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April 18, 2005
Agenda Title: Meeting Date: April 18, 2005
Discussion and Action Adopting a Resolution Authorizing the City
Manager to Implement a "Wi-Fi Hotspot" Pilot Project in the Meeting Time: ® 3:00 PM
Downtown Central Business District in Partnership with Sonic.net, ❑ 7:00 PM
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Cateeory (check onel:
❑ Consent Calendar [J Public Hearing i New Business
❑ Unfinished Business
❑ Presentation
Department:
Director: I
Contact Person: Phone Number:
ED & Redevelopment
Paul Marangella 7�i% I
Paul Marangella (707) 778-4581
Information Services
Tim Williamson i40
Tan Williamson (707) 778-4573
Cost of Proposal: 0
Account Number:
NA
Amount Budgeted: 0
Name of Fund:
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Attachments to Agenda
Packet Item:
1. Resolution authorizing the City Manager to implement a "Wi-Fi Hot Spot' in the Central Business
District in partnership with Sonic.net, Inc.
2. Sonic.net, Inc. Metro Wi-Fi Proposal
Summary Statement:
Sonic.net Inc., a local internet service provider (ISP), has approached the City of Petaluma to undertake a
pilot project to install a wireless internet connection in the Downtown Central Business District (CBD).
The intention of the project is to test the feasibility of using state-of-the-art telecommunications technology
to make wireless internet access available to downto-Nini visitors, merchants, and residents. As part of the
project, compact telecommunications equipment will be installed on top of traffic signals, streetlights and
buildings in the downtown, drawing minimal power from these sources.
Other than minimal power use, there is no direct cost to the City for the pilot project. Sonic will underwrite
the full cost of the egttipment, installation and operation,
Therefore, the purpose of this agenda item is to authorize the City Manager to partner with Sonic.net, hie.
to implement a "Wi-Fi Hot Spot' pilot project in the CBD using public facilities.
Recommended Citv Council Action/Sueeested Motion:
Adopt the attached resolution authorizing the City Manager to implement a Wi-Fi "Hot Spot' Pilot Project
in the Downtown Central Business District
Retze-Wed by Finance Director: RevieweWa7te
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CITY OF PETALUMA, CALIFORNIA
ADril 18, 2005
AGENDA REPORT
FOR
DISCUSSION AND ACTION ADOPTING A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO IMPLEMENT A "WI -FI HOTSPOT" PILOT PROJECT IN THE DOWNTOWN CENTRAL
BUSINESS DISTRICT IN PARTNERSHIP WITH SONIC.NET, INC.
1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Sonic.net Inc., a local internet service provider (ISP), has approached the City of Petaluma to undertake
a pilot project to install a wireless ioternet connection in the Downtown Central Business District
(CBD). The intention of the project is to test the feasibility of using state-of-the-art telecommunications
technology to make wireless Internet access available to downtown visitors, merchants, and residents.
As part of the project, compact telecommunications equipment will be installed an top of traffic signals,
streetlights and buildings in the downtown, drawing minimal power from these sources.
Other than minimal power use, there is no other direct cost to the City for the pilot project. Sonic will
underwrite the full cost of the equipment, installation and operation.
Therefore, the purpose of this agenda item is to authorize the City Manager to partner with Sonic.net,
Inc. to implement a "Wi-Fi Hot Spot' pilot project in the CBD using public facilities.
2. BACKGROUND:
Sonic.net, Inc. is the largest local internet service provider (IS.P) in Sonoma County and the first in the
County to supply systems specifically designed for outdoor, carrier -class, metro -scale Wi-Fi meshed
networks. Sonic.net, Inc. is developing a powerful 802.11 broadband Wi-Fi mesh network designed to
provide wireless access to the Internet for mobile computer users.
Sonic.net is proposing a 12 -month market trial of their equipment using City light poles to cover
downtown Petaluma. If the pilot project is successful in demonstrating financial and technical
feasibility, Sonic.net, Inc. is desirous of entering into a permanent, non-exclusive franchise agreement to
expand its coverage into other areas of the City. Nothing in this authorization would commit the City of
Petaluma to undertaking such a franchise.
