Bentwood Communications Cel Fi introduction Jan 10th 2019 … · Licence-Exemption for Mobile Network Indoor Coverage Solutions in the UK. October, 2018 • IR2102.1: Minimum requirements

CEL-FI BY NEXTIVITY - COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL

Bentwood Communications Cel Fi introduction

Jan 10th 2019

Trevor Wright Business Development

Manager

antennaPRO 2019


Agenda

Background - Why now?

Ofcom Regulations for Licence free boosters/repeaters

Cel Fi “GO X”

Cel Fi Quatra

antennaPRO October 2017


Why Now?

• “What related products/services can I add to my business to improve sales and revenue?”

• “How can I increase my offering to my customers and add value to what I do now?”

• “I had this tender from the local council but the DAS system included operator and Wi Fi frequencies, we do not have the expertise”

• “Where can I get the knowledge to train my staff”• “How is LTE going to affect my business”

• Market research/feedback working for manufacture and distributor 80 + companies asking typical questions ……


What do we know and want to achieve?

• Small systems already installed by most Dealers in shopping malls, hospitals, stadiums, ports etc.

• Years of experience below 500Mhz

• May be put off by RFQ’s tenders above 500Mhz

• Operator and Wi Fi out of scope for some traditional radio companies

• LTE will move our business up to operator frequencies

• If installing DAS for Radio then chances are above 500Mhz will not be covered in same area!

• Facilitate Increased revenue by adding DAS, Radio and CellularBy providing coverage for inbuilding for LTE/Cellular, Public Safety, Wi-Fi networks, UHF and some VHF


What do we have now?

• Products, support and back up from Amphenol/Procom – many years supply to radio and operator business

• Design support from antennaPRO -Hardware supply from stock

• Licence Free Ofcom approved products from April 2019


Licence-Exemption for Mobile Network Indoor Coverage Solutions in

the UKOctober, 2018

• IR2102.1: Minimum requirements for the use of: static mobile phone repeaters for indoor use

• IR2102.2: Minimum requirements for the use of: low gain mobile phone repeaters for in-vehicle use (Currently not valid in UK)

Nextivity products adhere to IR2102.1 when correctly installed (see later notes)

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March 2016: results of the 2014 CFI published, and a plan to develop a specification for license exempt repeaters for the UK announced

April 2014, Real Wireless consultants’ report for Ofcom: “Options for Improving In-Building Mobile Coverage” (includes ‘intelligent repeaters’)

Ofcom timetable - installed signal enhancersStarted in 2014, came to fruition in 2018…

2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

May 2014, Ofcompublish Call For Information (CFI) “Mobile Coverage Enhancersand their use in licensed spectrum”. Nextivity make formal response.

Feb 2015, PA Consulting study for Ofcom modeling the effects of signal enhancers on Mobile networks

May 2015, Ofcom stakeholder engagement meeting with industry players

January 2016, Ofcomstakeholder engagement meeting with industry players

October 2016: follow-up proposals based on the 2014 CFI results submitted to Ofcomjointly by Nextivity and Coiler Corp.

April 2017, Ofcompublic consultation published: “Mobile Phone RepeatersIndoor and in-vehicle”. Nextivity make formal response.

October 2017, Ofcom published the consultation results and the draft license exempt device specification (UK Interface Requirement).

12th April 2018: Revision to the set of UK spectrum license exemptions to include mobile network signal enhancers conforming to Ofcom SI 2018/399

December 2017, draft legal instrument for the new regulation published.


United Kingdom Mobile Frequencies Updated: 17 August 2016

FDD uplink

FDD downlink

700: 30 MHz ... 30 MHz

703 MHz 733 MHz

758 MHz 788 MHz

FDD downlink

FDD uplink

800: 5 5 10 10 ... 5 5 10 10

791 796 801 8 11 821

832 837 842 8 52 862

FDD uplink

FDD downlink

900: 5 5 4.6 7.6 7.8 4.8 ... 5 5 4.6 7.6 7.8 4.8

880.1 89 0.1 8 94.7 90 2.3 910 .1

925.1 93 5.1 9 39.7 94 7.3 955 .1

Supplemental downlink (SDL)

