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® 2009 Xirrus, Inc. All Rights Reserved The Wi-Fi Device Explosion - What’s Your Plan? Keith Mackinen (CWNA) Principal Sales Engineer [email protected]

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The Wi-Fi Device Explosion - What’s Your Plan?The Wi-Fi Device Explosion - What’s Your Plan?

Keith Mackinen (CWNA)Principal Sales [email protected]

Keith Mackinen (CWNA)Principal Sales [email protected]

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AGENDAAGENDA

•Device Explosion•Evolution of Wi-Fi•Designing for Performance•Case Studies•Best Practices

•Device Explosion•Evolution of Wi-Fi•Designing for Performance•Case Studies•Best Practices

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Traditional (Tethered) InstructionTraditional (Tethered) Instruction

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Untethered InstructionUntethered Instruction

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Key Trends Impacting Wi-Fi GrowthKey Trends Impacting Wi-Fi GrowthNumber of Wi-Fi Devices

Capacity/Density supersedes coverage

Higher Performance for applications

Number of Wi-Fi Devices

Capacity/Density supersedes coverage

Higher Performance for applications

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Wi-Fi Growth – The TabletWi-Fi Growth – The Tablet

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The Evolution of Wi-FiAnd taking advantage of lessons And taking advantage of lessons learnedlearned

The Evolution of Wi-FiAnd taking advantage of lessons And taking advantage of lessons learnedlearned

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Learning from Cellular Phone Network Evolution Learning from Cellular Phone Network Evolution

From the first commercial networks of the 1980’s to today…

Coverage expanded significantly

Capacity increased significantly

User densities exploded

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Learning from Cellular Phone Network Evolution Learning from Cellular Phone Network Evolution

From the first commercial networks of the 1980’s to today…

Coverage expanded significantly

Capacity increased significantly

User densities exploded

To handle the growth…

Changed from omni to directional antennas

Increased # radios per base station

Utilized additional channels of spectrum

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History: StandardsStandardsHistory: StandardsStandards

802.11a (1999)Operates in 5GHz spectrumData Rates: Up to 54MbpsAvailable channels: 24 (1.3 Gig)

802.11b (1999)Operates in 2.4GHz spectrumData Rates: 11MbpsAvailable channels: 3 (33 Mbps)

802.11g (2003)Operates in 2.4GHz spectrumData Rates: 1, 2, 5.5, 11, 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54MbpsBackward compatible with 802.11b Available channels: 3 (162 Mbps)

802.11n (2009) Operates in 2.4GHz and 5GHz spectrum (backward compatible with 802.11a/b/g) Data Rates: Up to 450Mbps today (future = 600Mbps and more!) Available channels: 27

802.11a (1999)Operates in 5GHz spectrumData Rates: Up to 54MbpsAvailable channels: 24 (1.3 Gig)

802.11b (1999)Operates in 2.4GHz spectrumData Rates: 11MbpsAvailable channels: 3 (33 Mbps)

802.11g (2003)Operates in 2.4GHz spectrumData Rates: 1, 2, 5.5, 11, 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54MbpsBackward compatible with 802.11b Available channels: 3 (162 Mbps)

802.11n (2009) Operates in 2.4GHz and 5GHz spectrum (backward compatible with 802.11a/b/g) Data Rates: Up to 450Mbps today (future = 600Mbps and more!) Available channels: 27

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5 GHz Needed to Scale5 GHz Needed to Scale

2.4 GHz (Channels 1, 6, 11)2.4 GHz (Channels 1, 6, 11)

5 GHz ( 24 Channels)5 GHz ( 24 Channels)

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2.4 GHz Interference2.4 GHz Interference

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More 2.4GHz InterferenceMore 2.4GHz Interference

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2.4GHz to 5GHz ratio2.4GHz to 5GHz ratio

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Evolution: Performance/CapacityPerformance/CapacityEvolution: Performance/CapacityPerformance/CapacityCapacity is based on Radios & Segmentation (just ask the cell guys)

Available Radios = Available Bandwidth

First Generation APs offered a single radio

Traditional APs typically offer two (2.4 & 5 GHz)

