The Wild Wild West of Wi-Fi

Steve SnyderCIO/CTO MCCA for 14 years = 800 or so dog years

5 facilities, 360 events & 2,000,000 Visitors

An economic engine

50,000 Gamers = 1.7+ Gbps

Coverage Based DesignEnough signal so that folks can connect

Capacity Based Design = 40 users max per access point per band

Signal coverage and increased density.

Future proof, Build really big data pipes!

CIOs are worried about risk, TCO and ROI…

…while vendors pitch features

Manufacturers are required to deliver a product that adheres to a standard.

TCO, ROI and risk are mitigated by methodology and not features!

Here come the Bullet points

I HATE Bullet

points! But…

Implementation Strategy• Bring in experienced personnel• Use big teams for big jobs• Active stake holder participation is essential

Quality is conformance to functional requirements. Functional requirements are set by teams not individuals.

Non-technical elements usually more challenging than technical issues.

Optimal project sequencing requires synthesis of tech and non-tech issues.

Optimal Project Sequencing1. Ratification of requirements by all stakeholders2. Project phasing ratified by all stakeholders3. Critical Design Review4. Pre-deployment audit to verify RF design 5. Deployment6. Post-deployment audit- application layer test7. Final RF node adjustments8. Automated maintenance & management

Key Elements- Tactical Sequencing

• Project Sequencing• Design Principles• Critical Design Review• Smart Design- Know the Algorithms• Smart Site Surveys• Communications Plan is Critical

Hire Really Smart Folks!

Bring in the best hired-gun you can afford

Form an implementation posse — embed key staff in the team

Policies with teeth

The MCCA owns and operates 802.11 compliant Wi-Fi systems… The MCCA provides these systems to its customers…

free of charge as an exclusive service. The MCCA may suspend service to any customer if it determines that such customer’s devices are not 802.11 compliant or their devices are causing interference to MCCA’s systems.

The MCCA is the sole provider of Wi-Fi Internet services within its facilities. Customers may not use their own wireless access points, wireless routers, MiFi devices, or any other device to provide shared Wi-Fi Internet access. Customers are not authorized or permitted to install and operate their own Wi-Fi systems without the specific prior written approval of the MCCA.

IT staff of the future looks different than traditional IT Folks!

Monitor, Manage & Maintain

Real-time analytics

Real-time allocation of bandwidth

More to think about:• Training• Documentation Review• Spares• Maintenance and Escalation• Automated management

Keep an eye on the future

Thank YouSteve Snyder617-954-2250@stevengsnyderssnyder@signatureboston.com