1500: 20 20

1452 14 72 1492

FDD uplink

FDD downlink

1800: 5.8 5.8 15 45 MHz 3.3 ... 5.8 5.8 15 45 MHz 3.3

1710.1 17 21.7 17 36.7 1781 .7

1805.1 18 16.7 18 31.7 1876 .7

TDD

TDD

1900: 10 5 5.4 15

1899.9 190 9.9 19 14.9 19 20.3 2010 2025

FDD uplink

FDD downlink

2100: 14.6 10 14.8 20 ... 14.6 10 14.8 20

1920.3 19 34.9 19 44.9 19 59.7 1979.7

2110.3 21 24.9 21 34.9 21 49.7 2169.7

FDD uplink TDD FDD downlink

2600: 20 15 35 MHz 25 25 20 15 35 MHz

2500 MHz 25 20 25 35 25 70 25 95 26 20 26 40 26 55 2690 MHz

Telefónica O2

Vodafone

EE (BT)

3 UK (H3G)

BT


CEL FI Products relevant to UK

• Cel Fi “GO X” • Cel Fi Quatra 100



The Cel-Fi GO Smart Signal Booster can improve mobile network coverage in stationary applications producing up to 100 dB of system gain.

It is the highest-performing, most powerful and safest sigal booster in it’s class.

HARSH ENVIRONMENTS

Introducing Cel-Fi GO-XExpanding Coverage into Indoor / Harsh environments

Cel-Fi GO XFor Stationary Usage‘normal’ and ‘harsh’ environments

INDOOR USAGE


Cel-Fi GO X & GO M

Power jack

Mounting

SMA connector

LED


Cel-Fi GO-X IP66 (NEMA 4) Rating

The Cel-Fi GO X is Ingress Protection level IP66 rated, and can be mounted both indoors and outdoors.

The IP66 rating provides the following advantages:

• A degree of protection against ingress of solid foreign objects (falling dirt and windblown dust).

• A degree of protection from the ingress of water (rain, sleet, snow, splashing water, and hose directed water)

• Equipment will be undamaged by the external formation of ice on the enclosure.

NEMA 4 rated power plugs and jack


Cel-Fi GO XPositioning

• For applications requiring mobile network indoor coverage improvement

Features• 3G & 4G (WCDMA/HSPA+ & LTE)• Supports two (2) bands simultaneously

• two high bands or one high band and one low band• Cannot relay two low bands

• High bands are: 1, 3, 7 (2100, 1800, 2600 MHz bands)• Low bands are: 5, 8, 20 (850,

Benefits• IP66 environmental rating (NEMA 4)• Unconditionally Network Safe• SMA Antenna Connectors• Cel-Fi WAVE Management Platform• Easily switch configured network with WAVE mobile app

Hardware Variants:

Band 2/4/5/12/13Band 1/3/5/7/8/20Band 2/4/5/12/13Band 1/3/5/7/8/20

GO-X has 6-front end receivers and relays 2 bands concurrently.


GO XCel-Fi GO X is optimized for stationaryapplications such as buildings, factories,warehouses, and similar. It features 100dBof system gain and provides the largestcellular coverage footprint in its category.


GO X Antenna Options The following antennas are authorized to be used with Cel-Fi GO Stationary Smart Signal Repeater:

Cel-Fi Wideband Directional Antenna Cel-Fi Wideband Panel AntennaCel-Fi Whip Antenna

Cel-Fi Indoor Omni AntennaCel-Fi LPDA Antenna


GO-X Product Description:

• Cel-Fi GO X has 2 radios.• It supports one band + technology combination

per radio as Ofcom 2102 regulations• Supports one band per radio except for band 1

• It can have one radio for band 1 3G and one radio for band 1 4G

• Other typical combinations are:• Band 1 (3G) & band 20 (4G)• Band 1 (3G) & band 20 (4G)• Band 1 (3G) & band 8 (3G)• Band 1 (3G) and band 3 (4G)

• Cel-Fi GO X is easy-to-deploy by an installer• Also easily optimized and monitored by the Cel-

Fi WAVE mobile app and web portal

Whip Antenna Wideband Directional Wideband Panel


GO X Installation

Tips and Techniques: • Install antenna at least 30 cm from any other antennas for best

performance.• Antenna should be free of obstructions• Antenna should be away from windows (including sunroof or other

openings).• Install antennas 20cm away from any people.

Tips and Techniques:• For best results, install Donor and Server Antennas such that there

is substantial material between the antennas. This will create RF isolation and allow the system to perform at higher gain without oscillation or feedback.

• Do not use cable splitters for Donor Antennas. Follow the installation instructions for your chosen antennas.


GO X Installation


GO X Installation


Antenna Position Test in WAVE1. Open the Settings tab.

2. Open the Antenna Settings section and select Antenna Position Test.

3. Initiate the Antenna Position by coordinating the antenna mount dial base with the position number to capture the signal information, click “Capture”. Repeat for all eight positions.

