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System Source Pizza Webinar

Planning for the Wi-Fi 6 Future:

Increased Security, Speed & CapacityJanuary 26, 2021

Presenters

Glenn Cox

Sr. Wireless Product Marketing Engineer

Intel CCG

Chris Riley

Director

System Source

[email protected]

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• Introductions – Chris Riley

• Glenn Cox - Intel

Agenda

• Evolution of Wi-Fi

• Wi-Fi 6 Overview

• Intel Wi-Fi 6 (Gig+)

• WPA3 Security

• Intro of Wi-Fi 6E

• Value & Impact of Wi-Fi 6/6E

• Summary

• Upcoming Wi-Fi 6 Webinar and Q&A – Chris Riley

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Overview Wi-Fi 6 & 6EIntel Corporation

Glenn CoxSr. Wireless Product Marketing EngineerIntel CCG

January 2021

Wireless Solutions Group 7

▪ Evolution of Wi-Fi

▪Wi-Fi 6 Overview

▪ Intel Wi-Fi 6 (Gig+)

▪WPA3 Security

▪ Intro of Wi-Fi 6E

▪ Value & Impact of Wi-Fi 6/6E

▪ Summary

Agenda: Wi-Fi 6/6E Webinar


Wi-Fi Evolution: Increased Demand for Connectivity

2003

802.11g

1999

802.11b

2007

Wi-Fi 4

(802.11n)

2013

Wi-Fi 5

(802.11ac)

2020+

Wi-Fi 6/6E (802.11ax)

▪ Connected Appliances▪ IOT devices▪ Cameras▪ Wireless Peripherals▪ Game controllers

▪ High-speed computing▪ Cloud storage & backup▪ Work from home▪ Video conferencing▪ 4K streaming▪ Cloud gaming▪ AR/VR

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Expansion of Wi-Fi Devices & Usages:Is creating congested networks withlonger wait times, frequent buffering & glitchy applications

Wi-Fi 6/6E are designed to meet the

evolving demands of the Wi-Fi network


Wi-Fi 6 Overview: Overhaul of Wireless Networking

E

Architecture Change

Collision / Back-off

▪ Client Initiated

▪ Contention Based

▪ Unmanaged Traffic

Managed Traffic

▪ AP Controlled

▪ Schedule Based

▪ Traffic Control

New Features

OFD

MA

256 QAM

1024 QAM

Benefits

MoreResponsive

HigherDensity

ImprovedThroughput

Lower Latencyd

~75%

Greater Capacityc

~4X

~40%FasterWi-Fie

Wi-Fi 6 is a more efficient, higher capacity

lower latency network than legacy Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 6

Wi-Fi 5


Wi-Fi 6 w/ Gig+: Not all Wi-Fi 6 is the same

Optional 160MHz Channels

Gigabit Wi-Fi Speedsk Throughout Homeh

Faster File Downloads & SharingEnhanced Reliabilityi

Improved Performance in Dense Environments

Intel® Wi-Fi 6 (Gig+) is the Best-in-Classa

Wi-Fi 6 Implementation for PCs

Standard Wi-Fi 6 features / Benefits Plus

Optional BSS ColoringOBSS Network Noise Filtering


• Nearly 3x fasterb at close range

• Greater than 4x faster at distance

• Gigabit speedsg even at >25m from AP

• Wi-Fi 6 without Gig+ does not reach 1Gbps

• Wi-Fi 6 faster even with legacy APs

• Wi-Fi 6 30% faster at range with legacy APs

Wi-Fi 6 (Gig+): Throughput Comparison

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3M (LOS) 26M (2 walls) 49M (5 walls) 68M (8 walls)

Intel Wi-Fi 6 (Gig+) Wi-Fi 6 (without Gig+) Intel Wi-Fi 6 on legacy AP Wi-Fi 5 (80Mhz)

1Gbps

Intel Wi-Fi 6 w/ Gig+ the only gigabit

solution on the market today

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Test Detail


WPA2 WPA3Availability ▪ Launched in 2004 replacing WEP & WPA ▪ WPA3 launched in June 2018

