over there. Digging a trench and throwing down a cable doesn't appear to be an option, so I'm currently looking at wireless solutions as an idea to bridge the gap. There is good line of sight between the buildings. Has anyone done this with their school? Or know any decent hardware that'll do the job? Many thanks!

Morning all, Last week Ruckus Wireless launched a new discount model aimed at customers that are unhappy with their current wireless system, or looking to upgrade their deployment. This is available for both current Ruckus customers, and those using competitive solutions. In either scenario we can get access to additional discount which comes right to you. This promotion is valid until 30th September 2016. The promotion provides additional discounts on: R310 - Dual Band 2x2:2 802.11ac AP R500 - Dual Band 2x2:2 802.11ac AP R600 - Dual Band 3x3:3 802.11ac AP R700 - Dual Band 3x3:3 802.11ac AP R710 - Dual Band MU-MIMO 4x4:4 802.11ac IoT Ready AP T300 - Dual Band 2x2:2 802.11ac External AP T301 - Dual Band 2x2:2 802.11ac External AP as well as their SmartZone 100 Controller solution. If you're unsure on which way to upgrade, take a read of our Ruckus upgrade guide, or send me a PM. Any questions, please feel free to ask. There a few T&Cs associated to the offer. These include: That the reseller discussing must have registered the opportunity with Ruckus before discussing pricing The promotion cannot be combined with any others that Ruckus decide to run The old equipment being upgraded is decommissioned.