This feasibility report analyzes options to improve the slow Wi-Fi network performance in the Carrier Dome during large events. The current network is unable to handle the large load from crowds of attendees using Wi-Fi devices. Three options are considered: restructuring the current network, limiting video content data, or installing a new network system. Research methods included interviews, online research on stadium Wi-Fi, and testing at Manley Field House. Based on the criteria of cost, time, and providing a long-term solution, the report recommends involving a WLAN vendor to install a new network setup to improve performance for modern stadium needs.
Multi Vendor Wireless Channel Interference.docxKunal Sharma
This document describes a study that tested whether different Wi-Fi access point vendors share bandwidth equally when operating on the same channel. The researchers tested upstream and downstream bandwidth between access points from ASUS and Netgear on both 2.4GHz and 5GHz frequencies. Their goal was to see if connection properties and bandwidth sharing differed between vendors or if certain chipsets affected performance. They found that access points sharing a channel performed better when they were from the same vendor compared to different vendors.
Analysis of VoIP Traffic in WiMAX EnvironmentEditor IJMTER
This document reviews several studies that analyzed the performance of VoIP traffic over WiMAX networks using different VoIP codecs and WiMAX service classes. It summarizes the findings of various papers on how QoS parameters like throughput, delay, jitter compared for codecs like G.711, G.723, G.729 when using the UGS, rtPS, nrtPS and BE service classes. Most studies found that UGS generally performed best for VoIP due to its ability to guarantee bandwidth and minimize jitter and delay, while G.711 typically provided the best voice quality. The document aims to compare the results across different service classes and codecs.
A proposal to enhance cellular and wifiIJCNCJournal
WiFi offloading is becoming one of the key enablers to help the network operators dealing with the exponentially growing demand of mobile data. The idea of using WiFi to offload data traffic from cellular network has proposed for many years. However, the interoperability issue between the two networks needs to be enhanced so that WiFi can efficiently supplement for the cellular network in case of congestion or outage. In this paper, we propose a novel network roaming and selection scheme based on 3GPP TS 24.312 and IEEE 802.11k, u standards to enhance cellular and WiFi interworking. The proposed scheme is aimed at enhancing the network roaming and selection so that WiFi network can serve as a supplement and backup access network for the cellular not only for congestion control but also in case of unexpected network failure event. We also model and evaluate the proposed scheme in a typical HetNet with interworking WiFi access points and cellular base stations. The simulation result shows that our proposed scheme quickly detects unexpected network failure event and assists active UEs to perform handoff to preferable alternative point of access. As a result, service disruption is substantially reduced and quality of experience (downlink/uplink’s throughput) is improved. Therefore, our proposed scheme can be used for a more reliable HetNet in terms of congestion control and disruption tolerance.
Device-to-device (D2D) communications underlaying a cellular infrastructure has been proposed as a means of taking advantage of the physical proximity of communicating devices, increasing resource utilization, and improving cellular coverage. Relative to the traditional cellular methods, there is a need to design new peer discovery methods, physical layer procedures, and radio resource management algorithms that help realize the potential article we use the 3GPP Long Term Evolution system as a baseline for D2D design, review some of the key design challenges, and propose solution approaches that allow cellular devices and D2D pairs to share spectrum resources and thereby increase the spectrum and energy efficiency of traditional cellular networks. Sim- ulation results illustrate the viability of the proposed design.
HSPA and Mobile WiMAX are both wireless technologies that can provide high-speed mobile broadband services. While they have some similarities, such as using dynamic scheduling, link adaptation, and H-ARQ with soft combining, they also have key differences. HSPA uses FDD while Mobile WiMAX uses TDD, and they operate on different frequency bands. They also differ in their multiple access methods and control channel designs, resulting in differences in uplink data rates and coverage compared to each other. Both technologies continue to evolve to improve peak data rates and system capacity.
This document analyzes data from Measurement Lab (M-Lab) to study the impact of interconnection between internet service providers (ISPs) on consumer internet performance in the United States. The study found sustained performance degradation for customers of major access ISPs like AT&T and Comcast when their traffic passed over interconnections with transit ISPs like Cogent, Level 3, and XO. This degradation was often diurnal and worst during peak usage hours, indicating it was caused by network congestion. While the study could not determine fault or the details of interconnection agreements, it provides evidence that issues at interconnection points can significantly impact the quality of internet access experienced by consumers.
IRJET- GMPLS based Multilayer Service Network ArchitectureIRJET Journal
1) GMPLS is an advanced protocol that automates provisioning of connections in multilayer networks including optical networks to improve efficiency.
2) GMPLS extends MPLS to support not just packet switching but also time-division multiplexing, fiber switching, and wavelength switching in optical networks.
3) The paper discusses applications of GMPLS technology for traffic engineering and provisioning connections to balance loads in multilayer networks including WDM optical networks.
QoS of Wi-Fi performance based on signal strength and channel for indoor camp...journalBEEI
The implementation of Wi-Fi on campuses brings huge benefits for campus users in communications and education development. Some campuses face existing poor quality of service (QoS) on the Wi-Fi performance which is also unjustified and issues on unsatisfied connections. This research aims to analyses the Wi-Fi performance of the campus network for three indoor access points. Signal strength, usage percentage, channel utilization, and the number of clients count per access points are measured. Results show that 56% is the highest signal percentage and the lowest signal percentage is at 1%. Access point of Ustudent is the highest at 53% and lowest at 38%. The highest signal strength of -45dBm is found and the other two are below by -2 dBm. The lowest signal strength is at -95 dBm. SSID CCNA_1 is identified has the best signal strength compared to other SSIDs because it runs on 5 GHz frequency. The most channels used are channels 1, 4, and 6. Respectively 151, 67, and 57 users are connected to Ustudent, UHotspot, and CCNA_1. This study is significant for the QoS in a campus network in providing good network services. Thus, the QoS on Wi-Fi performance is improvised, monitored and analyzed for continues supports users in the campus network successfully.
Multi Vendor Wireless Channel Interference.docxKunal Sharma
This document describes a study that tested whether different Wi-Fi access point vendors share bandwidth equally when operating on the same channel. The researchers tested upstream and downstream bandwidth between access points from ASUS and Netgear on both 2.4GHz and 5GHz frequencies. Their goal was to see if connection properties and bandwidth sharing differed between vendors or if certain chipsets affected performance. They found that access points sharing a channel performed better when they were from the same vendor compared to different vendors.
Analysis of VoIP Traffic in WiMAX EnvironmentEditor IJMTER
This document reviews several studies that analyzed the performance of VoIP traffic over WiMAX networks using different VoIP codecs and WiMAX service classes. It summarizes the findings of various papers on how QoS parameters like throughput, delay, jitter compared for codecs like G.711, G.723, G.729 when using the UGS, rtPS, nrtPS and BE service classes. Most studies found that UGS generally performed best for VoIP due to its ability to guarantee bandwidth and minimize jitter and delay, while G.711 typically provided the best voice quality. The document aims to compare the results across different service classes and codecs.
A proposal to enhance cellular and wifiIJCNCJournal
WiFi offloading is becoming one of the key enablers to help the network operators dealing with the exponentially growing demand of mobile data. The idea of using WiFi to offload data traffic from cellular network has proposed for many years. However, the interoperability issue between the two networks needs to be enhanced so that WiFi can efficiently supplement for the cellular network in case of congestion or outage. In this paper, we propose a novel network roaming and selection scheme based on 3GPP TS 24.312 and IEEE 802.11k, u standards to enhance cellular and WiFi interworking. The proposed scheme is aimed at enhancing the network roaming and selection so that WiFi network can serve as a supplement and backup access network for the cellular not only for congestion control but also in case of unexpected network failure event. We also model and evaluate the proposed scheme in a typical HetNet with interworking WiFi access points and cellular base stations. The simulation result shows that our proposed scheme quickly detects unexpected network failure event and assists active UEs to perform handoff to preferable alternative point of access. As a result, service disruption is substantially reduced and quality of experience (downlink/uplink’s throughput) is improved. Therefore, our proposed scheme can be used for a more reliable HetNet in terms of congestion control and disruption tolerance.
