BICSI CEC Webinar 12-05-2012 Part I

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
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Oberon Webinar: Cabling and Infrastructure for Enterprise Wireless Networks
Effective November 1, 2010, BICSI recognizes Cabling and
Infrastructure for Wireless Networks Part I training for the
following BICSI Continuing Education Credits (CECs).
RCDD RITP ESS NTS OSP WD Installer 2 Tech- Cert.
Cu/Fiber nician Trainer
1 1 1 1 1 1 1
“Note: Recognition of BICSI CECs does not mean that BICSI

endorses, accredits, approves, or sanctions a course in any way.
CECs are assigned based upon represented course content only
and are not the result of an in-depth evaluation of instructional
quality”
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Oberon manufactures ceiling and wall mounted Tele-
communications Enclosures (TEs) for wireless LAN
access points, DAS equipment, multimedia gateways
and other networking components
Wireless AP enclosure Workspace Telecom Enclosures

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AGENDA
PART 1 December 5 2012
• Wireless LAN (Wi-Fi) and Cellular (DAS)
• Wireless networking design basics
• Cabling for wireless networks
• Installing and mounting the access points
• PART 2 January 16 2013
• Wireless in Healthcare & Hospitals
• Cabling for IEEE 802.11n and 802.11ac wireless access points
• Emerging applications- wireless projectors, Multimedia gateways, etc.

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Growth in Global Mobile Data
IEEE 802.3 Ethernet Bandwidth Assessment Ad Hoc
and Cisco 2010 visual networking index
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Wireless LAN (WiFi),
Cellular (DAS), and Public Safety
Wireless LAN (Wi-Fi™)
• Uses unlicensed spectrum at 2.4 and 5 GHz
• Network interface is standards based IEEE

802.3 Ethernet on category twisted pair cabling
• Usually engages “Wi-Fi™ Certified” products
• Generally paid for and operated by the network

owner
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Distributed Antenna System (DAS) and Public Safety
• Uses licensed spectrum at 400 (PS), 700 (4G), 800, 850,

900, 1800, 1900, 2100 MHz. Owned by mobile service
provider
• Network interface may be proprietary waveform over

twisted pair, optical, or coaxial medium
• Paid for by the network owner, mobile service provider,

property owner, third party neutral host or combination
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Wireless LAN (Wi-Fi),
Infrastructure differences between Wi-Fi and Cellular
• Cabling, coverage, capacity, reliability, and backup

requirements will be different
• Propagation and antenna placement is different
• Although the infrastructure may be different, cost

savings may be realized by simultaneous design
and installation
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Trends
• Cellular spectrum is very limited!
• Spectrum re-use will help stretch capabilities
• In-building DAS and micro-cellular systems reduce loading

on the outdoor macro-cellular mobile network
• Off-load traffic from cellular network to wireless LAN
• The solution is a combination of micro-cellular networks

and off-loading to Wi-Fi- both require in-building cabling
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Wireless Networking
Design Basics
• Requirements gathering
• Define the client devices to be used
• Define the applications to be used
• Define the coverage area and density of users
• Document initial assumptions, AP configs,

antennas used in survey, cable lengths, etc.
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Wireless Networking
Design Basics
• Perform a site survey
• Set the access point transmit power level to the same

level as your critical client devices
• http://transition.fcc.gov/oet/ea/fccid/
• Identify the fringe based on minimum Received Signal

Strength Indication (RSSI) or Signal to Noise ratio
(SNR). Typically in the -75 to -60 dBm range
• Remember that different client devices may receive

different signal levels based on client antenna styles
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Wireless Networking
Design Basics
Device Frequencies TX Power Capabilities
iPhone 4 2.4 GHz 13.5 dBm 802.11 b/g/n
iPhone 5 2.4 & 5 GHz Not on OET a/b/g/n

website
iPad & 2.4 & 5 GHz 16.5 dBm, a/b/g/n
iPad mini 17.5 dBm
Droid 2 2.4 GHz 12 dBm b/g/n
Samsung 2.4 & 5 GHz 12 dBm, a/b/g/n

