On Mon, 23 Mar 2009 18:56:46 +0000 someone who may be Alang wrote this:-
For what reason? I can see problems if something is not re-instated, but that is a different discussion.
How did the twisted pair cable get to the access point? Why could power not be sent over the same cable? Note my assumption about it being an access point rather than a repeater.
We were not permitted to run any cable to parts of the building. I connected a wap to the system in position where the public had access. The places where we could not run wire we used wireless enabled laptops
Actually it limits the "bash a bloody big hole in it" brigade. In listed buildings surface mounting of wiring is often preferred to channeling in conduit or drilling through beams.
On Tue, 24 Mar 2009 11:14:08 +0000 someone who may be Alang wrote this:-
That does not answer my questions. If it is being used as an access point, as opposed to a repeater, there is presumably a twisted pair ethernet cable (out of reach of the public) running to the access point from the wired part of the network. Why could power not be sent over it? As well as avoiding the box over the socket that would have put the access point power supply with all the other computer bits and bobs.
I'm just trying to understand what I have missed.
Finding out which grade of listing is applied is important, too. I've worked in grade II buildings before and the planning authorities seem pretty lax about things like wiring, providing they fully understand what your intentions are and you aren't destroying anything fundamental to the fabric of the building. Grade I is likely more of a pain.
I believe though that churches tend to be exempt from the listing 'restrictions' and actually operate their own policy - so it may well be it'd be up to the church themselves to contact the relevant body and get permission for any wiring work to be carried out.
Given how much vertical space normally exists in a church (roof and below-ground) I'm surprised that there aren't all sorts of options for getting wired Ethernet to where it's needed whilst keeping it almost entirely out of sight (and without lots of interference with the building's structure)
cheers
Jules
As I said before I've wired several listed buildings. And it seems in many way easier than in modern structures. I should perhaps have added - if you take the time to look carefully at the structure and plan your cabling appropriately.
Leaning tower of Piza ?
No, I can only eat one, but thanks for the offer.
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