Re: [Debconf-team] Getting the network running
On Fri, May 30, 2014 at 06:37:43AM +0100, Philip Hands wrote:
> Kees Cook <kees@debian.org> writes:
>
> > Hi,
> >
> > I'm still trying to get PSU nailed down as far as what they can provide
> > (though I have a good idea based on other events and people). It will be a
> > class B IPv4 network to wired ports in our conference rooms.
> >
> > This means we need to supply everything else (WAPs, switches, etc). I
> > figure we'll need at least 3 WAPs in the conference area itself, and
> > similarly one for each of the hack rooms. What kind of switch density is
> > needed in the hack rooms?
>
> When you say "similarly", do you mean 3 each per hacklab, or just one?
> (we've generally used more than one per room if we have the chance, but
> that depends on the number of people you're expecting in each room, and
> how close the rooms are together etc. -- none of which I know).
One is probably not enough -- I was being optimistic. If you've used 2
before, that should be our minimum.
> > Besides zobel, who can help me get things configured?
>
> I've not yet got as far as booking flights, but assuming that I'm
> coming, I'll be turning up early and may have some time between doing
> video-setup.
Great! I'll add you to the list. :)
> Having said that, it's better if you have people that are dedicated to
> the task and therefore have an intimate understanding of the way things
> are set up this time round, so they can make informed decisions without
> needing to ask anyone else, and for past experience that tends not to be
> me, because I too often wander off and do video stuff.
>
> I'm certainly happy to help with things like running cables and the like
> though, when I have time.
Sounds good. :)
-Kees
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Kees Cook @debian.org
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