3. ALTERNATIVES:
A. Authorize a Wi-Fi Pilot Project: Under this option, the City Council would authorize the pilot
project to determine both the technical and financial feasibility of providing wireless technology
mounted on public facilities. If successful, the City could entertain a non-exclusive franchise with
Sonic.nct, Inc. for expanded wireless Internet service.
B. Defer Consideration of a Wi-Fi Pilot Project: Under this alternative, the City Council would
decline to authorize a pilot project.
4. FINANCIAL IMPACTS:
There is no direct cost for the pilot project. A small amount of energy cost would result from powering
the equipment mounted on City light poles or electric fixtures.
5. CONCLUSION:
Sonic.net, Inc. is a reputable local Internet service provider and is desirous of improving Internet
connectivity in the Downtown Central Business District, with the possibility of expanding service
elsewhere in town if financial and technical feasibility is demonstrated. Wireless Internet connectivity is
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desirable in the downtown and promotes economic activity, especially for visitors, residents, merchants
and boaters. As the project involves no cost to the City, there is no financial detriment to proceeding.
6. OUTCOMES OR PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS THAT WILL IDENTIFY SUCCESS OR COMPLETION:,
The pilot project is implemented testing the financial and technical feasibility of downtown Internet
Wi-Fi. User satisfaction will be measured by a web survey. Minimal cost is incurred for energy or City
staff time.
T RECOMMENDATION:
Attached the attached resolution authorizing the City Manager to implement a Downtown Wi-Fi "Hot
Spot' Pilot Project.
Attachment 1
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PETALUMA AUTHORIZING
THE CITY MANAGER TO IMPLEMENT A "WI -FI HOT SPOT" PILOT PROJECT IN THE DOWNTOWN
CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT IN PARTNERSHIP WITH SONIC.NET, INC.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2005- N.C.S.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PETALUMA AUTHORIZING
THE CITY MANAGER TO IMPLEMENT A "WI -FI HOT SPOT" PILOT PROJECT IN THE DOWNTOWN
CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT IN PARTNERSHIP WITH SONIC.NET, INC.
RECITALS
WHEREAS, Sonic.net, Inc, a local internet service provider, has approached the City of Petaluma to undertake
a pilot project to install a wireless Internet connection in the Downtown Central Business District; and
WHEREAS, Sonic.net, Inc. is the largest local internet service provider QSP) in Sonoma County and the first
in the County to supply systems specifically designed for outdoor, carrier -class, metro -scale Wi-Fi meshed
networks; and
WHEREAS, Sonic.net, Inc. is developing a powerful 802.11 broadband Wi-Fi mesh network designed to
provide wireless access to the Internet for mobile computer users; and
WHEREAS, Sonic.net, Inc. is proposing a 12 -month market trial of their equipment using City light poles and
related facilities to cover downtown Petaluma; and
WHEREAS, the intention of the project is to test the feasibility of using state-of-the-art telecommunications
technology to make wireless Internet access available to downtown visitors, merchants, and residents; and
WHEREAS, as part of the project, compact telecommunications equipment will be installed on top of traffic
signals, streetlights and buildings in the downtown, drawing minimal power from these sources; and
WHEREAS, other than minimal energy costs, there is no other direct cost to the City for the pilot project; and
WHEREAS, Sonic.net, Inc. will underwrite the full cost of the equipment, installation and operation; and
WHEREAS, if the pilot project is successful in demonstrating financial and technical feasibility, Sonic.net, Inc.
is desirous of entering into a permanent, non-exclusive franchise agreement, to be negotiated at a later date, to
expand its coverage into other areas of the City; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of Petaluma is desirous of enhancing Internet connectivity for residents, visitors,
and merchants;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Petaluma City Council hereby authorizes the City
Manager to take all appropriate action to implement a Downtown Central Business District "Wi-Fi Hotspot"
Pilot Project, in partnership with Sonic.net, Inc., using public facilities, such as streetlights and other poles with
electrical power.