Arrays offer up to 16 radios

Coverage/Cell Segmentation

Greater capacity, density and less interference

Improved RF management, coverage shaping, security

Fewer devices to cover same area

Capacity is based on Radios & Segmentation (just ask the cell guys)

Available Radios = Available Bandwidth

First Generation APs offered a single radio

Traditional APs typically offer two (2.4 & 5 GHz)

Arrays offer up to 16 radios

Coverage/Cell Segmentation

Greater capacity, density and less interference

Improved RF management, coverage shaping, security

Fewer devices to cover same area

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Evolution: Performance/CapacityPerformance/CapacityEvolution: Performance/CapacityPerformance/Capacity

Problem:More devices…

More content… More demand…

Solution: More Radios…

More Bandwidth… More Satisfied Users…

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Evolution: ArchitectureArchitectureEvolution: ArchitectureArchitecture

Distributed = HIGHER PERFORMANCEPacket Processing at edgeControl plane at edgePolicy and security enforcement at edge

Filters traffic before wired networkEncryption processing at edgePacket switching at edge, like Ethernet

Greater scalability, each device adds resourcesCentral management

Central Controller + Thin APs Packet Processing at coreControl plane at corePolicy and security enforcement at coreEncryption processing at coreBack End Network BottlenecksCentral processing increase latency and jitter Central management - Single point of failure

Centralized Processing Distributed Processing

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Examples: Existing CustomersExamples: Existing Customers

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Forsyth County 100% Wireless - BYOT

Serves over 37000 students Laptops, Desktops, etc…

Forsyth County 100% Wireless - BYOT

Serves over 37000 students Laptops, Desktops, etc…

40 Schools - initiated BYOT this year....

Requirements Support Thousands of simultaneous users across the countyBandwidth - relatively similar or equal to wired network

BenefitsUn-tethered instruction – no more duct tape cables or stationary labsSufficient Bandwidth and performance for thousands of clients

Savings Used 585 Arrays which meant required 585 cables pulls not 2500Time to installation average 1 day per school for arrays

40 Schools - initiated BYOT this year....

Requirements Support Thousands of simultaneous users across the countyBandwidth - relatively similar or equal to wired network

BenefitsUn-tethered instruction – no more duct tape cables or stationary labsSufficient Bandwidth and performance for thousands of clients

Savings Used 585 Arrays which meant required 585 cables pulls not 2500Time to installation average 1 day per school for arrays

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BYOT GrowthBYOT Growth

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Greater Atlanta Christian School Serves over 3,000 clients

Greater Atlanta Christian School Serves over 3,000 clients

All teachers have MACs - The HS/MS student’s computer ratio is 2:1.

Requirements

Support hundreds of simultaneous connections in a small area

Utilize the 5GHz channels

Wireless support for wireless MACs

Benefits

Superior range and coverage with 75% fewer devices and cable pulls

Bandwidth and performance for thousands of students, faculty, and staff

Saving vs. Traditional APs

Used 26 Arrays instead of 120+ APs (huge reduction in devices and cable pulls)

Time to installation – Xirrus took 2 days to physically install – with some tweaking…

All teachers have MACs - The HS/MS student’s computer ratio is 2:1.

Requirements

Support hundreds of simultaneous connections in a small area

Utilize the 5GHz channels

Wireless support for wireless MACs

Benefits

Superior range and coverage with 75% fewer devices and cable pulls

Bandwidth and performance for thousands of students, faculty, and staff

Saving vs. Traditional APs

Used 26 Arrays instead of 120+ APs (huge reduction in devices and cable pulls)

Time to installation – Xirrus took 2 days to physically install – with some tweaking…

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Meridian High SchoolMeridian High School

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Real Life Difference – 1:1 Traditional APReal Life Difference – 1:1 Traditional AP

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Scaleable Over TimeScaleable Over Time

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High Performance Wi-Fi: Best PracticesBest PracticesHigh Performance Wi-Fi: Best PracticesBest PracticesRecommendations

Demand Active ‘live’ surveysPredictive surveys are only a best guess – cannot tell what is in the walls

Live surveys guarantee performance

Transition to the 5GHz spectrum (802.11a minimum, 802.11n ASAP) to achieve:8X increased capacity (300meg going to 600…),