Device-to-device (D2D) communications underlaying a cellular infrastructure has been proposed as a means of taking advantage of the physical proximity of communicating devices, increasing resource utilization, and improving cellular coverage. Relative to the traditional cellular methods, there is a need to design new peer discovery methods, physical layer procedures, and radio resource management algorithms that help realize the potential article we use the 3GPP Long Term Evolution system as a baseline for D2D design, review some of the key design challenges, and propose solution approaches that allow cellular devices and D2D pairs to share spectrum resources and thereby increase the spectrum and energy efficiency of traditional cellular networks. Sim- ulation results illustrate the viability of the proposed design.
HSPA and Mobile WiMAX are both wireless technologies that can provide high-speed mobile broadband services. While they have some similarities, such as using dynamic scheduling, link adaptation, and H-ARQ with soft combining, they also have key differences. HSPA uses FDD while Mobile WiMAX uses TDD, and they operate on different frequency bands. They also differ in their multiple access methods and control channel designs, resulting in differences in uplink data rates and coverage compared to each other. Both technologies continue to evolve to improve peak data rates and system capacity.
This document analyzes data from Measurement Lab (M-Lab) to study the impact of interconnection between internet service providers (ISPs) on consumer internet performance in the United States. The study found sustained performance degradation for customers of major access ISPs like AT&T and Comcast when their traffic passed over interconnections with transit ISPs like Cogent, Level 3, and XO. This degradation was often diurnal and worst during peak usage hours, indicating it was caused by network congestion. While the study could not determine fault or the details of interconnection agreements, it provides evidence that issues at interconnection points can significantly impact the quality of internet access experienced by consumers.
IRJET- GMPLS based Multilayer Service Network ArchitectureIRJET Journal
1) GMPLS is an advanced protocol that automates provisioning of connections in multilayer networks including optical networks to improve efficiency.
2) GMPLS extends MPLS to support not just packet switching but also time-division multiplexing, fiber switching, and wavelength switching in optical networks.
3) The paper discusses applications of GMPLS technology for traffic engineering and provisioning connections to balance loads in multilayer networks including WDM optical networks.
QoS of Wi-Fi performance based on signal strength and channel for indoor camp...journalBEEI
The implementation of Wi-Fi on campuses brings huge benefits for campus users in communications and education development. Some campuses face existing poor quality of service (QoS) on the Wi-Fi performance which is also unjustified and issues on unsatisfied connections. This research aims to analyses the Wi-Fi performance of the campus network for three indoor access points. Signal strength, usage percentage, channel utilization, and the number of clients count per access points are measured. Results show that 56% is the highest signal percentage and the lowest signal percentage is at 1%. Access point of Ustudent is the highest at 53% and lowest at 38%. The highest signal strength of -45dBm is found and the other two are below by -2 dBm. The lowest signal strength is at -95 dBm. SSID CCNA_1 is identified has the best signal strength compared to other SSIDs because it runs on 5 GHz frequency. The most channels used are channels 1, 4, and 6. Respectively 151, 67, and 57 users are connected to Ustudent, UHotspot, and CCNA_1. This study is significant for the QoS in a campus network in providing good network services. Thus, the QoS on Wi-Fi performance is improvised, monitored and analyzed for continues supports users in the campus network successfully.
Netflix over Qos Enabled LTE Research Paper FinalAjit Kahaduwe
1) The document discusses how using Quality of Service (QoS) mechanisms can enhance the experience of streaming video applications like Netflix over cellular networks.
2) Tests were conducted on an LTE network to analyze how giving Netflix higher priority through QoS impacted video quality and buffering during congestion compared to default "best effort" treatment.
3) The results showed that higher QoS priority for Netflix improved video quality and reduced buffering events during congestion compared to best effort, demonstrating how QoS can provide a better user experience for video streaming.
DATA TRANSPARENT AUTHENTICATION USING QOD IN HYBRID NETWORKSEditor IJMTER
Hybrid networks are next generation of wireless networks that could be a
combination of Mobile wireless adhoc (MANET) networks and Wireless Infrastructure
networks. They are increasingly utilized in wireless communications that are extremely
supporting real time transmission with restricted Quality of Service. Invalid reservation and
race condition issues happens in MANET. In existing system, QoS-Oriented Distributed
routing protocol (QOD) is employed to boost the QoS support capability of hybrid networks,
it transforms the packet routing problem to resource scheduling problem that has 5
algorithms. They are, QoS guaranteed neighbor selection algorithm, Distributed packet
scheduling algorithm, Mobility based segment resizing algorithm, Traffic redundant
elimination algorithm and Data redundancy elimination based transmission algorithm. The
main drawback of hybrid networks is so far examined in minimum transmission hops and has
less beneficial feature with restricted number of mobile access points, mobility speeds, and
mobile workloads and with different network sizes. It will extremely perform on random
way point model and less in real mobility model. This paper present Data Transparent
Authentication to authenticates data streams by adjusting interpacket delay. Data Transparent
Authentication while not Communication overhead is an approach which reduces breakdown
of original information or sends out of band authentication data.
IRJET- Campus-Wide Internet Telephony Design and Simulation using Voice over ...IRJET Journal
This document discusses the design and simulation of a Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) system for Adamawa State University in Nigeria using Cisco Packet Tracer. VoIP allows voice calls to be placed over an IP network like the internet rather than a traditional phone network. The proposed VoIP system would allow users across the university's campus to communicate freely using IP phones. The author conducted several simulations of the network architecture in Cisco Packet Tracer to develop a prototype VoIP system for the university. This would provide more flexible communication and help increase information sharing across the university's departments and offices by integrating them into a single network.
Sumitomo Electric Lightwave_The 8 Fiber Solution for Today's Data Center_Apri...rolopes
This document discusses the need for an 8-fiber solution for data center infrastructure to support higher network speeds like 40Gbe and 100Gbe. Traditional 12-fiber infrastructure wastes 33% of fibers due to dark fibers when using parallel transmission schemes required by high-speed standards. An 8-fiber ribbon approach can improve data center design, performance, future-proofing and cost savings by utilizing all fibers compared to the traditional 12-fiber approach.
Network congestion occurs when network traffic exceeds available bandwidth capacity. It is a major issue for cellular operators as data usage grows exponentially. This document examines where congestion typically occurs in a cellular network and outlines a calculation model to demonstrate how much operators can save through data offloading. By offloading 36.5% of network traffic to WiFi, operators can potentially save $14.4 million per year or $72 million over 5 years, based on a network with 7,000 base stations. Data offloading is presented as a cost-effective solution to network congestion.
This document is an honors dissertation that investigates integrating a live video stream with an internet radio broadcast. The dissertation includes research on internet radio and live video streaming, an analysis of the current setups of CCF and Caleb Radio, and testing of a prototype integration on a virtual network. The goal of the project is to extract the audio from CCF's live video stream and broadcast it on Caleb Radio's internet radio station in order to increase accessibility and audience reach for both organizations.
This document discusses providing quality of service (QoS) assurances for multimedia streaming in mobile ad hoc networks (MANETs). It proposes using a dynamically controlled coefficient of variance (CV) to determine the optimal client buffer size at the receiver. The CV is the ratio of the standard deviation to the mean of end-to-end delay for transmitted packet ensembles. Simulation results show that dynamically adjusting the client buffer size based on measured bandwidth variation achieves negligible jitter in video streaming, providing an acceptable viewing experience. The minimum buffer size is determined by simulating video playout and increasing the buffer until there are no playback interruptions due to empty buffers.