NOW, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that after one year of operation, the City Manager is requested to
report back to the City Council on the financial and technical feasibility of extending the Wi-Fi Intenet model to
other areas of the City.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 18th day of April 2005 by the following vote:
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NOES
ATTEST: CITY OF PETALUMA
City Clerk Mayor
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Attachment 2
5onic.net, Inc. Metro Wi-Fi Proposal
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Metro Proposal
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Prepared by Matt Kirk
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Cover Letter ........
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Section l - Executive Summar} •�^�
Sonie.net Corporate Introduction 4
Section 2— HotSpot Limitations and Metro Wi-Fi Solution..............................................................................................5
Metro -Scale WtFi Implementation Strategy 5
Section 3 — Overview of Sonic.net Solution.............................................................................................................................7
High throughput performance and reliability 8
Section 4— 12 Month Trial Proposal ._........... — ................ ...11
Proposed Site Coverage I
Support 12
Project Implementation Schedule 12
Final System Testing 1
Section 5— Revenues and Costs.............................................,................ ............. ....... » .... ..... ...... ....... ........ 13
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Cover Letter
City of Petaluma
Attn: City Manager
Fcbruary 2005
Sonic.net is pleased to present this Metro W i-Fi trial proposal to the City of Petaluma. The intent of this proposal is to
introduce the City to new and exciting technology that will enable the Petaluma Community and City to benefit from a
wide scale 802.11 Wi-Fi network.
Sonic.net is the largest local Internet Service Provider in Sonoma County and the first in the County to supply systems
specifically designed for outdoor, carrier -class, metro -scale Wi-Fi meshed networks. Sonic.net is proposing a centrally
manageable 802.11 network configuration that will meet the Community and Cities needs.
Sonic.net is developing a powerful 802.11 broadband Wi-Fi mesh network designed to provide secure wireless access to
the Internet for mobile computer users and Public Safety employees. The technology we employ is much more than just
wireless access points scattered about the City. Sonic.net uses intelligent Wi-Fi equipment that form a mesh network
enabling us to `light -up" interesting parts of Petaluma with wireless broadband services. Our product has one of the
highest receive sensitivity in the marketplace and are more than twice as powerful as any consumer based W i-Fi product.
This means that our solution is best at penetrating buildings and cutting through tree foliage and other RF impediments.
Sonic.net believes that it can deliver the best price performance and best coverage capabilities in the industry.
Sonic.net is proposing a 12 month market trial of our equipment using City light poles to cover downtown Petaluma.
Upon reaching a permanent agreement, Sonic.net will expand its coverage into other areas of the City. At that time, the
City can provide input as to where they would like to see the coverage expanded. Sonic.net will pay the city based on
the number of people who use the system, for power consumed and provide the City with the ability to use the system
for Public Safety and City business.
Sincerely,
Matt Kirk
Sonic.net, Inc.
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Section l — Executive Summary
Sonic.net proposes a 12 month trial of its Metro Wi-Fi technology in the Petaluma Downtown area. Coverage will include public
gathering areas, restaurants, bookstores and coffee shops from Piper Street to Matheson Street between Vine Street and Fitch
Street. The purpose of the trial is for the City and Sonic.net to prove that the technology is useful and performs as expected.
During the trial, the City can choose to adopt broader coverage from Sonic.nct by entering into a non-exclusive franchise
agreement where Some net will expand coverage to other parts of Petaluma. The City will receive a percentage of the revenue
collected and Sonic.net will bear the costs of installation and maintenance of the network. Sonic.net willprovide free access to
the network for Petaluma Public Safety and Administration personnel enabling police and fire departments to have access to high
bandwidth resources which are currently unavailable to them today.
Sonic.net asks that the City participate in raising the public awareness of the service with signage and co-produced press releases.
