The short answer is that these are independent and our contracts vary so I cannot rely on any one location to be around to provide internet for another location. Also, generally speaking, I'm not actually sure which location(s) it will be until anywhere between 2-4 weeks before opening so I have no time for a site survey or any lengthy install. Furthermore, the budget is extremely tight and doesn't allow for permitting/contracting to run ethernet between locations (also we have to get permission from the mall to do so). And this doesn't take into account storage, equipment rooms, or hallways between spaces which further degrade signal or increase cost of running ethernet. I also want a single SSID for training/troubleshooting/pre-staging purposes as well. It keeps every store on the same SSID and getting devices set up and dispatched much easier. Basically, what I want to do is to link three branches together, they just happen to be physically next door to each other (or very adjacent anyway) and have AirPlay/AirPrint devices work between them.
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