Wi-Fi Support ▪ Required on Wi-Fi 4 & Wi-Fi 5 ▪ Required on Wi-Fi 6/6E, optional Wi-Fi 5

Encryption▪ 128-bit AES encryption (consumer &

enterprise)▪ No encryption in Public Hot Spots

▪ 128-bit AES encryption (consumer)▪ 192-bit AES encryption (enterprise)▪ OWE (Opportunist Wireless Encryption) for public networks [WFA

CERT Enhanced Open]

Authentication ▪ PSK (Pre-Shared Key) ▪ SAE (Simultaneous Auth. of Equals) with forward secrecy

Mgmt Frames ▪ PMF Optional ▪ PMF Required – Broadcast/Multicast integrity protocol

Provisioning ▪ WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) ▪ DPP (Device Provisioning Protocol) provides improved provisioning for headless devices [WFA CERT Easy Connect]

Impact▪ Susceptible to KRACK attacks ▪ Susceptible to brute force / dictionary attacks▪ Offline attacks possible

▪ Key derivation, confirmation, establishment & Auth. (prevents KRACK attacks)

▪ Protection for Simple Passwords▪ No offline attacks

WPA3: Security Comparison

Critical Security Enhancement Improving

Encryption, Authentication & Provisioningg


Intel IT: White Paper OverviewWi-Fi 6 Enterprise POC

2 Sites; 232 Client; 57 APs; 5 months

Specific Change

Throughput of calls, data, and other network volume 30% improvement

Reduction in bad VoIP calls 28% reduction

Call quality (measured in count of poor calls) 28% improvement

Latency 20% improvement

Modulation 25% improvement

Various technical issues resolved

Wi-Fi 6 enables IT to stop wiring buildings

for customer use, relying solely on Wi-Fi

Conclusions:▪ Plan to use WPA3 for better Wi-Fi security▪ Grow client usage from 75% to 100%▪ Enables use of Wi-Fi for all employee connectivity need

including data, voice, and video

Wi-Fi 6 Dashboard

Other Telemetry:▪ Throughput▪ OFDMA▪ WPA3▪ Indoor Location

Full White Paper Link:

Improvements over Wi-Fi 5

For more information on Intel IT best practices, visit intel.com/IT

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/it-management/intel-it-best-practices/building-enterprise-network-wi-fi-6-paper.html?wapkw=Wi-Fi%206%20White%20Paperhttps://www.intel.com/IT


Improved Scalability, Reliability, Security, and Performance

Wireless Workplace Transformation Is Growing Rapidly

Wired Workplace

Ethernet connections and desk phones have tethered workers to their desks.

Wireless Workplace

Wi-Fi 6, PC software phones, and collaboration tools free users to work anywhere.

Find out more about how Intel® Wi-Fi 6 (Gig+) can transform your workplace by visiting us at www.intel.com/wireless

Intel Wi-Fi 6 (Gig+) is the Best1 Wi-Fi 6 Implementation, with New Features & the Fastest Speeds to Help Accelerate Workplace Transformation

ImprovedSecuritygWi-Fi 6 requires new WPA3 security features, enabling next-generation authentication and military-grade encryption.

Potential Wireless cost savingsjEthernet-Connected User• Requires Ethernet cabling and

hardware (up to $200 per user)• Requires physical phone and

cabling (up to $100 per user)

Wi-Fi-Only User• No cabling or wired HW• Uses PC as phone

Improved Protection

GreaterScalabilityc

4XThe Wi-Fi 6 OFDMA feature enables managed, reliable, efficient connectivity across more devices. This means plenty of headroom for future growth, or fewer APs required to support existing devices.

Fasterb

Performance3X1024 QAM and support for optional 160 MHz channels enable new PCs and routers with Intel® Wi-Fi 6 (Gig+) technology to deliver best-in-class Gigabit speeds for the office or home.

Reduced InterferenceiThe Wi-Fi 6 OBSS feature helps routers and devices identify local traffic and tune out noise from other networks.

INTEL® WI-FI 6 (GIG+): For Enterprise & SMB


Jan’21 CES: Wi-Fi 6E is Finally Here!