We also ask that a member of the staff be available for the occasional interview as press coverage warrents. We expect to see a
number of newspapers, magazines and online journals take an interest in the project.
Section 2 of this document gives an overview of Metro WiFi vs. HmSpot deployment models. Section 3 provides an overview of
the Sonic.nct solution. Section 4 outlines our proposal in detail and defines the coverage area, poles needed and scope of work for
the implementation. Section 5 details the costs and revenue sharing model.
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Sonic.net Corporate Introduction
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Sonic.net has provided Intemet service to Northern California for the past ten years Sonic.net is a full-servicc Internet provider
dedicated to providing inexpensive, robust Internet Connectivity. We pride ourselves on our reliability and excellent customer
service.
Founded by Dane Jasper and Scott Doty in 1994, Sonic.net started out with a sound business model that has kept the company
profitable since its inception. Our success can be attributed to good business decisions, overwhelming customer loyalty, award
winning technical support and an excellent network architecture.
Sonic.net, Incorporated serves over 34,000 customers (most of which reside in Sonoma County) with more than sixty-five
employees. Redundant gigabit fiber connections connect our data center facility to major Intemet backbones, creating a high-
performance network. Our network reflects a careful design philosophy, extensive monitoring, and a straightforward approach to
informing customers in the event of problems.
Sonic.net has been working with wireless Internet access since 1998 and currently has approximately 100 HmSpots deployed.
We expect to grow this number significantly over the next year and are currently the largest HmSpot provider in the County.
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Section 2 — IlotSpot Limitations and Aletro Wi-.1+i Solution
Wi-Fi (802.1lb) networks are being deployed across many types of environments, including some large-scale enterprises and
campuses. However, because of the inherently tethered nature of current Wi-Fi technology, it has been difficult and
economically infeasible to deploy the technology on a metro -scale.
Traditional access point technology suffers from critical limitations that make these deployments challenging, if not impossible.
The W i-Fi system that Sonic.net is proposing is specifically designed to overcome these limitations, creating a truly wireless,
broadband data network. The Sonic.net system allows for the quick and easy deployment of metro -scale wireless networks based
on industry -standard Wi-Fi technology.
Sonic.net has detailed a trial proposal for the City in this document. This section describes the general technology employed to
offer the service and compares it against other solutions that have been attempted in the past.
Metro -Scale Wi-Fi Implementation Strategy
Much as cellulnr technology unleashed ubiquitous telephony in the 1990s, the new wireless technology, IEEE 802.11, also known
as Wi-Fi, promises to unleash ubiquitous data access. The concept of broadband wireless data is not new. Indeed, cellular
technologies such as 3G have long been hyped with little to show for the fuss. Wi-Fi, however, is different. Our proposal to the
City of Petaluma is based upon a metro -scale W i-Fi implementation that meets carrier -class service, bandwidth and coverage
scalability, and Quality of Service (QoS).
Wi-Fi technology was designed to deliver high-speed data access. Relying on small coverage areas ranging between hundreds to
a few thousand feet (versus a few miles for cellular), Wi-Fi is capable of delivering multimegabit speeds directly to end users. In
addition, W i-Fi benefits from one of the fastest adoption rates seen in the technology industry. One of the key forces driving the
adoption of Wi-Fi is the ubiquity of Wi-Fi enabled client devices. A multitude of devices including laptops, PDAs, cell phones
and even video cameras and data collection devices ace now wirelessly enabled with Wi-Fi. For the first time in the history of
wireless communications, Wi-Fi presents us with an abundance of wirelessly -enabled devices in search of a network. Sonic.net
has one of the largest customer bases in the area that have adopted this technology.
Such adoption is driving a rapid drop in equipment prices. In fact, Wi-Fi prices have been dropping steadily, at a rate much faster
than cell phones ever did. Just a few years ago, when Wi-Fi was first introduced, a single Wi-Fi client interface cost roughly
$500. Today, an equivalent interface retails for less than $50. Intel's recently launched Centrino processor effectively reduces to
zero the marginal cast for a Wi-Fi interface on a mobile laptop or PDA.
