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Technology InsightWi-Fi 6 vs. 5G – Competition or Complementation?Jens Flügel
January 2020
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5G saves the day …
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLK_v3P8h2Hibp6Q8k5s9E-0hc3XxjZ8rO
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5G in the EnterpriseWhat providers are saying
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Provider:5G will provide better coverage – starting with urban areas
1.500 5G-Antennas for Germany until end of 2020
LTE as basis for 5G
Telekom will bring 5G in all 16 state capitals in Germany in 2020
https://www.telekom.com/de/medien/medieninformationen/detail/telekom-bei-5g-im-plan--587232
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Provider: 5G will offer revolutionary speed
Faster speeds (1Gbps+) are why carriers are positioning 5G everywhere
Caveat: Speed comes at the expense of coverage and signal penetration
Nodes are required every 100m – 200m to provide 96% of LTE coverage
https://www.theverge.com/2019/9/19/20873652/verizon-5g-new-york-city-manhattan-brooklyn-bronx-queens
https://www.lightreading.com/mobile/5g/5g-the-density-question-/a/d-id/740634
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Provider: 5G will unlock AR/VR, automated cars, telemedicine, and connected buildings
Cellular continues to be ideal for wide area, high mobile requirements
Use cases are limited in dense, urban areas –especially in the near-term
Rural areas will rely on broadband or existing cell coverage
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Provider: 5G will handle massive device connectivity
Cellular is used in IoT use cases today – and 5G will expand what’s possible
Full 5G benefits will draws more power – so IoT use cases will be limited by device capabilities
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Provider: 5G will be ultra-reliable and provide better capacity
Like Aruba Live Upgrades, 5G networks are meant to prevent outages
In 2020 or later, network slicing will deliver performance guarantees
This is similar to Aruba Air Slice, which debuts in ArubaOS 8.6
https://www.fiercewireless.com/wireless/at-t-verizon-gear-up-for-5g-network-slicing-2020-2021-timeframe
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Provider: 5G will be ultra-low latency
Like Wi-Fi 6, 5G is delivering low-latency using techniques like OFDMA
OFDMA is a more efficient way of consuming radio resources
Like Aruba Air Slice, network slicing also plays a role in low-latency uses
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What’s the Reality?5G has a place – and so does Wi-Fi
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Primer on Wi-Fi 6, 5G and Campus NetworksThere’s a lot of hype, so guide your customers on their journey
5G and Campus Networks
–5G is very early, expensive, carrier-specific and different in-building
–5G campus network are expensive and subject to the same physics as Wi-Fi.
–The marketing spend is massive as carriers seek to gain new market share
Wi-Fi 6 serves as the onramp to 5G
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Inconsistent Carrier Experiences
5G service is based on carrier and geographic availability
5G is marketed as blazing fast – but is a mix of high, mid, and low band frequencies
T-Mobile Competitive Campaign against Verizon’s 5G availability
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Cost is a Major Factor
5G devices are more expensive
Cell plans are required for every device – and may be an extra charge
A lot of small cells will be needed
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In-Building Cellular Coverage Issues
~75% of mobile traffic will be video in 2024 (Ericsson)
Up to 90% of mobile data is generated indoors (Gartner)
Some carriers are focusing on the outdoors only
“mmWave does not propagate well in buildings with concrete, or brick, walls, and covered in [low-e] glass windows” – Nokia Bell Labs
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In-Building Cellular Coverage Issues
Wi-Fi is designed specifically for indoor coverage
5G/CBRS abide by the same physics as Wi-Fi indoors
Enterprise guest access remains a persistent issue
“mmWave does not propagate well in buildings with concrete, or brick, walls, and covered in [low-e] glass windows” – Nokia Bell Labs
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High Density Issues in Large Public Venues
Cellular networks traditionally don’t perform well in crowded areas
5G and Wi-Fi 6 are both designed for high density
They use similar technologies
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Wi-Fi and 5G – converging technologies
Latency(ms)
Mobility(km/h)
SpectralEfficiency(vs. LTE)
ExperiencedData Rate
(Mbps)
Peak Data Rate(Gbps)
EnergyEfficiency(vs. LTE)
Area TrafficCapacity
(Mbps/m2)
ConnectionDensity
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LTE-A
Source: WBA, “5G Networks: The Role of Wi-Fi
and Unlicensed Technologies,” Sept 2017
.11ax
Source: ITU-R, “IMT Vision – Framework and Overall
Objectives for the Future Development of IMT for 2020 and
Beyond,” Sept 2015.
Wi-Fi for dense, high-capacity indoors
5G for wide-coverage, high-mobility
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How does Wi-Fi 6 adress the indoor problem?