Wi-Fi’s biggest upgrade in decades is

starting to arrive The Verge (Jan-2021)

The First Wi-Fi 6E Routers

Are Going to Make You

Feel Really Mad About

Already Buying a Wi-Fi 6

Router Gizmodo (Jan-2021)

Wi-Fi 6E and 5GHz for laptop. Intel introduced mobile

processors Tiger Lake-H35 Gadget Tendency (Jan-2021)

CES: Intel debuts Wi-Fi 6E on vPro platform

Wi-Fi NOW (Jan-2021)

Wi-Fi 6E: What Is It and

When Can You Buy It? The National Interest (Jan-2021)

▪ Asus

‐ ROG Rapture GT-AXE11000

▪ Netgear

‐ Nighthawk RAXE500

▪ TP-Link

‐ Archer X206, X96

‐ Deco X76, X96 Mesh

▪ Linksys

‐ AXE8400 Mesh

▪ Xiaomi

‐ Wi-Fi 6E AX6000

ROUTERS MOTHERBOARDS▪ Asus

▪ MSI

▪ Gigabyte

▪ AsrocK

▪ Samsung- Galaxy S21 Ultra

PHONES

LAPTOPS▪ Dell

‐ Latitude 9420 (EVO) + 9520

‐ Latitude 5320, 5420, 5520

‐ Precision 3560

▪ MSI

‐ GE76/GE66 Raider

‐ GS66 Stealth

‐ Creator 15

‐ Summit E13 Flip

▪ Razer

‐ Blade Advanced 15

‐ Blade Pro 17

More to come…2021 Wi-Fi 6E acceleration begins in Q1’21

Wi-Fi 6E “Go Big” with Next Gen PlatformsE

https://www.theverge.com/2021/1/7/22212938/wifi-6e-rollout-starting-2021-smartphones-tvs-laptops-vr-routershttps://gizmodo.com/the-first-wi-fi-6e-routers-are-going-to-make-you-feel-r-1845987053https://gadgettendency.com/wi-fi-6e-and-5-ghz-for-laptop-intel-introduced-mobile-processors-tiger-lake-h35/https://wifinowglobal.com/news-and-blog/ces-intel-debuts-wi-fi-6e-on-vpro-platform-commscope-expands-surfboard-family/https://nationalinterest.org/blog/techland/wi-fi-6e-what-it-and-when-can-you-buy-it-176115


Wi-Fi 6E Overview: 6GHz Spectrum for Wi-Fi

6GHz Benefits▪ Exclusive to Wi-Fi 6 products

- No legacy devices (Wi-Fi 4 or 5)

▪ Enables Wi-Fi 6 Benefits & Value- No waiting on older/slower devices

▪ Gigabit throughput becomes the new standard for Wi-Fi- 80 & 160MHz ch. deployable for

both consumer & enterprise

6GHz Features▪ New clean Wi-Fi frequency band

- Opened by FCC in April 2020- Other geos investigating

▪ Huge contiguous spectrum- 1200MHz (5.925 – 7.125GHz)- 2.5x more freq. than 5GHz- 7 new 160MHz channels

7 Channels

1200MHzNew 6GHz Band

2 Channels

480MHz Legacy6GHz Band

6GHz Importance▪ First new Wi-Fi spectrum since ‘03

- Frequency is the most valuable commodity for wireless networks

▪ Majority of IP traffic estimated to be on Wi-Fi by 20221

- Billions of devices already connect on 5GHz

▪ Delivers the max benefits of Wi-Fi 6- New homogeneous Wi-Fi networks

New Wi-Fi 6E & 6GHz band takes full

advantage of Wi-Fi 6 & Gigabit Wi-FikE6GHz LPI

1. Source: Cisco VNI Global IP Traffic Forecast 2017-22


Wi-Fi 6E Usages: Broad Potential Impact

Wi-Fi 6E Benefits Span Multiple Market Segments & Usages

EXPERIENCES CORPORATE(Office)

EDUCATION(School)

CONSUMER(Home + WFH/LFH)

Large File:

Downloads / Uploads

Backups / Updates

Sharing / Archiving

~6X Fasterf

(80/160 vs. 20/40 MHz)