4. Lock your antenna dial with the highest value.


Cel-Fi GO X – Standard Connection Use Case: One Donor antenna to one Indoor Server Antenna

Donor Source

GO-X

Server antennas


Cel-Fi GO X – Using SplittersUse Case: Boost One Network to Two Indoor Antennas

1:2Splitter

Donor Source

GO-X Split boosted signal to each Server antenna

Server antennas


Cel-Fi GO X – Using Splitters/CombinersUse Case: Boost 4 Bands on 1 networkOne Indoor server Antenna, Single Donor Source

1:2Splitter

2:1Combiner

Split the donor source

Donor Source

2 bands per GO-X Combine boosted signals from each

carrier

Server antenna


Cel-Fi GO X – Using Splitters/CombinersUse Case: Boost 2 Networks to 1 Indoor Antenna, Donor Antenna per Network

2:1Combiner

Donor source per network

Donor Source: Network A

GO-X for each network Combine boosted signals from each

carrier

Server antenna

Donor Source: Network B

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How Cel-Fi Quatra is Different

Forget everything you know about traditional DAS systems


THE DAS WORLD

ENERGY EFFICIENT BUILDINGS MAKE IT HARD FOR RF TO PENETRATE INDOORS.

DAS DISTRIBUTES RF OVER COAX AND SOMETIMES FIBER AS WELL.

DONOR SIGNALS MAY COME FROM OUTDOOR ANTENNAS, OR FROM A LOCAL “CELL” WHICH ADDS NETWORK CAPACITY.

IT TAKES A LOT OF SKILL, MONEY, AND TIME TO INSTALL A DAS.

EXPENSIVE PLANNNG SW IS AVAILABLE, BUT IT’S HARD TO USE.

HAVING INDOOR CELLULAR SERVICE IS A VALUE ADD FOR BUSINESSES, SCHOOLS, APARTMENT BUILDINGS, HOSPITALS ETC.


In-building Cellular Solution for Enterprise

NETWORK UNIT (NU) COVERAGE UNITS (CU)

Band Configurations:• Bands 2/4/5/12 (FCC & ISED certified) (North & South America)

• Bands 2/4/5/13 (LTE-only, Verizon Wireless)• Bands 1/3/8/20 (CE-certified)• Bands 1/7/8/20 (CE-certified) • Bands 1/3/7/8 (CE-certified)

• Bands 3/5/7/28R-NZ

Cel-Fi QUATRA 1000Value Proposition:• Scalable active DAS hybrid solution• Easiest-to-deploy and manage with regular IT skills• Lowest installed cost per ft2 (cpsf) of coverage• Carrier-approved and unconditionally network safe for

voice and data• 100 dB gain• Self-configuring and self-optimizing

Solves Basic Problems• Uneconomic to Install DAS Solutions below 500,000 ft2• Addresses the Issues of Poor Coverage Distribution with

Small Cell Only Solutions


Cel-Fi QUATRA Network Unit (NU)

Cel-Fi QUATRA Network Unit (NU) is the hub of the system. The scalable design works with one to four Coverage Units to provide up to 50,000 sq. ft. of coverage. Provides donor signal to the Cel-Fi QUATRA system• Provides power to Coverage Units (up to four)• Connects to the Cel-Fi WAVE Platform for remote monitoring and

management• Designed for Single Carrier MIMO • Multiple QUATRA 1000 units can be deployed for Single, Dual, and Multi-

Carrier Solutions.

Cel-Fi QUATRA Coverage Unit (CU)

Cel-Fi QUATRA Coverage Unit (CU) is the remote unit of the system that rebroadcasts the donor signal. The cost efficient and easy-to-deploy system leverages Power-Over-Ethernet (POE) for up to four CUs. • Provides coverage in the Cel-Fi QUATRA system (up to four per Network

Unit)• Power delivered by Power-Over-Ethernet from the Network Unit• Self-configuring and self-optimizing

Cel-Fi QUATRA Range Extender (QRE)

Cel-Fi QUATRA Range Extender is a Power over Ethernet (PoE) device that extends the maximum distance between the NU and the CU.• Allows NU-to-CU cable lengths of up to 200 meters (650 ft.)• Power over Ethernet (no separate power supply or PoE injector needed)

