802.11ac technology overview and Best Practices

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Secure Mobility and Migration to
802.11ac
Peter Avino,
Instructor / Engineer –Ingram Micro Experience Center –
Solution Center
peter.avino@ingrammicro.com
Jeff Barnhart
Kim Webdale,
Borderless Networks MarketingAvccountRep
Kimberly.Webdale@ingrammicro.com
Cisco Enterprise Network Lead
Jeffrey.barnhart@ingrammicro.com
Agenda
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AP product lineup
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AP-700W and AP-2700 breakdown
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Why 802.11ac
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Anyconnect VPN Client
Q&A… (time permitting, if the body is able and the mind is willing)…
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Cisco Aironet Indoor Access Point
Industry’s Best 802.11n and 802.11ac Series
Best in Class
Mission Critical
Enterprise Class
Mission Specific
600 & 700
NEW
• Up to 600 Mbps
1600
2600
3700
NEW
• Over 1 Gbps, 802.11ac
support
• Up to 600 Mbps
• Up to 900 Mbps
• High Density Experience
• CleanAir Express*
• High Client Scalability
• Dorms, hospitality
• ClientLink 2.0
• CleanAir
• CleanAir 80 MHz,
ClientLink 3.0, VideoStream
• 702i: Compact Mid-market AP
• VideoStream
• 702w: Wall Plate AP
• 600: Teleworker
Value-Based
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Enterprise
• ClientLink 2.0
• VideoStream
Mission Critical
• Future proof modularity:
Security, 3G Small Cell or
Wave 2 802.11ac
Best In Class
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Aironet 700W Series
Wall-plate access point
Cisco Aironet 700W Access Point Series
• Target for Multi Dwelling Unit (MDU)
Deployments seeking a high-performance inroom Wireless + Wired Access Device:
• Hospitality
• Higher Education for dorm-rooms
• K-12 for dorm-rooms or other similar
deployments
• Health care (long-term care facilities or
similar deployments)
• Designed for ease of mounting to numerous
global wall junction standards. Specially designed
brackets: default bracket included in the box
(zero cost) or an optional bracket to cover local
Ethernet ports.
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Cisco Aironet 700W Series
Wi-Fi Standards
802.11a/b/g/n
Max Data Rate
300 Mbps per radio
Radio Design MIMO: Spatial
Streams
Dual-Radio, 2x2:2
Local Ethernet Ports
4 x GE
Powering Capability
1 x GE port PoE out
Port-based VLANs
Coming in 8.0 / Amur MR
Autonomous
(Future)
Data Uplink (Mbps)
10/100/1000
Power
802.3af/at, AC Adapter
Security lock
Torx screw, Kensignton lock
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Cisco Aironet 700W Access Point Series
• Sleek design in a small form factor: 15 x 10 x 3
cm (6 x 4 x 1.5 in)
• Robust enterprise-class design and RF
performance
• Simultaneous Dual Radio, Dual Band with
Integrated Antennas
• 4x GigE Ethernet Ports, 1x uplink GigE port
• Powered over Ethernet (PoE) or with AC Adapter
• PoE out port up to 803.af Class 0 (depending on
powering options)
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Cisco Aironet 700W Series
Wi-Fi Standards
802.11a/b/g/n
Max Data Rate
300 Mbps per radio
Radio Design MIMO: Spatial
Streams
Dual-Radio, 2x2:2
Local Ethernet Ports
4 x GE
Powering Capability
1 x GE port PoE out
Port-based VLANs
Coming in 8.0 / Amur MR
Autonomous
(Future)
Data Uplink (Mbps)
10/100/1000
Power
802.3af/at, AC Adapter
Security lock
Torx screw, Kensignton lock
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Uplink
Port
Console
New higher current
Local supply needed
For PoE out (Port 4)
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Four LAN ports (Green PoE) .3af 15.4W
Device requires PoE + (.3AT) if you want the device
to also provide PoE .3AF (15.4W) on LAN4
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AP-700W Local Power Supply AIR-PWR-C=
40W AC-DC Single Output 48VDC @ 840mA
Cisco Part # AIR-PWR-C=
Higher current than AIR-PWR-B=
Needed for PoE out port on 702W
(MTBF=740K) minimum
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Cisco Aironet Access Point Comparison
Indoor AP Series
OEAP600
700I
700W
1600
2700
3700
Wi-Fi Standards
802.11a/b/g/n
802.11a/b/g/n
802.11a/b/g/n
802.11a/b/g/n
802.11a/b/g/n/ac
802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Max Data Rate per Radio
300 Mbps
300 Mbps
300 Mbps
600 Mbps
Over 1 Gbps
Over 1Gbps
RF Design
2x3:2
2x2:2
2x2:2
3x3:2
3x4:3
4x4:3
Performance/Coverage/
Investment Protection
u
uu
uu
uuu
uuuu
uuuuu
Max No. of Clients per AP
15
200
200
256
400
400
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
RRM
High Density Experience
CleanAir
CleanAir Express*
✔
✔
ClientLink
ClientLink 2.0
ClientLink 3.0
ClientLink 3.0
Max ClientLink Clients per AP
64
256
256
BandSelect
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
VideoStream
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
Rogue AP Detection
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
Adaptive wIPS
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
External Antenna Opt
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Module Options
WSM (Security), Cisco 3G
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802.11ac (2015)
AP-700W --- Non-supported features on 7.6 MR2
• Mesh Support
• Autonomous (planned for future release)
• Office-Extend
• Explicit Beam-forming
• Spectrum Intelligence is NOT enabled at FCS but does have hardware to support it.