Managed IT Networks

~3X Fasterb

(160 vs. 80 MHz)

Mainstream Gig+ Speeds

Videoconferencing ◼ ◼

Video Streaming ◼ ◼

Collaboration ◼ ◼

Cloud Applications ◼ ◼ ◼

Client / IOT scaling ◼ ◼ ◼

Gaming ◼

Neighbor Protection ◼

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Wi-Fi 6E: Best of Both Worlds (New + Legacy)

Wi-Fi 6

TECHNOLOGY CORE▪ Managed vs. Contention

▪ Speed, Latency, Capacity

▪ Security, Reliability

Contention (Random) Managed (Efficient)

E

6 GHz

Spectrum▪ Many / larger channels (>2X)

▪ No legacy Wi-Fi

▪ Maximized Wi-Fi 6 benefits

5 GHz

Flexibility▪ Legacy HW compatibility

▪ Standard WW operation

▪ 6 GHz upgrade/option ready

Max Performance + Ultimate Flexibility

Provides Investment Protection


▪ Significant ramp in global IP traffic

• Approaching 400 Exabytes by ‘22

▪ Mobile device traffic CAGR ~50%

• Greatest growth on Wi-Fi @ 53%

▪ Wi-Fi is >50% of total traffic in ‘22

▪ Wi-Fi Advantages

• Ubiquitous in all device categories

• Typical enterprise cost per user:• LAN is 2x that of Wi-Fi• WWAN is 10x that of Wi-Fi

• Unmetered connectivity for user

Wi-Fi Value: In a 5G world

Global IP Forecast

Wi-Fi offload is required to for 5G to meet

densification & high-performance goals


▪ Value of the new Wi-Fi standards:

• Wi-Fi 6: schedule based, providing better latency, throughput and capacity for Wi-Fi networks

• Wi-Fi 6E: adds new 6GHz frequency band that is currently unused by Wi-Fi, enabling new interference free wide channels for even better throughput

▪ Advantages that Wi-Fi 6/6E bring to all segments & users:

• Enterprise: Up to 6X fasterf using wide channels (80/160) for improved video/audio and cloud basedapplications as well as improved security

• Education: Better more robust Wi-Fi yielding more capacity for classroom learning and higher speeds for better video streaming and school from home applications

• Consumer: Fastest Wi-Fi solution with lowest latency for gaming and other real-time applications; new large frequency band enabling users to find clean channels

Summary:

Wi-Fi 6/6E are designed to meet the

evolving demands of the Wi-Fi network

Register for our next Wi-Fi 6 free Pizza Webinar on February 11 Noon-1 pm

“Solving Wi-Fi Performance Issues: Don’t Settle!”

We’ll share our experience designing, implementing & troubleshooting wireless networks to discuss:

• Preparing Wi-Fi for explosion of video and collaboration, hybrid work, office space changes and IoT

• Causes and solutions for poor-performing wireless

• Configuring your Wi-Fi for best performance

• New Wi-Fi 6 standard (802.11ax) as an alternative to wired

o 4x greater capacity with 3x faster speed (up to 2.4 Gbps)

o Better coverage & battery life

o New WPA3 security for authentication & encryption

• Planning & design considerations for Wi-Fi 6

• Cisco Meraki wireless access points & switches with cloud management

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Legal Disclaimers

Tests document performance of components on a particular test, in specific systems. Differences in hardware, software, or configuration will affect actual performance. Consult other sources of information to evaluate performance as you consider your purchase. For more complete information about performance and benchmark results, visit www.intel.com/benchmarks.

Estimated results were obtained prior to implementation of recent software patches and firmware updates intended to address exploits referred to as "Spectre" and "Meltdown". Implementation of these updates may make these results inapplicable to your device or system.

The products described may contain design defects or errors known as errata which may cause the product to deviate from published specifications. Current characterized errata are available on request.

No license (express or implied, by estoppel or otherwise) to any intellectual property rights is granted by this document.

Intel technologies’ features and benefits depend on system configuration and may require enabled hardware, software or service activation. Performance varies depending on system configuration. No computer system can be absolutely secure. Check with your system manufacturer or retailer or learn more at intel.com.

