Oberon Webinar: Cabling and Infrastructure for Enterprise Wireless Networks Link-Up Cabling and Infrastructure for Enterprise Wireless Networks Scott D. Thompson President Oberon, Inc. Task Group Member TIA-1179 Healthcare Facility Cabling Standard Senior Member, IEEE PART II January 4 th, 2013 Cabling and Infrastructure for Enterprise Wireless Networks Scott D. Thompson President Oberon, Inc. Task Group Member TIA-1179 Healthcare Facility Cabling Standard Senior Member, IEEE PART II January 4 th, 2013

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Oberon Webinar: Cabling and Infrastructure for Enterprise Wireless Networks Link-Up AGENDAAGENDA PART 1 December Wireless LAN (Wi-Fi) and Cellular (DAS)Wireless LAN (Wi-Fi) and Cellular (DAS) Wireless Networking design basicsWireless Networking design basics Cabling for WirelessCabling for Wireless Mounting the access pointsMounting the access points PART Wireless in HealthcareWireless in Healthcare Cabling for IEEE n and ac wireless access pointsCabling for IEEE n and ac wireless access points Emerging applications- wireless projectors, Multimedia gateways, etc.Emerging applications- wireless projectors, Multimedia gateways, etc. PART 1 December Wireless LAN (Wi-Fi) and Cellular (DAS)Wireless LAN (Wi-Fi) and Cellular (DAS) Wireless Networking design basicsWireless Networking design basics Cabling for WirelessCabling for Wireless Mounting the access pointsMounting the access points PART Wireless in HealthcareWireless in Healthcare Cabling for IEEE n and ac wireless access pointsCabling for IEEE n and ac wireless access points Emerging applications- wireless projectors, Multimedia gateways, etc.Emerging applications- wireless projectors, Multimedia gateways, etc.

Oberon Webinar: Cabling and Infrastructure for Enterprise Wireless Networks Link-Up 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 AP enclosure Workspace Telecom, Multimedia Equipment Enclosures

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Oberon Webinar: Cabling and Infrastructure for Enterprise Wireless Networks Link-Up WIRELESS NETWORKS IN HEALTHCARE ENVIRONMENTS WIRELESS NETWORKS IN HEALTHCARE ENVIRONMENTS

Oberon Webinar: Cabling and Infrastructure for Enterprise Wireless Networks Link-Up Healthcare Wi-Fi and DAS - Hospitals were “early adopters” of wireless networking -In hospitals, wireless networking is mission critical, serving point of care (bedside) applications, mobile workstations on carts, EHR, mobile asset tracking, RFID, telemetry, voice over Wi-Fi, etc. -Hospitals have special requirements that are becoming more widely adopted: oInfection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) oStrict adherence to codes and standards (NEC and TIA) oPhysical Security oSuitability for Psychiatric facilities oPreservation of the design for mandated performance oAesthetics Healthcare Wi-Fi and DAS - Hospitals were “early adopters” of wireless networking -In hospitals, wireless networking is mission critical, serving point of care (bedside) applications, mobile workstations on carts, EHR, mobile asset tracking, RFID, telemetry, voice over Wi-Fi, etc. -Hospitals have special requirements that are becoming more widely adopted: oInfection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) oStrict adherence to codes and standards (NEC and TIA) oPhysical Security oSuitability for Psychiatric facilities oPreservation of the design for mandated performance oAesthetics