Galaxy IIIS 14 dBm
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Wireless Networking
Design Basics
• Engage 802.11n access points – cabled infrastructure

should support 1 gigabit interfaces
• Prepare for 802.11ac
• Engage WMM (wireless multimedia) for QoS
• Exploit the 5 GHz band (21 non-overlapping channels,

versus 3 non-overlapping channels at 2.4 GHz)
• Implementation should closely match the survey
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Wireless Networking
Design Basics
3 channel Plan at 2.4 GHz
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Wireless Networking
Design Basics
3 channel Plan at 2.4 GHz
Plus, 21 channel 5GHz overlay 120
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116 136
36 52 104
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40 44 140 128
48 60 64 100 124
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CABLING FOR WIRELESS
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TSB-162 –Guidelines for Wireless
Telecommunications Systems Bulletin TSB-

162 Telecommunications Cabling Guidelines
for Wireless Access Points (APs)
Provides guidelines on the topology, design,

installation, and testing of cabling
infrastructure for supporting wireless local
area networks (WLANs)
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TSB-162 Guidelines for Wireless
TSB-162 states that cabling (for wireless

access points) should be installed and
performance tested per existing 568-B.2
standards. (Now 568-C.2)
Determination of exact cell size and

placement of the wireless access point (WAP)
is outside the scope of the TSB (recommends
perform a site survey or simulation)
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TSB-162 Pre-Cabling Guidelines
for Wireless Access Points
5,540 sq.ft. circular cell
AP
Lmax=13 m
(42 ft)
Hmax=81 m
(265 ft)
TR
TO TO
r=13m
(42 ft) Patch=6m
(20 ft)
EQUIPMENT
(switch)
TO Equipment in the
X=18.3 m Telecom Room
TO (60 ft)
TO
Meeting room 3,600 sq.ft. square cell

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TSB-162 Pre-Cabling Guidelines
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TSB-162 Cabling Guidelines
• Accepts an in-the-grid ceiling mount, with antenna un-

obstructed by ceiling tiles
• Accepts wall mount above or below suspended ceiling. AC

power must be in an approved enclosure above the ceiling
• Telecommunications Enclosures (TEs) can be mounted in a

ceiling panel to provide locked security or aesthetics for APs
• Consider maintenance and security of APs
• Observe separation of power and network cabling
• Local power or PoE acceptable (end span or mid span)
• Horizontal should be terminated at E.O., then patch to AP

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INSTALLING ACCESS POINTS
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Installing access points and DAS remotes
• Method 1: Above the ceiling
• Method 2: Attach to ceiling grid
• Method 3: In a ceiling enclosure or locking mount
• Method 4: On the wall
• Outdoors
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Preferred installation orientation
AP above drop ceiling AP on the ceiling grid
AP in enclosure AP on the wall

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Method 1: Above the ceiling-
things to avoid
Cracked
ceiling tile
A lot of metal
“Poke thru”
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Method 1: Above the ceiling
• Equipment should be UL 2043 “Plenum rated”

• Use a hanger sturdy enough for AP, use a support wire
Support Wire
Oberon P/NLink-Up
1045-00 above-ceiling hanger
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Method 2: On the Ceiling Grid
• Avoid lifting ceiling tile

• Minimize hole in tile
• Conceal cable
• Lock AP
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Method 3: Install access point
in a ceiling Enclosure or locking mount
Oberon Model 1052-00 Ceiling enclosure with Antennas mounted on door

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in a ceiling enclosure or locking mount
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Model 1072-00
in a ceiling enclosure or locking mount
Model 1057-00 Model 1052-AP135
Model 1052-WA Model 1052-3510
Model 1059-00 Model 1052-CCOAP
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Method 4:
Install access point on the wall
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Method 4:
Install access point on the wall
Right Angle Bracket

Surface mount
lock box
Recess Wall
Mounts
Model 1029-00
Model 1030-00
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Outdoors: Use a NEMA 4 or
NEMA 4X enclosure
• Power dissipation of access points is low, so

ventilation is not required.
• Select an AP with extended temperature range. De-

rate AP accordingly when in enclosure
• App Note on de-rating AP in enclosure at
http://www.oberonwireless.com/additional-resources.php
• Keep enclosure out of direct sunlight
• Avoid large metal walls