Network services are services that specialize in the handling of network-related or network-resident resources. Examples of network services are data transport service, network advance reservation service, network Quality of Service (QoS) service, network information service, network monitoring service, and AAA1 service.
This informational draft describes how several network services combine and yield a rich mediation function—a resource manager—between grid applications and legacy networks. Complements of these services, the network resource is seen joining CPU and storage as a first-class, grid-managed resource (and handled, as such, by a community scheduler, or other OGSA services).
This document summarizes options for providing Voice over IP (VoIP) services over a 3GPP Long Term Evolution (LTE) network. It begins by providing background on VoIP, including how voice is converted to digital packets and transmitted over an IP network. It then describes the key components and benefits of LTE networks, which were designed to be all-IP networks for data transmission. Finally, it states that the paper will explore various options for supporting VoIP services over LTE networks and discuss the benefits of carrying voice over LTE using VoIP.
IRJET- Virtual Network Recognition and Optimization in SDN-Enabled Cloud Env...IRJET Journal
This document summarizes a research paper on virtual network recognition and optimization in an SDN-enabled cloud environment. The paper proposes using SDN and cloud computing technologies to increase the functionality and capacity of wireless networks. It formulates an online routing problem to maximize traffic flow over time while meeting constraints. A fast approximation algorithm is developed based on time-dependent duals. Extensive simulations show the algorithm outperforms heuristics by enabling end-to-end optimization and awareness of congestion and budgets. The paper concludes SDN is still emerging but highlights areas of expanding its scope and applications.
Richard Del Rosario Laca has over 7 years of experience as a telecom engineer with expertise in network planning, project management, implementation, operations, and documentation for voice and data services. He has technical skills in transmission devices, tools, software, and WAN technologies. His professional experience includes roles in transmission engineering, service provisioning support, facilities planning, technical support, and RF engineering. He holds certifications in ECE, CCNA, and JNCIA.
Practical active network services within content-aware gatewaysTal Lavian Ph.D.
The Internet has seen an increase in complexity due to the introduction of new types of networking devices and services, particularly at points of discontinuity known as network edges. As the networking industry continues to add revenue generating services at network edges, there is an increasing need to provide a systematic method for dynamically introducing and providing these new services in lieu of the ad-hoc approach that is in use today. To this end we support a phased approach to "activating" the Internet and suggest that there exists an immediate need for realizing Active Networks concepts at the network edges. In this context, we present our efforts towards the development of a Content-aware Active Gateway (CAG) architecture. With the help of two practical services running on our initial prototype, built from commercial networking devices, we give a qualitative and quantitative view of the CAG potential.
Dynamic data offloading_connect_intelligently_with_andsfGreen Packet
WiFi data offloading can help reduce traffic loads on 3G networks and improve user experience. Dynamic data offloading using ANDSF allows intelligent switching between 3G and WiFi networks based on policies and network conditions. This helps optimize network usage and minimize congestion. ANDSF provides visibility and control over offloaded data traffic. Offloading to WiFi can support more users per site and lower operator infrastructure costs compared to additional 3G cell sites.
This document presents a new model called a Coupled Processor model to analyze device-to-device (D2D) communications in cellular networks. The model represents D2D transmitters as queues in a coupled queueing system where the service rate of each queue depends on the state of the other queues. The document outlines obtaining sufficient conditions for stability of D2D transmitters, evaluating the effects of D2D transmissions on cellular transmitters, and proposing a proportional fair algorithm to assign resources to D2D transmitters. Analysis of the Coupled Processor model provides insights into performance of underlay D2D transmissions in cellular access networks.
The document discusses the Evolved Packet Core (EPC), which was designed to support migration from current mobile networks to 3GPP Release 8 LTE networks through interoperability between LTE and other wireless access technologies. EPC provides a common anchor point for subscribers, acts as the policy and charging enforcement point, and allows smooth introduction of LTE while maintaining service continuity for subscribers. It discusses how mobile network operators can introduce EPC in steps while leveraging synergies with existing 3GPP networks to efficiently support increasing mobile data traffic demands on their networks.
COMPARATIVE STUDY FOR PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS OF VOIP CODECS OVER WLAN IN NONMOB...Zac Darcy
Voice over IP (VoIP) applications such as Skype, Google Talk, and FaceTime are promising technologies for providing cheaper voice calls to end users over extant networks. ireless networks such as WiMAX and Wi-Fi focus on providing perfection of service for VoIP. However, there are numerous aspects that affect quality of voice connections over wireless networks [13]. The adoption of Voice over Wireless Local Area
Network is on tremendous increase due its relief, non-invasive, economicexpansion, low maintenance cost, universal coverage and basic roaming capabilities. However, expansion Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) over Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) is a challenging task for many network specialist and engineers. Voice codec is one of the most critical components of a VoIP system. In this project, we evaluate
the performance analysis of various codecs such as G.711, G.723 and G.729 over Wi-Fi networks. NS2 WiFi
simulation models are designed. Performance metrics such as Mean Opinion Score (MOS), average
end-to-end latency, and disconcert are evaluated and discussed [13]. 1. In this paper, our area of interest is to compare and study the performance analysis of VoIP codecs in Non-mobility scenarios by changing some parameters and plotting the graphs throughput, End to end Delay, MOS, Packet delivery Ratio, and Jitter by using Network Simulator version.
2. In this paper we analyze the different performance parameters, Recent research has focused on simulation studies with non- mobility scenarios to analyze different VoIP codecs with nodes up to 5. We have simulated the different VoIP codecs in non-mobility scenario with nodes up to 300.
Performance Evaluation of Interactive Video Streaming over WiMAX Network IJECEIAES
Nowadays, the desire of internet access and the need of digital encodings have influenced quite a large number of users to access high quality video application. Offering multimedia services not only to the wired but to wireless mobile client is becoming more viable. In wireless medium, videostreaming still has high resource requirements, for example, bandwidth, traffic priority, smooth play-backs. Therefore, bandwidth demands of these applications are far exceeding the capacity of 3G and Wireless Local Area Networks (LANs). The current research demonstrates the introductory understanding of the Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access (WiMax) network, applications, the mechanisms, its potential features, and techniques used to provide QoS in WiMAX, and lastly the network is simulated to report the diverse requirements of streamed video conferencing traffic and its specifications. For this purpose two input parameters of video traffic are selected, i.e, refresh rate, which is monitored in terms of frames per second and pixel resolutions which basically counts the number of pixels in digital imaging. The network model is developed in OPNET. Different outcomes from simulation based models are analyzed and appropriate reasons are also discussed. Apart from this, the second aim of the current research is to address whether WiMAX access technology for streaming video applications could provide comparable network performance to Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line (ADSL). For this purpose network metrices such as End to End delay and throughput is taken into consideration for optimization.
This document is a presentation for an English lesson on the topic of the past simple tense for 5th grade students. It introduces the importance of events and when they occurred, using time expressions like last week, yesterday, etc. It explains the difference between regular and irregular verbs in the past tense. Examples of regular verbs using the "-ed" ending are provided. Students are asked to conjugate regular and irregular verbs into the past tense. The lesson explains that the past tense is used to talk about things that happened in the past and introduces the use of the auxiliary verb "did" to form questions and negative statements. Exercises are provided for students to practice forming sentences in the past tense.
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Este documento fornece instruções sobre como equilibrar os chakras através da meditação, listando as cores associadas a cada chakra e descrevendo um exercício de 10 passos para limpar e equilibrar cada um através da visualização e respiração.