Oberon Webinar: Cabling and Infrastructure for Enterprise Wireless Networks Link-Up Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) In Healthcare, the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) requires that hospitals establish procedures for mitigating the spread of infectious disease and contaminants.In Healthcare, the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) requires that hospitals establish procedures for mitigating the spread of infectious disease and contaminants. ICRA procedures limit access to the space above suspended ceilings (where dust and spores have accumulated)ICRA procedures limit access to the space above suspended ceilings (where dust and spores have accumulated) Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) could have a serious impact on the times and conditions for cabling installation, moves, adds and changes, particularly in the “plenum” space, above suspended ceilings, or in wallsInfection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) could have a serious impact on the times and conditions for cabling installation, moves, adds and changes, particularly in the “plenum” space, above suspended ceilings, or in walls Breaches in the ceiling system should be avoidedBreaches in the ceiling system should be avoided Contractors performing work in violation of ICRA procedures will be precluded from future biddingContractors performing work in violation of ICRA procedures will be precluded from future bidding In Healthcare, the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) requires that hospitals establish procedures for mitigating the spread of infectious disease and contaminants.In Healthcare, the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) requires that hospitals establish procedures for mitigating the spread of infectious disease and contaminants. ICRA procedures limit access to the space above suspended ceilings (where dust and spores have accumulated)ICRA procedures limit access to the space above suspended ceilings (where dust and spores have accumulated) Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) could have a serious impact on the times and conditions for cabling installation, moves, adds and changes, particularly in the “plenum” space, above suspended ceilings, or in wallsInfection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) could have a serious impact on the times and conditions for cabling installation, moves, adds and changes, particularly in the “plenum” space, above suspended ceilings, or in walls Breaches in the ceiling system should be avoidedBreaches in the ceiling system should be avoided Contractors performing work in violation of ICRA procedures will be precluded from future biddingContractors performing work in violation of ICRA procedures will be precluded from future bidding

Oberon Webinar: Cabling and Infrastructure for Enterprise Wireless Networks Link-Up It is desirable to eliminate gaps and mouse-holes in ceiling tiles to: Reduce the spread of dust and sporesReduce the spread of dust and spores Maintain desired differential pressure relationshipsMaintain desired differential pressure relationships Preserve the fire rating integrity of the ceiling systemPreserve the fire rating integrity of the ceiling system It is desirable to eliminate gaps and mouse-holes in ceiling tiles to: Reduce the spread of dust and sporesReduce the spread of dust and spores Maintain desired differential pressure relationshipsMaintain desired differential pressure relationships Preserve the fire rating integrity of the ceiling systemPreserve the fire rating integrity of the ceiling system Infection Control

Oberon Webinar: Cabling and Infrastructure for Enterprise Wireless Networks Link-Up Lifting or removing ceiling tiles requires the installer to: Use Negative Air Pressure Enclosure (NAPE), or “tent off” the work areaUse Negative Air Pressure Enclosure (NAPE), or “tent off” the work area Use a HEPA air filterUse a HEPA air filter Infection Control

Oberon Webinar: Cabling and Infrastructure for Enterprise Wireless Networks Link-Up Ceiling enclosure can help to: Eliminate gaps and mouse-holes in the ceiling Eliminate gaps and mouse-holes in the ceiling Simplify ICRA procedure compliance Simplify ICRA procedure compliance Simplify maintenance Simplify maintenance Ceiling enclosure can help to: Eliminate gaps and mouse-holes in the ceiling Eliminate gaps and mouse-holes in the ceiling Simplify ICRA procedure compliance Simplify ICRA procedure compliance Simplify maintenance Simplify maintenance Oberon model Infection Control

Oberon Webinar: Cabling and Infrastructure for Enterprise Wireless Networks Link-Up TIA-1179 Healthcare Facility Telecommunications Cabling Standard Recognizes that “adding or changing horizontal cabling may cause disruption to occupants and their work once the buildings ceiling and walls are closed”Recognizes that “adding or changing horizontal cabling may cause disruption to occupants and their work once the buildings ceiling and walls are closed” Adding or changing horizontal cabling could result in a net decrease in care being provide, jeopardizing infection control measures….Adding or changing horizontal cabling could result in a net decrease in care being provide, jeopardizing infection control measures…. Advocates use of enclosed pathways in air-handling spaces to avoid disruption of operationsAdvocates use of enclosed pathways in air-handling spaces to avoid disruption of operations Advocates planning well ahead in cabling design and capacityAdvocates planning well ahead in cabling design and capacity Telecommunications enclosures (TEs) are an option in areas subject to infection control measuresTelecommunications enclosures (TEs) are an option in areas subject to infection control measures TRs and TEs should incorporate additional security measures to restrict access (Workgroup switches and APs)TRs and TEs should incorporate additional security measures to restrict access (Workgroup switches and APs) Recognizes that “adding or changing horizontal cabling may cause disruption to occupants and their work once the buildings ceiling and walls are closed”Recognizes that “adding or changing horizontal cabling may cause disruption to occupants and their work once the buildings ceiling and walls are closed” Adding or changing horizontal cabling could result in a net decrease in care being provide, jeopardizing infection control measures….Adding or changing horizontal cabling could result in a net decrease in care being provide, jeopardizing infection control measures…. Advocates use of enclosed pathways in air-handling spaces to avoid disruption of operationsAdvocates use of enclosed pathways in air-handling spaces to avoid disruption of operations Advocates planning well ahead in cabling design and capacityAdvocates planning well ahead in cabling design and capacity Telecommunications enclosures (TEs) are an option in areas subject to infection control measuresTelecommunications enclosures (TEs) are an option in areas subject to infection control measures TRs and TEs should incorporate additional security measures to restrict access (Workgroup switches and APs)TRs and TEs should incorporate additional security measures to restrict access (Workgroup switches and APs)

