Design efficiencies for indoor wireless

Summary form only given. This paper explores an emerging frontier for wireless communications: campus and indoor wireless coverage. Proper design of an indoor wireless solution involves RF performance, cost, specific customer requests, ease of installation and ease of maintenance. Tradeoffs exist in the selection of an indoor wireless system from the various types available, based on cost versus performance. Optimum placement for system components depends on objectives such as coverage with minimal use of antennas or cables, and disguise for minimum visual impact. Currently available service types for in-building wireless include indoor public voice and data service, wireless office service (WOS) and wireless LAN. Customization and archival issues based on user adoption and growth expectations impact the selection and design decisions for in-building systems. Finally, the paper highlights the involvement and support of IT staff in installation and deployment strategies for successful and efficient design of any indoor wireless solution.