CIM Webcast Wireless in Education 8-27-2013 1 Wireless Needs in Education Facilities Scott D....

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CIM Webcast Wireless in Education 8-27-2013

Wireless Needs in Education FacilitiesScott D. Thompson

PresidentOberon, Inc.

Senior Member, IEEE

August 27th, 2013

Wireless Needs in Education FacilitiesScott D. Thompson

PresidentOberon, Inc.

Senior Member, IEEE

August 27th, 2013

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Oberon manufactures ceiling and wall mounted Tele- communications Enclosures (TEs) for wireless LAN access points, DAS equipment, multimedia equipmentand other networking components

Oberon manufactures ceiling and wall mounted Tele- communications Enclosures (TEs) for wireless LAN access points, DAS equipment, multimedia equipmentand other networking components

Wireless Access Point & DAS Equipment EnclosuresWireless Access Point & DAS Equipment Enclosures

Workspace Telecom & Multimedia Equipment Enclosures

Workspace Telecom & Multimedia Equipment Enclosures

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84%

75%

64%

63%

61%

52%

34%

28%

27%

14%

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

Tablets (iPad, Android)

Desktop and LaptopPCs

Video systems(AppleTV)

Smart Phones

Game Boxes (PS3 etc.)

Smart TVs

iPods

E-Book Readers

Handheld gameconsoles

Wireless printers

Which devices will most impact bandwidth consumption?Which devices will most impact bandwidth consumption?

Source: ACUTA 2013 State of the Resnet report

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FACILITIES IN EDUCATIONFACILITIES IN EDUCATION

o RESIDENTIAL NETWORKSRESIDENTIAL NETWORKS

o CLASSROOMSCLASSROOMS

o LIBRARIES, ADMINISTRATION, MUSEUMS, and LIBRARIES, ADMINISTRATION, MUSEUMS, and FACULTY FACULTY

o STADIUMS, AUDITORIUMS, and OUTDOORSSTADIUMS, AUDITORIUMS, and OUTDOORS

o MEDICAL CENTERS, RESEARCH AREASMEDICAL CENTERS, RESEARCH AREAS

FACILITIES IN EDUCATIONFACILITIES IN EDUCATION

o RESIDENTIAL NETWORKSRESIDENTIAL NETWORKS

o CLASSROOMSCLASSROOMS

o LIBRARIES, ADMINISTRATION, MUSEUMS, and LIBRARIES, ADMINISTRATION, MUSEUMS, and FACULTY FACULTY

o STADIUMS, AUDITORIUMS, and OUTDOORSSTADIUMS, AUDITORIUMS, and OUTDOORS

o MEDICAL CENTERS, RESEARCH AREASMEDICAL CENTERS, RESEARCH AREAS

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RESIDENTIAL NETWORKSRESIDENTIAL NETWORKS

o 1 WAP per 2 to 4 rooms, plus common areas1 WAP per 2 to 4 rooms, plus common areas

o WAP typically installed on wall or hard ceiling, WAP typically installed on wall or hard ceiling, block walls are typicalblock walls are typical

o WAP, cabling and connectors should by physically WAP, cabling and connectors should by physically secured and protectedsecured and protected

o Maintenance and upgrades should be simple, Maintenance and upgrades should be simple, especially if WAP is in private roomsespecially if WAP is in private rooms

RESIDENTIAL NETWORKSRESIDENTIAL NETWORKS

o 1 WAP per 2 to 4 rooms, plus common areas1 WAP per 2 to 4 rooms, plus common areas

o WAP typically installed on wall or hard ceiling, WAP typically installed on wall or hard ceiling, block walls are typicalblock walls are typical

o WAP, cabling and connectors should by physically WAP, cabling and connectors should by physically secured and protectedsecured and protected

o Maintenance and upgrades should be simple, Maintenance and upgrades should be simple, especially if WAP is in private roomsespecially if WAP is in private rooms

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Residential NetworkResidential NetworkPossible DeploymentPossible Deployment

• 1 WAP in alternate rooms1 WAP in alternate rooms• Higher density in common areasHigher density in common areas• Avoid placing WAPs in closetsAvoid placing WAPs in closets

Residential NetworkResidential NetworkPossible DeploymentPossible Deployment

• 1 WAP in alternate rooms1 WAP in alternate rooms• Higher density in common areasHigher density in common areas• Avoid placing WAPs in closetsAvoid placing WAPs in closets

