Wireless Solution T-1 User Manual

The Fundamentals ofIn-Building Wireless SolutionsPresented By: Gary Young

Active Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS)• LAN/WLAN-like topology• Standard structured cabling - fiber optic and CAT5 or CATV cabling• Less disruptive

Installation Project Phases and Challenges

IB ildi Wi l I l t ti St• Budgetary design – usually based on floor plansDetermine which areas of the building require coverageIn-Building Wireless Im

In-Building Wireless Implementation Scope of Work cont’dCarrier req irements/coordination•Carrier requirements/coordination– RF Source– Retransmit agr

Facility and Installation Considerations –Potential Cost Impacts• Type of environment - Open layout, dense, mixed useB ildi’tti til(htkblk tl t t)•Bui

SilRi tAliti PfilSpecial Requirement -Application Profiles• Hospitals– Tenting, incumbent installer, conduit, core drilling, work hour restrictions, v

SlPjtTiliSample Project TimelineDate Item Assignment Comments Budgetary Design Solutions Provider Budgetary design based on floor plan coverage ana

Building Evaluation & DesignBuilding Evaluation & DesignThis diagram illustrates the macro signal macro signal penetration in the Building.

Design Layout –Antenna Locations

Design LayoutRF Coverage DesignDesign Layout –RF Coverage Design1900 MHz, 4RF Carriers @ 10 dBm/carrier-65 dBm -75dBm -85dBm

Agenda• Introduction to In-Building & Campus Wireless Solutions– Enterprise Market Trends– Benefits of In-Building Wireless Systems– In-Building W

The Skyscraper Challenges - QualityInterference & Isolation• User sees signals from many base stationsgy– Interference• Metallic coated windows at

Th I t ll ti Ch ll T diti l CThe Installation Challenge: Traditional CoaxSpecific challenges using the traditional design•Large footprint for base sta

In-Building Business Models

Common Business ModelsCommon Business Models• Carrier/operator pays (traditional model) – i.e. Intel, Ford–Carrier covers cost of all equipment, cabli

ResponsibilitiesMobileEnterprise/Manufacturer MobileOperatorEnterprise/BuildingOwnerManufacturer & local partnerDesign and quality (X) XDAS equipm

Conclusions• Users of the building expect full mobile data service from day one• Indoor systems should be pre installed, like other utilities in the b

Why The Need For InBuilding Coverage?Why The Need For In-Building Coverage?• Mobile devices are becoming the preferredmeans of communication:– ”One pe

K Th U f th B ildi HKeep The Users of the Building HappyThe advantages for the users of the building• Full mobile coverage– Maximum data performance•

EiBfiEnterprise Benefits• Improved quality of serviceGdll ti hddll–Good call connection anywhere –no dropped calls– High speed data connections – appl

InBuilding Wireless System SolutionsIn-Building Wireless System Solutions What Are The Options?• RF Source (needed for all DAS solutions)Antenna/Repea

Btt Dt P fBetter Data PerformanceWhy will the users prefer to use 3G/4G over WiFi?• Mobilityy– Coherent coverage, – New laptops come with mobile card

Dt S i I Th FtData Service Is The FutureData is on the rise• Coax solutions do not perform well with the higher data rates– Was ok when designed for v

Passive Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS)•Essentially a“sprinkler system”Essentially a sprinkler system for cell phone signals• Distribution via large