Oberon Webinar: Cabling and Infrastructure for Enterprise Wireless Networks Link-Up BICSI Information Technology Systems Design and Implementation Best Practices for Healthcare Institutions and Facilities Regarding DAS design: Shall support requirements of Clinical Engineering, Information technology department, and facilities departmentShall support requirements of Clinical Engineering, Information technology department, and facilities department Shall support requirements of cellular service provider, public service radio, first responder radio and wireless medical telemetry systems (WMTS) Shall support requirements of cellular service provider, public service radio, first responder radio and wireless medical telemetry systems (WMTS) Shall be authorized by the service provider Shall be authorized by the service provider Shall provide coverage which is ubiquitous and robust Shall provide coverage which is ubiquitous and robust Regarding DAS design: Shall support requirements of Clinical Engineering, Information technology department, and facilities departmentShall support requirements of Clinical Engineering, Information technology department, and facilities department Shall support requirements of cellular service provider, public service radio, first responder radio and wireless medical telemetry systems (WMTS) Shall support requirements of cellular service provider, public service radio, first responder radio and wireless medical telemetry systems (WMTS) Shall be authorized by the service provider Shall be authorized by the service provider Shall provide coverage which is ubiquitous and robust Shall provide coverage which is ubiquitous and robust

Oberon Webinar: Cabling and Infrastructure for Enterprise Wireless Networks Link-Up Code Compliance - Hospitals are strict adherents to building safety codes and telecommunications standards NFPA 99 Health Care Facilities Code - Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs) will require strict NFPA 70 N.E.C® compliance and UL listing of installed components - Burn ratings of ceiling systems must be retained - Use products designed to satisfy National Electric Code (NEC) paragraphs and for installation in the air-handling (plenum) space - Use suitably UL listed products Code Compliance - Hospitals are strict adherents to building safety codes and telecommunications standards NFPA 99 Health Care Facilities Code - Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs) will require strict NFPA 70 N.E.C® compliance and UL listing of installed components - Burn ratings of ceiling systems must be retained - Use products designed to satisfy National Electric Code (NEC) paragraphs and for installation in the air-handling (plenum) space - Use suitably UL listed products

Oberon Webinar: Cabling and Infrastructure for Enterprise Wireless Networks Link-Up Article (C)(3) “Electrical equipment with a metal enclosure, or electrical equipment with a nonmetallic enclosure listed for use within an air-handling space……. shall be permitted to be installed in such other space unless prohibited elsewhere in this Code”. - Article “cables, race-ways and equipment installed behind panels, including suspended ceiling tiles, shall be arranged and secured so as to allow removal of panels and access to the equipment.” N.E.C COMPLIANCE Oberon model 1052 with ZDUAL antennas

Oberon Webinar: Cabling and Infrastructure for Enterprise Wireless Networks Link-Up Mandated Coverage –some jurisdictions have enacted ordinances that include provisions for radio coverage of public safety signals within the building as a condition of occupancyMandated Coverage –some jurisdictions have enacted ordinances that include provisions for radio coverage of public safety signals within the building as a condition of occupancy HIPAA - Protection of confidential patient informationHIPAA - Protection of confidential patient information Patient Safety Standards applied to psychiatric inpatient unitsPatient Safety Standards applied to psychiatric inpatient units Mandated Coverage –some jurisdictions have enacted ordinances that include provisions for radio coverage of public safety signals within the building as a condition of occupancyMandated Coverage –some jurisdictions have enacted ordinances that include provisions for radio coverage of public safety signals within the building as a condition of occupancy HIPAA - Protection of confidential patient informationHIPAA - Protection of confidential patient information Patient Safety Standards applied to psychiatric inpatient unitsPatient Safety Standards applied to psychiatric inpatient units Physical Security of the installation may be required for the purposes of :

