1. technology and computing

Smart Classrooms
Need Smart Wi-Fi
GT Hill, Director, Product & Tech Marketing
Erik Heinrich, EDU Business Manager
Former SFUSD IT Director
RUCKUS WIRELESS PROPRIETARY AND CONFIDENTIAL
Fast and Fierce
Formed
2004
Sunnyvale, CA
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Customers
Partners
Patents
44,000+
11,000+
100+ Granted
Enterprise WLAN Leadership
“
Ruckus has a strong history of
internal innovation, from the
pioneering of wireless IPTV transport
Ciscoadvances in antenna
technology to various
technology, including being
an industry pioneering of adaptive antenna
arrays and many other advanced RF
”
functionalities. The company continues to
add to and redefine its value proposition.
2013/2014
MarketScape Report
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Introduction
Erik Heinrich
Ruckus Wireless
EDU Business Manager
SFUSD & County Office of Education
Director, IT Infrastructure (Interim CTO)
Enterprise IT (20 yrs.)
o Pacific Stock Exchange Member Firms
o SONY Music & SONY PlayStation
o SEGA of America
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The Post-PC Era…
Environmental
control systems
Security
e-Readers
Smart
Phones
A WORLD GOING Wi-Fi
2.8B
Annual Unit Shipments
Tablets
220%
Wi-Fi
devices
65%
Ultrabooks/Chromebooks
Ethernet
devices
1.1B
874M
694M
2010
Wearables
2016
Source: iSuppli 2012
Games
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Projectors
Smart Classrooms Today
o Interactive classrooms / eLearning
o Dynamic floorplans
o BYOD and 1:1 initiatives
o Online Assessments & Common Core
o Educational applications and digital
content
o Online collaboration / eLearning
o Classroom management
o Student information systems
o Intuitive and easy-to-use devices for
younger learners
o Expectations of students, teachers,
staff and parents
o Doc cams, projectors, microscopes, digital
signage, videoconference, printers
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Smart Classrooms on the Horizon
oAttendance & Emergency Management
oWearables
o3D Holograms
oCommunity as Classroom
oTransportation Wi-Fi
oIoT devices
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Smart Schools & Districts
o Attract top teachers
o Student recruitment (enrollment = funding)
o Guest Access (PTA, visiting educator, speakers, CBO, consultants,
and community)
o Improved SPED support
o Inclusion
o Operational efficiency
o Online attendance (anywhere)
o Increase campus safety
o Cameras, LBS & VoWiFi
o Improve comfort & Reduce energy costs
o HVAC & lighting
o Reduced cabling infrastructure / Increase flexibility
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Educators’ Wi-Fi Top 10 List
o Higher speeds (802.11ac)
o More reliable connectivity
o Simplified security, especially BYOD
o Enable high density environments
o Wi-Fi coverage everywhere
o Lower TCO = more funding elsewhere
o No new cabling
o Minimal IT staff support requirements
o Differentiated service/access by user and device
o Flexible deployment options
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More is Killing Wi-Fi
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HOTSPOTS
MORE
Industry Challenges!
Interference
Dropped packets,
low data rates
MORE
USERS
MORE
TRAFFIC
MORE
MORE
APPLICATIONS
DEVICES
MORE
VIDEO
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MORE
Capacity
Constraints
Dealing with mobile
device capacity and
management
NOISE
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Flexibility
and Scale
Product and management
solutions for any network
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Enter Smart Wi-Fi from Ruckus
802.11n & ac
indoor/outdoor
APs with adaptive
antenna technology
Scalable
Smart WLAN
controllers
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Unmatched performance
at range
Flexible, scalable,
feature-rich WLANs
Smarter
WLAN
applications
Robust and ultra-simple
to use applications
Remote Wi-Fi
systems
manager
Complete remote control
over remote
APs and WLANs
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Half the
deployment
time at
half the cost
2.
