So, I want to deploy new gigabit connection in my College. This network will completely isolated from existing primary network at our Institution. The main use of this network will be for live virtual classroom access, accessing out proprietary platform for assignment submission and other research purposes.
So we are having 150 classes and labs where nearly 3000 people will be using it simultaneously.
We are 3 floor having 50 classes each having total of 20,000 sq. feet per floor.
The limitation is that as this will be secondary connection, it needs to be extremely economical.
I am thinking of 1 AP per 2 classrooms and all connected to a per floor backbone which connects to my pf-sense or simplewall server (still confused in select from these two).
I initially thought I could order bcm4366 ( For future proofing) or bcm4360 and some other chips for processing and amplification and run openwrt or ddwrt as the network will be managed by server not routers. But this seems to be too far fetched and lot of work involved, ultimately even costing a lot.
Would like to know if solution is feasible. I can take help of our Electronic faculties.
Next I thought was mi router 3 on aliexpress for 25$ but it dosent even have gigabit wan port. Or any bulk buying option getting me same price.
So, all suggestions are welcomed.
So we are having 150 classes and labs where nearly 3000 people will be using it simultaneously.
We are 3 floor having 50 classes each having total of 20,000 sq. feet per floor.
The limitation is that as this will be secondary connection, it needs to be extremely economical.
I am thinking of 1 AP per 2 classrooms and all connected to a per floor backbone which connects to my pf-sense or simplewall server (still confused in select from these two).
I initially thought I could order bcm4366 ( For future proofing) or bcm4360 and some other chips for processing and amplification and run openwrt or ddwrt as the network will be managed by server not routers. But this seems to be too far fetched and lot of work involved, ultimately even costing a lot.
Would like to know if solution is feasible. I can take help of our Electronic faculties.
Next I thought was mi router 3 on aliexpress for 25$ but it dosent even have gigabit wan port. Or any bulk buying option getting me same price.
So, all suggestions are welcomed.