Several traditional WrFi equipment vendors are
offering Wi-Fi networks based on the hotspot
deployment model. Our proposed implementation
is NOT based upon the traditional hotspot
deployment model.
We firmly believe that the hotspot model
represents an incomplete and inadequate solution
for metropolitan wireless networks. In effect,
hotspots provide access that is at best comparable
to that offered by wireline pay -phones — that is,
you need to look for a hotspot much like you need
to seek out a pay phone location. As a result,
hotspot access does not come close to delivering
truly ubiquitous access.
At Sonic.net, we feel that a viable solution must
offer true anytime, anywhere access to critical data
within the advertised coverage area. We believe
that ultimately, Wi-Fi coverage will not be
provided by hotspots, but rather by metra -wide hot
zones which offer coverage mare like cellular
telephones than pay telephones. The Sonic.net
cellular W6Fi solution is built to provide such a
metro -wide network.
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Our proposal to the City of Petaluma has overcome several key challenges:
• Although the small coverage foot print size gives
Wi-Fi the opportunity to transmit and receive at
high speeds, it also means that a large number of
access points are required to cover a metropolitan
area in the traditional configuration.
Since traditional solutions based on access points
require wired connectivity at each cell location, the
cost and complexity required is prohibitive. The
Sonic.net Metro Wi-Fi system, in contrast, is based
on a new class of products called Wi-Fi cells. Wi-
Fi cells can interconnect wirelessly, overcoming
the need for wire line access at every cell. The
result is a significant reduction in the overall cost
of wire line access.
• Like every other wireless technology, Wi-Fi
transmissions are subject to the effects of obstacles
such as buildings, trees, and terrain features. Using
traditional access point -based solutions, coverage
areas will often be interrupted by shadows and
coverage gaps that lead to unreliable access.
The Sonic.net system is designed to for a seamless
coverage area composed of multiple, overlapping,
interconnected Wi-Fi cells. The Sonic.net system
minimizes coverage gaps and shadows to ensure
consistent and reliable connectivity across the
coverage area.
Recently, several vendors have attempted a variety of
techniques seeking to increase the range of individual Wi-Fi
access points in order to reduce the overall number of cells.
Such an approach, although attractive in concept, is flawed
in practice. The principal drawback with increasing range is
that the fundamental limitations in propagation around
obstacles remain. Obstacles still create coverage gaps which
simply cannot be overcome with larger cells. Expansion of
the cell size is analogous to trying to provide light to the
City of Petaluma at night using a single, powerful light bulb
instead of relying upon a larger number of smaller, well
distributed streetlights. Streetlights mounted on poles are
capable of providing a high degree of uniform illumination
throughout the City, while attempting illumination using a
single, powerful lamp would undoubtedly result in
unacceptable shadows and dark spots.
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The key challenge to building a broad network of distributed Wi-Fi cells is that each cell requires some form of backhaul. Wired
backhaul is infeasible, since building a metro -scale wired LAN infrastructure would be cost-probibitive to provision and
maintain. The recurring access charges for leased wired backhaul also render the economic model unworkable, Cost effective,
practical hot zones are only possible with a solution that provides the flexibility to deploy cells in a manner that overcomes
potential coverage issues, without the constraints imposed by wired infrastructure.
Sonic.net has developed a unique, wireless network architecture that overcomes the key challenges of metro -scale Wi-Fi
deployments. The architecture dramatically reduces the reliance on wired backhaul and thus, enables a true broadband wireless
network. In addition, the Sonic.net architecture leverages an advanced, wireless backhaul solution that is flexible, fault-tolerant,
and scalable. At Sonic.net, we believe we have combined the key technologies in a way that will ultimately fuel the broad
deployment of metro -scale Wi-Fi trot zones throughout the city.
