CIM Webcast Wireless in Education Wireless Needs in Education Facilities Scott D. Thompson President Oberon, Inc. Senior Member, IEEE August 27 th, 2013 Wireless Needs in Education Facilities Scott D. Thompson President Oberon, Inc. Senior Member, IEEE August 27 th, 2013

CIM Webcast Wireless in Education Oberon manufactures ceiling and wall mounted Tele- communications Enclosures (TEs) for wireless LAN access points, DAS equipment, multimedia equipment and other networking components Oberon manufactures ceiling and wall mounted Tele- communications Enclosures (TEs) for wireless LAN access points, DAS equipment, multimedia equipment and other networking components Wireless Access Point & DAS Equipment Enclosures Wireless Access Point & DAS Equipment Enclosures Workspace Telecom & Multimedia Equipment Enclosures

CIM Webcast Wireless in Education Which devices will most impact bandwidth consumption? Which devices will most impact bandwidth consumption? Source: ACUTA 2013 State of the Resnet report

CIM Webcast Wireless in Education FACILITIES IN EDUCATION oRESIDENTIAL NETWORKS oCLASSROOMS oLIBRARIES, ADMINISTRATION, MUSEUMS, and FACULTY oSTADIUMS, AUDITORIUMS, and OUTDOORS oMEDICAL CENTERS, RESEARCH AREAS FACILITIES IN EDUCATION oRESIDENTIAL NETWORKS oCLASSROOMS oLIBRARIES, ADMINISTRATION, MUSEUMS, and FACULTY oSTADIUMS, AUDITORIUMS, and OUTDOORS oMEDICAL CENTERS, RESEARCH AREAS

CIM Webcast Wireless in Education RESIDENTIAL NETWORKS o1 WAP per 2 to 4 rooms, plus common areas oWAP typically installed on wall or hard ceiling, block walls are typical oWAP, cabling and connectors should by physically secured and protected oMaintenance and upgrades should be simple, especially if WAP is in private rooms RESIDENTIAL NETWORKS o1 WAP per 2 to 4 rooms, plus common areas oWAP typically installed on wall or hard ceiling, block walls are typical oWAP, cabling and connectors should by physically secured and protected oMaintenance and upgrades should be simple, especially if WAP is in private rooms

CIM Webcast Wireless in Education Residential Network Possible 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 Network Possible 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 ROOMS HALLWAY

CIM Webcast Wireless in Education ATTENUATION IN CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS ATTENUATION IN CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS MATERIAL 900 MHz 2.4 GHz 5-6 GHz Ceiling tile (5/8”) 0.5–2 dB dB Drywall sheet (1/2”) 1-3 dB 1-4 dB 1-5 dB Particle Board/Door 2-4 dB 2-7 dB Brick Wall 6 dB 5-18 dB 15–30 dB Block wall 7 dB 7-18 dB dB Reinforced concrete 15 dB Regular Glass 1-3 dB 2-6 dB Low e glass / Steel fire door 13+ dB 20+ dB Low end of range: Propagation loses through common building materials, 2.4 GHz vs 5 GHz. Robert Wilson, USC. For Magis Networks Inc. High end of range: experienced worst case values in the field Low end of range: Propagation loses through common building materials, 2.4 GHz vs 5 GHz. Robert Wilson, USC. For Magis Networks Inc. High end of range: experienced worst case values in the field

CIM Webcast Wireless in Education RESIDENTIAL NETWORKS Conventional Installations RESIDENTIAL NETWORKS Conventional Installations

CIM Webcast Wireless in Education RESIDENTIAL NETWORKS Secured Installations RESIDENTIAL NETWORKS Secured Installations Oberon Model 1015 Plastic lock box Oberon Model 1029 right angle wall bracket

CIM Webcast Wireless in Education CLASSROOMS o1 WAP per classroom typical oWAP typically mounted in suspended ceiling oWireless LAN is mission critical, may support required content and A/V oSupport new learning tools, such as Apple TV oOpen classroom environment suggests WAP and A/V equipment should be physically secured CLASSROOMS o1 WAP per classroom typical oWAP typically mounted in suspended ceiling oWireless LAN is mission critical, may support required content and A/V oSupport new learning tools, such as Apple TV oOpen classroom environment suggests WAP and A/V equipment should be physically secured