Netflix over Qos Enabled LTE Research Paper FinalAjit Kahaduwe
1) The document discusses how using Quality of Service (QoS) mechanisms can enhance the experience of streaming video applications like Netflix over cellular networks.
2) Tests were conducted on an LTE network to analyze how giving Netflix higher priority through QoS impacted video quality and buffering during congestion compared to default "best effort" treatment.
3) The results showed that higher QoS priority for Netflix improved video quality and reduced buffering events during congestion compared to best effort, demonstrating how QoS can provide a better user experience for video streaming.
DATA TRANSPARENT AUTHENTICATION USING QOD IN HYBRID NETWORKSEditor IJMTER
Hybrid networks are next generation of wireless networks that could be a
combination of Mobile wireless adhoc (MANET) networks and Wireless Infrastructure
networks. They are increasingly utilized in wireless communications that are extremely
supporting real time transmission with restricted Quality of Service. Invalid reservation and
race condition issues happens in MANET. In existing system, QoS-Oriented Distributed
routing protocol (QOD) is employed to boost the QoS support capability of hybrid networks,
it transforms the packet routing problem to resource scheduling problem that has 5
algorithms. They are, QoS guaranteed neighbor selection algorithm, Distributed packet
scheduling algorithm, Mobility based segment resizing algorithm, Traffic redundant
elimination algorithm and Data redundancy elimination based transmission algorithm. The
main drawback of hybrid networks is so far examined in minimum transmission hops and has
less beneficial feature with restricted number of mobile access points, mobility speeds, and
mobile workloads and with different network sizes. It will extremely perform on random
way point model and less in real mobility model. This paper present Data Transparent
Authentication to authenticates data streams by adjusting interpacket delay. Data Transparent
Authentication while not Communication overhead is an approach which reduces breakdown
of original information or sends out of band authentication data.
IRJET- Campus-Wide Internet Telephony Design and Simulation using Voice over ...IRJET Journal
This document discusses the design and simulation of a Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) system for Adamawa State University in Nigeria using Cisco Packet Tracer. VoIP allows voice calls to be placed over an IP network like the internet rather than a traditional phone network. The proposed VoIP system would allow users across the university's campus to communicate freely using IP phones. The author conducted several simulations of the network architecture in Cisco Packet Tracer to develop a prototype VoIP system for the university. This would provide more flexible communication and help increase information sharing across the university's departments and offices by integrating them into a single network.
Sumitomo Electric Lightwave_The 8 Fiber Solution for Today's Data Center_Apri...rolopes
This document discusses the need for an 8-fiber solution for data center infrastructure to support higher network speeds like 40Gbe and 100Gbe. Traditional 12-fiber infrastructure wastes 33% of fibers due to dark fibers when using parallel transmission schemes required by high-speed standards. An 8-fiber ribbon approach can improve data center design, performance, future-proofing and cost savings by utilizing all fibers compared to the traditional 12-fiber approach.
Network congestion occurs when network traffic exceeds available bandwidth capacity. It is a major issue for cellular operators as data usage grows exponentially. This document examines where congestion typically occurs in a cellular network and outlines a calculation model to demonstrate how much operators can save through data offloading. By offloading 36.5% of network traffic to WiFi, operators can potentially save $14.4 million per year or $72 million over 5 years, based on a network with 7,000 base stations. Data offloading is presented as a cost-effective solution to network congestion.
This document is an honors dissertation that investigates integrating a live video stream with an internet radio broadcast. The dissertation includes research on internet radio and live video streaming, an analysis of the current setups of CCF and Caleb Radio, and testing of a prototype integration on a virtual network. The goal of the project is to extract the audio from CCF's live video stream and broadcast it on Caleb Radio's internet radio station in order to increase accessibility and audience reach for both organizations.
This document discusses providing quality of service (QoS) assurances for multimedia streaming in mobile ad hoc networks (MANETs). It proposes using a dynamically controlled coefficient of variance (CV) to determine the optimal client buffer size at the receiver. The CV is the ratio of the standard deviation to the mean of end-to-end delay for transmitted packet ensembles. Simulation results show that dynamically adjusting the client buffer size based on measured bandwidth variation achieves negligible jitter in video streaming, providing an acceptable viewing experience. The minimum buffer size is determined by simulating video playout and increasing the buffer until there are no playback interruptions due to empty buffers.
Network services are services that specialize in the handling of network-related or network-resident resources. Examples of network services are data transport service, network advance reservation service, network Quality of Service (QoS) service, network information service, network monitoring service, and AAA1 service.
This informational draft describes how several network services combine and yield a rich mediation function—a resource manager—between grid applications and legacy networks. Complements of these services, the network resource is seen joining CPU and storage as a first-class, grid-managed resource (and handled, as such, by a community scheduler, or other OGSA services).
This document summarizes options for providing Voice over IP (VoIP) services over a 3GPP Long Term Evolution (LTE) network. It begins by providing background on VoIP, including how voice is converted to digital packets and transmitted over an IP network. It then describes the key components and benefits of LTE networks, which were designed to be all-IP networks for data transmission. Finally, it states that the paper will explore various options for supporting VoIP services over LTE networks and discuss the benefits of carrying voice over LTE using VoIP.
IRJET- Virtual Network Recognition and Optimization in SDN-Enabled Cloud Env...IRJET Journal
This document summarizes a research paper on virtual network recognition and optimization in an SDN-enabled cloud environment. The paper proposes using SDN and cloud computing technologies to increase the functionality and capacity of wireless networks. It formulates an online routing problem to maximize traffic flow over time while meeting constraints. A fast approximation algorithm is developed based on time-dependent duals. Extensive simulations show the algorithm outperforms heuristics by enabling end-to-end optimization and awareness of congestion and budgets. The paper concludes SDN is still emerging but highlights areas of expanding its scope and applications.
Richard Del Rosario Laca has over 7 years of experience as a telecom engineer with expertise in network planning, project management, implementation, operations, and documentation for voice and data services. He has technical skills in transmission devices, tools, software, and WAN technologies. His professional experience includes roles in transmission engineering, service provisioning support, facilities planning, technical support, and RF engineering. He holds certifications in ECE, CCNA, and JNCIA.
Practical active network services within content-aware gatewaysTal Lavian Ph.D.
The Internet has seen an increase in complexity due to the introduction of new types of networking devices and services, particularly at points of discontinuity known as network edges. As the networking industry continues to add revenue generating services at network edges, there is an increasing need to provide a systematic method for dynamically introducing and providing these new services in lieu of the ad-hoc approach that is in use today. To this end we support a phased approach to "activating" the Internet and suggest that there exists an immediate need for realizing Active Networks concepts at the network edges. In this context, we present our efforts towards the development of a Content-aware Active Gateway (CAG) architecture. With the help of two practical services running on our initial prototype, built from commercial networking devices, we give a qualitative and quantitative view of the CAG potential.
Dynamic data offloading_connect_intelligently_with_andsfGreen Packet
WiFi data offloading can help reduce traffic loads on 3G networks and improve user experience. Dynamic data offloading using ANDSF allows intelligent switching between 3G and WiFi networks based on policies and network conditions. This helps optimize network usage and minimize congestion. ANDSF provides visibility and control over offloaded data traffic. Offloading to WiFi can support more users per site and lower operator infrastructure costs compared to additional 3G cell sites.
This document presents a new model called a Coupled Processor model to analyze device-to-device (D2D) communications in cellular networks. The model represents D2D transmitters as queues in a coupled queueing system where the service rate of each queue depends on the state of the other queues. The document outlines obtaining sufficient conditions for stability of D2D transmitters, evaluating the effects of D2D transmissions on cellular transmitters, and proposing a proportional fair algorithm to assign resources to D2D transmitters. Analysis of the Coupled Processor model provides insights into performance of underlay D2D transmissions in cellular access networks.