WAP

LOUNGE LOUNGE

ROOMS

HALLWAY

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ATTENUATION IN ATTENUATION IN CONSTRUCTION MATERIALSCONSTRUCTION MATERIALSATTENUATION IN ATTENUATION IN CONSTRUCTION MATERIALSCONSTRUCTION MATERIALS

MATERIALMATERIAL 900 MHz900 MHz 2.4 GHz2.4 GHz 5-6 GHz 5-6 GHz

Ceiling tile (5/8”)Ceiling tile (5/8”) 0.5–2 dB0.5–2 dB 0.5-3 dB0.5-3 dB

Drywall sheet (1/2”)Drywall sheet (1/2”) 1-3 dB1-3 dB 1-4 dB1-4 dB 1-5 dB1-5 dB

Particle Board/DoorParticle Board/Door 2-4 dB2-4 dB 2-7 dB2-7 dB

Brick WallBrick Wall 6 dB6 dB 5-18 dB5-18 dB 15–30 dB15–30 dB

Block wallBlock wall 7 dB7 dB 7-18 dB 7-18 dB 10-30 dB10-30 dB

Reinforced concreteReinforced concrete 15 dB15 dB

Regular GlassRegular Glass 1-3 dB1-3 dB 2-6 dB2-6 dB

Low e glass / Steel fire doorLow e glass / Steel fire door 13+ dB13+ dB 20+ dB20+ dB

Low end of range: Low end of range: Propagation loses through common building materials, Propagation loses through common building materials, 2.4 GHz vs 5 GHz. Robert Wilson, USC. For Magis Networks Inc. 2.4 GHz vs 5 GHz. Robert Wilson, USC. For Magis Networks Inc.

High end of range: experienced worst case values in the fieldHigh end of range: experienced worst case values in the field

Low end of range: Low end of range: Propagation loses through common building materials, Propagation loses through common building materials, 2.4 GHz vs 5 GHz. Robert Wilson, USC. For Magis Networks Inc. 2.4 GHz vs 5 GHz. Robert Wilson, USC. For Magis Networks Inc.

High end of range: experienced worst case values in the fieldHigh end of range: experienced worst case values in the field

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RESIDENTIAL NETWORKSRESIDENTIAL NETWORKSConventional InstallationsConventional InstallationsRESIDENTIAL NETWORKSRESIDENTIAL NETWORKSConventional InstallationsConventional Installations

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RESIDENTIAL NETWORKSRESIDENTIAL NETWORKSSecured InstallationsSecured InstallationsRESIDENTIAL NETWORKSRESIDENTIAL NETWORKSSecured InstallationsSecured Installations

Oberon Model 1015 Plastic lock boxOberon Model 1015 Plastic lock boxOberon Model 1015 Plastic lock boxOberon Model 1015 Plastic lock box Oberon Model 1029 right angle wall bracketOberon Model 1029 right angle wall bracketOberon Model 1029 right angle wall bracketOberon Model 1029 right angle wall bracket

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CLASSROOMSCLASSROOMS

o 1 WAP per classroom typical 1 WAP per classroom typical

o WAP typically mounted in suspended ceilingWAP typically mounted in suspended ceiling

o Wireless LAN is mission critical, may support Wireless LAN is mission critical, may support required content and A/Vrequired content and A/V

o Support new learning tools, such as Apple TVSupport new learning tools, such as Apple TV

o Open classroom environment suggests WAP and Open classroom environment suggests WAP and A/V equipment should be physically securedA/V equipment should be physically secured

CLASSROOMSCLASSROOMS

o 1 WAP per classroom typical 1 WAP per classroom typical

o WAP typically mounted in suspended ceilingWAP typically mounted in suspended ceiling

o Wireless LAN is mission critical, may support Wireless LAN is mission critical, may support required content and A/Vrequired content and A/V

o Support new learning tools, such as Apple TVSupport new learning tools, such as Apple TV

o Open classroom environment suggests WAP and Open classroom environment suggests WAP and A/V equipment should be physically securedA/V equipment should be physically secured

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Oberon Model 1052 Ceiling enclosure Oberon Model 1052 Ceiling enclosure for WAPs with dual band external antennasfor WAPs with dual band external antennasOberon Model 1052 Ceiling enclosure Oberon Model 1052 Ceiling enclosure for WAPs with dual band external antennasfor WAPs with dual band external antennas