CIM Webcast Wireless in Education Oberon Model 1052 Ceiling enclosure for WAPs with dual band external antennas Oberon Model 1052 Ceiling enclosure for WAPs with dual band external antennas Oberon Model 1074 Ceiling projector mount, also secures WAPs and Apple TV Oberon Model 1074 Ceiling projector mount, also secures WAPs and Apple TV CLASSROOMSCLASSROOMS

CIM Webcast Wireless in Education ADMINISTRATION, FACULTY LIBRARIES, MUSEUMS o1 WAP per 3,000-3,600 sq ft, higher density in common areas oWAP typically installed on suspended ceiling oOlder buildings may require creative installation approaches oAesthetics may be paramount. Conceal WAP and cabling as much as possible ADMINISTRATION, FACULTY LIBRARIES, MUSEUMS o1 WAP per 3,000-3,600 sq ft, higher density in common areas oWAP typically installed on suspended ceiling oOlder buildings may require creative installation approaches oAesthetics may be paramount. Conceal WAP and cabling as much as possible

CIM Webcast Wireless in Education ADMINISTRATION, FACULTY LIBRARIES, MUSEUMS ADMINISTRATION, FACULTY LIBRARIES, MUSEUMS Oberon Model 1064 locking ceiling tile mount Oberon Model 1076 recess wall box

CIM Webcast Wireless in Education STADIUMS, AUDITORIUMS and OUTDOORS oWAP density may be substantially higher than one per 3,000-3,600 sq ft. oWAP may be installed on walls, pillars, floors or under seating oWAP, cabling, and connectors need to be protected from physical abuse and weather STADIUMS, AUDITORIUMS and OUTDOORS oWAP density may be substantially higher than one per 3,000-3,600 sq ft. oWAP may be installed on walls, pillars, floors or under seating oWAP, cabling, and connectors need to be protected from physical abuse and weather

CIM Webcast Wireless in Education STADIUMS, AUDITORIUMS and OUTDOORS STADIUMS, AUDITORIUMS and OUTDOORS Oberon Model 1024 Low Profile NEMA 4 enclosure for WAPs Oberon Model 1024 Low Profile NEMA 4 enclosure for WAPs Oberon Model 1020 compact NEMA 4 enclosure for under seating installation Oberon Model 1020 compact NEMA 4 enclosure for under seating installation

CIM Webcast Wireless in Education MEDICAL CENTERS and RESEARCH FACILITIES o1 WAP per 3,000-3,600 sq ft. oWAP typically installed on suspended ceiling oAvoid ceiling penetrations in WAP installation to minimize spread of dust and pathogens oCaution must be used during installation and maintenance due to ICRA procedures oMay be necessary to wash down or clean WAP installation periodically MEDICAL CENTERS and RESEARCH FACILITIES o1 WAP per 3,000-3,600 sq ft. oWAP typically installed on suspended ceiling oAvoid ceiling penetrations in WAP installation to minimize spread of dust and pathogens oCaution must be used during installation and maintenance due to ICRA procedures oMay be necessary to wash down or clean WAP installation periodically

CIM Webcast Wireless in Education Avoid Ceiling tile mouse holes! Avoid lifted ceiling tiles! MEDICAL CENTERS and RESEARCH FACILITIES MEDICAL CENTERS and RESEARCH FACILITIES

CIM Webcast Wireless in Education MEDICAL CENTERS and RESEARCH FACILITIES MEDICAL CENTERS and RESEARCH FACILITIES Oberon Model 1057 and 1059 ceiling enclosures with RF transparent dome

CIM Webcast Wireless in Education New Technologies o802.11ac Very High Throughput up to 6 GHz- will provide gigabit wireless capability oIncreased Spectrum in 5-6 GHz band– twenty two 20 MHz channels, up thirty four this year o802.11ad Very High Throughput at 60 GHz- will provide multi- gigabit wireless capability oRestricted to in room applications. Device-to- device functions such as wireless docking, and linking to displays such as tablets to projector in a classroom New Technologies o802.11ac Very High Throughput up to 6 GHz- will provide gigabit wireless capability oIncreased Spectrum in 5-6 GHz band– twenty two 20 MHz channels, up thirty four this year o802.11ad Very High Throughput at 60 GHz- will provide multi- gigabit wireless capability oRestricted to in room applications. Device-to- device functions such as wireless docking, and linking to displays such as tablets to projector in a classroom

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CIM Webcast Wireless in Education