• IGMP Snooping for IP TV multicast join point (requested feature)
• Managed local-switched Ethernet ports
• Tunneling Ethernet ports.
• Split-tunneling Ethernet ports.
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Aironet AP-2700
802.11ac (Wave 1) Access Point
Cisco Aironet 802.11n and 802.11ac AP Comparison
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Cisco ClientLink Comparison
Competitors
ClientLink 1.0
ClientLink 2.0
ClientLink 3.0
Standards
Beyond Standards
Standards and
Beyond Standards
Standards and
Beyond Standards
Most 802.11n
1140, 1260, 3500
2-3
2
3-4
4
802.11n
802.11a/g
802.11a/g/n
802.11 a/g/n/ac
-
15
128
(1600 = 32*)
128
Optimized for iPhone, iPads
(1x1:1SS, 11n or 11ac)
No
No
Yes
Yes
Optimized for Newer Laptops from Apple.
Dell, Lenovo, HP - (3x3:3SS, 11n)
Upcoming 802.11ac 2x2 and 3x3 Noteboks
No
No
Yes
(2600, 3600)
Yes
Ready for Mobile Devices Influx (BYOD)
No
No
Yes
Yes
Optimizes AP Resources for Higher Client
Density Support
No
Yes (Limited)
Yes
(2600, 3600)
Yes
Beamforming Type
Access Points Supported
No. of Transmitters to Improve Reliability
for Downlink Traffic
Clients Supported
No. of Clients Supported (per Radio)
Client Performance and Coverage
Improvements
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1SS
1SS
2SS
802.11n
Legacy
3SS
Legacy
1SS
1SS
802.11n
Legacy
2SS
3SS
802.11ac
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Cisco Aironet 2700 Access Point Series
 3x4 MIMO:3 SS 802.11ac AP
 High Density Experience Technology
 Client density scale and performance
 Implicit Beam Forming – aka ClientLink 3.0
as well as Explicit BeamForming
 2 GigE Ports
 2nd Port provides downward device
connectivity
 Antenna Support
Will support all the antennas available for the 3600,
2600 and 1600
 MTBF
 AP-2702i = 490,060
 AP-2702e = 487,820
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with Integrated
802.11ac (3x4:3SS)
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AP-2700 Has all the standard AP features + (2nd port)
• All classical modes are supported:
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Local Mode
Flex Mode
OEAP Mode
Monitor Mode
Enhanced Local Mode
(with WIPS)
SE Connect Mode
Indoor Mesh Mode
Autonomous IOS (aIOS)
(with Silver – release July 2014)
Support for wIDS/wIPS solutions on the .11ac radio
BandSelect, VideoStream, QoS in hardware, DTLS
Note: 2nd Ethernet port (AUX) is not managed at this time, nor does it provide PoE Out.
You will see the interface on the controller but right now that’s about it… (more support coming)
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Cisco Aironet 2700 – Looking at Ethernet ports
Same ports as AP-3700 except we
shortened the name to PoE and
added an additional (non-PoE)
auxiliary “AUX” Ethernet port*
with Integrated
802.11ac (3x4:3SS)
*Note: If powering AP on 802.3af (15.4W) this 2nd “AUX” port is disabled
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Cisco Aironet 2700 – Why the extra AUX port?
Available to satisfy RFPs against the competition. Additionally; Verticals
(primarily education and retail) have a need to leverage the AP for end devices
such as projectors, phones, Point of Sale Terminals etc.– Note today this AUX
port is locally switched and not managed* This will be improved in later
releases but for now there is no LAG or any management of this port in the
7.6MR2 initial release.