Oberon Model 1074 Ceiling projector mount, Oberon Model 1074 Ceiling projector mount, also secures WAPs and Apple TValso secures WAPs and Apple TVOberon Model 1074 Ceiling projector mount, Oberon Model 1074 Ceiling projector mount, also secures WAPs and Apple TValso secures WAPs and Apple TV

CLASSROOMSCLASSROOMSCLASSROOMSCLASSROOMS

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ADMINISTRATION, FACULTYADMINISTRATION, FACULTYLIBRARIES, MUSEUMSLIBRARIES, MUSEUMS

o 1 WAP per 3,000-3,600 sq ft, higher density in 1 WAP per 3,000-3,600 sq ft, higher density in common areascommon areas

o WAP typically installed on WAP typically installed on suspended ceilingsuspended ceiling

o Older buildings may require Older buildings may require creative installation approachescreative installation approaches

o Aesthetics may be paramount. Aesthetics may be paramount. Conceal WAP and cabling as Conceal WAP and cabling as much as possiblemuch as possible

ADMINISTRATION, FACULTYADMINISTRATION, FACULTYLIBRARIES, MUSEUMSLIBRARIES, MUSEUMS

o 1 WAP per 3,000-3,600 sq ft, higher density in 1 WAP per 3,000-3,600 sq ft, higher density in common areascommon areas

o WAP typically installed on WAP typically installed on suspended ceilingsuspended ceiling

o Older buildings may require Older buildings may require creative installation approachescreative installation approaches

o Aesthetics may be paramount. Aesthetics may be paramount. Conceal WAP and cabling as Conceal WAP and cabling as much as possiblemuch as possible

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ADMINISTRATION, FACULTYADMINISTRATION, FACULTYLIBRARIES, MUSEUMSLIBRARIES, MUSEUMSADMINISTRATION, FACULTYADMINISTRATION, FACULTYLIBRARIES, MUSEUMSLIBRARIES, MUSEUMS

Oberon Model 1064 locking ceiling tile mountOberon Model 1064 locking ceiling tile mountOberon Model 1064 locking ceiling tile mountOberon Model 1064 locking ceiling tile mount

Oberon Model 1076 recess wall boxOberon Model 1076 recess wall boxOberon Model 1076 recess wall boxOberon Model 1076 recess wall box

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STADIUMS, AUDITORIUMSSTADIUMS, AUDITORIUMSand OUTDOORSand OUTDOORS

o WAP density may be substantially higher than one WAP density may be substantially higher than one per 3,000-3,600 sq ft. per 3,000-3,600 sq ft.

o WAP may be installed on walls, pillars, floors or WAP may be installed on walls, pillars, floors or under seatingunder seating

o WAP, cabling, and connectors need to be protected WAP, cabling, and connectors need to be protected from physical abuse and weatherfrom physical abuse and weather

STADIUMS, AUDITORIUMSSTADIUMS, AUDITORIUMSand OUTDOORSand OUTDOORS

o WAP density may be substantially higher than one WAP density may be substantially higher than one per 3,000-3,600 sq ft. per 3,000-3,600 sq ft.

o WAP may be installed on walls, pillars, floors or WAP may be installed on walls, pillars, floors or under seatingunder seating

o WAP, cabling, and connectors need to be protected WAP, cabling, and connectors need to be protected from physical abuse and weatherfrom physical abuse and weather

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STADIUMS, AUDITORIUMSSTADIUMS, AUDITORIUMSand OUTDOORSand OUTDOORSSTADIUMS, AUDITORIUMSSTADIUMS, AUDITORIUMSand OUTDOORSand OUTDOORS

Oberon Model 1024 Low Profile Oberon Model 1024 Low Profile NEMA 4 enclosure for WAPsNEMA 4 enclosure for WAPsOberon Model 1024 Low Profile Oberon Model 1024 Low Profile NEMA 4 enclosure for WAPsNEMA 4 enclosure for WAPs

Oberon Model 1020 compact NEMA 4Oberon Model 1020 compact NEMA 4enclosure for under seating installationenclosure for under seating installationOberon Model 1020 compact NEMA 4Oberon Model 1020 compact NEMA 4enclosure for under seating installationenclosure for under seating installation