Significantly reduced interference – no more lunchtime microwave interference

Client Devices Move away from 802.11b, it seriously degrades 802.11g/n performanceDRIVERS, DRIVERS, DRIVERSAt least buy 802.11a/g/n adapters A/B/G/N recommended Fold in new 802.11n clients (5GHz) for greater bandwidth

Wired Network InfrastructurePull at least one Gigabit Ethernet connection to each AP Confirm PoE capabilities to support 11n requirements

Wireless Network – Have a plan to expandBuy infrastructure gear that is upgradeable - no 2X2 Antennae they limit future growthPerform switching at the edge, avoid ‘tromboning’

RecommendationsDemand Active ‘live’ surveys

Predictive surveys are only a best guess – cannot tell what is in the walls

Live surveys guarantee performance

Transition to the 5GHz spectrum (802.11a minimum, 802.11n ASAP) to achieve:8X increased capacity (300meg going to 600…),

Significantly reduced interference – no more lunchtime microwave interference

Client Devices Move away from 802.11b, it seriously degrades 802.11g/n performanceDRIVERS, DRIVERS, DRIVERSAt least buy 802.11a/g/n adapters A/B/G/N recommended Fold in new 802.11n clients (5GHz) for greater bandwidth

Wired Network InfrastructurePull at least one Gigabit Ethernet connection to each AP Confirm PoE capabilities to support 11n requirements

Wireless Network – Have a plan to expandBuy infrastructure gear that is upgradeable - no 2X2 Antennae they limit future growthPerform switching at the edge, avoid ‘tromboning’

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High Performance Wi-Fi: Best PracticesBest PracticesHigh Performance Wi-Fi: Best PracticesBest Practices

Clients – The Weakest Link

iPads and Netbooks-72 doesn’t work anymore

Station Location and Identification Identify iPods vs. iPadsLocate iPods and iPads to within 10 Ft. (single array)Assist the client in roaming – hand off

Load Balancing

Equalize the number of clients across multiple radios

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High Performance Wi-Fi: Best PracticesBest PracticesHigh Performance Wi-Fi: Best PracticesBest Practices

DUAL BAND!!!

Buy A/B/G/N – not Just B/G/N

Reminder – 802.11N is in 2.4 and 5GHz

DUAL BAND!!!

Buy A/B/G/N – not Just B/G/N

Reminder – 802.11N is in 2.4 and 5GHz

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High Performance Wi-Fi: Best PracticesBest PracticesHigh Performance Wi-Fi: Best PracticesBest Practices

Planning for Growth – Be Careful…

DO THE MATH!

Currently 300M (bonded) Wireless through put (450 best case)Best case TCP is 130M - most around 60 to 90M

130M/150 to 300 Users = Misery

Planning for Growth – Be Careful…

DO THE MATH!

Currently 300M (bonded) Wireless through put (450 best case)Best case TCP is 130M - most around 60 to 90M

130M/150 to 300 Users = Misery

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High Performance Wi-Fi: Best PracticesBest PracticesHigh Performance Wi-Fi: Best PracticesBest Practices

2.4 GHz (Channels 1, 6, 11)2.4 GHz (Channels 1, 6, 11)

5 GHz ( 24 Channels)5 GHz ( 24 Channels)

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Wi-Fi: Scaling to 1:1Scaling to 1:1Wi-Fi: Scaling to 1:1Scaling to 1:1

Traditional Wi-Fi:Traditional Wi-Fi:

Most existing Wi-Fi was designed as only an ‘Overlay’ (Coverage not Bandwidth)1-to-1 initiatives hampered by today’s wireless infrastructures – its coming!Online video training strains legacy wireless bandwidth - Multicast When in doubt TEST THE SOLUTION!

High Performance Wi-FiHigh Performance Wi-FiHigh Performance Wi-Fi is designed to replace not augment wired networkEliminates costly and restrictive computer labs – move the labs anywhere!Enables the use of PODs (Personally Owned Devices) in the classroomInstruction is no longer limited by building, classroom or IT schedules

Traditional Wi-Fi:Traditional Wi-Fi:

Most existing Wi-Fi was designed as only an ‘Overlay’ (Coverage not Bandwidth)1-to-1 initiatives hampered by today’s wireless infrastructures – its coming!Online video training strains legacy wireless bandwidth - Multicast When in doubt TEST THE SOLUTION!

