Mengdi ji designing and planning a campus wireless local. How wireless works users a user can be anything that directly utilizes the wireless network. Guides on how to use cisco meraki equipment to meet specific use cases. For example, utilize dual fiberoptic uplinks from the wiring closets to the core switches. Cisco on cisco best practices cisco wireless lan design. Spend time planning a design that provides network redundancy from a physical and logical perspective.
The following design recommendations are best practices based on many successful installations and should serve as guidelines for proper design, planning, and deployment of a wireless network in a high density environment. Wireless lan rf design fundamentals sometimes we just have to return to the basics. Workstations reside within a basic service set, while multiple basic service sets create an extended service set. All management tasks are moved from the access points to the wireless lan controller. Wireless authentication, forwarding traffic between the lan wireless lan, etc. As background, we also suggest several optional texts. Wireless lan design table 51 wireless standards the 802. While planning a move to a smaller o ce the company is planning to implement a more extensive wireless local area network. Ad hoc, where stations computers directly connect infrastructure, with an access point ap that connects to a wired lan and usually a manwan distributed coordination required between stations due to collisions carrier sense multiple accesscollision avoidance. Stanislav zvanovec1, pavel pechac1, martin klepal2. Chapter 5 wireless lan design cisco unified wireless network architecture figure 51 cisco unified wireless network architecture overview the cuwn network is composed of two key elem ents. Wireless lan design cisco unified wireless network architecture wlans in the schools have emerged as one of the most effective means for connecting to a network, given the mobility of students and staff. Overview part i wireless networksa first look 5 1 introduction to wireless networks7 2 wireless network configurations33 3 overview of the ieee 802.
Nov 29, 2018 network uptime becomes more critical every year. Figure 1 shows a simple connection for a twostoried building. Enterprise wireless lans use a wlc wireless lan controller and lwaps lightweight access point. Companies and individuals have interconnected computers with local area networks lans. The access points are only responsible for forwarding traffic, we call these lwaps light weight access point. Wlan design cycle like anything else, its good to have a methodology and framework for the wireless network design. If your customer wants you to design a local area network, there are numerous tasks to pursue working through a networking hierarchy that extends from the access layer to the core, determining what subnet mask to use and, in general, learning the customers networking requirements. A lan can be part of a larger backbone network connected to other lans, a host mainframe, or public networks. Refer to cisco technical tips conventions for more information on document conventions. A time before controllers, before all these new fangled 802.
Transforming wireless design with matlab 5 a flexible, integrated simulation environment provides critical advantages for wireless system design. Ethernet is the most popular lan technology large installed base 500 million ethernet nodes more than 95% of lan traffic is ethernet based ethernet supports 10 mbs, 100 mbs fast ethernet, 1 gbs gigabit ethernet and 10 gbs 10gbe ethernet standardized by ieee 802. The scale of campus lan can be as simple as a single switch and wireless ap at a small remote site or a large, distributed, multibuilding com. This bachelor thesis will provide a basis for implementing the local area network and wireless local area network for the companys new o ce. For example, figure 111 shows the design of a lan at a retail bookstore. Arya behzad is currently a broadcom distinguished engineer, where he is the director of engineering working on radios for current and future generation wireless products and product line manager for all wireless lan radio products. Adirectconversion receiver targettingspreadspectrum wireless lanapplica. Network design proposal 2 network design proposal i. In this project, i will design a wlan for my high school. Howto articles describe steps for completing an enduser task. The network structure includes the wireless network interface adapters and base stations that send and receive the radio signals. A hierarchical lan design consists of the following three layers, as shown in figure 15. Analysis and design principles building a building b building c core module figure 14 flexible design similarly, a flexible network design must support the capability to integrate with other networks for examples, when mergers and acquisitions occur.
Introduction to wireless networks when you invent a new network. This simplifies the network design and the deployment and management of the network. Campus lan and wireless lan design guide cvd cisco. Management tasks like creating wireless networks, authentication and roaming is all done in the wlc. Design goals for wireless lans qglobal, seamless operation qlow power for battery use qno special permissions or licenses needed to use the lan qrobust transmission technology qsimplified spontaneous cooperation at meetings qeasy to use for everyone, simple management qprotection of investment in wired networks. Physical network design introduction umuc has been a powerhouse in the technology realm. The results of this propagation testing provide a basis for making decision on where to install access points. Mengdi ji designing and planning a campus wireless local area.
Depending on the needs of the organization this provides. The powerconstrained nature of mobile computing devices such as laptops and pdas necessitates the important requirement of wlans. The lwaps are responsible of forwarding wireless traffic to and. For example, a business traveler accessing the internet from a public wireless lan at an airport is a user. Separation of the guides allows more concise coverage of each design. In some cases, however, the user might not be human. A read is counted each time someone views a publication summary such as the title, abstract, and list of authors, clicks on a figure, or views or downloads the fulltext. The lan user has at their disposal much more information, data and applications than they could otherwise store by themselves.
Basic network design electronic frontier foundation. Weca wireless ethernet compatibility alliance compatibility seal of approval wifi interoperability wifi wlan interoperability cy2000. These form the core of the wireless lan system, where the aps provide the radio. Cmos rf receiver design for wireless lan applications. Network media this network will be compromised of wired connection. This chapter discusses how to design a wireless network, and.
