3Com hits back at U.K. school Wi-Fi skeptics
British schools are wasting money on wireless networks that don't work properly, claimed 3Com and specialist reseller 802UK. The two companies kicked off a fight back against anti-Wi-Fi misinformation, arguing that not only is wireless less harmful than mobile phones, but it can provide major educational benefits.
"A lot of money is being spent on the wrong things," said Gary Hudson, 802UK's managing director. "When we host seminars, 80% of schools say yes, we have a wireless network, and no, it doesn't work properly.
"It's because the person who put it in doesn't understand wireless -- you have to design for capacity, not coverage. Most people design for coverage, but how many people are using the network, and where are they moving?"
