WiFi Installation Best Practices Part 2 of 2

Wireless 802.
11g/n
Installation Simplified – Part 2 of 2

Considerations
Security Simplified  Branded Pre-Encryption

Considerations
 Channels
Environment Simplified  Wireless Gain
Considerations
 Channels
 Device Considerations
Interop Simplified  Finding the “SWEET SPOT”
Considerations
 Channels
 Device Considerations
Interop Simplified  Finding the “SWEET SPOT”
 Inspecting AP Saturation
TSHOOT Simplified  Inspecting Channel Saturation
 Inspecting Performance
LAN Host Interoperability
 Is it b,g,n
802.11x protocol  Which Frequency Range
 How many Antennas
 Is it b,g,n
 What chipset is used

Proprietary Config  What Parameters are Specified
 Is it b,g,n

 Manufacturer
Operating System  Frequency of Updates
 Networking Protocols
 Is it b,g,n

 Manufacturer
Operating System  Frequency of Updates
 Networking Protocols
 Handheld Game
 Mobile Phone
Product Class  PC
 STB
802.11x Standards
Frequency Range
• 2.4 Ghz
• 5 Ghz
802.11x Standards
Frequency Range Standard Type

• 2.4 Ghz • 802.11b 11mbps
• 802.11g 54mbps
• 5 Ghz
• 802.11n
130mbps/ 270mbps 2.4Ghz
600mbps 5Ghz
802.11x Standards
Frequency Range Standard Type Antennas

• 2.4 Ghz • 802.11b 11mbps • Number of Antennas
• 802.11g 54mbps • Sensitivity

• 5 Ghz
• 802.11n • Output Power
130mbps/ 270mbps 2.4Ghz
600mbps 5Ghz
High Gain Antennas
Increase Output
Amplify Signal
Increase Range
2dbi 5dbi 9dbi
High Gain Antennas
Increase Output
Amplify Signal
Increase Range
2dbi 5dbi 9dbi
As signal Increases, shape becomes wider and flatter
Green = -2dbi
Shape Signal
Blue = -5dbi
Purple = -9dbi
High Gain Antennas
Increase Output
Amplify Signal
Increase Range
2dbi 5dbi 9dbi
As signal Increases, shape becomes wider and flatter
Green = -2dbi
Shape Signal
Blue = -5dbi
Purple = -9dbi
Radio intensity affects signal output

Radio Output
Increasing signal increase SNR
Proprietary Configurations
Chipset Manufacturer
• Realtek
• Intel
• Broadcom
• Atheros
Chipset Manufacturer Parameters

• Realtek
• Intel
• Broadcom
• Atheros
Chipset Manufacturer Parameters Support

• Realtek • Does the device
support AES?
• Intel
• Is this a mixed
• Broadcom environment?
• Atheros • Does the Client

Support WMM?
Operating System
Network Settings
• TCPIP Stack
• IPv6 Support
• Network Topology Sniff
• Retained Settings
Operating System
Network Settings Drivers

• TCPIP Stack • Does the device have the correct
driver
• IPv6 Support
• Does the device connect to
• Network Topology Sniff other APs with similar settings
• Retained Settings • Does the device periodically

disconnect
Operating System
Network Settings Drivers Support

• TCPIP Stack • Does the device have the correct • Does the OS support your
driver encryption type
• IPv6 Support
• Does the device connect to • Does the OS support your
• Network Topology Sniff other APs with similar settings speed?
• Retained Settings • Does the device periodically

disconnect
Device Type
Handheld Gaming
• Some hand-held devices do not

support WPA or WPA2
Device Type
Handheld Gaming Mobile Phones
• Some hand-held devices do not • Networking Protocols

support WPA or WPA2
• Encryption Support
• 802.11x protocols
Device Type
Handheld Gaming Mobile Phones Other Portables
• Some hand-held devices do not • Networking Protocols • Same considerations as

support WPA or WPA2 mobile phones
• Encryption Support
• 802.11x protocols
Trouble Shooting
No one can connect…
Check Wireless Channel
• Check GUI for Interference
• Check other Aps in area