Intel does not control or audit third-party benchmark data or the web sites referenced in this document. You should visit the referenced web site and confirm whether referenced data are accurate.

Intel® vPro™ Technology is sophisticated and requires setup and activation. Availability of features and results will depend upon the setup and configuration of your hardware, software and IT environment. To learn more visit: http://www.intel.com/technology/vpro.

Intel ® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT) requires activation and a system with a corporate network connection, an Intel® AMT-enabled chipset, network hardware and software. For notebooks, Intel ® AMT may be unavailable or limited over a host OS-based VPN, when connecting wirelessly, on battery power, sleeping, hibernating or powered off. Results dependent upon hardware, setup and configuration. For more information, visit http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/architecture-and-technology/intel-active-management-technology.html.

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Intel Wireless DisclaimersIntel® technologies’ features and benefits depend on system configuration and may require enabled hardware, software or service activation. Performance varies depending on system configuration. No product or component can be absolutely secure. Check with your system manufacturer or retailer or learn more at intel.com.

Performance results are based on testing as of dates shown configurations and may not reflect all publicly available updates. See Performance Index for configuration details.

Performance varies by use, configuration and other factors. Learn more at www.intel.com/PerfromanceIndex (connectivity)

a. Best in Class Wi-Fi 6: Intel® Wi-Fi 6 (Gig+) products support optional 160 MHz channels, enabling the fastest possible theoretical maximum speeds (2402 Mbps) for typical 2x2 802.11 AX PC Wi-Fi products. Premium Intel® Wi-Fi 6 (Gig+) products enable 2-4X faster maximum theoretical speeds compared standard 2x2 (1201 Mbps) or 1x1 (600 Mbps) 802.11 AX PC Wi-Fi products, which only support the mandatory requirement of 80 MHz channels.

b. About 3X Faster: ~3X Faster: Intel Wi-Fi 6 claims are based on internal Intel testing at 3M distance with Wi-Fi 6 (160MHz) average throughput of 1521Mbps verses 802.11ac (80MHz) average throughput of 541 for an improvement of 2.8X. Testing at a range of 68M yields a 4.2X improvement from 102Mbps average throughput for 802.11ac (80MHz) to 432Mbps average throughput for Wi-Fi 6 (160MHz). Throughput measured in Intel lab with a Dell* Latitude 5491 running Windows 10* on a rotating table (1 revolution per minute) taking the average throughput over multiple tests. Access points used were Asus* AX88U FW: 3.0.0.4.384_5640 (Wi-Fi 6) and Asus* AC66U FW: 3.0.0.4.382_50470. Wi-Fi 6 improvements requires use of similarly configured Wi-Fi 6 network routers.

c. 4X Capacity/Scalability: This claim is based on a comparison of overall network capacity for similarly sized 802.11 ax vs. 802.11 ac networks. The IEEE 802.11-14/0165r1 802.11 AX specification amendment defines standardized modifications to both the IEEE 802.11 physical layers (PHY) and the IEEE 802.11 Medium Access Control layer (MAC) that enable at least one mode of operation capable of supporting at least four times improvement in the average throughput per station (measured at the MAC data service access point) in a dense deployment scenario, while maintaining or improving the power efficiency per station. For additional details visit: https://mentor.ieee.org/802.11/dcn/14/11-14-0165-01-0hew-802-11-hew-sg-proposed-par.docx

d. 75% Latency reduction: is based on Intel simulation data (79%) of 802.11ax with and without OFDMA using 9 clients. Average latency without OFDM is 36ms, with OFDMA average latency is reduced to 7.6ms. Latency improvement requires that the 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6) router and all clients support OFDMA.

e. About 40% faster: ~40% claim based on maximum theoretical data rates for dual spatial stream Wi-Fi 6 of 1201Mbps verses dual spatial stream 802.11ac (80MHz) of 867Mbps which yields a 39% improvement. Intel internal Wi-Fi 6 testing shows an even greater improvement when testing at 3M distance with Wi-Fi 6 (80MHz) average throughput of 907Mbps verses 802.11ac (80MHz) average throughput of 541 for an improvement of 68%. Wi-Fi 6 improvements requires use of similarly configured Wi-Fi 6 network routers..

