wild wild west of wireless infrastructure
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The Wild Wild West of Wi-Fi
Steve SnyderCIO/CTO MCCA for 14 years = 800 or so dog years
5 facilities, 360 events & 2,000,000 Visitors
An economic engine
50,000 Gamers = 1.7+ Gbps
Coverage Based DesignEnough signal so that folks can connect
Capacity Based Design = 40 users max per access point per band
Signal coverage and increased density.
Future proof, Build really big data pipes!
CIOs are worried about risk, TCO and ROI…
…while vendors pitch features
Manufacturers are required to deliver a product that adheres to a standard.
TCO, ROI and risk are mitigated by methodology and not features!
Here come the Bullet points
I HATE Bullet
points! But…
Implementation Strategy• Bring in experienced personnel• Use big teams for big jobs• Active stake holder participation is essential
Quality is conformance to functional requirements. Functional requirements are set by teams not individuals.
Non-technical elements usually more challenging than technical issues.
Optimal project sequencing requires synthesis of tech and non-tech issues.
Optimal Project Sequencing1. Ratification of requirements by all stakeholders2. Project phasing ratified by all stakeholders3. Critical Design Review4. Pre-deployment audit to verify RF design 5. Deployment6. Post-deployment audit- application layer test7. Final RF node adjustments8. Automated maintenance & management
Key Elements- Tactical Sequencing
• Project Sequencing• Design Principles• Critical Design Review• Smart Design- Know the Algorithms• Smart Site Surveys• Communications Plan is Critical
Hire Really Smart Folks!
Bring in the best hired-gun you can afford
Form an implementation posse — embed key staff in the team
Policies with teeth
The MCCA owns and operates 802.11 compliant Wi-Fi systems… The MCCA provides these systems to its customers…
free of charge as an exclusive service. The MCCA may suspend service to any customer if it determines that such customer’s devices are not 802.11 compliant or their devices are causing interference to MCCA’s systems.
The MCCA is the sole provider of Wi-Fi Internet services within its facilities. Customers may not use their own wireless access points, wireless routers, MiFi devices, or any other device to provide shared Wi-Fi Internet access. Customers are not authorized or permitted to install and operate their own Wi-Fi systems without the specific prior written approval of the MCCA.
IT staff of the future looks different than traditional IT Folks!
Monitor, Manage & Maintain
Real-time analytics
Real-time allocation of bandwidth
More to think about:• Training• Documentation Review• Spares• Maintenance and Escalation• Automated management
Keep an eye on the future
Thank YouSteve Snyder617-954-2250@[email protected]