Wi-Fi Access Point Optimization

2 Trends in Communications Wired  wireless, Cellular  Wi-Fi. Wi-Fi has become the medium of choice. 2/3 of US consumers prefer Wi-Fi to Cellular. – Deloitte Wi-Fi has become the medium of choice. 2/3 of US consumers prefer Wi-Fi to Cellular. – Deloitte By 2017, 60% of Cellular traffic will be offloaded to Wi-Fi.

3 Wi-Fi - Drivers TV TV Everywhere content grew 246% last year. Mobile 70% of Smartphone Wi-Fi traffic is between 4pm-7am 81% 81% of users have technology-related issues, Loading/buffering (24%) and crashing/freezing (23%). 70% of Consumer Viewover 80% of Consumer Viewover

4 Internet of Things – Just Starting Source: IDC In 2020, there will be 6 Billion Mobile Phones, but 25+ Billion Connected Devices

5 The Radio Spectrum in the U.S.

6 North America Tier #1 MSO Stats

7 The Evolution of Standards More AntennasWider ChannelsMore Spatial StreamsMore Efficient Modulation

8 Data Rate v Distance

9 The Biggest User Experience Issues in Wi-Fi

10 Primary Sources of Wireless Interference

11 RF Interference by Industry

12 Physical Barriers to Wi-Fi MaterialAttenuation (dB) 2.4 GHz5 GHz Interior Drywall Cubicle Wall Wood Door (hollow-solid) Brick / Concrete Wall Glass / Window (not tinted) Double-Pane Coated Glass1320 Bullet-Proof Glass1020 Steel / Fire Exit Door Human Body36 Free Space.24 / ft..5 / ft. Tree (est.).15 / ft..3 / ft. Source: Ubee

13 Its not all about Signal Strength Signal Strength is an unreliable measure

14 Inputs into Wi-Fi Quality Of Experience CongestionInterference Signal Strength Different Types of Devices Number of Devices Applications

15 Don’t Use Range Extenders Use Multiple Access Points to fill the coverage Gaps

16 Installation Best Practices Planning Site Survey Access Point Placement Channel Strategy Birth Certificate

17 Walkthrough with the Customer How Much and what type of media do they consume. What type of devices and where do they consume the media. What is the Size of the Residence. What is the Layout of the Residence. Is it Possible to Install Access Point in multiple locations. Planning

18 Look at the Numbers Site Survey

19 No Two Devices are the Same Site Survey

20 Speak the Customers Language Average Number of Apps / Smartphone Site Survey

21 Don’t leave it to chance Access Point Placement

22 Wi-Fi Channel Selection Legacy Approach Intelligent Channel Selection Channel Strategy Number of AP’s on the channel Lower RSSI of other networks Scan All Channels Over TimeUnderstand the Traffic Mix Understand each channel Congestion Understand interference on each channel

23 Birth Certificate Saved & Uploaded Birth Certificate

24 In Summary - Stress It then Measure It. Simultaneous Stress Testing User Experience # Devices Location Traffic

25 Greenlee Communications AirScout

26 Greenlee Communications AirScout  Optimize the In-Premise Configuration – Channel & AP Location  Identify Wi-Fi dead zones & Slow Zones within the premise  Assess the User Experience over Wi-Fi before finishing an install.  Identify Up-Sell Opportunities to fix coverage gaps and bad user experience  Optimize the In-Premise Configuration – Channel & AP Location  Identify Wi-Fi dead zones & Slow Zones within the premise  Assess the User Experience over Wi-Fi before finishing an install.  Identify Up-Sell Opportunities to fix coverage gaps and bad user experience

Wi-Fi Access Point Optimization June 24 th 10:30-12pm