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Outdoors: Use a NEMA 4 or
NEMA 4X enclosure
Model 1024-00 wall and mast mount
Model 1020-PS under seating
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Why use a wireless
access point enclosure?
• Enclosures provide physical security, and protect the AP
from tampering, accidental moves, disconnects, damage
and obstructions, thereby preserving the integrity of the
site survey.
• Enclosures serve as a convenient place to terminate and

conceal data and antenna cables. Cable certification can be
performed by the installer “to the enclosure”, and the
access point can be installed thereafter.
• Enclosures can improve the aesthetics or appearance of the

installation. The ceiling is the ideal location for antennas.
• Code or directive compliance. For example in Healthcare

environments, ceiling enclosures provide easy access to the
AP for moves, adds, & changes without exposing the air
handling (plenum) space, simplifying infection control
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END OF PART I
PART 2 January 16 2013, 1:00 p.m.
• Wireless in Healthcare
• Cabling for IEEE 802.11n and 802.11ac wireless access

points
• Emerging applications- wireless projectors, multimedia

gateways, etc.
Scott D. Thompson
sdt@oberonwireless.com
www.oberonwireless.com
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Cabling and Infrastructure for Enterprise Wireless Networks

“Note: Recognition of BICSI CECs does not mean that BICSI

Wireless AP enclosure Workspace Telecom Enclosures

• Wireless LAN (Wi-Fi) and Cellular (DAS)

• Wireless networking design basics

• Cabling for wireless networks

• Installing and mounting the access points

• PART 2 January 16 2013

• Wireless in Healthcare & Hospitals

• Cabling for IEEE 802.11n and 802.11ac wireless access points

• Emerging applications- wireless projectors, Multimedia gateways, etc.

Wireless LAN (Wi-Fi™)

• Uses unlicensed spectrum at 2.4 and 5 GHz

• Network interface is standards based IEEE

• Usually engages “Wi-Fi™ Certified” products

• Generally paid for and operated by the network

Distributed Antenna System (DAS) and Public Safety

• Uses licensed spectrum at 400 (PS), 700 (4G), 800, 850,

• Network interface may be proprietary waveform over

• Paid for by the network owner, mobile service provider,

Infrastructure differences between Wi-Fi and Cellular

• Cabling, coverage, capacity, reliability, and backup

• Propagation and antenna placement is different

• Although the infrastructure may be different, cost

• Cellular spectrum is very limited!

• Spectrum re-use will help stretch capabilities

• In-building DAS and micro-cellular systems reduce loading

• Off-load traffic from cellular network to wireless LAN

• The solution is a combination of micro-cellular networks

• Define the client devices to be used

• Define the applications to be used

• Define the coverage area and density of users

• Document initial assumptions, AP configs,

• Set the access point transmit power level to the same

• Identify the fringe based on minimum Received Signal

• Remember that different client devices may receive

Device Frequencies TX Power Capabilities

iPhone 4 2.4 GHz 13.5 dBm 802.11 b/g/n

iPhone 5 2.4 & 5 GHz Not on OET a/b/g/n

Samsung 2.4 & 5 GHz 12 dBm, a/b/g/n

• Engage 802.11n access points – cabled infrastructure

• Prepare for 802.11ac

• Engage WMM (wireless multimedia) for QoS

• Exploit the 5 GHz band (21 non-overlapping channels,

• Implementation should closely match the survey

Telecommunications Systems Bulletin TSB-

Provides guidelines on the topology, design,

TSB-162 states that cabling (for wireless

Determination of exact cell size and

Meeting room 3,600 sq.ft. square cell

• Accepts an in-the-grid ceiling mount, with antenna un-

• Accepts wall mount above or below suspended ceiling. AC

• Telecommunications Enclosures (TEs) can be mounted in a

• Consider maintenance and security of APs

• Observe separation of power and network cabling

• Local power or PoE acceptable (end span or mid span)

• Horizontal should be terminated at E.O., then patch to AP

• Method 1: Above the ceiling

• Method 2: Attach to ceiling grid

• Method 3: In a ceiling enclosure or locking mount

• Method 4: On the wall

AP above drop ceiling AP on the ceiling grid

AP in enclosure AP on the wall

• Equipment should be UL 2043 “Plenum rated”