Jared Edwards Director Technical Sales Training Wireless Basics Jared Edwards Director Technical Sales Training

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Networking is the Foundation

Wi Fi Advertising and Perception

Wi-Fi 802.11 Protocol Overview Frequencies Single-band 2.4GHz Dual-band 2.4GHz & 5GHz 2.4GHz Goes 2X the Distance Lower Frequencies, Have Longer Wavelengths Longer Wavelengths Penetrate Obstacles Better 2.4 GHZ is Twice as Low as 5GHz 5GHz is Much Faster Less Crowded Frequency, Everything Runs in 2.4GHz Wi-Fi Channels 2.4GHz 11 But Only 3 (1, 6, 11) Non-Overlapping Channels 5GHz 8 Non-Overlapping Channels

Security WEP WPA WPA2 Encryption: AES or TKIP? What mode to use? Provides security by encrypting data over radio waves so that it’s protected as it is transmitted WPA More secure than WEP and optimal compatibility with older devices WPA2 Updated implementation of WPA that provides stronger data protection and network access control Encryption: AES or TKIP? What mode to use? WPA2/AES: Highest security and greatest compatibility No Mixed Mode, Only 20MHz on 2.4 GHz Channel Width

SSID & Password Best Practices Use WPA2 and AES Leave TKIP off Avoid using spaces and special characters in both SSID & password Many devices including iOS have a more reliable connection Green ? in Luxul UI will provide a list of which characters to avoid

? How Far Does it Go? It Depends!

How Far Does it Go? Wireless Transmit Output Power Signal Strength Physical Placement Number of APs Environmental Factors Interference Construction Materials

Output Power Determines Signal Reach Luxul APs Provide 1000mW (1W) of Output Power 10X Output Power of Traditional APs 2X – 3X Real Coverage Increase Client Devices (13-50mW) Traditional AP (70-100mW) High-Powered AP (400-750mW) Luxul AP (1000mW)

Signal Strength

Signal Strength -40db -60db -50db -70db -80db -90db -100db Spotty Coverage Ideal Failure

Wi-Fi Speeds Never Get the Speeds Advertised on the Box… Real Speeds are 30% to 50% of the Max Wi-Fi Can’t TX/RX at same time (Half Duplex) Speeds depend on Many Variables Signal Strength Channel Utilization RF Interference Number of Client Devices AP & Client Specifications Every Environment is Different... Customer Education is Key!

Max vs Real Wi-Fi Speeds One More Factor

Real World Wireless Speeds Where most mobile phones like to “live” is usually between 150-250 Mbps

Actual Bandwidth Requirements Netflix Minimum = 0.50 Mbps 480p= 3.0 Mbps 1080p = 5.0 Mbps 4K Ultra = 25 Mbps Hulu 720p = 3.0 Mbps 1080p = 6.0 Mbps 4K Ultra = 13.0 Mbps Amazon Prime 480p = 0.90 Mbps 1080p = 3.5 Mbps Xbox Xbox Live = 3.0 Mbps 480p = 1.0 Mbps YouTube 1080p = 5.0 Mbps Pandora Standard Quality = 0.15 Mbps High Quality = 0.30 Mbps Spotify Standard Quality = 0.16 Mbps High Quality = 0.32 Mbps Tidal First Stream = 5 Mbps Each Additional Stream – 2.5 Mbps Deezer Premium = .32 Mbps Elite = 5 Mbps

Wireless Signal Loss

Physical Placement

AP Placement Omnidirectional

Wi-Fi Signal Propagation

Wi-Fi Performance Limiters Metal Elevators Insulation Water Features Stone and Stucco Sound Deadening Ultra-Violet Window Film Exterior Wall Insulation Radiant Heating/Cooling Steel Reinforced Concrete

AP Placement Orientation Doesn’t Matter (Omnidirectional) Overlap Zones -60dB to -70dB Signal Strength is the One Thing in Your Control! If you have holes, you have holes. Wifi spackle.

Wireless Site Survey Example XAP-1510 XAP-1510 -50 -62 XAP-1510 -60 -59 -51 -65 -57

Measuring Signal Strength

Measuring Signal Strength Free or Nearly Free: InSSIDer (Win/Mac/Android Paid) WiFi Explorer (Mac Paid) Apple Airport Utility (iOS Free) Wi-Fi Analyzer (Android Free) Luxul tool – antennagate example

Windows – InSSIDer Change from percentage if necessary

Android – InSSIDer www.metageek.net & www.inssider.com

Mac – WiFi Explorer

Android – WiFi Analyzer by farproc Be aware: Connect WiFi with main OS AP List screen App will keep MAC connection Tip: Phone/Tablet does not need to be connected to SSID, WiFi and location services need to be turned on.

Airport Utility Open iOS Settings Scroll to the Bottom Select Airport Utility

Airport Utility Enable Wi-Fi Scanner Close Settings

Airport Utility Open Airport Utility Select Wi-Fi Scan

Airport Utility Select Scan

Airport Utility Lists Wireless Networks RSSI = Signal Strength AP MAC Address Current Channel

Measuring with Mobile Devices Are Mobile Devices Good for Signal Measurement? YES!!! They Are the Worst… But That Makes Them the Best! They are Also What Your Customer Uses… Caution!!! Mobile Devices Can Show 6–10 Decibles Lower Than a Laptop So Plan Accordingly...

How To Do a Site Survey Get on Site! Identify AP Locations Power Up AP, No Data Connection Needed Walk Around & Measure Signal Strength Goal is -65 dB to 0 Move AP & Retest if Needed Test Data Rates Baseline Test Close to AP High Usage Areas & Wireless Coverage Edges Data Rates Should be Close to Baseline Finalize Install

Wireless Site Survey Example XAP-1510 XAP-1510 -50 -62 XAP-1510 -60 -59 -51 -65 -57

Luxul Advantages

Customer Assurance Program Not a network design guru? That’s ok, we got your back. Register and send in your plans Answer some questions Get a design from us Install and configure per the design If the design does not perform (wired or wireless) we’ll make it right by providing any additional network equipment, at no cost to you. It’s Free! luxul.com/assurance

Technical Support & Warranty Lifetime Technical Support 3 Year Product Hardware Warranty

Luxul Education & Training

Personal Use Program (PUP) 50% Dealer Discount Personal/Business Use Demo Product Testing or Site Surveys Only Offered Direct Visit luxul.com/personal-use Contact sales@luxul.com or Your Local Rep for More Info!

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