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Section 3-- Overview of Sonic.net Solution
Febiv.vy 2005
Sonic.net's solution will provide wide scale W i-Fi coverage for the Community and Public Safety organizations. The
Community can expect to find Internet access available within the coverage areas defined. Public Safety organizations will have
access to information previously not available to them in the field. The overall goals of the final City wide solution could support:
• Wireless Internet access virtually anywhere in the coverage areas.
• Email
+ Web browsing
• VPN Access
Streaming Video
• Public Sajetpdpplicarion.s:
• Computer Aided Dispatch
• Vehicle to Vehicle Messaging
• Field -Based Reporting or Direct Access to RMS
• Mug Shots
+ GPS Locations
+ City of Petaluma Microsoft applications
• In -vehicle access utilizing web -based GIS for tactical response
• Maps (ZD and 3D views)
• Critical building infrastructure
• Building foot prints
• Building floor plans
• Building population data
• Fire/emergency response pre -plans
In -vehicle efficiencies with broadband capabilities
• In -vehicle, browser -based access
• Secure access to information via VPN to existing GIS databases
• Ease of maintenance (utilize existing GIS services within Rio Rancho)
• No update required to in -vehicle applications/databases
• Video surveillance into communications centers and in -vehicle:
• City of Petaluma/County facilities and buildings
• Schools, banks, and other commercial systems
• High quality graphical databases:
+ Mugshots
• In -vehicle line-up lists
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High throughput performance and reliability
February 2005
The bandwidth required to allow access to the aforementioned applications in the field must be reliable and support high
performance throughput (1+ Mbps burst speeds). The proposed network will provide the City and mobile users with an
opportunity to be one of the leading agencies to implement a true broadband wireless communications system based on the fast
growing Wi-Fi (802.11) market. Features of the Sonic.net Metro Wi-Fi network will include;
• Standard IEEE approved and supported TM-Fi (802.11 b) Networking - The proposed system will support industry standard
802.11 devices including laptops and PDAs without any proprietary hardware required. Standard components are utilized in
all aspects of the system.
• Higher Reliability— The network design includes Wi-Fi cell technology supporting optimized routing, self -organizing Wi-Fi
cells and automatic failure recovery,.
• Scalability (rhea of Service)— Sonic.net will require 12 to 15 outdoor Wi-Fi cells per square mile of coverage. The current
Sonic.net solution is a I Watt W i-Fi cell with high receive sensitivity (-98dB).
• Coverage— Based on commercially available map source information and density analysis to Sonic.net will be able to
provide excellent coverage and 500 kbps to 5 Mbps burst speeds.
• Quality of Service (QoS) -To guarantee complete, carrier -class coverage, Wi-Fi cells are installed with overlapping coverage
areas, providing resiliency from interference, wired or wireless network failure, and other environmental disruptions.
• High Petformauce— The network proposed will support from 5 Mbps to 500 kbps burst coverage.
• Security—The system proposed supports WEP, WPA, AES, MAC Address Filtering and VPN Security.
Sonic.net has overcome the challenges of deploying Wi-Fi networks on a metro scale, making it possible for municipalities,
Public Safety services and mobile users to stay connected.
The Sonic.net solution uses a distributed, intelligent wireless network
architecture. In addition to providing the functionality of basic W i-Fi access
points, each W i-Fi cell is responsible for forwarding data back through the
wireless network to the W i-Fi gateways that connect into the wired network. The
cells achieve this by constantly monitoring the wireless transmissions between
and their neighbors and, based on this data, computing the optimal data path back
wired network.
Sonic.net Wi-Fi cells are based on a standard hardware and software platform
benefits from ongoing technoloLV developments and improvements to existing
standards. For example, the current technology is radio independent, which
allows Sunic.net to easily adapt to new unlicensed or licensed bands as they
become available. Standard, commercially available antennas enable a broad
of deployment scenarios. Similarly, emerging security solutions are readily
introduced as soon as they are incorporated into industry standards.