100%
performance
increase over
any other
WLANs
Technology Breakthroughs
ADAPTIVE
ANTENNAS
Adaptive
antenna
technology
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QOS
Precision
per-user
per-traffic class
QoS
MESHING
Self-provisioning
self-optimizing
high speed
wireless backbone
SECURITY
Advanced
per-user
security
Real-Time Adaptation
o Patented technology that combines:
Obstruction
o
o
o
o
o
Smart antenna arrays
Best path selection algorithms
Advanced quality of service engine
Smart mesh RF routing
Centralized Wi-Fi management
o Adapts to real-time changes
in environmental conditions
o Extends signal range (Wi-Fi coverage)
2 to 4 times with fewer APs
o Radically simplifies deployment
and administration
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Automatic Interference Mitigation
Minimizes Packet Loss and Re-Transmissions, Increases Reliability
o Interference mitigated by
positioning antenna nulls in specific
directions
o Avoiding interference delivers more
benefits than a stronger signal
AP
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o Better throughput
o More predictable connectivity
Transmit Beamforming
Adaptive Antennas and Transmit Beamforming Working Together
3dB
>
15dB
OF
INTEFERENCE
M I T I G AT I O N
9dB
6dB
>
9dB OF
S I G N A L
T O
INTEFERENCE
PLUS NOISE (SINR)
IMPROVEMENT
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BeamFlex+
Device orientation accounts
for up to 5x performance
differential among products
o Better reception (PD-MRC) for weak and
hard to “hear” devices
o Better transmission to devices constantly
changing their orientation
HORIZONTAL
POLARIZATION
VERTICAL
POLARIZATION
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Dealing With Density
Band Steering for High Capacity Environments
Before Band Steering
5GHz – 3 (18%)
2.4GHz – 14 (82%)
Dual-band
802.11n
After Band Steering
5GHz – 14 (82%)
2.4GHz – 3 (18%)
o Steers clients to 5GHz by
withholding probe and auth
responses on 2.4GHz
o Doesn’t steer clients below RSSI
threshold set per WLAN
o Client table in each AP tracks
o Client probe requests per band
o Avg. RSSI per band over last
minute
o Dual band support
2.4 Ghz
5.0 Ghz
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o Table checked before responding
to client
It’s All About Channel Capacity
2 . 4 G H z
R F
C H A N N E L
500
Competing
approaches:
▪ Go off channel
▪ Listen for
(miscroseconds)
T I M E
to listen only
beacons, frame
errors, RF
interference
▪ Take a very small
snapshot in time
▪ Don’t provide a
complete view of
the entire
0
spectrum
OBSERVED THROUGHPUT (Mbps)
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Automating Security and Configuration
Essential Technologies for BYOD
Zero-IT
mobile
onboarding
Device fingerprinting
inventory dashboard
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Role based
access
D-PSK; 802.1X
LDAP/AD
integration
Policy enforcement
by device and
application type
Device Identification
IDENTIFY
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•
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Device fingerprinting
Application recognition
‘Who is’ information
o Visibility into client types connecting to network
o Assists with quick understanding of “Who’s device is this?”
o Automatically detects client info on WLAN and Wired interfaces
o Operating System Hostname
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Simplified Device Registration
A modern day, mobile friendly,
easy to use Wi-Fi connection
option
ONBOARD
•
•
Zero-IT(802.1x, DPSK)
Mobile device portal
Provides a Single SSID for Guest
Access & BYOD Registration
Traditional Guest Access
Proceed to unencrypted
internet on BYOD SSID
Install Client
Profile
DPSK/802.1x
Role based SSID
Easy BYOD Registration
Move Client to
Secure SSID
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Policy Enforcement
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1. Configure device access
policy
2. Associate policies to
desired WLANs
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SECURE
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•
•
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Access Control
Role Based Access
Policy enforcement
Device Access Management
o Limit up to 4 devices per user
o Prevent sharing of user
name/password
o Automatically removes expired
D-PSK
Teacher - unlimited device connectivity
MANAGE
•
•
D-PSK limits per user
Bonjour Gateway
Student – limited to 1 device
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Extensive Smart Wi-Fi Portfolio
INDOOR
HIGH END
3X3, 3-stream
dual-band 802.11ac
MIDRANGE
Enterprise
dual-band
Mid-range
dual band
LOW END
Entry level
802.11n
Entry-level
802.11g
Wi-Fi
wall switch
MANAGEMENT
6 to 50 Aps
SME
50 to 500 APs
Mid-range
50 to 1000 APs
High end
Up to 10K APs
SP Gateway platform
OUTDOOR
Small cell + Wi-Fi
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3x3:3, 900 Mbps, Dual-band
0
- Omni or 120 sectorized
3x3:3, 900 Mbps
Narrow 30o Beam,
Point to point and
multipoint bridges
Flexible Deployment Options
o Standalone or centrally-managed APs
o Mesh or hardwire mesh APs
o Option for centralized or remote controllers
o Remote Wi-Fi management over WAN
o Seamless integration with security services
o Distributed controller-less data flow for APs
One Location,
Multiple APs
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Multiple Locations,
One AP
Multiple Locations,
Multiple APs
Apps In The Toolbox
oApps for:
o Network visibility
o Wireless analysis
o Troubleshooting
o ZD remote monitoring
o Finding products
oAvailable on
o Ruckus product pages
o App stores
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Performance Monitoring
o What is slowing down my Wi-Fi?
