3Com Enterprise WLAN Bridging Solutions 3CRWEASYA73 Outdoor 11a Building to Building Bridge and 11bg

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3Com Enterprise WLAN Bridging Solutions3CRWEASYA
73 Outdoor 11a Building to Building Bridge and
11b/g Access Point

• October 2006

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Agenda

• Why Deploy Wireless Bridging?
• Outdoor 11a Building to Building Bridge and 11b/g
  Access Point
• Applications
• Competitive Information

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Why Deploy Wireless Bridging?
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Why Deploy WLAN Bridging?

• Cost
• 3Com Outdoor WLAN bridges are inexpensive,
  unlicensed, and do not involve any reoccurring
  charges.
• Choices are typically Telco circuits or Fiber.
• Telco circuits incur a setup cost and a monthly
  cost.
• A single T1/E1 charge can range anywhere from
  about 500/month up to 1,500/month depending on
  region, number of lines and features.
• Fiber installation can be very costly. Fiber
  interfaces can be expensive, but other costs
  include the fiber cable itself, trenching,
  conduits, laying and cutting the cable,
  connectorization, and right of way permits. A
  recent customer chose 3Coms WLAN bridges instead
  of fiber because it was going to cost nearly
  40,000 to link 2 buildings approximately ½ mile
  apart.

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Why Deploy WLAN Bridging?

• Time
• A 3Com Outdoor WLAN bridge link can usually be
  setup and working within a couple of hours.
• Telco circuits requires scheduling with the local
  carrier, and coordination of effort during setup
  and ongoing maintenance.
• Fiber installations usually needs to be cleared
  by the local utilities first since trenching is
  involved. The city or county might need to be
  involved for right of way issues if the cabling
  will be placed across land that is not owned by
  the customer.
• There are myriad issues that come up during
  installation of fiber that require additional
  troubleshooting and time.

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Why Deploy WLAN Bridging?

• Speed
• 3Com Outdoor WLAN bridges can create links up to
  108Mbps with throughput up to 40Mbps.
  Throughput is variable and dependent on such
  issues as distance, antenna type / gain,
  beam-width, local EMI and physical signal
  interference.
• A T1/E1 circuit has a maximum capacity of 1.5 to
  2.0Mbps. The only way to get more bandwidth is
  to buy more circuits at an additional monthly
  charge, replace those circuits with higher
  capacity and higher cost circuits, or employ
  expensive compression devices with a noticeable
  but limited bandwidth improvement.

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Why Deploy WLAN Bridging?

• Security
• 3Com Outdoor WLAN bridges offers a variety of
  security options the strongest of which is WPA2
  with AES, but also support WPA/TKIP, 802.1X,
  Local RADIUS MAC authentication, and 64.128.152
  bit WEP
• 3Com WLAN Building to Building Bridges use WDS
  (Wireless Distribution System) as the bridging
  protocol rather than Client Bridging. This makes
  it more difficult for clients to try to connect
  to bridge traffic

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Why Deploy WLAN Bridging?

• Flexibility
• 3Com Outdoor WLAN bridges can be located anywhere
  wireless coverage is required. Durable
  weatherproof housings with internal lightning
  protection assure reliable operation year round.
• Access point bridging functionality can be
  combined on the same unit, allowing units to be
  located throughout parks, campus environments,
  shopping malls, etc., with a wireless backhaul
  link providing access to the wired data network.
• 3Com Outdoor WLAN bridges come as a complete kit
  which includes both a wall mounting bracket and a
  pole mounting bracket, providing for a wide
  variety of mounting possibilities.

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Why WLAN Bridging ?
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Outdoor WLAN Bridge
Outdoor WLAN Bridge
T1/E1
T1/E1
Fiber
Fiber
Fiber-seeking backhoe

• Concerns with Telco Circuits
• Cost Monthly expense of US500 - US1000
• Speed typically 1.5-2.0 Mb/s throughput (or
  less if fractional)
• Security Data sent across public telephone
  network

• Concerns with Fiber
• Cost Additional infrastructure to support
  fiber, cost of fiber cable trenching
• Expertise - Specialized tools for connectors,
  training for working with fiber
• Time Paperwork - Right of way / zoning issues

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Introducing 3Coms Outdoor 11a Building to
Building Bridge and 11b/g Access Point
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3Com Outdoor WLAN AP/Bridge

