Architectural Classification

Technology \ Networks

Standard Specification

A wireless network is used to extend network coverage beyond the limitations imposed by traditional wired network installations.  The installation of a suitable wireless network provision can be used to enhance user connectivity in all spaces campus wide and beyond.  They may also be used to allow temporary solutions for high profile events taking place on or around campus.

 

Baseline (Today)	Emerging (To track)
Technology 802.11b 802.11g 802.11n 802.11ac   Suppliers Cisco Systems Cisco Meraki Aruba	802.11ad/af/ah/ai/aj/aq/ax Future Standards 3G/4G Backhaul (Data services provided by cell phone carriers routed across network infrastructure)
Tactical (0-3 years)	Strategic (3-6 years)
Technology 802.11b 802.11g 802.11n 802.11ac 3G/4G Backhaul	Technology 802.11n 802.11ac 3G/4G Backhaul
Retirement (to be removed)	Containment (No new development)
Technology 802.11b 802.11g

 

Author:	Craig Douglas	Date:	24/10/2014	Version:	1.0
Document Security Level:		PUBLIC
Document Approvals:		Technical Architecture Group Enterprise Architecture Practice Enterprise Architecture Board IT Director			02/06/2014 June 2014 23/07/2014 23/10/2014
Review Date:		October 2015

Wireless Network Roadmap