The document discusses the Evolved Packet Core (EPC), which was designed to support migration from current mobile networks to 3GPP Release 8 LTE networks through interoperability between LTE and other wireless access technologies. EPC provides a common anchor point for subscribers, acts as the policy and charging enforcement point, and allows smooth introduction of LTE while maintaining service continuity for subscribers. It discusses how mobile network operators can introduce EPC in steps while leveraging synergies with existing 3GPP networks to efficiently support increasing mobile data traffic demands on their networks.
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Voice over IP (VoIP) applications such as Skype, Google Talk, and FaceTime are promising technologies for providing cheaper voice calls to end users over extant networks. ireless networks such as WiMAX and Wi-Fi focus on providing perfection of service for VoIP. However, there are numerous aspects that affect quality of voice connections over wireless networks [13]. The adoption of Voice over Wireless Local Area
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Improving the Wi-Fi in the Carrier Dome Feasibility Report
1. Improving the Carrier
Dome’s Wi-Fi Network
Performance
By Kunal Sharma
Senior, School of Information Studies
Syracuse University
December 10, 2015
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Table of Contents
Introduction........................................................................................................................................................................................ 3
Present State:................................................................................................................................................................................ 3
Problem:........................................................................................................................................................................................ 3
Stakeholders:................................................................................................................................................................................ 4
Options ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Introduction to the Options.......................................................................................................................................................... 5
Restructuring the Current Wi-Fi Setup........................................................................................................................................ 5
Incorporating Data Limits on Video Content.............................................................................................................................. 5
Install a New Wi-Fi Network ......................................................................................................................................................... 5
Criteria................................................................................................................................................................................................ 6
Introduction to Criteria................................................................................................................................................................. 6
Cost................................................................................................................................................................................................ 6
Time ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Human Resources ........................................................................................................................................................................ 6
Scope of Work............................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Communication............................................................................................................................................................................. 6
Quality............................................................................................................................................................................................ 7
Risk................................................................................................................................................................................................ 7
Longevity....................................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Methods and Protocols ..................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Introduction to Research.............................................................................................................................................................. 7
Research Methods........................................................................................................................................................................ 7
Interview of Student Employee.................................................................................................................................................... 7
Interview Plan of Internal Stakeholders....................................................................................................................................... 8
Online Research.......................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Wi-Fi Characteristics Testing at Manley Field House................................................................................................................... 9
Errors in Testing....................................................................................................................................................................... 11
Evaluation of Options...................................................................................................................................................................... 12
Option 1 - Restructuring the Current Wi-Fi Setup.................................................................................................................... 12
Option 2 - Incorporating Data Limits on Video Content........................................................................................................... 12
Option 3 - Install a New Wi-Fi Network...................................................................................................................................... 13
Conclusion....................................................................................................................................................................................... 14
Recommendation........................................................................................................................................................................ 15
Sources and Works Cited:.............................................................................................................................................................. 16
Glossary........................................................................................................................................................................................... 17
Appendix.......................................................................................................................................................................................... 19
Interview with Christian Soto..................................................................................................................................................... 19
Carrier Dome Level 2 – More of the Same...................................................................................................................................... 19
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ExecutiveSummary
The project that I am presenting this feasibility report on is intended to improve the slow Wi-Fi
performance in the Carrier Dome. As the resident athletic facility for Syracuse University, it is
necessary to provide optimum performance for event attendees due to the modern need for
uploading and downloading media, especially with the emergence of Wi-Fi capacity-sapping
video media. The current situation of the Dome’s Wi-Fi network is that due to large crowds
during events and the large number of Wi-Fi devices that they possess, there is a huge load that
is placed on the network. The current network setup is not equipped to handle this load as
presently constituted, and so event attendees receive slow Wi-Fi network performance. The key
stakeholders for this project are the Carrier Dome staff that will be directly involved in decision-
making: Chief Facilities Officer Peter Sala, Senior IT Coordinator Don Howard, Technical
Manager Rob DeFrancisco, and Athletics Director Mark Coyle.
In researching possible solutions, my methods consisted of conducting interviews with some of
the stakeholders as well as a student who works at the Dome, gathering information on network
solutions companies and their cost quotes, obtaining online data pertaining to Wi-Fi and its usage
in stadium venues, and conducting basic network environment testing at Manley Field House.
Based on this research, I have proposed three possible options for solving the problem. These
options consisted of restructuring the current Wi-Fi network setup, incorporating data limits by
throttling video content (which was introduced to me during my research), or installing a new
Wi-Fi network system. My criteria for evaluating these options included cost effectiveness, time
commitment, scope of work, human resources, communication methods, solution lifespan,
quality, and level of risk. Following upon the modern path that stadiums are taking when dealing
with high density networks, I recommend the third option, which is that the Dome should
involve a WLAN vendor (Wide Local Area Network vendor) organization and install a new
network setup in the Dome, thus improving the performance.
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Introduction
Present State:
This feasibility report on my presented solutions starts with identifying the present state of the
Carrier Dome. The Dome has many capabilities that allow it to provide Wi-Fi to its attendants.
The large crowds at events mean that they bring a large number of Wi-Fi devices, creating a
dense environment known as a high density network. Every public Wi-Fi network uses access
points that authenticate users and direct them to the closest point. The function of every network
is to provide the best coverage possible with as little interference as possible. The Dome uses
access points with directional antennas, which provide a lot of coverage distance in a straight
line from where the antenna is deployed. These antennas have both a strength and a weakness.
The strength is that they can cover a lot of distance in a straight line to a large amount of people
throughout the stadium, but the weakness is that their signals can interfere with each other at
various points in the stadium. This results in a situation where if there is a large number of users
on each access point, the interference impacts network performance. In today’s digital world,
the average number of WiFi-capable mobile devices (e.g. cell phones, laptops, tablets) carried
per person is 2.7 (WiFi SPARK). In 2014, 64 percent of consumer internet traffic was video
content. This number is on pace to increase to 80 percent by 2019 (Cisco VNI). Video content is
particularly exhausting of network resources because due to the large size of video files, each
instance of video uploading or streaming takes up a large amount of bandwidth space.
Therefore, it is very important for a strong Wi-Fi network to exist in any venue that has video
uploading and streaming. Since the Carrier Dome is a large venue for events where video content
is prevalent, there is a huge burden that is placed on these access points during major events at
the Dome.
Problem:
Here is the issue that I researched and presented feasible solutions for in this report. I conducted
an interview with Christian Soto, a networking employee at the Dome who has adept knowledge
about Wi-Fi as well as an understanding of the current situation in the Dome. Based off of his
insight, I was able to develop an accurate problem statement of the situation. There is an inability
of the Carrier Dome’s current Wi-Fi setup to properly cope with the average of 2.7 Wi-Fi
devices per person. Wi-Fi has become an important and integral part of the audience experience
at events, so it is key that those users do not have to deal with slow Wi-Fi and connectivity issues
that exist at the Dome. As previously stated, the access points are unable to handle this burden
the way that they are structured and placed around the stadium. There are too many “dead spots”
where obtaining a connection is impossible, and overall these issues have rendered the network
unviable. Figure 1 helps show the dead spots and lack of decent coverage in the seating areas.
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Figure 1. Carrier Dome Wi-Fi Coverage
This shows the coverage situation of Wi-Fi at the Carrier Dome. The illustration shows that
many parts of the seating area and most of the concourses are out of the desired optimal coverage
range of any access points.
