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March 27th, 2014
Providing Large-Scale Wireless Access in a High-Demand Environment
Lets add 30,000 gamers to the facility and watch the WiFi fun
begin!
Technology SelectionFor all intents and purposes WiFi equipment offerings across manufactures are effectively equal because manufacturers are required to deliver a product that adheres to a standard.
Coverage Based DesignEnough signal so that folks can connect
5/11/2012
Capacity Based Design
• 40 users max per access point per band
ReallyBig Data
Pipes!
Implementation Strategy
• Bring in experienced personnel• Use big teams for big jobs• Active stake holder is essential• Capacity based design
Large venue customers think risk…
…while equipment providers pitch features
Risk is mitigated by methodologynot features
Quality is conformance to functional requirements. Functional requirements are set by teams not individuals.
Non-technical elements usually more challenging than technical issues.
Optimal project sequencing requires synthesis of tech and non-tech issues.
Optimal Project Sequencing
1. Ratification of requirements by all stakeholders
2. Project phasing ratified by all stakeholders
3. Critical Design Review
4. Pre-deployment audit to verify RF design
5. Deployment
6. Post-deployment audit- application layer test
7. Final RF node adjustments
8. Automated maintenance & management
Key Elements- Tactical Sequencing
• Project Sequencing
• Design Principles
• Critical Design Review
• Smart Design- Know the Algorithms
• Smart Site Surveys
• Communications Plan is Critical
Hire Really Smart Folks!
Staffing for the SolutionEmbed your staff into the deployment team—if that work is contracted out. This ensures institutional knowledge doesn’t leave with the contractor.
The Wild West of Wi-Fi
Policies with teeth
The MCCA owns and operates 802.11 compliant Wi-Fi systems… The MCCA provides these systems to its customers… free of charge as an exclusive service. The MCCA may suspend service to any customer if it determines that such customer’s devices are not 802.11 compliant or their devices are causing interference to MCCA’s systems.
The MCCA is the sole provider of Wi-Fi Internet services within its facilities. Customers may not use their own wireless access points, wireless routers, MiFi devices, or any other device to provide shared Wi-Fi Internet access. Customers are not authorized or permitted to install and operate their own Wi-Fi systems without the specific prior written approval of the MCCA.
Monitor, Manage & Maintain
Real-time analytics
Real-time allocation of bandwidth
More to think about:
Training
Documentation Review
Spares
Maintenance and Escalation
Automated maintenance & management
Other areas of note
• Cellular Coverage is another necessity• Distributed Antenna System (DAS)– PAX show 30,000+ data connections per hour and
9,000 voice connections per hour
