Hospitality’s Wi-Fi Roadmap

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HOSPITALITY’S WI-FI ROADMAP

Or WI-FI THAT REALLY WORKS FOR TODAY AND TOMORROW

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• Why are my GSS scores for Wi-Fi lower?

• Why do we have new Wi-Fi problem areas?

• How many devices are really using the Wi-Fi?

• What are the guests actually doing over the Wi-Fi?

• Is there a capacity limit for Wi-Fi and when will I reach it?

• Will the Wi-Fi support all the new devices and applications?

ANY OF THIS SOUND FAMILIAR?


WHAT HAS CHANGED ABOUT WI-FI?

AND HOW THIS IS IMPACTING GUEST SATISFACTION


WI-FI’S USAGE EVOLUTION2010

• Secondary network

• 1:1 devices to users

• Design for coverage

• Design RF for laptops

• 2.4GHz centric

• Application focus – Email

2015

• Primary network

• 3 + :1 devices to users (IoT)

• Design for capacity

• Design RF for tablets/phones

• 5GHz and 2.4GHz - both required

• Application focus – Anything


802.11a54Mbps

802.11n600Mbps5GHz

11n 2x2

11n 3x3

11ac 3x3

11ac 2x2

11ac 4x4Wave 2

Many properties still operate networks based

on 11g technologyIs Yours?

WI-FI’s RAPID EVOLUTION

• Every 2-3 years there is a new evolution of 802.11

• New technology is focused in the 5GHz band

11ax

802.112 Mbps

802.11b11 Mbps

802.11g54 Mbps 2.4GHz 802.11n

300 Mbps X

802.11ac>1Gbps


WI-FI’s AVAILABLE SPECTRUM


WI-FI’s CLIENT CAPABILITIES

Vary greatly by type of device (and age)

Device 2.4GHz 5GHz Antennas Max Rate

POS scanner X Some 1 54Mbps

Media Players (iPod Touch) X Some 1 65-150Mbps

Smartphones – low end X 1 65Mbps

Smartphones – high end X X 1 433Mbps

Tablets – low end X 1 65Mbps

Tablets – high end X X 2 433-866Mbps

Laptops X X 2 or 3 300Mbps – 1.3 Gbps

Apple Watch X 1 65-150Mbps*

* Not confirmed, P2P connectivity only


THE REALITY OF WI-FI

In a Wi-Fi network, the client data rate varies with distance, device type , Wi-Fi band and interference


RIGHTSIZING HOTEL WI-FI

GUEST ROOM, MEETING ROOM, CONFERENCE CENTER – ONE SIZE DOES NOT FIT ALL


DISPARATE SOLUTION REQUIREMENTS

Restaurant

Convention Center

Pool Area

Hallways

Conference Rooms

Guest Rooms


GUEST ROOM – 1 AP PER ROOM

• Wi-Fi Environment Coverage – Single room (maybe 2) Client Density – Low, but growing (IoT) Spectrum - Balanced 2.4 GHz & 5 GHz Clients - Mix of Types/Capabilities Use Cases – All Apps and Multi-media Primary Concern - Guest Experience

• Solution Assessment

Eliminates Survey costs Provides a premier Guest Wi-Fi Experience Enables higher level of security Adds additional Gig ports (Phone, minibar,..) Enables long life cycle – 5-10 years


GUEST ROOM – 1 AP FOR MULTIPLE ROOM

• Wi-Fi Environment Coverage - Multi-room wall penetration Client Density – Low, but growing (IoT) Spectrum - Balanced 2.4 GHz & 5 GHz Clients - Mix of Types/Capabilities Use Cases – All Apps and Multi-media Primary Concern - Guest Experience

• Solution Assessment Cost effective solution, fewer devices Less cabling and ports required Traffic management to balance guest traffic Prioritize traffic of guests in Loyalty program Simple upgrade, without additional cabling


MEETING ROOMS

• Wi-Fi Environment Coverage - One room, maybe two Client Density – Medium, but growing Spectrum – Higher 5 GHz required Clients – Primarily Laptops and Tablets Use Cases – All Apps and Multi-media Primary Concern - High Performance

• Solution Assessment Additional radios & band optimization recommended Identify and manage Application usage Prioritize meeting SSIDs & traffic to meet SLAs ID & segregation of clients, band/mode steering Apply cell management tools to avoid interference


PUBLIC AREAS

• Wi-Fi Environment Coverage – Open Space, obstructions Client Density – Medium to high Spectrum – Higher 5 GHz required Clients - Mix of Types/Capabilities Use Cases – All Apps and Multi-media Primary Concern - Guest Experience

• Solution Assessment Additional radios & band optimization recommended Limit clients and device bandwidth access Identify and manage Application usage Prioritize hotel and vendor SSIDs (SLAs) ID & segregation of high & low speed clients