- Courtesy of Syracuse University ITS
A good network performance is when each device is getting over a 20 mbps connection
(Garrett). However, during major events, network speeds at the Dome drop to as low as 1 mbps
(Soto), which explains the slow performance. In addition to that, event attendees are unable to
connect to their 4G network because the Dome’s thick concrete walls block out cell phone
reception (Christian). This leads to all mobile devices having to be solely dependent on Wi-Fi for
a network connection. This makes it even more imperative that a strong Wi-Fi connection is in
place, and my report will determine what the feasible solutions are so that every event attendee at
the Dome can attain a strong Wi-Fi connection for faster performance.
Stakeholders:
The key stakeholders for this project will offer me their insight on the parameters of the project
and will be directly involved in decision-making once the solutions are presented. It is
imperative that all stakeholders know all the information they need to know about this project if
it is to be feasible. The internal stakeholders are the Carrier Dome staff consisting of: Chief
Facilities Officer Peter Sala, Senior IT Coordinator Don Howard, Technical Manager Rob
DeFrancisco, and Athletics Director Mark Coyle. There are also two external stakeholders.
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Syracuse University’s Information Technology and Services (ITS) executes the scope of work
for all IT projects on campus. Therefore, ITS Chief Information Officer Samuel Scozzafava will
be kept in contact for every phase of the project solution. All Syracuse University projects need
to be funded and a budget needs to be established, so Assistant Provost for Strategic Planning
and Budget Roberta Jones will also be kept in contact. There is a possibility of another external
stakeholder, which would be the WLAN vendor that the Dome would contract if such an option
is decided upon.
Options
Introduction to the Options
When considering possible options for this project, my main goal was selecting solutions that
would truly improve the Carrier Dome’s Wi-Fi network performance. I have developed 3
feasible solutions I have researched into that would accomplish this goal. Each solution is
unique, which means that each one has a different set of parameters and slightly different number
of people involved.
Restructuring the Current Wi-Fi Setup
The directional antennas that the Dome’s access points use to provide network connection are
not in their optimal setup for faster performance. These antennas have the capability to change
the way that they are sending out signals in the Dome. What this would do is reduce the distance
that each access point would cover, but it would optimize the close proximity around each one
and increase the network connection speed of each device. This practical solution would elevate
the connection speed for each device from 1 mbps, but it is not expected to get them close to the
desired standard of 20 mbps to reach optimum performance.
Incorporating Data Limits on Video Content
This solution was presented to me, based on its affordability, during the end of my research
process during a phone call to Cisco Stadium Solutions. The problem is that there is a high
volume of capacity-sapping video content that mobile device users transmit over networks. In
order to increase network connection speeds, incorporate a video data limit by throttling the
network traffic that comes from the leading video data applications such as Youtube and ESPN
Video (Cisco VNI). This would free up space on the network for non-video users to attain a
strong connection. This solution works for non-video mobile data users, but it does not truly
solve the problem because it doesn’t help that 64 percent-and-counting of mobile data users that
upload and stream video content. This is not the best option for keeping people happy, but
instead can be contradictory to solving the problem.
Install a New Wi-Fi Network
This solution is based on its desirability and the fact that it is technically sound. By involving a
WLAN Vendor to come and install a new system, the Dome’s marketability and relevance would
increase due to the appeal of the new system and the social media advantages that mobile device
users will receive. Video content of Carrier Dome events would become part of the national data
content and media availability stage (Cisco VNI). This installation of a modern network would
enable each device on the network to attain the desirable 20 mbps connection speed needed for
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video content because of the strong network connection. This solution is the most promising, but
has an incredibly higher cost as compared to the other two options.
Criteria
Introduction to Criteria
Using the concepts of project management, I began the process to develop the necessary
criteria for evaluation of any solution. For every IT project, the Systems Development Life
Cycle is a key process for planning, analyzing, designing, testing, implementing, and
maintaining that project and its outcomes. Ultimately, the Systems Development Life Cycle
determines the longevity of any IT project. Therefore, I developed a set of criteria that would
impact the feasibility of my solutions by the level that each one is technical, practical, desirable,
and affordable.
Cost
Every project has a budget, and a set amount of costs. The costs for this project will be presented
to Assistant Provost for Strategic Planning and Budget Roberta Jones, who will cross-reference
these costs with her project budget. Any project solution will have to be evaluated based on its
cost-effectiveness, and this criterion will be a big factor in determining the feasibility of that
project.
Time
The amount of time that every Dome employee and staff can commit will be a big factor in
evaluating whether or not the project is feasible. The time schedule of the project cannot be too
extensive, because the Dome is used for events year-round. The project also cannot occur during
football or basketball season, which sets the feasible timeframe from April to August. The
project solution will be weighed on availability of employees for that project, as well as the
schedule of work.
Human Resources
There are many departments at the Dome, and many employees within those departments. Any
project will have to be evaluated by how many people it involves and what departments it
involves. The less people involved, the more feasible the project is.
Scope of Work
The amount of labor hours that need to be put into the project cannot be extensive. This is a
project that involves something beyond the standard day-to-day operations of the Dome, so its
feasibility will be evaluated by how much work needs to be done.
Communication
The Dome uses a specific call center-based communication system throughout the building.
There is also an organizational email that employees have and are comfortable with using to
communicate. Any project would have to be able to set communication methods within these
two mediums.
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Quality
The project has to solve the problem and reach the purpose that it was originally intended for. It
will be evaluated on how thorough and compliant the project is with the objective.
Risk
The project cannot have a threat that is likely to happen that can prevent quality assurance or
cause major issues. If the project is more likely to have a negative outcome than it is to succeed,
then it is not feasible. Using the SWOT analysis, every project option will be evaluated.
Longevity
The project has to be either a long-term solution or one that practically fixes the problem. If not,
then the project will be evaluated by if the spending of resources is worth what the project brings
to the table. If a successful long-term solution can be feasible, then it supersedes the concept of
the short-term solution.
Methods and Protocols
Introduction to Research
In order for me to solidify the feasible solutions to the problem, I conducted research at many
levels to determine the causes of the problem and gather all pertinent information. To start, my
qualifications as an Information Management and Technology senior helped me prepare and
take the right approach to dealing with the technical and management concepts of this project.
My research plan consisted of many aspects, including interviewing a student employee,
interviewing stakeholders, gathering online data, contacting WLAN vendor organizations, and
conducting performance testing at Manley Field House. Each one of these research opportunities
gave me insight into a different aspect of the complex problem, and ultimately led me to the
solution possibilities.
Research Methods
Interview of Student Employee
For my research, I interviewed Christian Soto, an employee at the Carrier Dome who works in
networking and is familiar with the problem. He generously agreed to give me insight on what’s
going on with Wi-Fi at the Dome. I asked him a few questions pertaining to his general
experiences with the Dome’s Wi-Fi network, his thoughts towards the problem, and his ideas on
possible solutions. He brought something to my attention when he discussed the characteristics
of the network. He explained that during the workweek when the staff is preparing the Dome for
an event, the building is essentially empty. During these instances, the Wi-Fi connection
performance works perfectly fine with a strong signal, great bandwidth, and continuity as you
walk around the Dome. However, when the Dome is full during major events, there’s the issue of
contention. That is when the performance of the network goes down. Devices only get
approximately 1 mbps of network connection speed, which is well below current Wi-Fi
standards. Christian also mentioned that because the Dome’s thick, concrete walls, cellular
reception for mobile data gets blocked. According to him, the cutoff where good Wi-Fi network
performance degrades to bad performance can be placed at 5000 people, and all major events
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have well over 10,000 people. Finally, his input on possible solutions was that the directional
antenna access points needed to either be replaced or repositioned.
