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New network switches and wireless access points, as well as improved network configuration. I'll lay out the general idea below, but this is subject to change. | New network switches and wireless access points, as well as improved network configuration. I'll lay out the general idea below, but this is subject to change. | ||
| − | There are pretty frequent packet loss and network speed issues in the space over the wifi. Generally we haven't gone to masses of effort to test and diagnose these issues, but it's been mentioned enough times that we can confidently say it's not user error. Usually this manifests by way of photos/videos being slow to load. | + | There are pretty frequent packet loss and network speed issues in the space over the wifi. Generally we haven't gone to masses of effort to test and diagnose these issues, but it's been mentioned enough times that we can confidently say it's not user error. Usually this manifests by way of photos/videos being slow to load, or taking a long time to upload/download files. |
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| + | While this document certainly won't be a beginner's guide to networking, we need to define some terms to avoid confusion and make sure we're discussing the right things. | ||
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| + | '''Broadband''' - this is the connection from the ISP (Internet Service Provider) - in our case, we use Virgin Media. Our package is supposed to be something like 600mbps down and 600mbps up (I think?) | ||
| + | '''Network''' - how all the devices in the hackspace are connected to each other. A device on the network isn't necessarily connected to the ''internet''. | ||
| + | '''Router''' - the main gateway between the local network and the internet. We don't use our router for WiFi, so let's not confuse the two. | ||
| + | '''WiFi''' - wireless networking between devices on the same network. Through the wifi we get to the router, which gets us to the internet. | ||
| + | '''Ethernet''' - wired networking between devices on the same network. Again, ethernet connects you to the router, and this allows you to do stuff on the internet. | ||
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| + | TODO: describe the issues with the current setup, where the weak points are, and how we can improve. | ||
== Why/how this will be good to have == | == Why/how this will be good to have == | ||
Revision as of 23:18, 16 June 2025
Contents
THIS PROPOSAL IS CURRENTLY IN DRAFT STATE
Title
Network hardware/configuration upgrades
Proposer
Issy Szemeti and Cristian Ladak
Date proposed
16/06/2025
Date for Decision
TBA
Cost
It Depends™️
What is being asked for
New network switches and wireless access points, as well as improved network configuration. I'll lay out the general idea below, but this is subject to change.
There are pretty frequent packet loss and network speed issues in the space over the wifi. Generally we haven't gone to masses of effort to test and diagnose these issues, but it's been mentioned enough times that we can confidently say it's not user error. Usually this manifests by way of photos/videos being slow to load, or taking a long time to upload/download files.
While this document certainly won't be a beginner's guide to networking, we need to define some terms to avoid confusion and make sure we're discussing the right things.
Broadband - this is the connection from the ISP (Internet Service Provider) - in our case, we use Virgin Media. Our package is supposed to be something like 600mbps down and 600mbps up (I think?) Network - how all the devices in the hackspace are connected to each other. A device on the network isn't necessarily connected to the internet. Router - the main gateway between the local network and the internet. We don't use our router for WiFi, so let's not confuse the two. WiFi - wireless networking between devices on the same network. Through the wifi we get to the router, which gets us to the internet. Ethernet - wired networking between devices on the same network. Again, ethernet connects you to the router, and this allows you to do stuff on the internet.
TODO: describe the issues with the current setup, where the weak points are, and how we can improve.
Why/how this will be good to have
Who is supporting the project
Issy, KristiaN
Comments
Outcome
go to proposals