f. Up to 6X faster: is based on the IEEE 802.11ax specification and legacy 5GHz vs. new 6GHz Wi-Fi spectrum. With more large channels in 6GHz, technology advantages of Wi-Fi 6E networks enable higher maximum theoretical PC client speeds vs. standard 5GHz Wi-Fi (802.11ac).

g. WPA3 Security: The Wi-Fi Alliance industry consortium will certify Wi-Fi 6 products for compliance with the IEEE 802.11 ax standard, and will require WPA3 security certification as a pre-requisite to ensure the latest in Wi-Fi security features. WPA3 Simplified Passwords: WPA3 uses Simultaneous Authentication of Equals (SAE) to replace the Pre-Shared Key (PSK) exchange protocol used by WPA2. SAE more securely handles initial key exchange and uses forward secrecy, which makes it more resistant to offline decryption attacks and provides

http://www.intel.com/PerfromanceIndex


h. Whole home coverage: Based on internal Intel testing of >1Gbps throughput none line of sight of >26M an average 2400 Sq/ft wood frame single or two story home should support >1Gbps throughput throughout the home. Wi-Fi 6 improvements requires use of similarly configured Wi-Fi 6 network routers.

i. Interference Reliability: BSS coloring is an optional Wi-Fi 6 feature know as OBSS (Overlapping Basic Service Set) which allows an AP/Client network (a Basic Service Set) to filter out wireless noise from nearby networks. With BSS coloring the AP/Client establish a same network color through a digital bit in their wireless communication set by the AP/Router. They can identify traffic that does not have this color bit as foreign or irrelevant transmissions and continue communications even at lower power levels if needed. This enables more consistent transmissions which provide improved reliability and performance, especially in dense multi-network environments.

j. Cost Savings: Intel Corporation Information Technology networking specialist estimate cost savings associated with transitioning enterprise users from wired Ethernet LAN and traditional office phones to 100% wireless environment at $334 per user installation. This $334 per user estimate assumes 15 users per AP, and includes $194 Wi-Fi savings from network cabling ($180) elimination and net hardware savings ($14); combined with $140 net Softphone savings associated with the elimination of traditional office phone hardware ($180) and incremental $40 cost associated for the procurement of softphone headsets and software application licensing. Costs are based on industry average estimates in 2019 and may vary by region/enterprise/business deployment. Cost reduction scenarios described are intended as examples of how a given Intel-based product, in the specified circumstances and configurations, may affect future costs and provide cost savings. Circumstances will vary. Intel does not guarantee any costs or cost reduction.

k. Gigabit Wi-Fi: To achieve speed of over 1Gbps requires Gig internet service, router/gateway with either Wi-Fi 6 or 11ac with 160 MHz channel support, and PC with Intel Wireless 9260/9560 or Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX200/AX201.

l. Schedule estimates: Intel’s schedule estimates for products and features are based on best available data, actual dates and schedule may. Intel reserves the right to change product, platform and features schedules at any time without prior notice.

m. MAX Thoughput: Measured at 3M direct line of sight from AP to client based on best measurement of DL TCP data and are not average UL/DL and not tested with rotating device. Competitive Wi-Fi 5 and Wi-Fi 6 assumed to be 80MHz channels and is estimated based on half of comparable Intel Wi-Fi product supporting 160MHz channels measured throughput. >2Gbps throughput for GfP2/TyP2 are POR targets committed by engineering based on simulations and are given in good faith, but are not measured and may change. Wi-Fi 6 improvements requires use of similarly configured Wi-Fi 6 network routers.

n. Lower Power: The IEEE 802.11ax amendment provides a Target Wake Time (TWT) mechanism allowing client devices to negotiate longer sleep times with the AP, by staying in sleep longer the client is able to reduce average power compared to previous versions of WiFi. This combined with higher throughput enabling faster transmit of data puts WiFi into sleep more quickly.

Intel Wireless Disclaimers (Cont.)