Oberon Webinar: Cabling and Infrastructure for Enterprise Wireless Networks Link-Up In a hospital, who is involved in the cabling and wireless design? Telecom/datacom infrastructure- cabling and wireless personnelTelecom/datacom infrastructure- cabling and wireless personnel Plant Services or Facilities PersonnelPlant Services or Facilities Personnel Infection Prevention and control coordinator or Infection Preventionist- in Quality Control or Patient Services DepartmentInfection Prevention and control coordinator or Infection Preventionist- in Quality Control or Patient Services Department Public safety/in-building comm coordinatorPublic safety/in-building comm coordinator Bio-Medical personnelBio-Medical personnel Telecom/datacom infrastructure- cabling and wireless personnelTelecom/datacom infrastructure- cabling and wireless personnel Plant Services or Facilities PersonnelPlant Services or Facilities Personnel Infection Prevention and control coordinator or Infection Preventionist- in Quality Control or Patient Services DepartmentInfection Prevention and control coordinator or Infection Preventionist- in Quality Control or Patient Services Department Public safety/in-building comm coordinatorPublic safety/in-building comm coordinator Bio-Medical personnelBio-Medical personnel

Oberon Webinar: Cabling and Infrastructure for Enterprise Wireless Networks Link-Up CABLING FOR IEEE n AND ac WIRELESS ACCESS POINT

Oberon Webinar: Cabling and Infrastructure for Enterprise Wireless Networks Link-Up IEEE n: Multiple Tx and Rx antennas (MIMO)Multiple Tx and Rx antennas (MIMO) ~200 Mb/s data rate (MAC layer throughput)~200 Mb/s data rate (MAC layer throughput) 2.4 GHz (3 channels) and 5 GHz bands (21 channels) 2.4 GHz (3 channels) and 5 GHz bands (21 channels) IEEE ac Multi-User MIMO (greater capacity)Multi-User MIMO (greater capacity) ~1 Gb/s rate (MAC layer throughput)~1 Gb/s rate (MAC layer throughput) 5 GHz bands only (21 channels) 5 GHz bands only (21 channels) IEEE ad >1 Gb/s rate (MAC layer throughput)>1 Gb/s rate (MAC layer throughput) 60 GHz bands 60 GHz bands In room coverage onlyIn room coverage only IEEE n: Multiple Tx and Rx antennas (MIMO)Multiple Tx and Rx antennas (MIMO) ~200 Mb/s data rate (MAC layer throughput)~200 Mb/s data rate (MAC layer throughput) 2.4 GHz (3 channels) and 5 GHz bands (21 channels) 2.4 GHz (3 channels) and 5 GHz bands (21 channels) IEEE ac Multi-User MIMO (greater capacity)Multi-User MIMO (greater capacity) ~1 Gb/s rate (MAC layer throughput)~1 Gb/s rate (MAC layer throughput) 5 GHz bands only (21 channels) 5 GHz bands only (21 channels) IEEE ad >1 Gb/s rate (MAC layer throughput)>1 Gb/s rate (MAC layer throughput) 60 GHz bands 60 GHz bands In room coverage onlyIn room coverage only CABLING FOR FUTURE WIRELESS NETWORKS

Oberon Webinar: Cabling and Infrastructure for Enterprise Wireless Networks Link-Up INFRASTRUCTURE BANDWIDTH What is the uplink bandwidth required when aggregating multiple n APs? (using an over-subscription factor of 20, for example) INFRASTRUCTURE BANDWIDTH What is the uplink bandwidth required when aggregating multiple n APs? (using an over-subscription factor of 20, for example) 48 port switch Controller A AP 2 AP 3 AP Mb/s ea. 48 X (200 Mb/s) 20 (over-subscription factor) Controller B 480 Mb/s 960 Mb/s ea. = 480 Mb/s AP 1AP 4

Oberon Webinar: Cabling and Infrastructure for Enterprise Wireless Networks Link-Up INFRASTRUCTURE BANDWIDTH What is the uplink bandwidth required when aggregating multiple ac APs? (using an over-subscription factor of 20, for example) INFRASTRUCTURE BANDWIDTH What is the uplink bandwidth required when aggregating multiple ac APs? (using an over-subscription factor of 20, for example) 48 port switch Controller A AP 2 AP 3 AP 48 1,000 Mb/s ea. 48 X (1,000 Mb/s) 20 (over-subscription factor) Controller B 2,400 Mb/s ea. 4,800 Mb/s = 2,400 Mb/s AP 1AP 4