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MEDICAL CENTERS and MEDICAL CENTERS and RESEARCH FACILITIESRESEARCH FACILITIES

o 1 WAP per 3,000-3,600 sq ft.1 WAP per 3,000-3,600 sq ft.

o WAP typically installed on suspended ceiling WAP typically installed on suspended ceiling

o Avoid ceiling penetrations in WAP installation to Avoid ceiling penetrations in WAP installation to minimize spread of dust and pathogensminimize spread of dust and pathogens

o Caution must be used during installation and Caution must be used during installation and maintenance due to ICRA proceduresmaintenance due to ICRA procedures

o May be necessary to wash down or clean WAP May be necessary to wash down or clean WAP installation periodicallyinstallation periodically

MEDICAL CENTERS and MEDICAL CENTERS and RESEARCH FACILITIESRESEARCH FACILITIES

o 1 WAP per 3,000-3,600 sq ft.1 WAP per 3,000-3,600 sq ft.

o WAP typically installed on suspended ceiling WAP typically installed on suspended ceiling

o Avoid ceiling penetrations in WAP installation to Avoid ceiling penetrations in WAP installation to minimize spread of dust and pathogensminimize spread of dust and pathogens

o Caution must be used during installation and Caution must be used during installation and maintenance due to ICRA proceduresmaintenance due to ICRA procedures

o May be necessary to wash down or clean WAP May be necessary to wash down or clean WAP installation periodicallyinstallation periodically

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Avoid Ceiling tile mouse holes!Avoid Ceiling tile mouse holes!Avoid Ceiling tile mouse holes!Avoid Ceiling tile mouse holes!

Avoid lifted ceiling tiles!Avoid lifted ceiling tiles!Avoid lifted ceiling tiles!Avoid lifted ceiling tiles!

MEDICAL CENTERS and MEDICAL CENTERS and RESEARCH FACILITIESRESEARCH FACILITIESMEDICAL CENTERS and MEDICAL CENTERS and RESEARCH FACILITIESRESEARCH FACILITIES

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MEDICAL CENTERS and MEDICAL CENTERS and RESEARCH FACILITIESRESEARCH FACILITIESMEDICAL CENTERS and MEDICAL CENTERS and RESEARCH FACILITIESRESEARCH FACILITIES

Oberon Model 1057 and 1059 ceiling enclosures with RF transparent domeOberon Model 1057 and 1059 ceiling enclosures with RF transparent domeOberon Model 1057 and 1059 ceiling enclosures with RF transparent domeOberon Model 1057 and 1059 ceiling enclosures with RF transparent dome

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New TechnologiesNew Technologies

o 802.11802.11acac Very High Throughput up to 6 GHz- Very High Throughput up to 6 GHz- will will provide gigabit wireless capabilityprovide gigabit wireless capability

o Increased Spectrum in 5-6 GHz band– twenty two Increased Spectrum in 5-6 GHz band– twenty two 20 MHz channels, up thirty four this year 20 MHz channels, up thirty four this year

o 802.11802.11adad Very High Throughput at 60 GHz- Very High Throughput at 60 GHz- will will provide multi- gigabit wireless capabilityprovide multi- gigabit wireless capability

o Restricted to in room applications. Device-to-Restricted to in room applications. Device-to-device functions such as wireless docking, and device functions such as wireless docking, and linking to displayslinking to displays such as tablets to projector in a such as tablets to projector in a classroomclassroom

New TechnologiesNew Technologies

o 802.11802.11acac Very High Throughput up to 6 GHz- Very High Throughput up to 6 GHz- will will provide gigabit wireless capabilityprovide gigabit wireless capability

o Increased Spectrum in 5-6 GHz band– twenty two Increased Spectrum in 5-6 GHz band– twenty two 20 MHz channels, up thirty four this year 20 MHz channels, up thirty four this year

o 802.11802.11adad Very High Throughput at 60 GHz- Very High Throughput at 60 GHz- will will provide multi- gigabit wireless capabilityprovide multi- gigabit wireless capability

o Restricted to in room applications. Device-to-Restricted to in room applications. Device-to-device functions such as wireless docking, and device functions such as wireless docking, and linking to displayslinking to displays such as tablets to projector in a such as tablets to projector in a classroomclassroom

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802.11ac and ad in a 802.11ac and ad in a classroom setting classroom setting

802.11ac and ad in a 802.11ac and ad in a classroom setting classroom setting

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