Sonic.net continuously monitors the wireless environment and dynamically tunes
network settings to ensure optimal path quality to each Wi-Fi cell. These adaptive
capabilities also make the network reliable and self -healing, providing high
availability. If a node or connection fails anywhere in the network, we can
quickly isolate the outage and use alternate paths to maintain connectivity.
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Sonic.net will be testing various hardware solutions to provide the best possible service. Different hardware will be deployed
where the terrain dictates it will work best.
One product we will be testing is the Tropos 5110. It has been designed as a FCC/UL approved outdoor Wi-Fi unit supporting:
Envirmunental design
• -35°C to 55°C Operating Range
• Built-in Cooling shields and Heaters
NEMA 4X Weather Tight Certified Enclosure
160 mph Wind Survivability
Comprehensive po}rer options
• 120/208/240 VAC single and split -phase ANSI/IEEE C62.42
category C3
• Power -over -Ethernet 8023.af
• Power -over Ethernet to support external camera connection to
device
120/208/240 VAC NEMA photo -electric streetlight
power tap
Protection circuits
• Lightning, power surge, EMC Field, ESD
• Optional CATS building entrance data protection
Figure 2: Tropos 5110,Vloanting Hardware
Each of the proposed wireless nodes would be installed as appropriate on a street light, building, lamp post, etc. The units require
power to operate and comes with a variety of power options.
Sonic.net is committed to designing a solution that can be installed
simply and easily with little impact on the structure it is mounted to.
Tropos units can be mounted via a standard bracket and will have power
options which support lamppost, building, and tower mounting. Power
options include photo cell, C -Class power, power line, and other standard
power adapters. Once the units are installed and powered, the Wi-Fi cells
will be self -organizing, requiring no further installation service.
Installation of a unit typically takes 15-30 minutes, depending on the
mount type.
The engineering diagrams on this page show the mounting hardware and
mounting options with a Tropos node attached.
The brackets are designed to utilize a variety of standard mounting
options, contain bubble leveling meters, and can be installed with a single
size socket.
Units are easily serviceable via a slide -off bracket and two screws.
Figure d: Horizontal Alounting
Many other manufacturers sell 100 mW indoor units enclosed in an outdoor NEMA enclosure. Sonic.net encourages the City to
review the environmental specifications of each unit. Sonic.net uses high power radios, allowing greater spacing between units
than ordinary indoor and outdoor units. 1 W 802.11 Wi-Fi cells are capable of greater penetration through building structures and
foliage. Our outdoor mounting solutions will allow for easy, fast, low impact mounting of equipment.
Once the Wi-Fi cells are installed, the 802.11 network supports self -organizing and optimized path routing.
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The W i-Fi cells, once installed and powered, search for other Wi-Fi cells in the network and begin to create RF paths to the
backhaul connections to the network The system self -installs and creates dynamic route tables based upon the best RF path to
the Internet. Ordinary 802.11 access points require backhaul to each access point. This is not the case with Sonic.net Metro -W i-
Fi network. Depending on throughput requirements, backhaul may be added to the network to increase overall bandwidth. In
this way, the network separates coverage from capacity.
Sunic.net constantly evaluates the network fur best path routing using TCPAP throughput. The network routes around any RF
noise, temporary physical obstructions, and other interference, guaranteeing optimal performance, throughput and reliability.
Advantages of the Sonic.net Solution
In summary, the Sonic.net distributed node architecture, network monitoring/maintenance and the Sonic.net Internet
infrastructure are combine to deliver the following benefits to the project:
Increased bandwidth
Sonic.net is proposing a wireless data network with only one or two backhaul links required per square mile of coverage.
The network throughput will vary between SOD kbps and 5 Mbps depending on node placement.
Reduced cabling complexity and cost
Sunic.net can install W i-Fi nodes without re -wiring facilities. Installation requires nothing more than power, which is
often readily available from street light photo sensors. The Wi-Fi cells do the rest: self -organizing into a seamless W i-Fi
network.
