Executive Summary
The world of consumer devices is now a wireless world, with many devices using Wi-Fi® technology for communications.[1] Many cable subscribers no longer differentiate wireless operation from wired cable service – whether the wireless equipment is personally owned or is part of the equipment provided by the cable company – and often simply consider wireless and wired service to be the same thing. This document includes useful recommendations to enable cable operators to provide outstanding wireless services for their customers.
Scope
While many of the general principles and concepts discussed in this operational practice apply to the broader subject of wireless data service deployments, the primary focus is on residential Wi-Fi installations.
Benefits
The guidelines in this operational practice will help cable operators provide better residential wireless service and understand some of the more common problems and issues that can affect the quality of wireless service in the subscriber premises.
Intended Audience
The intended audience for this operational practice includes installers, technicians, engineers, and others who work with or are interested in the deployment of residential Wi-Fi services.
[1] Wi-Fi® is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance (www.wi-fi.org)