Cel-Fi QUATRA Small Cell Interface

A small cell may be used as the donor source for the Cel-Fi QUATRA 1000. The Cel-Fi QUATRA Small Cell Interface (SCIF) simplifies RF connections between a small cell and NUs. It includes a main unit and all cables for a single NU. Compatible with QUATRA 1000 Supercell solutions only.• Simplifies connections to a small cell• Provides proper signal attenuation and isolation• Designed for QUATRA 1000 small cell installation

Cel-Fi MIMO Panel Antenna

Cel-Fi AntennaBoost integrates the Cel-Fi MIMO Panel Antenna with the Cel-Fi WAVE Platform to provide the best donor signal in the industry. The antenna connects to the QUATRA 1000 MIMO-enabled NU or CU with QMA (quick connect) cables. Nextivity’s proprietary 8-position dial base enables the antenna to be rotated in 45-degree increments for best performance, managed with real-time data from the Cel-Fi WAVE Platform Antenna Position Test. The Cel-Fi MIMO Panel Antenna is the only authorized indoor/outdoor antenna for Cel-Fi QUATRA 1000 Off-Air solutions only. • High gain directional MIMO panel antenna• Donor managed with AntennaBoost’s 8-position aiming mount• Includes options for ceiling, wall, and pole mounting• Designed for QUATRA 1000 off-air installation

Cel-Fi QUATRA Solution Elements


QUATRA IS VERY DIFFERENT THAN DAS

• PIM (passive intermod) issues• Unequal Operator Coverage


THE QUATRA MODELQUATRA was designed such that:

• Only basic IT cabling skills are required to install.• Self-Configuring and maintaining.• Simplicity enables deployment measured in hours, not weeks or months.


CEL-FI IS ALLOWED HIGHER PERFORMANCEHow do we keep our HW from raising the noise floor at the base-station? It’s because weoperate much like a phone as a managed network resource. We decode the sameoverhead information a phone does for purposes of power control, channel priority,signal quality metrics, and much more. That’s what makes us safe to operate at muchhigher power and gain without risk of desensitizing the network.

DOWNLINK

UPLINK CHANNEL

A PHONE IS AMANAGED RESOURCE

GAINLIMITED

BDA

BDAs can’t decode the overhead control

Cel-Fi systems decode the overhead and don’t desense the network

CEL-FI100 dB

More PWR


DIFFERENT THAN DAS (DIGITAL vs. ANALOG)

AntennaDIRECTED OR OMNI

CUs deploy like Ethernet APs

QUATRA uses lossless “digital” Cat5e to connect “Coverage Units.” Basic IT cabling skills.

100 dB gain lets Cel-Fi concentrate on Signal QUALITY.

One PSU powers everything and the CUs can be 200m (650 feet) of cable away from the NU.

Up to 50,000 ft2 for one QUATRA. Need more, use more.


REMOTE MANAGEMENT = VALUE

AntennaQUATRA connects to the WAVE Portal through the Internet.

Use your browser to visit the portal to commission your system.

VALUE:

• Commissioning• Performance Monitoring• Diagnostics (w/o a truck roll)• Auto SW updates• Email/Text Alarm Notifications


Some Examples

It Actually Works


In Summary3G 4G LTE

RSCP


EXAMPLE DEPLOYMENTS

211 CONNECTION CENTER QUATRA FIELD TESTFloor 2 Coverage Band 12 LTE 739 MHz RSRP

BEFORE AFTER

CU

CU

NU

ANT

Floor 2


EXAMPLE DEPLOYMENTS

211 CONNECTION CENTER QUATRA FIELD TESTFloor 2 Coverage Band 12 LTE 739 MHz RSRP

BEFORE AFTER

Floor 1

CU

CU


EXAMPLE DEPLOYMENTSDr. Pepper – Snapple Group

Metal Building: Four CUs in 376,000 ft2


EXAMPLE DEPLOYMENTSDr. Pepper – Snapple Group

Metal Building: Four CUs in 376,000 ft2

BEFORE

970 FT

455

FT

AFTERFULL WALK SHOWED 90% COVERAGECU CU

CU CU

NU

ANT


EXAMPLE DEPLOYMENTSNASHVILLE COURTHOUSE

Single CU Test, many interior concrete walls


EXAMPLE DEPLOYMENTS (Single CU Test)NASHVILLE COURTHOUSE

Single CU Test, many interior concrete walls

BEFORE

AFTER320 FT

50 FT

Floor 3

Floor 2

Floor 1

ALTERNATING FLOORS


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Bentwood Communications Cel Fi introduction Jan 10th 2019 … · Licence-Exemption for Mobile Network Indoor Coverage Solutions in the UK. October, 2018 • IR2102.1: Minimum requirements