Interview Plan of Internal Stakeholders
For my feasibility report, I had originally planned to conduct short interviews of approximately
45 minutes with each of the four internal stakeholders, Don Howard, Rob DeFrancisco, Peter
Sala, and Mark Coyle. This endeavor turned out to be very ambitious, because Mr. Howard was
the only one who was able to give me some of his time, for about 15 minutes. This forced me to
narrow the questions I wanted to ask and focus on the critical points I wanted to understand and
gather information on. As the Senior IT Coordinator for the Dome, Mr. Howard introduced me to
the network infrastructure, and told me that JMA Wireless was the current vendor for their
technology. He explained how they connect the network to services such as ticket sales, point-of-
sale booths, the Dome’s call center, and operations such as energy management and parking
resources. Finally, I wanted to know background information for the criteria that I was
developing, and so these were the answers that I got:
● Cost for Labor - From $30,000-50,000 per day based on the type of project and number
of people involved.
● Time Constraint - Any project has to be done during the basketball and football
offseason, so this places the feasible timeframe from April-August.
● Human Resources - Anytime the Dome is operational, many departments have to be
working. The estimate was placed at 75-150 employees present based on the type of
project.
● Communication - The Dome uses phone extensions originating from the call center and
going to every office. Employees and staff also communicate through the organizational
email.
● Risks - There is a timeframe where there will be no operational Wi-Fi network. This
means that there will be no Wi-Fi at the Dome during any events at the Dome during that
time, and all the services that depend on it would be suspended or placed on a
contingency plan until project completion.
Online Research
I used multiple websites to obtain online data pertaining to Wi-Fi and its usage in stadium
venues, as well as gathering information on network solutions companies and their cost factors.
● WIFI Spark - The average number of mobile devices carried per person has risen to 2.7
devices.
● Garrett Kelly from Angie’s List - A good network performance is where each device is
getting over a 20 mbps connection.
● Cisco Virtual Networking Index (VNI) - In 2014, 64 percent of consumer internet
traffic was video content. This number is on pace to increase to 80 percent by 2019. After
calling the number from the Cisco networking solutions department, I was told that
networking companies only give cost quotes after consulting with stadium
administration. Therefore, I should use the data for the average cost estimates for a
stadium facility.
● Lee Badman on Wirednot - Average conservative total of $1.25 million for a new Wi-
Fi network for each current stadium facility. (Non-conservative would be the over $10
million cost for the 49’s new Levi’s Stadium)
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● ITS - Provided the current Wi-Fi site survey map of the Carrier Dome.
Wi-Fi Characteristics Testing at Manley Field House
The purpose of conducting testing at Manley Field House was to find out how Wi-Fi devices
interact with a directional antenna. The impact factors that I focused on were aimed to simulate
the Wi-Fi device location in relation to the antenna and the coverage mode that the antenna was
in. The device can either be in close range (under 50 yards away) or it can be at long range (over
100 yards). Also, the antenna can either be in horizontal mode or in vertical mode, as figure 2
illustrates. The Cisco Aironet directional patch antenna was loaned to me by the iSchool
CCENT lab.
Figure 2. Coverage of a Directional Antenna
This diagram shows the coverage of a Wi-Fi directional antenna when it is in vertical mode vs.
horizontal mode. The vertical signal covers more distance in a straight direction, but the
horizontal signal is stronger for the area that it encompasses, and covers more distance to either
the left or right side of the antenna.
The theory for my test was that due to Manley Field House being devoid of any high density
environment, all of the network connection speeds for my test results would be well over 1 mbps.
However, the connection speeds would be greater when the antenna is set to horizontal mode
than when it is set to vertical mode. If this is the case, then it would prove that the antennas work
better in horizontal coverage mode. My testing method for the directional antenna involved two
sections, with the first section having the antenna in vertical mode, and the second section having
the antenna in horizontal mode. Each section involved four test sessions, and two of the tests
involved two devices while the other two tests involved three devices. This was done in order to
simulate how multiple devices interacted with the antenna while taking all factors that could
affect test results into account. The test sessions with two devices were done with both devices
close to the antenna, and then with one device being close while the other device was further
away from the antenna. The test sessions with three devices were done with two devices close to
the antenna and one further away, and then with one device close to the antenna and two further
away. The criteria for the test was based on the measure of the network connection speed, and
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whether or not the devices had an equal connection speed. This showed how each device was
receiving the signal from the antenna. Using the Jperf wireless software tool, I was able to
compile results for each of the eight test sessions, given in figures 3.1 - 3.4. The spread of total
connection speed between the devices can vary from 35-50 mbps, which is a normal
characteristic of Wi-Fi. Also, each test were conducted as a 2-minute session.
Figure 3.1
Figure 3.2
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Figure 3.3
Figure 3.4
As the results indicate, the network connection speed at horizontal coverage mode was greater
for the devices than at vertical coverage mode. The most telling results were that in horizontal
coverage mode, devices that were in close range had the highest connection speed of any of the
test sessions by a significant margin, proving that this is the most efficient setup out of any
possible directional antenna setup.
Errors in Testing
There were two minor errors that could have impacted the results of my testing:
● Human error: While I was conducting the testing, I had to make sure that all devices
started the Jperf software testing session at the same time and stopped after exactly 2
minutes. This was done as close to perfectly as possible.
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● Manley Field House does not have the thick walls that the Carrier Dome does, so cell
reception does get through. It is understood, however, that cellular networks operate on
different frequencies, and should not have any impact at all on Wi-Fi testing.
Evaluation ofOptions
Option 1 - Restructuring the Current Wi-Fi Setup
Cost
This solution has a very moderate cost when compared to the others. Although it costs more than
Option 2, it significantly lower than Option 3. Since there are no external stakeholders or new
purchases to be made, the labor costs of $30,000-$50,000 stand alone.
Time
This project can be done within a week, so there are no issues with timeframe.
Human Resources
The amount of human resources involved would be about 75-150 employees, which is feasible
for a short project.
Scope of Work
The scope of work is less than the scope of work for Option 3, and only slightly more than
Option 2, although that option comes with a scope of work for continuous maintenance.
Communication
Since this project will take place in the Dome, there are no issues with communication.
Quality
This project meets quality standards because it does solve the problem it was intended for, even
if it is not the most desirable option.
Risk
There is little risk involved with this project because the research in my report showed that
directional antennas can work more efficiently without any setbacks. The Carrier Dome has 450
antennas, which are enough to convert over to horizontal coverage mode.
Longevity
This solution is a short-term option, and choosing this option would be based on the money
saved and the small scope of work, while trying to provide the best service possible.
Option 2 - Incorporating Data Limits on Video Content
Cost
This solution has the lowest cost when compared to the other solutions. Since there are no
external stakeholders, new purchases, or extensive labor costs, the one-time cost at the genesis of
this project is for minimal labor of under $1500. However, there is a repeated cost for
maintaining the integrity of the data limits and to ensure that network traffic is monitored.
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Time
The timeframe for this project is the least amount of the three options, as it can be done in two
days.
Scope of Work
The scope of work for the implementation phase of the project is minimal, but there is a
continued scope of work due to maintenance of the solution.
Human Resources
There would be less than 20 employees involved for conducting the scope of work, which is very
feasible. However, it is important to note that there will be an especially high level of
involvement from the Chancellor’s office because the act of content filtering or limiting requires
legal processes.
Communication and Risk
Since the project will take place in the Dome, there are no issues with communication during the
scope of work, but communicating with the Chancellor’s office can take time, adding a risk that
comes from external factors.
Quality
This project does not truly meet quality standards because it does not make Wi-Fi in the Dome a
better experience for event attendees, which brings the feasibility of this option into question.
Longevity
Finally, this solution is more long-term than Option 1, but it is not as long-term as Option 3.
Choosing this option would be based on the immediate money saved, the small scope of work,
and the belief that reducing video content will make the Wi-Fi experience better.
