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Jan
Case Study 1: High-density Wireless Deployment in a large stadium
The Brief
An entertainment company wanted to provide wireless connectivity in a stadium covering 245,000 sq. feet area, with a wireless capacity requirement of 35000 users. The goals were: (1) Enriched communication during the events and (2) Enhanced user experience in the stadium.
The Challenge
High-density wireless coverage in a large stadium with high traffic volume posed many challenges:
- AP placement physical constraints
- Interference challenges during events
- Cater to additional on-demand temp Wi-Fi systems during events
- Multiple SSIDs for commercial and public networks access
- Support content filtering and local break out
- Provide seamless coverage in outdoor areas – entrances and parking lotsv
The Solution
Nivid’s solution included strategy and planning based onsite assessment and survey, followed by design, implementation and solution verifications.
Strategy:
- Assess the existing site layout with business continuity needs
- Site Survey support (AirMagnet & Ekahau)
- Wireless capacity planning for 35000 users
- Plan, configure and manage multiple SSIDs for commercial and public network access
- Plan for outdoor coverage for entrances and parking lot
- Plan for content filtering and local break out
- Overcome AP placement physical constraints
- Minimize interference during events
- Plan for temporary, on-demand Wi-Fi systems during events
Design & Implementation
- Map AP location and deploy more than 350 APs
- Design and deploy radio resource management controls to minimize interference
- Utilize scoreboard, roof & gates to expand coverage
- Deploy 3702I, 3702e, 3702P APs for various locations
- Deploy various antennas (2524, 2566) adapting to the RF needs
- Protect outdoor equipment using enclosures adhering to NEMA 4 standards
- Secure wireless access with portal authentication for guest SSID
- Design strong handover to support operations and user experience
- Six months end to end engagement
Benefits
- Both the goals of enriched, wireless communication and enhanced user experience were achieved. 6000+ simultaneous users connected during an event. Total data usage of 10 TB was handled seamlessly.
