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Choosing the Right Wireless Technology The Basics

Learn about the different wireless technologies available, the factors to consider when choosing one, and how to determine the right technology for your needs.

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Choosing the Right Wireless Technology The Basics

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  1. Choosing the Right Wireless TechnologyThe Basics Marlon K. Schafer Owner Odessa Office Equipment Box 489 Odessa Wa. 99159 Marlon K. Schafer (509-982-2181)

  2. Bio, Marlon K. Schafer Born and raised in the farming community of Odessa, WA.  After high school he entered the United States Air Force and became a Linesman. During his stint in the Air Force Marlon worked on overhead and under ground high voltage electrical distribution systems, security lighting, and runway lighting. Upon his Honorable Discharge in 1988 he returned to Odessa to help with the family specialty foods business.  In 1989 he and his wife moved to Spokane where Carr Sales, an electrical supply store, hired him.  Marlon went from delivery driver to rec. clerk to warehouse manager over the next couple of years, while also taking electronics classes. In 1991 he went to workfor a copier repair company where he serviced copiers, printers, faxes etc. until 1995. In1995 he and his family moved back to Odessa and launched Odessa Office Equipment. In 1998 he bought his second largest local copier competitor. In 1997 Odessa Office Equipment formed an Internet division offering local dialup services.  As a pioneer in the High-Speed Fixed Wireless Industry, Marlon designed and installed one of the first High-Speed Wireless DSL systems in the country and authored the Homebrew DSL page www.odessaoffice.com/sdsl.htm.  Since that time in early 2000 he's built 7 broadcast sites in 4 markets.  As CTO and part owner of KMS Wireless, Marlon has helped hundreds of other Internet Providers break into the WDSL game.  Marlon markets a wide range of wireless equipment and also provides design, installation, and troubleshooting services for most types of wireless systems. Marlon K. Schafer (509-982-2181)

  3. Presumptions We now service approximately 2100 square miles of previously un-served or under-served rural populous. Marlon K. Schafer (509-982-2181)

  4. PresumptionsContinued You may service a few more than that. Marlon K. Schafer (509-982-2181)

  5. My system covers 4 townscontinued As you can see, we are soooo rural that the maps don’t even put the towns and most of the roads till you zoom way in! Marlon K. Schafer (509-982-2181)

  6. My system covers 4 townscontinued Within our coverage areas we’ve done such a good job that the Sheriff has been able to put broadband right into some of the cars! Marlon K. Schafer (509-982-2181)

  7. My system covers 4 townsContinued Then I showed the cops Napster. Big mistake!!!! Marlon K. Schafer (509-982-2181)

  8. Considerations • Population Base • Competition • Terrain • Services to Be Offered • Speeds Desired • Cost (to you and your customers) • Reliability Marlon K. Schafer (509-982-2181)

  9. Choices • DSSS, 802.11b, Wi-Fi • FHSS, 802.11 • Proprietary • Unlicensed • Licensed • PTP (point to point) • PTMP or PMP (point to multipoint) • Roaming, Nomadic, Fixed • Public Network • Private network • RF Based • Optically Based • Copper based Marlon K. Schafer (509-982-2181)

  10. Where to Start • Who is the customer? • What’s the terrain like? • What’s the Budget? • What will the customer spend? • How fast does it need to be? • How reliable does it need to be? • How accessible will it all be? • What range is needed? Marlon K. Schafer (509-982-2181)

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