Test Environment and Methodology

▪ Platform: tested with the “lid” open to 1100

▪ Access Point: ceiling mounted

▪ Test Stations: vary in physical environment characteristics such as: distance from AP and walls or cubes between client and AP

▪ All tests start with the DUT at the same angular position relative to the range

Setup: Wireless testing

1100Test Set up for wireless

Level Ground

DUT

Test Robot

1 RPMCeiling Mounted (Enterprise)

Access Points

Table Height (Consumer AP)

Back


▪ Facility Map

▪ 4 Key test locations

Intel Casper: Enterprise testing facility

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Non Line Of Sight (NLOS) Test – Enterprise Environment

▪ Validates the product meets throughput targets when placed in an environment that eliminates line of sight connection between the access point (AP) and client (DUT)

▪ Four locations on the OTA Range (CAS1) for DUT (refer to “Floor Plan” foil)

‐ Stations: 10, 42, 48, and 50

‐ 2.4GHz channels: 1 (20MHz)

‐ 5.2GHz channels: 48 (40MHz) for 11n; 161 (80MHz) for 11ac

▪ Three iterations per channel and throughput is average across three iterations

▪ IxChariot TCP Traffic used for throughput measurements

‐ Legacy: 1MB file for 802.11a/b/g mode using “throughput.scr” script, set to run for 2 minutes with 1 pair.

‐ 802.11n HT: 10MB file using “High_Performance_Throughput.scr” script set to run for 2 minutes with 4 pairs.

‐ 802.11ac VHT: 10MB file using “High_Performance_Throughput.scr” script set to run for 2 minutes with 10 pairs.

▪ No encryption

▪ DUT screen angle open to 110° from closed position

▪ DUT rotating at 1 RPM

▪ DUT on AC power and in Constant Awake Mode (CAM)

▪ Spectrum Analyzer used to verify quiet range in 2.4GHz and 5.2GHz 802.11 spectrum range prior to testing

NLOS: Test environment and procedure

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FCC has two different rule sets defined for 6GHz1. Standard power with Automated Frequency Coordination (AFC)1 . AFC not finalized

and expected in >2 years.2. Low Power Indoors (LPI) with different power restrictions than 5GHz 2. FCC will

initially certify LPI

6GHz LPI power requirement is different from 5GHz• 5GHz is limited by radiated power, allowing extended range by reducing ch. width

and lowering MCS. • 6GHz LPI is based on spectral density, i.e. Tx power dependent on ch. width• 6GHz LPI is optimized for wide channels & high performance, less for range• 6GHz AFC expected to allow higher Tx power & similar/higher range vs. 5GHz

Wi-Fi 6E: FCC Rules for 6GHz160MHz Ch w/ MCS11yields high throughput

20MHz Ch w/ MCS0 reducesthroughput but with longer range

5GHz

160MHz Ch in 6GHz yields high throughput with low interference and more channel options

20MHz Ch reduces throughput but does not increase range

6GHz LPI

These rules are relevant to FCC, no major difference between 5GHz and 6GHZ in EU, other Geos are TBD

6GHZ FCC LPI is designed and optimized

for wide channels with high throughputBack

E1 – AFC is not finalized with FCC and AP vendors. The earliest we expect AFC to be ready is ~2 years but may take longer. 2 – LPI is the only supported mode for 6GHz at launch for Intel’s first-generation Wi-Fi 6E clients (AX210, AX211 and AX411)


Office / Cubical Workplace

9-12dBm*

6GHz LPI: Customer deployments

Enterprise• Opens up Gigabit channels (80 & 160MHz) while

conforming to existing guidelines for Tx power

• Enables IT to use existing AP layouts

• Reduces interference from other 6GHz clients and networks

6GHz LPI5GHz

E* Represents conceptual range

ApartmentLarge Home

20dBm*

12dBm*

Home• Wide channel usage for multi-gigabit speeds

• Clean spectrum for use in dense environments

• Large home coverage can be accomplished with mesh type layout

• Longer range applications covered by legacy bands (2.4 & 5GHz)

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New Wi-Fi 6E & 6GHz band takes full

advantage of Wi-Fi 6 & Gigabit Wi-Fi

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