High Performance Wi-FiHigh Performance Wi-FiHigh Performance Wi-Fi is designed to replace not augment wired networkEliminates costly and restrictive computer labs – move the labs anywhere!Enables the use of PODs (Personally Owned Devices) in the classroomInstruction is no longer limited by building, classroom or IT schedules

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Superior Range, Coverage and Capacity Up to 16 Radio Interfaces 802.11a/b/g + 802.11n (Switchable) Integrated Antennas (not screw on or flip down) Modular Radios Integrated Controller Line-Rate EncryptionSingle Cable Deployment Dual Gigabit Ethernet uplinksIntegrated Spectrum AnalyzerIntegrated Wi-Fi Threat sensor

Superior Range, Coverage and Capacity Up to 16 Radio Interfaces 802.11a/b/g + 802.11n (Switchable) Integrated Antennas (not screw on or flip down) Modular Radios Integrated Controller Line-Rate EncryptionSingle Cable Deployment Dual Gigabit Ethernet uplinksIntegrated Spectrum AnalyzerIntegrated Wi-Fi Threat sensor

Xirrus Wi-Fi Array OverviewXirrus Wi-Fi Array Overview

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Wi-Fi PostersDeployment ExamplesDesign GuidesDeployment GuideTechnical Resources

White PapersFAQsApplication NotesAnd More

Wi-Fi GadgetsRequest a FREE Site Survey

Wi-Fi PostersDeployment ExamplesDesign GuidesDeployment GuideTechnical Resources

White PapersFAQsApplication NotesAnd More

Wi-Fi GadgetsRequest a FREE Site Survey

Additional Wi-Fi Resources: WWW.XIRRUS.COMAdditional Wi-Fi Resources: WWW.XIRRUS.COM

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Who are your students connecting to?Who are your students connecting to?

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Questions???Questions???

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Xirrus: What’s New in 6.0What’s New in 6.0Xirrus: What’s New in 6.0What’s New in 6.0

Live Heat Maps:Live Heat Maps:•The XMS now provides predictive RF coverage heat maps for Arrays within a network. Network Administrators are able to upload floor plans for each building and place theArrays in their approximate location on each floor plan.

Live Heat Maps:Live Heat Maps:•The XMS now provides predictive RF coverage heat maps for Arrays within a network. Network Administrators are able to upload floor plans for each building and place theArrays in their approximate location on each floor plan.

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Xirrus: What’s New in 6.0What’s New in 6.0Xirrus: What’s New in 6.0What’s New in 6.0

Location Identification:Location Identification:•XMS now provides the approximate location of wireless stations within the network. Signal strength triangulation between Arrays is used by the XMS to predict location. In an appropriately designed network (Array placement), XMS can identify the location within 5 meters 75% of the time and within 10 meters 90% of the time

Multicast Optimization :Multicast Optimization :•Xirrus is not INMP aware and now has the ability to convert multicast traffic to Unicast to improve performance in a wireless environment.

Location Identification:Location Identification:•XMS now provides the approximate location of wireless stations within the network. Signal strength triangulation between Arrays is used by the XMS to predict location. In an appropriately designed network (Array placement), XMS can identify the location within 5 meters 75% of the time and within 10 meters 90% of the time

Multicast Optimization :Multicast Optimization :•Xirrus is not INMP aware and now has the ability to convert multicast traffic to Unicast to improve performance in a wireless environment.

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Network Assurance:Network Assurance:• Network Assurance identifies key network components such as the Gateway and DNS server and validates that these resources remain available. If the Array cannot communicate with these resources, it will notify the network manager that there may be a problem with the network .

SSID – Per-Radio mappingSSID – Per-Radio mapping

WPR CustomizationWPR Customization

Network Assurance:Network Assurance:• Network Assurance identifies key network components such as the Gateway and DNS server and validates that these resources remain available. If the Array cannot communicate with these resources, it will notify the network manager that there may be a problem with the network .

SSID – Per-Radio mappingSSID – Per-Radio mapping

WPR CustomizationWPR Customization