Option 3 - Install a New Wi-Fi Network
Cost
This solution has a much higher cost when compared to Option 1 and Option 2. The question of
feasibility with this option lies in the cost. There are multiple external stakeholders that would be
involved in this project, as well as extensive costs for purchasing and labor. Badman’s estimate
for Wi-Fi in stadiums puts the purchasing costs at $1.25 million, and then add up the
approximate of $250,000 in additional labor costs to get total costs at around $1.5 million, which
is well beyond the costs for either of the other two options.
Time
The timeframe for this project is for a few months, which means that the project has to be
contracted with a WLAN vendor from before April and needs to start as soon as possible once
April arrives.
Scope of Work
The scope of work is immense, but the WLAN vendor will be conducting a lot of that scope of
work.
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Human Resources
There will be over 100 employees and 25 staff members that would be involved. The
Chancellor’s office will also be involved in any final sign-offs, but if this project is deemed
feasible by the decision-makers, then that would be a smooth process.
Communication and Risk
There would be a risk for a communication issue since a third-party vendor is directly involved.
However, since the scope of work will be conducted at the Dome, any risk can be mitigated.
Quality and Risk
There is also another risk that if the project is not completed by August, then there is a threat of
not having the Wi-Fi setup ready to go by football season. However, this risk can be mitigated by
a quality assurance agreement with the WLAN vendor.
Longevity
The Systems Development Life Cycle of the project would be the average of 10 years for any IT
project. If this option is chosen, it will be due to its longevity to last over a decade, which can be
up until the Dome is replaced as the athletic facility of Syracuse University. In addition to that, it
will be chosen because it is the best option for solving the problem of slow Wi-Fi. Figure 4
illustrates how WLAN vendors have introduced the new, more efficient wave of Wi-Fi network
antenna deployment.
Figure 4. The New High-Density Stadium Wi-Fi Model.
This illustrates the movement to transition from legacy distance-based coveraged models to more
efficient coverage models that improve network connection speeds for mobile devices.
- Cisco VNI
Conclusion
My research confirmed the problem statement, in that the Carrier Dome Wi-Fi network is not
equipped to handle the load that current mobile data users produce. The methods I integrated
allowed me to find the best possible solutions that matched the necessary criteria to make any
project feasible. Each solution presented a way to make the Wi-Fi connection speed faster,
although some solutions may be more feasible than others. The goal for my feasibility report was
to use this research to bring awareness to the fact that a faster Wi-Fi network connection needs to
exist at the Dome. It will benefit both the Dome and the event attendees, helping to bring both
sides the real element of video data for the first time.
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Recommendation
After careful consideration of the criteria and benefits, I conclude that installing a new Wi-Fi
network is the best solution for the Dome. I base this on the longevity of this solution, as well as
the quality assurance factor. This one-time cost will set up the Dome to take the next step in the
athletic facility business, because this will provide it with the technical capabilities to be one of
the more relevant facilities in sports. After the one-time costs, this solution will be easy to
manage and develop into a successful and integral part of the Dome’s operations.
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Sources and Works Cited:
1) Soto, Christian. Personal Interview. 7 November 2015.
2) WiFi SPARK. WiFi Sectors. Stadium WiFi. Web. 2015.
Link: www.wifispark.com/wifi-sectors/stadium-wifi
3) Kelly, Garrett. Angie’s List. How Much Wi-Fi Speed Do You Need? Web. 11 June 2013.
Link: www.angieslist.com/articles/how-much-wi-fi-speed-do-you-need.htm
4) Cisco VNI. Cisco Virtual Networking Index: Forecast and Methodology, 2014-2019
White Paper. Web. 27 May 2015.
Link: http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/solutions/collateral/service-provider/ip-ngn-ip-next-
generation-network/white_paper_c11-481360.html
5) Badman, Lee. Wirednot. What’s Big Deal w/ Stadium Wi-Fi? Let Me Spell it Out for You.
Web. 22 January 2014.
Link: https://wirednot.wordpress.com/2014/01/22/whats-the-big-deal-with-stadium-wi-
fi-let- me-spell-it-out-for-you/
6) Syracuse University Information Technology and Services. Wireless locations. Carrier
Dome Wi-Fi. Web. Image. 2015.
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Glossary
Wi-Fi - Local area wireless networking technology that allows electronic devices to connect to
a network.
Capacity-sapping - Any form of data that exhausts the resources of a Wi-Fi network, leaving
the rest of the network with limited resources to allocate to the rest of the users.
Throttling - Intentional limiting and containing of a specific web service or data type, usually
to prevent capacity-sapping.
High-Density Network - Any location, such as an airport, shopping mall, or stadium where a
large amount of users with Wi-Fi mobile devices gather in a confined area.
WLAN Vendor - Any company or organization that sells high-density Wi-Fi implementation
services to clients such as sports facilities.
Access Point - A device that allows a wireless device to connect to a network via Wi-Fi.
Coverage - The distance and area that a Wi-Fi antenna encompasses.
Interference - Anything that can cause Wi-Fi frequency waves to become corrupt or prevent
them from reaching the intended receiving device.
Directional Antenna - A Wi-Fi antenna that transmits and receives in a specified direction.
Network Performance - The connection speed at which a device is sending and receiving data
on a network. Measured in mbps.
Mobile Device - Any device that has wireless capabilities that can connect to Wi-Fi to send and
receive all forms of data.
Internet Traffic - Flow of data across the internet.
Bandwidth - The total amount of available data capacity that needs to be divided and allocated
on a Wi-Fi network.
Dead Spot - Any portion or area of a Wi-Fi network where there is no signal reception and a
device that was previously connected to the network will disconnect at that spot.
Mega-Bits Per Second (Mbps) - The measure of the total information flow over a given period
of time. Used to measure bandwidth.
Project Management - The technique of carefully planning, organizing, motivating, and
controlling project resources.
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Systems Development Life Cycle - Conceptual model used in project management to describe
the stages of an IT project, from feasibility study to maintenance cycle.
SWOT Analysis - Analyzing strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, & threats of a given project.
Information Management and Technology - The study of computer information systems as
well as the coding and technology behind them.
Continuity - State where your device stays connected to the Wi-Fi network wherever you move
inside the venue.
Site Survey - A conducted set of plans of a wireless network, or a design of the blueprint.
CCENT - Center for Convergence and Emerging Network Technologies at the iSchool
Jperf - A software network testing tool that can send data streams to simulate network traffic.
Overhead - The difference between the advertised bandwidth of a network and the actual
connection speed of a device on that network.
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Appendix
Interview with Christian Soto
- As an employee, how is the Wi-Fi at the Dome?
- When it’s empty when I work, it works perfectly fine. Strong signal, great bandwidth,
walk around the dome and not lose your connection.
- When it’s full, issue of contention, they use directional antennas with access points to
cover a lot of people. (At least once a week, for all football games, basketball games, and
special events)
- Feelings on Wi-Fi in the Dome?
- I feel confident in being able to get a reliable, strong connection up to the point where we
have a moderate crowd. Because the concrete walls of the Dome knock out 4G signal, the
devices are even more reliant on Wi-Fi. But it’s fine when there’s not a lot of people, say,
under 5000 people. The problem is that when we get to a certain point and there is a big
crowd, there is too much contention from everyone’s devices and not enough bandwidth
allocated to each access point the way it’s set up.
- How did it affect your overall experience?
- As an employee, I understand the problem, so I don’t get as frustrated. I know that
stadiums are a difficult environment to deploy Wi-Fi. I don’t need a network connection
for much since I am working at the Dome at that time.
- What solutions do you have in mind?
- I just think that the access point directional antennas need to be replaced or readjusted.
They aren’t going to function well the way they are today. The demands on the network
have gotten too large for them. There is a lot of overhead.
Carrier Dome Level 2 – More Visuals on the Dome’s Wi-Fi