CONFERENCE / BALL ROOMS

• Wi-Fi Environment Coverage – Movable walls Client Density – High to extreme Spectrum – Extensive 5 GHz required Clients - Mix of Types/Capabilities Use Cases – All Apps and Multi-media Primary Concern - High Performance

• Solution Assessment Additional radios and band optimization are Mandatory Apply cell management tools to avoid interference Limit # devices per radio for best QoE Prioritize SSIDs and Traffic to meet SLAs Advertise ‘High Performance’ 5 GHz SSIDs ID & segregation of clients, band/mode steering ID and Manage Speaker & vendor bandwidth


OUTDOOR AREAS

• Wi-Fi Environment Coverage – Open Space, obstructions Client Density – Medium to high Spectrum – Higher 5 GHz required Clients - Mix of Types/Capabilities Use Cases – All Apps and Multi-media Primary Concern - Coverage

• Solution Assessment Requires environmental protected APs Additional radios & band optimization recommended Limit clients and device bandwidth access Identify and manage Application usage Prioritize hotel and vendor SSIDs (SLAs) ID & segregation of clients, band/mode steering


FUTURE PROOFING

Continuous Monitoring and Adjustment

• No more 3/5/7/ year Wi-Fi upgrade cycle

• Monitor growth (trending)

• Invest as required

Build a Foundation supporting Scalability & Upgradability

• Support the Growing Numbers of Devices

• Support New Types of Wireless Devices (IoT)

• Support Application Demands (QoS)

• Support Growing Bandwidth Requirements

• Ability to Adapt to New Technologies

Total Wi-Fi® device shipments surpass ten billion (Jan 15).

6.5 million Wi-Fi devices shipping every day


SUMMARY

• Wireless networks will inevitably Congest – it is shared! Devices: Guests are carrying more and more devices Applications: Guests (and devices) are using more and more applications Bandwidth: Applications are requiring more and more bandwidth

• Wireless networks require continual Monitoring – it’s growing! How many devices are on-property? – associated and unassociated What applications are they using? - video, voice, gaming, .. What is the average data connection rate? – the user experience

• Wireless is now about performance – not just connectivity! Requires Scalability to adapt to continual client growth Requires Upgradability to adapt to spectrum and technology shifts Requires Application Awareness & Control to optimize guest experience


XIRRUS PRODUCT SUITEWHAT MAKES XIRRUS DIFFERENT


Model XR-320 XR-520 XR-600 Series XD4 XR-2000 Series XR-4000 Series XR-6000 Series

Number

of Radios2 2 2 4 2 or 4 4 or 8 8 or 16

Technology 802.11ac 802.11n 802.11ac 802.11ac 802.11ac 802.11ac 802.11ac

Technology

UpgradableNA NA NA NA 11ac Wave 2 11ac Wave 2 11ac Wave 2

TurboXpress

UpgradableNA

All radios 5GHz/

11n capable

All radios 5GHz/11ac

capable


capable


capable


capable


capable

Controller Integrated Integrated Integrated Integrated Integrated Integrated Integrated

Uplinks 1 GigE 1 GigE 2 GigE 2 GigE 2 GigE 2 GigE 4 GigE1 - 10 GigE

Example Use

Cases

Hotel RoomsDormitories

Hospital RoomsWalled Offices

Hotel RoomsDormitories

OfficesRetail

OfficesClassrooms

HospitalsRetail

Dense OfficesClassroomsConf RoomsCafeterias

Dense OfficesClassroomsConf RoomsCafeterias

LibrariesAuditoriumsConvention

Centers

AuditoriumsConvention

CentersArenas 20

RIGHT SIZED WI-FI FOR EVERY USE CASE


WI-FI FOR TEMPORARY EVENTSAbility to Deploy full function Wi-Fi for temporary events

• The Solution – Rapid Deployment Kit -RDK Portable, out-of-the-box kit for Wi-Fi

Setup in minutes

Indoor or Outdoor Events

Conferences/Meetings

Support 100’s of users per kit

Includes all components required• tripod, cables, protective covers, and

rugged transport cases

Support 100’s of users per kit

XIRRUS- RDK


Monitor

and

control

over 1300

apps at

the

network

edge

11ac Wave 1 &

2

upgradable,

and

software

programma

ble radios

2 to 16

radio

solutions

from small

offices to

extreme

density

SCALABLESOLUTION

APPLICATION CONTROL

FUTUREPROOF

Zero-touch

set

up/config

with

integrated

controller

EASY TO USE

WHY XIRRUS? IT’S A ‘SAFE’ BET

Less equipment reduces TCO by

20-30%

Predictable performance for

critical apps

Deploy in minutes, reduce learning curve

Adapt to change with no forklift

upgrades

Hospitality’s Wi-Fi Roadmap

Technology

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