• Change the Wireless Channel
Trouble Shooting
Check Wireless Channel Device Flooding Network
• Check GUI for Interference • Check GUI for clients
• Check other Aps in area • Disable offending devices

• Change the Wireless Channel • When located, check settings on
device
Trouble Shooting
Check Wireless Channel Device Flooding Network Other Possibilities
• Check GUI for Interference • Check GUI for clients • Check WPA PSK Key
• Check other Aps in area • Disable offending devices • Have devices retained older
settings after change
• Change the Wireless Channel • When located, check settings on
device • Change SSID Name and
Password before reset
• Enable / Disable Client

Isolation
Trouble Shooting
One Device Cannot Connect
Delete Wireless Account
Trouble Shooting
Delete Wireless Account Verify Settings and Driver
• AP Settings
• Device Settings
• Device Driver
Trouble Shooting
Delete Wireless Account Verify Settings and Driver Reboot Device and Reconnect
• AP Settings • Reboot Device

• Device Settings • Connect and
Configure Settings
• Device Driver
Other Considerations
Trouble Shooting
Ensure Device Support WMM
Enable / Disable WMM Advertise
WMM Required for Higher Bandwidth
Enable / Disable APSD
Disable Radio Power Save
Trouble Shooting
WMF for Multicasting If you are using Over The Top wireless STBs, then enable WMF
Trouble Shooting
Client Isolation Keep infected devices from flooding clients

Trouble Shooting
LAN Firewall Keep infected devices from flooding LAN

Trouble Shooting
Fragmentation Threshold Some devices may have non-standard parameters

Trouble Shooting
OBSS Co Existence Can BSSIDs Operate within the same frequency range?
Trouble Shooting
OBSS Co Existence Can BSSIDs Operate within the same frequency range?
802.11n Protection Gives Deference to 802.11n devices – may affect G Performance

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Wireless 802.

Installation Simplified – Part 2 of 2

Security Simplified  Branded Pre-Encryption

Security Simplified  Branded Pre-Encryption

Security Simplified  Branded Pre-Encryption

Security Simplified  Branded Pre-Encryption

 What chipset is used

 What chipset is used

 What chipset is used

Frequency Range Standard Type

Frequency Range Standard Type Antennas

• 802.11g 54mbps • Sensitivity

As signal Increases, shape becomes wider and flatter

As signal Increases, shape becomes wider and flatter

Radio intensity affects signal output

Chipset Manufacturer Parameters

Chipset Manufacturer Parameters Support

• Atheros • Does the Client

• Network Topology Sniff

Network Settings Drivers

• Retained Settings • Does the device periodically

Network Settings Drivers Support

• Retained Settings • Does the device periodically

• Some hand-held devices do not

Handheld Gaming Mobile Phones

• Some hand-held devices do not • Networking Protocols

Handheld Gaming Mobile Phones Other Portables

• Some hand-held devices do not • Networking Protocols • Same considerations as

• Check GUI for Interference

• Check other Aps in area

• Check GUI for Interference • Check GUI for clients

• Check other Aps in area • Disable offending devices

• Enable / Disable Client

• AP Settings • Reboot Device

Client Isolation Keep infected devices from flooding clients

Client Isolation Keep infected devices from flooding clients

LAN Firewall Keep infected devices from flooding LAN

Client Isolation Keep infected devices from flooding clients

LAN Firewall Keep infected devices from flooding LAN

Fragmentation Threshold Some devices may have non-standard parameters

Client Isolation Keep infected devices from flooding clients

LAN Firewall Keep infected devices from flooding LAN

Fragmentation Threshold Some devices may have non-standard parameters

Client Isolation Keep infected devices from flooding clients

LAN Firewall Keep infected devices from flooding LAN

Fragmentation Threshold Some devices may have non-standard parameters

802.11n Protection Gives Deference to 802.11n devices – may affect G Performance

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