Domain experts in each area can use the tool that is best suited for their problem, to. Dividing or breaking the network design into layers enables each layer to implement specific functions. The contains detailed information on the configuration and troubleshooting of a cisco wlan installation. Guidelines for securing wireless local area networks wlans vi executive summary a wireless local area network wlan is a group of wireless networking devices within a limited geographic area, such as an office building, that exchange data through radio communications. For more details on performing coverage testing during wireless site surveys, see chapter 15, performing wireless site surveys. Design of wireless lans must incorporate features to enable a mobile user to quickly set up and access network services in a simple and efficient manner. Wlan design basics and wireless network considerations. Rational planning and design, based on a thorough preliminary evaluation, can ensure that a wireless local area network wlan will work the first time and allow ease of expansion without disruption. The building blocks are the same as any design cycle. Designing a lan for the campus use case is not a onedesignfitsall proposition. Implementation services for cisco wireless lan solutions are primarily delivered through cisco wireless lan specialized partners.
Designing and planning a campus wireless local area network. With construction beginning on a new building the need to have office and admission computers run smoothly is just as vital as having stateofart computer labs. A local area network is a group of microcomputers or other workstation devices located within a small or confined area and are connected by a common cable. Developing the work breakdown structure 196 requirements definition phase 196 design. This document explains the baseline design and configuration for the network. Technologies such as 3g, wifi, wimax and uwb work together to meet unique customer needs. Design faq features faq related information introduction this document provides information on the most frequently asked questions faq about the design and the features available with a wireless lan controller wlc. The cisco unified wireless network cuwn is a unified wired.
Network design proposal 3 by utilizing this topology the performance of all hosts on the network will be increased while decreasing the risk of overload due to network traffic. Wireless lan controller wlc design and features faq. Best practices for high density wireless network design in. In terms of the osi reference model, the radio signal operates at the physical layer, and the data format controls several of the higher layers. Wlan design basics and wireless network considerations designing a reliable, secure, and available wireless network requires considering many factors. Aug 12, 2015 wlan design basics and wireless network considerations designing a reliable, secure, and available wireless network requires considering many factors. Campus lan and wireless lan design guide cvd january 2018. To add a new reference article, follow these steps.
Wlan architecture wireless lan network architecture. This will eliminate issues such as interference that are common when using wireless connections. This network design checklist provides tips on how to build a local. Wireless lan testing considerations signal coverage testing performance testing inmotion testing security vulnerability testing acceptanceverification testing simulation testing prototype testing pilot testing test documentation because of the use of radio waves, it is important to fully test a. However, for technologies and applications that are relatively new, cisco can perform service activities in conjunction with our channel partners. Testing a wireless lan 407 signal values in the vicinity of the test access point. Here are two of the top reasons to use the a single vlan design architecture. The scale of campus lan can be as simple as a single switch and wireless ap at. Chapter 7 wired and wireless local area networks chapter. Wireless lan controllers wlcs and access points aps. Basic network design frequency reuse and planning cellular technology enables mobile communication because they use of a complex twoway radio system between the mobile unit and the wireless network. Most of the issues covered in this chapter arise in any data network, wired and wireless likewise. Designing a lan for the campus use case is not a one design fitsall proposition. The book contains detailed information on the process for the thorough and accurate network design for the cisco 340, 350, and ubr 7200 series.
This chapter discusses how to design a wireless network. Pdf campus lan and wireless lan design guide erick. Wlans are made for simple users, they should not require complex management but rather work on a plugandplay basis. Building a cisco wireless lan is for individuals designing and supporting a cisco wireless lan. Reference pages list essential facts about a feature or system. This white paper is just that a blast back to the past back to the early days of wireless lan design. It uses radio frequencies radio channels over and over again throughout a market with minimal interference, to. To solve this issue, we work with wireless lan controllers. It is a technique of designing and arrangement of different components in wireless local area networking device in a specific way. What makes the wireless different is the degree of importance inherent to the problems that often appear in both types of networks.
The campus wired lan technology design guide offers guidance designed, deployed, and tested in conjunction with wireless guidance covered in the campus wireless lan technology design guide. The wireless capable customer laptops communicate with a wlan device called an access point ap. This project, design and implementation of wireless local area network was written to serve as a reference book for wireless lan in the future whenever it is desired. The goal of this thesis project is to design, con gure, set up, and evaluate a working lan and wlan in the companys new o ce premises. Ofdm baseband receiver design for wireless communications. Wlan wireless local area network linkedin slideshare. The bookstore provides free internet access via wlans while also supporting the bookstores devices via a wired lan.
What is the purpose of the the wireless network deployment. Wireless communication networks and systems, by cory beard and william stallings isbn. This is ciscos comprehensive practical guide to planning, designing, installing, testing, and supporting both 802. The last link with the users is wireless, to give a network connection to all users in a building or campus.
Broadband wireless is a technology that promises highspeed connection over the air. Pdf campus wireless lan reference design olgu arabac. This book and his ieee expert now course on wireless lan radio design are both derived from his popular course on this topic at. Wba is a pointtomultipoint system which is made up of. Pdf this project, design and implementation of wireless local area network was written to serve as a reference book for wireless lan in the future. Similarly if we use this architectural technique in wireless lan or wifi is called as wireless lan architecture. Wireless network design chapter 8 planning a wireless lan deployment 191 project management principles 191 wireless lan deployment planning steps 193 step 1. It uses radio waves to transmit and receive data directly to and from the potential users whenever they want it. Ensure that chassisbased core switches have dual cpu cards.
A wireless lan or wlan is a wireless local area network that uses radio waves as its carrier. It takes care of authentication, roaming, creating new wireless networks etc. Campus university, hotelresort, airport factory etc deployment for end users. I will introduce basic knowledge of wireless lan, designing and planning a wireless local area network based on the actual situation of my high school. A simple design thats easy to support the single vlan design can greatly reduce the complexity. These building blocks can be integrated into the relevant project management. Guidelines for securing wireless local area networks wlans. Lan and wlan planning, deployment, and evaluation maria magnusson. Campus lan and wireless lan design guide cvd january.
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