Key Features
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Enhancements in 802.11axHigh-Efficiency-Wireless (HEW) or Wi-Fi 6
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OFDMA(uplink and downlink) and MU-MIMO (downlink)
802.11ax Key Features
OFDMA
MU-MIMO
OFDMA increases capacity
OFDMA reduces latency for voice and IoT
Ideal for low bandwidth , small packets ( voice
and IoT), latency sensitive applications
MU-MIMO increases capacity
MU-MIMO results in higher speed and
throughput per user – transmit to up to 8 clients
Ideal for higher bandwidth applications such as
HD Video or large files
Congestion and delay
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802.11ax Key FeaturesOrthogonal Frequency Division Multiple Access (OFDMA)
– With OFDMA, variable numbers of subcarriers can be grouped and allocated for multiple individual AP-client pairs
– These groups are called Resources Units (RU) and can be (roughly) 2MHz, 4MHz, 8MHz, 20MHz, 40MHz or 80MHz wide in varying mixes.
Usable tones
26 tone RUs (~2 MHz),37 max RUs
52 tone (~4 MHz), and 26 tone RUs
106 tone (~8 MHz) and 26 tone RUs
242 tone RUs (~20 MHz) and 26 tone RU
484 tone RUs (~40 MHz) and 26 tone RU
Non-OFDMA996 tone (~80 MHz)
7 DC NullsFor OFDMA
5 DC Nulls for Non-OFDMA
12 Guard
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802.11ax Key FeaturesSpatial Reuse or BSS Coloring
– BSS Coloring was a mechanism introduced in 802.11ah to assign a different “color” per BSS, which will be extended to 802.11ax
– Client “learns” color from its AP/BSS
– The traditional -82dBm threshold will be used when the colors match
– When the colors don’t match, a higher threshold can be used
– Other devices are known to be close, so it’s not surprising to “hear” them. No need to be overly quiet
– Actual threshold is dynamic, and could be as high as -62dBm
– Transmit power of the device factors into the threshold level
– If a device lowers its power, it can transmit more aggressively
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Wi-Fi as an Indoor Coverage Solution
Inherent Strengths
+ Neutral host
+ High capacity
+ Leverages existing investments
+ Flexible deployment
+ Mature ecosystem
+ Backward compatibility with legacy devices
+ Forward roadmap to 11ax and 5G integration
*https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204040, 2019
Industry Trends
+ Widespread support for Wi-Fi calling (92 operators in 49 countries, including 18 in the US and 26 in Europe)*
+ Operators pushing Passpoint authentication profiles (> 60% of SIM-enabled devices in the US)
+ Emergence of over-the-top aggregation methods such as Multipath TCP
+ 3GPP 5G architecture specifies native support for Wi-Fi radio access
+ Process underway to open up 6GHz spectrum to Wi-Fi
Inhibiting Issues
– Discovery
– Authentication
– Wide-area mobility
– Security concerns on open networks
– Scalable integration with cellular operator core networks
Wi-Fi Celluar
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How can the end user experience be improved?
Complementing Cellular with Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi Celluar
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Leveraging Wi-Fi Infrastructure to Complement Cellular ServicePasspoint Ecosystem
– Automatic Wi-Fi discovery and authentication for SIM-enabled devices
– Compatible with existing infrastructure equipment and client ecosystem
– Secure network access (WPA2 Enterprise, WPA3)
– Supports voice, messaging, and high-bandwidth data applications
– Allows segregation of BYOD devices from corporate network
– Improves analytics and security with visibility of otherwise hidden traffic
– Supports MEC and local breakout use cases
– 5G ready
Passpoint SSID
(802.1X)
Enterprise
SSID1
(802.1X - Corp)
GuestVLAN
Datapath
Authenticationpath
AAAHub
Open SSID
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How it works: Passpoint Discovery & Authentication
AAA Authentication HubAruba Mobility Controller,
Virtual Controller, and/or ClearPassAruba Passpoint APVisiting Client Operator HLR/AuC
Passpoint Beacon
ANQP Query: 3GPP N/W Info
ANQP Response: PLMN List
WLAN Association
EAP Request: Identity
EAP Response: AKA Challenge
Authentication Request
Authentication ResponseEAP Request: AKA Challenge
Handshake
EAP Success
EAP Response: Identity
IP Address AssignedRADIUS Accounting
Discovery of Local & Remote
Gateways & Services
Discovery
Authentication
Access Internet
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Enterprise Passpoint Architecture
Device Provisioning
• Passpoint profiles and SIM credentials pre-
installed or pushed by operators
Authentication
• Authentication by operator HLR/AuC via network
of AAA proxy partners
Aruba Components
• Passpoint certified network equipment
• Design guide for customer deployments
• Secure connections through AAA authentication
network
• Globally-accessible authentication hub
• Roaming agreements with mobile network
operators
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Enterprise Passpoint as Foundation for Wi-Fi in 5G
