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Wireless 802.11g/n
Installation Simplified – Part 1 of 2
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Considerations
Security Simplified Branded Pre-Encryption
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Security Simplified Branded Pre-Encryption
Environment Simplified Channels Wireless Gain
Considerations
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Security Simplified Branded Pre-Encryption
Environment Simplified Channels Wireless Gain
Interop Simplified Device Considerations Finding the “SWEET SPOT”
Considerations
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Security Simplified Branded Pre-Encryption
Environment Simplified Channels Wireless Gain
Interop Simplified Device Considerations Finding the “SWEET SPOT”
TSHOOT Simplified Inspecting AP Saturation Inspecting Channel Saturation Inspecting Performance
Considerations
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The Encryption Dilemma
Encryption = Customer Support
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The Encryption Dilemma
Encryption = Customer Support
No Encryption = Security Exploits and Lost Revenue
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Problem SolutionEnd Users don’t want to make decisions Opt-In vs. Opt Out
The Encryption Dilemma
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Problem SolutionEnd Users don’t want to make decisions Opt-In vs. Opt Out
End Users don’t understand encryption Remove Configuration & Emphasis Use
The Encryption Dilemma
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Problem SolutionEnd Users don’t want to make decisions Opt-In vs. Opt Out
End Users don’t understand encryption Remove Configuration & Emphasis Use
Record keeping a liability Consolidate with CPE Management
The Encryption Dilemma
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Problem SolutionEnd Users don’t want to make decisions Opt-In vs. Opt Out
End Users don’t understand encryption Remove Configuration & Emphasis Use
Record keeping a liability Consolidate with CPE Management
Installation is Time Consuming Eliminate manual configuration
The Encryption Dilemma
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Problem SolutionEnd Users don’t want to make decisions Opt-In vs. Opt Out
End Users don’t understand encryption Remove Configuration & Emphasis Use
Record keeping a liability Consolidate with CPE Management
Installation is Time Consuming Eliminate manual configuration
Configuration hinders Self Installations Pre-Configure with clear instructions
The Encryption Dilemma
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Problem SolutionEnd Users don’t want to make decisions Opt-In vs. Opt Out
End Users don’t understand encryption Remove Configuration & Emphasis Use
Record keeping a liability Consolidate with CPE Management
Installation is Time Consuming Eliminate manual configuration
Configuration hinders Self Installations Pre-Configure with clear instructions
Post-Installation support is time consuming Use standards for quick resolution
The Encryption Dilemma
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Problem SolutionEnd Users don’t want to make decisions Opt-In vs. Opt Out
End Users don’t understand encryption Remove Configuration & Emphasis Use
Record keeping a liability Consolidate with CPE Management
Installation is Time Consuming Eliminate manual configuration
Configuration hinders Self Installations Pre-Configure with clear instructions
Post-Installation support is time consuming Use standards for quick resolution
Configuration Lost upon Default Include in Default Configuration
The Encryption Dilemma
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The Environmental Dilemma
Good fences make good neighbors… but Wi Fi can’t be fenced in
How we think about Wi Fi
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The Environmental Dilemma
Good fences make good neighbors… but Wi Fi can’t be fenced in
How we think about Wi Fi The Reality
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The Environmental Dilemma
Channel 11 – No Interference from other Channels
Channel 10 – Channel Bleed
Channel 9 - Channel Bleed
Channel 8 - Channel Bleed
Channel 7 – Channel Bleed
Channel 6 – No Interference from other Channels
Channel 5 – Channel Bleed
Channel 4 – Channel Bleed
Channel 3 – Channel Bleed
Channel 2 – Channel Bleed
Channel 1 – No Interference from other channels
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The Environmental Dilemma
Channel 11 – No Interference from other Channels
Channel 10 – Channel Bleed
Channel 9 - Channel Bleed
Channel 8 - Channel Bleed
Channel 7 – Channel Bleed
Channel 6 – No Interference from other Channels
Channel 5 – Channel Bleed
Channel 4 – Channel Bleed
Channel 3 – Channel Bleed
Channel 2 – Channel Bleed
Channel 1 – No Interference from other channels
20Mhz
40MhzBond
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The Environmental DilemmaLearn to make use of free site survey tools
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The Environmental DilemmaLearn to make use of free site survey tools
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The Environmental DilemmaLearn to make use of free site survey tools
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The Environmental DilemmaLearn to make use of free site survey tools
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The Environmental DilemmaLearn to make use of free site survey tools
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The Environmental DilemmaLearn to make use of free site survey tools
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The Environmental DilemmaLearn to make use of free site survey tools
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The Environmental Dilemma
Know VS Guess
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The Environmental Dilemma
Channels # of APs Strength
Channel 1 2 -32dbm
Channel 3 2 -54dbm / -90dmb
Channel 6 0 Unused Channel, use this
Channel 9 1 -70dbm
Channel 10 1 -65dbm
Channel 11 1 -86dbm
Educated Decision for Channel Placement
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The Environmental Dilemma
Channels # of APs Strength
Channel 1 2 -32dbm
Channel 3 2 -54dbm / -90dmb
Channel 6 0 Unused Channel, use this
Channel 9 1 -70dbm
Channel 10 1 -65dbm
Channel 11 1 -86dbm
Educated Decision for Channel Placement Verify Consistent Signal Strength
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The Environmental Dilemma
Channels # of APs Strength
Channel 1 2 -32dbm
Channel 3 2 -54dbm / -90dmb
Channel 6 0 Unused Channel, use this
Channel 9 1 -70dbm
Channel 10 1 -65dbm
Channel 11 1 -86dbm
Educated Decision for Channel Placement Verify Consistent Signal Strength
Watch for periodic jumps in performance across all APs
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The Environmental DilemmaOther APs aren’t the only things impeding upon your performance
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The Environmental DilemmaOther APs aren’t the only things impeding upon your performance
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The Environmental DilemmaOther APs aren’t the only things impeding upon your performance
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The Environmental DilemmaOther APs aren’t the only things impeding upon your performance
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The Environmental DilemmaOther APs aren’t the only things impeding upon your performance
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The Environmental DilemmaLearn to make use of USB Powered Spectrum Analyzers
Connects to your laptop
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The Environmental DilemmaLearn to make use of USB Powered Spectrum Analyzers
Connects to your laptop View all interference
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The Environmental DilemmaPost Installation
Use the gateway’s interference meter, remotely, when making changes