One thing to consider- Wi-Fi often is NOT the best technology for IoT. LoRaWAN and others can be much more effective.
Lee Badman | Network Architect (CWNE#200) Information Technology Services (NDD Group) 206 Machinery Hall 120 Smith Drive Syracuse, New York 13244 t 315.443.3003 e [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> w its.syr.edu Campus Wireless Policy: https://answers.syr.edu/display/network/Wireless+Network+and+Systems SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY syr.edu From: The EDUCAUSE Wireless Issues Community Group Listserv <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Price, Jamie G Sent: Monday, August 24, 2020 11:00 AM To: [email protected] Subject: [WIRELESS-LAN] IoT and Wireless Team, Hi, I wanted to query the group and ask what IoT means to you and your position and school. I have some ideas, but if you wouldn’t mind a list of 5-10, general statements on your vision of IoT, or initiatives you’re currently working on or thinking of- would love to hear them. For instance, we now have COVID check-in stations. Wi-Fi must go where it never has been before for personnel, student and client intake forms. Anyone integrating their lighting? Anyone implementing wayfinding? è What should a person in my position be doing/considering, if they aren’t? Totally boss me. 😉 Thanks, Jamie Jamie Price Wireless Network Engineer Office of Information Technology University of Colorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> www.cuanschutz.edu<http://www.cuanschutz.edu/> [CU Anschutz Website]<https://www.cuanschutz.edu/> [CU Anschutz Facebook]<https://www.facebook.com/CUAnschutzMed/> [CU Anschutz Instagram] <https://www.instagram.com/cuanschutz/> [CU Anschutz Linkedin] <https://www.linkedin.com/school/university-of-colorado-anschutz-medical-campus/> [CU Anschutz Twitter] <https://twitter.com/CUAnschutz> What causes bad Wi-Fi? The plug-and-play auto-optimizations marketed by your favorite Access Point (AP) manufacturers aren’t all the same. The complexities of an increased shift in demand overnight due to a software update, latency-sensitive services like voice over Wi-Fi, and real-time location services turn a simple plug-and-play solution into a custom deployment that needs proper planning and regular maintenance. Bad Wi-Fi can be a result of insufficient coverage, but it can also be caused by a range of improper settings and external interferers that APs alone may not be able to detect. Coverage and Capacity – If your network doesn’t meet the minimum requirements for coverage and capacity, the devices on your network will not be able to perform the necessary applications. Channel Overlap – Channel overlap can wreak havoc on your network. Interferences from neighboring APs and networks will cause bad Wi-Fi. Interference – Both Wi-Fi and non Wi-Fi signals can cause interferences on your network. Wireless cameras, microphones, or even microwaves can cause a disruption on your network. https://www.ekahau.com/blog/request-for-sidekick/?utm_campaign=2020.07.GL.EM.Sidekick%20Campaign&utm_source=email&utm_term=Sidekick%20blog%20%26%20approval%20letter&utm_content=2020.07.GL.EM%20Sidekick%20Campaign ********** Replies to EDUCAUSE Community Group emails are sent to the entire community list. If you want to reply only to the person who sent the message, copy and paste their email address and forward the email reply. Additional participation and subscription information can be found at https://www.educause.edu/community ********** Replies to EDUCAUSE Community Group emails are sent to the entire community list. If you want to reply only to the person who sent the message, copy and paste their email address and forward the email reply. Additional participation and subscription information can be found at https://www.educause.edu/community