*Note: Do not connect the “AUX” port to the same uplink switch as the AP.
with Integrated
802.11ac
power over(3x4:3SS)
15.4W
*Note: Port is enabled by default if running high PoE
and
there is no spanning tree protection right now all to be addressed later.
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2700 Power Requirements
Description
* This is the power required at the PSE, which is a switch or injector.
AP Functionality
PoE
Budget*
802.3af
(Watts)
2700 – Out of the Box
3x4:3 on 5G & 3x4:3 on 2.4G
EPoE
802.3at
PoE+
PWRINJ4
16.1
PoE+
802.3at
2
7
0
0
PoE
802.3af
2700 – Out of the box
**
Auxiliary Ethernet Port
disabled
n/a
n/a
2x2:2 on 5G & 2x2:2 on 2.4G
** We are posting WORSE CASE power draw at this time 
Our goal by FCS is full functionality using 802.3af (15.4W) with only the
secondary AUX port disabled but it is a stretch goal at this time. (4/10/2014)
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Cisco Aironet 2700 – Heat Maps
with Integrated
802.11ac (3x4:3SS)
Heat maps are similar between 2700 and 3700
Designed with similar RF hardware and antenna systems.
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AP-2700 Rate over Range .11ac @ 3 Spatial Streams
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AP-2700 Q&A
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What version of code is being released? – FCS with 7.6MR2
What version of PI needs to sync? PI 1.4.2 and 2.1
Is spanning tree enabled on the AUX port? – No not at this time (later releases)
Can I plug another AP into the AUX port? – No, designed for end devices
Where does the traffic from the AUX port go? – 2nd port is locally switched
Can the AUX port be used for aggregation or greater T-Put (LAG)? – No
Is the AUX port manageable? – No it will be in later releases
Does this AP require 802.3at power? – Yes for best performance
Is throughput and range similar to the AP-3700? - Yes
Can I use all the same external antennas as AP-3700? - Yes
Is there an AP-2700P version? – No not at this time.
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Why Do I Need 802.11ac
General thoughts
• Need for throughput, more smartphones/tablets only have 1 radio
but need high speed (you can almost double the speed of 11n
using 256-QAM, bonded channels and 1 radio)
• More need for streaming HD video in the enterprise
• Need to move large amounts of data quickly (example transferring
phone apps/contacts)
(more people are sharing music, apps, large presentations and
training videos)
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General thoughts
•
802.11ac brings significant performance to the network and is logical
progression from
11b(11 Mbps), 11a/g (54 Mbps), 11n (600 Mbps), 11ac (1300 Mbps), <Wave-1>)
•
Beam-forming is now implemented in 11ac clients (but the AP also needs to be
11ac) to take advantage of the specification so it’s still lots of value in ClientLink.
Note: Cisco AP-2700 & 3700 can go beyond the 11ac specification with
ClientLink 3.0 and actually Beam-form to 3-SS 11ac clients as well as non-11ac
(.11a/g/n) clients
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Elements of 802.11ac – Wave1 (The Basics)…
Here are the key elements of 802.11ac (Wave-1)
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Support for faster modulation 256-QAM
Ability to use 1, 2 & 3 Spatial Streams
Extended bandwidth now up to 80 MHz
Beam-forming standard (for .11ac clients)
Enhanced methods of bandwidth sharing/allocation
Wi-Fi Alliance certifies 802.11ac products for interoperability @ 20/40/80
MHz, using 256-QAM and 1, 2 and 3 Spatial Streams
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Understanding Channel Bonding
Bonding actually blends the channels together so you gain a small amount
of extra spectrum for data use
802.11ac introduced 80 MHz
One method to gain significant
throughput (2x or more) is to bond
the channels using more bandwidth.
This helps 1, 2 and 3-SS clients.
Single spatial stream clients also
realize physical size and battery life
benefits.
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Elements of 802.11ac – Wave1 (The Basics)…
Here are the key elements of 802.11ac (Wave-1)
•
Support for faster modulation 256-QAM
• Ability to use 1, 2 & 3 Spatial Streams (can have up to 3
connectionsp on one device sending and receiving data)
•
Extended bandwidth now up to 80 MHz
• More bandwidth has been made available
•
Beam-forming standard (for .11ac clients)
• Traffic is optimized to each client
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Why is channel bonding so important?
More than 1-SS requires
the client have more
radios which draws more
power from the battery.