o RF Pollution
o Metric on impact from Wi-Fi and non-Wi-Fi noise
o Simple yet meaningful metrics
o Potential Throughput of Wi-Fi
o Your radio’s Wi-Fi usage (tx/rx)
o Client & Other AP count
o Monitoring graphs embedded in Client & Radio
detail pages
o Per Radio
o Per Client
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Independent Test Results
AVG. TCP THROUGHPUT
20 Highest, most reliable performance
Ruckus 7982
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Cisco 3602i
Cisco 2602i
HP 430
Xirrus 4820
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Aruba 135
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Juniper 532
Aerohive
AP330
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HP 460
Aruba 105
Meraki MR24
Aerohive AP121
Meraki MR16
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Linksys
EA4500
6
Ubiquiti
UniFi Pro
4
2
Lowest, least reliable performance
0
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
VIDEO ERRORS
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Independent Test Results
Industry’s First 3x3:3 802.11n Competitive Testing
2%
6%
12%
14%
66%
Percentage of Vendor Test Wins
(87 tests)
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SFUSD Case Study
o 7th largest urban CA school District
o 4th largest employer in SF (8,500+)
o $800m-$900m revenue
o 57,000 students (PreK - AdultEd)
o 821 API average
o 150 sites (7mi. by 7mi.)
o Historical buildings / Circa 1902
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SFUSD Case Study
o 2007
o 10M Internet (57,000 students & 9,000 employees)
o T1 lines (1/16th my home Internet)
o 10Mb hubs (HUBS, not SWITCHES!)
o Beige boxes on carpet (static, fibers, heat)
o School site servers
o 2014
o 10Gb/s Internet / 10Gb/s content filter(s)
o 10Gb/s fiber ring / 1Gbps fiber links
o 10Gb/s firewall(s)
o 1Gb/s access ports for all LAN drops
o Fully virtualized Enterprise datacenter
o 300 Virtual Servers/Eliminated Site Servers
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SFUSD Case Study
o Decentralized funding
o Every site a snowflake
o Legacy wireless sprawl
o “NCLB Wireless”, performance adjusted to slowest client
o Cumbersome warranty support process (Limited Lifetime –very
limited)
o Eight controllers, four different models, different feature support
o No support for Bonjour network
o Expensive hardware, expensive maintenance/support contracts
o Cumbersome support process
o High TCO
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SFUSD Case Study
o Selection Process with Customer Focus Testing
o Fewest APs required for coverage & density
o Bonjour Support, Mesh, Guest & BYOD
o Feedback from sites has been overwhelming and extremely positive
o Approximately 1200 APs deployed (500 more scheduled incl. outdoor)
o Central reporting shows peaks of over 10,000 concurrent connections
o Only ONE full time wireless technician (no professional services)
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Ruckus 802.11ac Wave 2 Service
Substitution Guarantee
Ruckus is pleased to offer K-12 Districts that specify the Ruckus R700
802.11ac access point on their E-rate 471 form a no-cost service substitution
to a Ruckus 802.11ac Wave 2 indoor access point if it is shipping at the time
of your deployment.
This allows Districts to confidently select Ruckus, knowing they will get the
latest Ruckus 802.11ac indoor access point without ANY price increase. If
you need to deploy immediately, you’ll get the industry-leading R700
802.11ac access point. If your ultimate purchase and deployment occurs
after the newer 802.11 Wave 2 APs are available, you can do a service
substitution at no extra charge.
R700
3X3, 3-stream
dual-band 802.11ac
TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
o This offer is good for up to the quantity of Ruckus R700 AP’s listed on the form 471.
o Offer is valid for US education organizations applying for E-rate 2015 funding (eRate form 471)
o If you proceed with purchasing the R700 access points, then this offer is no longer valid for the quantity of R700’s
purchased. Any remaining access points you purchase, up to the total number of unit’s specified on your 471 form, are still
eligible for this offer.
o If you take advantage of this offer and purchase the Ruckus 802.11ac Wave 2 indoor access points, all these access points
must be ordered on a single purchase order.
o If you are denied E-rate funding, Ruckus will still honor this offer for up to 3 months after the date of denial of your
USAC Funding Commitment denial letter.
o The offer expires June 30, 2016.
o For additional questions, please contact us at erate@ruckuswireless.com or call your Ruckus VARs.
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Resources to learn more about Smart Wi-Fi
o Opportunity to upgrade your W-Fi with E-rate:
ruckuswireless.com/erate
o Wi-Fi solution resource for Primary Education:
ruckuswireless.com/enterprises/primary-education
o Wi-Fi solution resource for Higher Education:
ruckuswireless.com/enterprises/higher-education
o Coming soon: Wi-Fi basics live webinar series in February:
ruckuswireless.com/company/webinars
o Follow us on twitter: @ruckuswireless #simplybetterwireless
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Thanks.
Questions?
Contact us at erate@ruckuswireless.com
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