Oberon Webinar: Cabling and Infrastructure for Enterprise Wireless Networks Link-Up Design for 5 GHz (802.11ac) networks Higher density of APs, improved capacity, not coverageHigher density of APs, improved capacity, not coverage Coverage similar to n 5 GHz bandCoverage similar to n 5 GHz band Does not “cover as well” as 2.4 GHzDoes not “cover as well” as 2.4 GHz Use all 21 channelsUse all 21 channels Will require PoE Plus for full performanceWill require PoE Plus for full performance Avoid above ceiling mounted solutionsAvoid above ceiling mounted solutions And perhaps 60 GHz (802.11ad) networks Higher density of APsHigher density of APs Use all channelsUse all channels Greater than 1 Gb/s MAC layer throughput to each APGreater than 1 Gb/s MAC layer throughput to each AP In room coverage only, will not go through wallsIn room coverage only, will not go through walls Design for 5 GHz (802.11ac) networks Higher density of APs, improved capacity, not coverageHigher density of APs, improved capacity, not coverage Coverage similar to n 5 GHz bandCoverage similar to n 5 GHz band Does not “cover as well” as 2.4 GHzDoes not “cover as well” as 2.4 GHz Use all 21 channelsUse all 21 channels Will require PoE Plus for full performanceWill require PoE Plus for full performance Avoid above ceiling mounted solutionsAvoid above ceiling mounted solutions And perhaps 60 GHz (802.11ad) networks Higher density of APsHigher density of APs Use all channelsUse all channels Greater than 1 Gb/s MAC layer throughput to each APGreater than 1 Gb/s MAC layer throughput to each AP In room coverage only, will not go through wallsIn room coverage only, will not go through walls CABLING FOR FUTURE WIRELESS NETWORKS

Oberon Webinar: Cabling and Infrastructure for Enterprise Wireless Networks Link-Up EMERGING WIRELESS COMPONENTS: WIRELESS PROJECTORS, MULTIMEDIA GATEWAYS, ETC. EMERGING WIRELESS COMPONENTS: WIRELESS PROJECTORS, MULTIMEDIA GATEWAYS, ETC.

Oberon Webinar: Cabling and Infrastructure for Enterprise Wireless Networks Link-Up New wireless multi-media components include Projectors (2.4 GHz)Projectors (2.4 GHz) Gaming such as Wii U™ (5 GHz)Gaming such as Wii U™ (5 GHz) Multi-media gateways such as Apple TV™ and Roku ™Multi-media gateways such as Apple TV™ and Roku ™ (Apple TV ™ is 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz) (Apple TV ™ is 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz) New wireless multi-media components include Projectors (2.4 GHz)Projectors (2.4 GHz) Gaming such as Wii U™ (5 GHz)Gaming such as Wii U™ (5 GHz) Multi-media gateways such as Apple TV™ and Roku ™Multi-media gateways such as Apple TV™ and Roku ™ (Apple TV ™ is 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz) (Apple TV ™ is 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz) EMERGING WIRELESS COMPONENTS

Oberon Webinar: Cabling and Infrastructure for Enterprise Wireless Networks Link-Up How the multi-media gateway connects to Wi-Fi, the network, and projector How the multi-media gateway connects to Wi-Fi, the network, and projector EMERGING WIRELESS COMPONENTS

Oberon Webinar: Cabling and Infrastructure for Enterprise Wireless Networks Link-Up EMERGING WIRELESS COMPONENTS Enterprise Network Projector Apple TV Enterprise Access Point iPads Wi-Fi connected PCs Wi-Fi HDMI Ethernet Controller IR

Oberon Webinar: Cabling and Infrastructure for Enterprise Wireless Networks Link-Up Ceiling mounted projector mounts and multi-media gateway enclosures can simplify installation Ceiling mounted projector mounts and multi-media gateway enclosures can simplify installation EMERGING WIRELESS COMPONENTS Oberon Model 1074 Ceiling projector mount Oberon Model 1074 Ceiling projector mount Oberon Model 1075 Multimedia gateway mount Oberon Model 1075 Multimedia gateway mount

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