Most smart phones and
some tablets will use 1-SS
More powerful tablets &
laptops use 2 & 3-SS
Newer phones
such as the HTC
One & Samsung
S4 have support
for 802.11ac
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The goal is to save
physical size and battery
life yet increase
throughput
How else can you get to
433 Mbps with one radio?
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Upgrading Access Points 1:1 or another survey
Question: If I replace my Access Points with a newer 802.11ac Access Point do I have to
resurvey? Is the spacing the same between 11n and 11ac?
Answer: 11ac builds upon 11n, and cell sizes are similar. Years ago the guidelines were
1 per 5,000 Sq. Feet for data only and 1 per 3,000 sq. feet for voice & location.
We now recommend 1 per 2,500 sq feet and no longer break it down by applications.
Access Points have always had
similar heat maps – There will always
be slight differences but the goal is to
maintain uniform coverage with less
retries – But if you surveyed at 1 per
5K then you will likely need to
resurvey. It is always a good idea to
check coverage.
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Ordering information
Early May’14
NOW
Present
Orderability OPEN for most
regulatory domain
Beta testing
Part Number
Description
AIR-CAP702W-x-K9
802.11n CAP702W, 2x2:2SS, 4 GbE; Int Ant; x Reg Domain
AIR-CAP702W-xK910
802.11n CAP702W 10 AP, 2x2:2SS, 4 GbE; Int Ant; x Reg Domain
Target FCS
US List Price
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$4,950
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AIR-AP-BRACKET-W
AP702W Series Mounting Bracket
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AP702W Series Mounting Bracket (spare)
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AP702W Series Mounting Bracket covering Ethernet ports
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AP702W Series Mounting Bracket covering Ethernet ports (spare)
$10
AIR-PWR-C=
Power Adapter AC/DC – Indoor AP700W (available only as spare)
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Competitive comparison – Wall Plate APs
Key features
Aruba
AP-93H
Ruckus
7055
Motorola
6511
HP
MSM317
Cisco
AP700W
$495
$369
$478
$349
$495
802.11a/b/g/n
802.11a/b/g/n
802.11a/b/g/n
802.11b/g
802.11a/b/g/n
Single-XOR
2x2:2
Dual Radio
2x2:2
Single-XOR
2x2:2
2.4 GHz only
1x1:1
Dual Radio
2x2:2
2.4GHz: 21dBm
5GHz: 21dBm
2.4GHz: 19dBm
5GHz: 16dBm
2.4GHz: 24dBm
5GHz: 24dBm
2.4GHz: 16dBm
2.4GHz: 20dBm
5GHz: 20dBm
Yes
Not advertised
Yes
Not advertised
No
Uplink port
1 (GE)
1 (GE)
1 (FE)
1 (FE)
1 (GE)
Local Eth ports
4 (FE)
4 (FE)
1 or 3 (FE)
4 (FE)
4 (GE)
802.3af PoE
AC Adapter
802.3af/at PoE
AC Adapter
802.3af PoE
AC Adapter
802.3af/at PoE
AC Adapter
802.3af/at PoE
AC Adapter
None
802.3af
Class 0/2
None
802.3af
Class 0/2
802.3af
Class 0/2
1.4(d) x
5.11(w) x
5.63(h)
1.18(d) x
5.31(w) x
5.31(h)
1.1(d) x
2.7(w) x
4.9(h)
2.15(d) x
2.75(w) x
4.54(h)
1.6(d) x
4.0(w) x
6.0(h)
List price
Wi-FI standards
Radio performance
Tx Power
Spectrum Intelligence
Input Power Options
Output Power Options
Dimensions (in)
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Spatial Streams – 1, 2 and 3 (depends on client)
MIMO
AP
=> ACE <=
=> DBF <=
“ABCDEF
Sending side: send more symbols,”
Left
Channel
Audio
“ABC”
Right
Channel
Audio
“DEF”
in parallel (spatial multiplexing)
Each occurrence is a “stream” complementing the other
Clients such as tablets and smart
phones typically support only 1 or 2
spatial streams as they typically don’t
have the battery or physical space for
multiple radios.
Larger clients (laptops and desktops)
often support 3 Spatial Streams
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FM radio stations used fixed
channels but each channel has
2 “audio streams” in our case
we have two or more data
streams…
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Beam-forming Spatial Streams (ClientLink 3.0)
The extra radio “D” is used
to augment spatial stream
data and is used in beamforming
Note .11n had support for
beam-forming but was never
adopted so few if any clients
supported it.
Client-Link performs beamforming on legacy 11a/g/n
clients as well as 802.11ac
clients.
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Note: Only Cisco APs can beam-form a 3-SS signal as it
requires 4 transmitters - most APs on the market don’t
have this additional radio for reliability and performance
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The additional radio assists in both transmit and receive.
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