• 3GPP 5G specifications integrate support for non-3GPP (i.e., Wi-Fi) access networks
• Enterprise Passpoint enables seamless discovery and authentication
• With data aggregation in presence of overlapping 5G and Wi-Fi coverage
• Support for local breakout to deliver edge services and provide local data visibility for analytics
• And Quality-of-Service reporting for smooth mobility between 5G and Wi-Fi networks
PasspointAuthentication
UE N3IWF
AMF
UPF
Non-3GPPRAN
DataNetwork
EnterpriseWLAN
HPLMN
AUSF UDM
SMF
N1
QoS
NWu
3GPPRAN
AUSF: Authentication Server
AMF: Access & Mobility
UDM: User Data Management
SMF: Session Management
N3IWF: Non-3GPP Interworking
UPF: User Plane
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What to Expect: Passpoint Proof of Concept at Aruba HQ
Unique Devices419 Devices/Day
Traffic15GB/Day
Observations
• Passpoint automatically connects large numbers of SIM-enabled devices, otherwise invisible to the local network, to deliver continuous service over Wi-Fi
• Automatically connected clients generate a minimal increase in local network traffic
• All major mobile OS vendors and device manufacturers support Passpoint
• Additional interoperability testing between mobile device vendors and network equipment manufacturers could improve consistency of Passpoint authentication experience
2 – 31 July 2018
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Passpoint® Network Frankfurt Member Meeting Wi-Fi 6, WPA3-Personal and Passpoint powered by Aruba
AP-535 with AOS 8.6 for Wi-Fi 6
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Aruba Enterprise Passpoint InitiativeSummary
• Enable Passpoint discovery and authentication as a standard feature of enterprise Wi-Fi
• Solve cellular coverage and guest access problems for enterprise customers
• Enhance security and business analytics by providing visibility of all local traffic
• Obviate perceived need for small cells (LTE, LAA or 5G), DAS, and private LTE/5G Campus networks
• Allow operator access to Wi-Fi footprint accessible on terms favorable to the enterprise
• Create a framework for enterprise roaming consortia independent of mobile network operators
• Lay foundation for enterprise Wi-Fi to become principal on-ramp to future 5G network services
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What does all this mean to you now?
• 5G is a business agenda driven by service providers and IoT/Industry 4.0 use cases
• Technology wise Wi-Fi 6 & 5G radio technology have converged and complement each other
• Deutsche Telekom: “WLAN will continue to play an important role for many industrial applications in the future. But LTE, and in the future 5G, will complement the WLAN networks for even better, above all reliable connectivity.” (https://www.telekom.com/en/company/details/5g-technology-in-campus-networks-556692)
• 5G core network architecture has been decoupled from 5G radio, potentially allowing Wi-Fi 6 to become the enterprise on-ramp to 5G networks and services
• Wi-Fi 6 supports a robust, high capacity, and inherently neutral host ecosystem with backward compatibility under enterprise control
• Wi-Fi 6 is available today and Aruba’s approach to Wi-Fi/5G integration positions enterprises to determine the terms of their future relationships with 5G operators and their services
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Status of Wi-Fi 6 and 5G convergence
• Passpoint/Hotspot 2.0 is a requirement of the WiFi4EU(https://ec.europa.eu/digital-single-market/en/wifi4eu-questions-and-answers)
• Large public customers see the benefit but service provider support is required for the business model to work
• As of today service providers in Germany are not pushing Passpoint profiles to their subscribers but that may change soon
• Wi-Fi is “The ultimate hidden hero”https://bit.ly/2CAD1Fl
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Leading Wi-Fi 6 with ArubaPortfolio Update
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Aruba is the leader in Wi-Fi 6 market shareWi-Fi 6 certification is coming for all 5xx Series platforms (8.6)
Standards-based and validating
–According to 650Group, Aruba leads global Wi-Fi 6 market share with 35%+ in revenue and volume
–ArubaOS 8.6 brings support for all Wi-Fi 6 mandatory features
–Aruba also leads in industry thought leadership, having created features such as WPA3 and Enhanced Open
Aruba is poised to be the first to certify an entire Wi-Fi 6 portfolio
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Deliver SLA-grade application assurance with Air SliceTM!Available exclusively on Aruba 5xx Series APs (Instant 8.6 first, requires Central)
Ideal for latency-sensitive apps
–According to Gartner, Aruba already leads in the Performance Stringent Applications critical capability
–Air Slice allocates Wi-Fi 6 radio resources based on application intelligence from PEF
–Non-Wi-Fi 6 clients can also benefit from this optimization
Aruba Wi-Fi 6 serves as the onramp for 5G, bringing high density, security, and intelligence Air Slice is one of Aruba’s key differentiators!
