Module 11

WLAN deployment and vertical markets

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WLAN Applications

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RF Yesterday and Today

Early adopters of RF technology

Vertical markets
Mobility

Today
Vertical and horizontal markets
Mobility Standards and throughput

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Deployment of Wireless

Corporate Data access and end-user Mobility Network extension to remote areas Bridging building to building connectivity Wireless ISP (WISP) last-mile data delivery Small Office/home office (SOHO) Mobile office networking

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Deployment of Wireless
Educational/Classroom use Industrial-Warehousing and Manufacturing Healthcare-Hospitals and offices Municipal Networks Hotspots-Public Network access Transportation Networks First-responder Networks Fixed mobile convergence

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Corporate Data access and end-user Mobility

The first is the ability to easily add network access in areas where installation of wired connections is difficult or expensive. The second is to provide easy mobility for the wireless user within the corporate building or campus environment. Wireless networking is typically slower than wired networking and therefore cannot always provide a direct replacement to wired networking. Wireless provides mobility, accessibility, and convenience, but can lack in performance and throughput. Wireless should rarely be considered for distribution or core roles, except for building-to-building bridging

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Network extension to remote areas

The cost of installing network cabling for each computer is expensive, and in many environments running cable or fiber is difficult due to building design or aesthetic restrictions.

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BridgingBuilding-to-Building Connectivity

- A wireless building-to-building bridge requires that the two buildings have a clear RF line of sight between them; - there are no monthly service fees since you own the equipment; - point-to-point bridge or three or more buildings can be networked together using a point-to-multipoint solution;

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Wireless ISP (WISP)

- Wireless Internet service providers (WISPs) deliver Internet services via wireless networking; Instead of directly cabling each subscriber, a WISP can provide services via RF communications from central transmitters.

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Mobile Office Networking

Mobile home offices are used for many different purposes: as construction site offices, as temporary offices during construction or after a disaster, or as temporary classrooms to accommodate unplanned changes in student population.

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Small Office/Home office (SOHO)

Quickly emerging market New solutions being developed

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Education
Children are
Curious Can be destructive

Antennas and access points should hidden to avoid damage

A wireless network also allows students to connect to the network and work on schoolwork anywhere in the building without having to worry whether a wired network jack is nearby or whether someone else is already using it

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Warehousing
Multiple Users
High usage Inventory

Inventory types

Due to the vast space and the mobile nature of the employees in these environments, companies saw the need to provide mobile network access to their employees so they could more effectively perform their jobs.

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Warehousing (cont.)

Keep in mind while performing the survey:

Exposure to the elements Freezers Weatherproof enclosures Shelving Antenna mounting Forklift paths

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Retail
Large number of users

Infrequent use during regular hours Heavy usage during inventory Coverage for loading docks and trailers

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Healthcare

Multiple floors

Numerous rooms
Sensitive equipment Cautious implementation

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Healthcare (cont.)

Hospitals house sick people - be prepared to deal with this Be sensitive to areas where you may not be wanted or allowed Do not abuse privileges

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Patients

May be required to enter patient rooms Customer service skills a must

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Interference

Electrical devices in hospitals can cause interference SpectraLink phone systems are common Telemetry equipment Know the obstacles

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Hotel/Hospitality

Multi-floor construction
Numerous rooms

Throughput
Fewer users per access point

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Hotels/Hospitality (cont.)
Security Aesthetics
Older hotel buildings Hard Cap ceiling Poured concrete walls Newer hotels have drop tile ceilings

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Hot Spots
Hot Spot Provider
Subscribers Survey not so necessary Effective range 300-500 feet Provide-agnostic network

Public areas
Coffee shops, Restaurants, Hotels Airports, Convention Centers,

Marinas, Parks Cisco Hot Spot locator link: http://www.cisco.com/pcgibin/cimo/Home http://www.tmobile.com/

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Transportation
Rail Yards
Rail Cars

Made of wood and metal

Transport a variety of cargo Large and create narrow pathways between tracks
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Transportation

The main modes of transportation are: - Trains, planes, automobiles

- Boats and buses

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Transportation (cont.)
Airports
Easy two-dimensional coverage Typically open area Long open pathways

Post 9/11 issues

Rules and regulations

Baggage ramp area

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Government

Secure facilities Variety of facilities

Security clearance
Equipment checklists

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Law-enforcement networks

Many law-enforcement agencies are using Wi-Fi as supplement to their public-safety wireless networks;

Unlike public hotspots, these networks are highly secured with ay=uthentication and encryptions

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Fixed Mobile convergence (FMC)

The goal of FMC is to provide a single device, with a single telephone number that is capable of switching between networks and always using the lowestcost network.

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WLAN and Health

U.S. federal Communications Commisssion

www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety/rf-faqs.html
World health Organization

www.who.int/peh-emf
Industrie Canada

www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/smtgst.nsf/eng/h_sf01847.html
Wi-Fi Alliance www.wi-fi.org

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WLAN vendors
www.cisco.com www.arubanetworks.com www.aerohive.com www.bluesocket.com www.motorola.com www.airmagnet.com www.flukenetworks.com www.wireshark.org www.fortresstech.com www.juniper.com

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