• Dual Radio, 802.11a 802.11b/g
• Embedded 5 GHz 17 dBi panel antenna, ideal for
  bridging applications
• Supports AP, bridge and repeater modes on each
  radio
• Modes can be combined within the same unit
• Ideal for creating 802.11b/g hotspots with
  802.11a backhaul
• Summary of Main Features
• High speed bridging using 802.11a or 802.11b/g
• Enterprise Security
• Easy installation, configuration and diagnostics
• Point to Point and Point to Multi-point
  applications
• Local AP functionality provides hot-spot
  capability

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Feature Rich

• Provides point-to-point bridging,
  point-to-multipoint bridging, access point, or
  repeater modes independently on each radio
• Supports 108 Mb/s Super A and Super G, as
  well as Turbo A and Turbo G (Atheros
  proprietary, not available in all modes)
• Supports up to 4 SSIDs per radio, 8 per unit
• Diversity antenna support for 802.11b/g
• LED signal strength meter for aligning bridge
  endpoints
• Detailed CLI WEB GUI
• WMM QoS enables simultaneous support of voice,
  video, and data
• Strong authentication and encryption options,
  including WPA/TKIP, WPA2/AES, 802.1X
  authenticator supplicant, local RADIUS MAC
  authentication, and 64/128/152 bit WEP

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Security

• Background scanning, rogue AP detection
• Supports 64/128/152 bit WEP, WPA2 w/AES in bridge
  mode, 64/128/152 bit WEP, 802.1x/RADIUS,
  WPA/RADIUS, WPA-PSK, WPA2 w/AES in AP mode
• Authentication 802.1x / RADIUS (TLS,TTLS,PEAP),
  MAC address
• VLANs up to 64, can be assigned per-user via
  RADIUS attributes
• SSID broadcast on/off
• Filters Protocol type, MAC address source /
  destination

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Radio Modes of Operation

• Access Point Operates as an access point for
  wireless clients, providing connectivity to a
  wired LAN.
• Bridge Operates as a point-to-point or
  point-to-multipoint bridge to other access
  points.
• Repeater Operates as a wireless repeater,
  extending the range of existing access points for
  remote wireless clients.
• Each radio can be configured independently,
  combining the modes within a single unit.

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Durable Rugged For Outdoor Use

• Steel mounting plates
• Internal thermostat heater
• -40oC to 65oC (-40oF to 149oF)
• Operational up to 100 mph winds
• Weatherproof console Ethernet ports
• Lightning protection on all antenna ports
• PoE inserter with built-in lightning protection

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3Coms Outdoor WLAN AP/Bridge is a Complete Kit

• One 3Com Outdoor 11a Building to Building Bridge
  and 11bg Access Point
• Mounting brackets and hardware
• One Weatherproof Category 5 network cable (50
  meter / 164 feet)
• One Weatherproof Console to RS232 cable
• PoE power injector/ Ethernet connector and AC
  power cord
• Grounding screw
• Quick Start Guide
• CD-ROM containing the Setup Wizard software and
  Users Manual
• Warranty Flyer

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Easy To Use Web Interface

• Menu driven
• Built-in help
• Also supports rich CLI, SNMP V1 V3, Telnet, SSH

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PoE Inserter, Included With Each Kit

• Custom power injector also provides lightning
  protection
• Designed for indoor use only

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Rear Panel LED Indicators

• Embedded LED indicator display can be used to
  show radio activity, or signal strength for
  aligning bridge end points

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Console Ethernet Connections
Weatherproof Console Connector
Weatherproof Ethernet PoE Connector
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External Antenna Connections
Dual 802.11b/g Antenna Connectors Supports
Diversity When 2 Antennas Are Used
802.11a Antenna Connector Does Not Support
Diversity
Ground Screw
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Typical Antenna Configuration

• Two 2.4 GHz omni antennas may be used for
  diversity

• Supported accessories include
• 3CWE591 6/8dBi Dual-Band Omni Antenna
• 3CWE596 18/20dBi Dual-Band Panel Antenna
• 3CWE598 8/10dBi Dual-Band Panel Antenna
• 3CWE810 Ultra Low Loss 6-Foot N to N connector
  Antenna Cable
• 3CWE811 Ultra Low Loss 20-Foot N to N connector
  Antenna Cable
• 3CWE812 Ultra Low Loss 50-Foot N to N connector
  Antenna Cable

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External Antenna Support

• External antenna options The Outdoor AP/Bridge
  provides various external antenna options for
  both 5 GHz and 2.4 GHz operation.
• Using the external antennas in a
  point-to-multipoint deployment, the maximum range
  for bridge links are
• 802.11b/g 2.2 km
• 802.11a 3 km