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Wireless Update, Fall 2019Aruba’s Current Wi-Fi 6 Portfolio – Campus
• 500 Series (AP-504 and AP-505): Entry-level 802.11ax (256/75)
• 2x2 + 2x2 radios, 1x 1Gbps Ethernet
• BLE, 802.15.4, USB, unrestricted* from 802.3af POE (class 3)
• IPM, deep-sleep mode
• 510 Series (AP-514 and AP-515): Mid-range 802.11ax (512/100)
• 4x4 + 2x2 radios, 1x 2.5Gbps + 1x 1Gbps Ethernet
• BLE, 802.15.4, USB, unrestricted from 802.3at POE (class 4)
• IPM, deep-sleep mode
• 530 Series (AP-534 and AP-535): High-end 802.11ax (1024/150)
• 4x4 + 4x4 radios, 2x 5Gbps Ethernet
• BLE, 802.15.4, USB, unrestricted* from 802.3at POE (class 4)
• IPM, deep-sleep mode, hitless failover (Smart POE)
• 550 Series (AP-555): Flagship 802.11ax (1024/150)
• 8x8 + 4x4 radios or 4x4 + 4x4 +4x4 tri-radio, 2x 5Gbps Ethernet
• BLE, 802.15.4, USB, 802.3bt (class 5) or 2x 802.3at POE, reduced from 1x 802.3at
• IPM, deep-sleep mode, hitless failover (Smart POE)
Note 8.6.0.2 at a minimum is required for WiFi 6 certification
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Aruba Wi-Fi 6 Campus AP platformPlatform Comparison Matrix
AP-50x (BRCM) AP-51x (BRCM) AP-53x (QCA) AP-555 (QCA)
5GHz radio (HE80) 2x2 4x4 4x4 8x8 or dual 4x4 (tri-radio)
5GHz radio (HE160) N/A 160 80 + 80 80 + 80
2.4GHz radio 2x2 2x2 4x4 4x4
Dual-5GHz No No No Yes*
1024-QAM Yes Yes Yes Yes
Max number of clients per radio 256 (75) 512 (100) 1024 (150) 1024 (150)
Peak datarates (2.4GHz, 5GHz) 574Mbps / 1.2Gbps 574Mbps / 4.8Gbps 1.15Gbps / 2.4Gbps 1.15Gbps / 4.8Gbps
Peak datarates (HE20 2.4GHz, HE80 5GHz) 287Mbps / 1.2Gbps 287Mbps / 2.4Gbps 574Mbps / 2.4Gbps 574Mbps / 4.8Gbps
DL-OFDMA Yes Yes Yes Yes
UL-OFDMA Yes Yes Yes Yes
DL-MU-MIMO Yes Yes Yes Yes
UL-MU-MIMO No No Yes Yes
Max no. of RUs (HE80) 8 16 37 37
Wired ports 1x 1Gbps 1x 2.5Gbps + 1x 1Gbps 2x 5Gbps 2x 5Gbps
Peak power (excl. USB) 11.0W 20.8W 26.4W 38.2W
POE-PD (typical) Class 3 Class 4 Class 4 Class 5/4
Size & weight (internal antenna variants) 160 x 161 x 37 (mm)
500g
200 x 200 x 46 (mm)
810g
240 x 240 x 53 (mm)
1270g
260 x 260 x 58 (mm)
1570g
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802.11ax Feature SetStarting with ArubaOS/Instant 8.6.0.0
* : Mandatory for Wi-Fi 6 certification
AP-51x, AP-50x AP-53x/555
DL & UL OFDMA * yes yes
DL MU-MIMO * yes yes
UL MU-MIMO Not Supported no (future)
160MHz yes yes
BSS Coloring * yes yes
TWT * yes yes
TxBF * yes yes
BLE (int) yes yes
Zigbee (int) yes yes
Spectrum yes yes
Mesh yes yes
WPA3 * yes yes
WIDS yes yes
Deep sleep (Green AP) yes yes
Max # assoc. clients 512 1024
Tri-radio mode Not supported yes (AP-555)
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5G saves the day …… but not alone and not every day.
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