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

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7. Networking is the Foundation

8. Wi Fi Advertising and Perception

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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

13. ?
How Far Does it Go?
It Depends!

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

15. 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
( mW)
Luxul AP
(1000mW)

16. Signal Strength

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

18. 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!

19. Max vs Real Wi-Fi Speeds
One More Factor

20. Real World Wireless Speeds
Where most mobile phones like to “live” is usually between Mbps

21. 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

22. Wireless Signal Loss

23. Physical Placement

24. AP Placement Omnidirectional

25. Wi-Fi Signal Propagation

26. 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

27. 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.

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

29. Measuring Signal Strength

30. 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

31. Windows – InSSIDer
Change from percentage if necessary

32. Android – InSSIDer
&

33. Mac – WiFi Explorer

34. 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.

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

36. Airport Utility
Enable Wi-Fi Scanner
Close Settings

37. Airport Utility
Open Airport Utility
Select Wi-Fi Scan

38. Airport Utility
Select Scan

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

40. 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...

41. 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

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

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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.
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Demo Product
Testing or Site Surveys
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