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Bridge Link Distances Estimated Throughput
Distances Achieved Using 17 dBi Integrated 5 GHz
Antenna Data Rate Distance 6 Mbps 15.4
km 9 Mbps 14.7 km 12 Mbps 14 km 18
Mbps 12.8 km 24 Mbps 11.1 km 36
Mbps 6.5 km 48 Mbps 2.9 km 54
Mbps 1.8 km 12 Mbps Turbo 13.4 km 18
Mbps Turbo 12.8 km 24 Mbps Turbo 12.2
km 36 Mbps Turbo 11.1 km 48 Mbps
Turbo 8.2 km 72 Mbps Turbo 4.6 km 96 Mbps
Turbo 2.1 km 108 Mbps Turbo 1.3
km Distances provided in this table are an
estimate for a typical deployment and may be
reduced by local regulatory limits. For accurate
distances, you need to calculate the power link
budget for your specific environment.
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Applications
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Outdoor WLAN AP/Bridge Topologies
Outdoor Wireless Access

• Provides AP functionality on both the 802.11a
  and 802.11b/g radios
• Up to 4 SSIDs per radio with strong
  authentication encryption options
• Can be mounted anywhere wireless coverage is
  required
• Durable weatherproof housing
• Broad operational temperature for year-round
  outdoor use

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Outdoor WLAN AP/Bridge Topologies, Continued

• Point-To-Point Bridging

Point-To-Multipoint Bridging

• Provides high-speed, reliable, and secure
  connectivity between sites
• Eliminates reoccurring monthly charges for Telco
  circuits
• WMM QoS support for simultaneous transport of
  voice and data services

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Outdoor WLAN AP/Bridge Topologies, Continued
Outdoor Wireless Access with Bridging Backhaul

• Outdoor wireless applications are growing, and
  will continue to grow as users expect and demand
  ubiquitous wireless coverage
• Ideal for providing wireless coverage throughout
  open outdoor areas
• Parks
• Shopping malls / hot spots
• College campus
• Large enterprises hospitals
• Apartment condo complexes

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Target Customers for New 3Com Outdoor WLAN
AP/Bridge

• Higher Education
• Campus environments
• Primary Education (K-12)
• Campus environments
• Temporary classrooms
• Retailers
• Hot spots
• Retail store deployments
• Distribution facilities
• Enterprises
• Campus environments
• Parks Recreation

• Healthcare
• Connecting hospitals to clinics remote
  facilities
• Administration buildings
• Departmental wings
• Transportation
• Depot facilities
• Work trailer connectivity
• Emergency Relief Agencies
• Federal/State/Local Chapters
• Property Management
• Apartment condo complexes

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WLAN Bridging Enables Larger Enterprise Sales

• Wireless bridging is an enabling solution for
  larger 3Com VoIP and data solution opportunities
• Local County School District
• 26 Bridges for 13 links
• In support of 2.5M VoIP, Router and Switch
  opportunity
• Syracuse NY Car Dealership
• 4 Bridges Link remote office to dealership HQ
• In support of NBX and Switch opportunity
• Atlanta, GA Enterprise Customer 5 Bridges
• In support of VCX opportunity - 100k
• Other installations around the globe are
  typically in support of significantly larger 3Com
  VoIP and Data infrastructure solutions

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3Com WLAN Bridge Comparison Matrix
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Competitive Information
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Cisco 1300 Series

• Access point, point-to-point, and
  point-to-multipoint functionality
• 802.11b/g only
• Supports -30? to 55? operational range
• Doesnt support Turbo Mode
• Doesnt support Super G
• Maximum transmit power of 100 mW for 802.11b,
  but only 30 mW for 802.11g
• Power inserter and mounting bracket must be
  ordered separately
• List price 1,299, street price 800 - 900

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Cisco 1400 Series

• Bridge Only- Point-to-point, and
  point-to-multipoint functionality, but can NOT
  operate as an access point
• 802.11a only
• Supports -30? to 55? operational range
• Doesnt support Turbo Mode
• Doesnt support Super A
• Maximum transmit power of 250 mW (24 dB) for
  802.11a, and a wide variety of antenna options
• Power inserter and mounting bracket must be
  ordered separately
• List price 4,995, street price 3,500

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Cisco 1500 Series

• Acquired through Airespace acquisition
• L3 Mesh
• Proprietary protocol, not expected to be a
  standard until 2008 (802.11s)
• Thin, dependent upon an Airespace controller
• List price 3,999, street price 2,500 - 3,000
• Does NOT include antennas, pole mount kit, power
  injector, Ethernet cable, streetlight power taps,
  pole top kit, roof top kit

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3Com WLAN Bridge Competitive Matrix
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3Com WLAN Bridge Competitive Matrix, Continued
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Thank You