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KDDI and Ruckus detail Japanese Wi-Fi offload plans. Japanese number two operator KDDI is set to build what was described as “the world’s first and largest ‘instant-on’ Wi-Fi access and mobile data offload service.” The company is working with vendor Ruckus Wireless to build the network, which will enable it to shift traffic from its mobile infrastructure while providing seamless, high-speed data services to customers in the country. Read Article.

Taco Bell to provide free Wi-Fi and in-store entertainment. Taco Bell will be outfitting all its US restaurants with free Wi-Fi and TV screens that will air music, lifestyle, entertainment and sports content in a bid to improve customers' in-store Read Article

New Wi-Fi enhancements could double electronic battery life. A Duke University researcher has developed a more efficient way for Wi-Fi access points to manage data which could potentially double your gadget's battery life. Read Article

Ruckus Wireless Announces Winners of "Back to School Wi-Fi Makeover Contest" Ruckus Wireless announced today the three winners of its "Back to School Wi-Fi Makeover Contest," which included two school districts and one private girls' school, whose submissions demonstrated a real hunger for better wireless networking capabilities to support a richer teaching and learning experience. Read Article

 

Monday
Jul042011

Wi-Fi Installation

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Installation of Equipment

The installation phase is the most physically demanding phase of the project. Using the site survey report, the installation should be a smooth process. The access points and antennas will be installed in the facility using the marked up drawing made after the site survey. Usually, the higher the access points and antennas are mounted, the better the signal will propagate. This will require the installer to have the ability to reach the support joists for the ceiling or roof. Some of the activities that will take place during the installation include but are not limited to:

  • Mounting of access points
  • Installation of NEMA enclosures on case-by-case basis
  • Mounting of antennas
  • Connection of antennas to access points
  • Connection of backbone LAN to access points
  • Connection of power to access points
  • Installation and connection of remote power system
  • Verification of coverage
  • Configuration of access points and controllers to include:
    • Proper firmware level
    • Radio information (system ID, channel, bit rate)
    • IP addresses (provided by customer)
    • Configure Access Control Lists
    • Configure WLAN Policies
    • Verification of backbone connectivity: Ping access points Ping host

All cabling and power runs should be done and tested prior to the installation of the access points. After completing the installation, testing for proper operation and coverage may indicate the need to move access points and possibly use different settings. Finally, documentation on all the system hardware and software will be provided to the IT staff as an aid to be used when supporting the operational system