Easy setup and rapid deployment
W i-Fi cells auto -discover the network. They continually mouitor network state to optimize performance. Wi-Fi cells
are simple to install and allow fast deployment. Various areas of the City can be deployed in days.
Scalability
Sonic.net's architecture allows network operators to scale Wi-Fi to support arbitrarily large networks.
Reliability
Sonic.nct s Metro Wi-Fi mesh introduces redundancy and rault-tolerance, with multiple routes and intelligent fail -over
protection.
Advanced security
Secure wireless networking requires a multi-tavered approach. Sonic.net leverages its VPN servers and Layer 3
intelligence to only permit valid traffic from authorized users onto the Internet.
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Section 4 —12 Month Trial Proposal
Febnrrry 2005
Sonic.net is proposing a 12 month trial installation of a Metro -Scale, Wi Fi (802.1 lb) network to cover Court House Square and
other parts of the down town area. We expect to deliver speeds up to 5 Millis utilizing a 6 Mbps Enhanced DSL circuit during the
trial. The proposed network design will:
• Utilize 5 Wi-Fi cells in a mesh configuration installed on street polls between 1" and 5"' Street and B and E Street.
These locations are mapped out below and will be mutually agreed to during the course of the project.
• Utilize existing infrastructure locations were appropriate to provide backhaul into the existing Sonic.net Data
Network.
• Provide throughput varying from 5 Millis to 500 kbps depending on the location of the units.
The following diagram is an illustration of how Wi-Fi cells will be deployed over the proposed coverage area. Each of the red
X's represent a Wi-Fi cell installed without any Ethernet connectivity. The blue arrow points the the one node connected to the
Internet via an Enhanced DSL line.
Proposed Site Coverage
The Site coverage plan is based upon analysis of the proposed area using available map -source information and on-site survey.
The site coverage drawings are subject to change as the Network Design is finalized during the Evaluation Phase.
As previously stated, the initial coverage estimates indicate that the downtown coverage area ('/4 square mile) will take
approximately 5 WfFi cells. This will vary dependant on foliage, building density, and existing interference.
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The W i-Fi cells automatically self organize and determine the best RF path to get to the Internet connected node. These paths are
continuously evaluated and altered as needed. While the Wi-Fi cells have the ability to broadcast approximately 1 mile, the signal
from the mobile device is the limiting factor for greater coverage. Sonic.net recomends providing high-powered PCMCIA cards
for the Public Safety vehicles with external antennas. Coverage will propagate indoors, but this will vary greatly depending on
building type. Alternative indoor units can expand the outdoor network into buildings as desired.
The Sonic.net system permits seamless scaling of network capacity. Aggregate capacity can be expanded by simply connecting
more wired backhaul links anywhere in the network. Sonic.net automatically recognizes the new links and dynamically
reconfigures the network to distribute the additional capacity throughout the network. As part of the proposal, Sonic.net has
provided pole locations (by pole designation number and cross streets).
Support
Sonic.net is providing a total system solution including support.
Reporting Errors to Sonic.net Customer Service. Sonic.net will provide all customer support through our normal support
channels (phone and email).
Telephone Support. Sonic.net will provide a Customer Service telephone number for customer use.
Project Implementation Schedule
Sonic.net expects the initial implementation to take about 4 weeks once all hardware has been acquired, prepared and tested.
Sonic.net will present the City of Petaluma with the appropriate encroachment permits as required by the City.
Final System Testing
The final phase in the project is the Testing Phase. The purpose of this final phase of the project is to conduct formal testing and
provide a reasonable period of time to determine reliability and coverage. This will include:
Network Throughput Test — The complete system will be tested for speed and quality.
Coverage Test — The complete system will be tested for overall coverage.
Alobilio, Test — The complete system will be tested for mobility and roaming performance.
User Adoption — The system will be monitored for activity and reports will be generated to determine if the network is
getting use.
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Section 5 — Revenues and Costs
Febnrary 200:+
Sonic.net's proposal does not require the City of Petaluma to incur any node equipments costs during this deployment. All
hardware and installation costs will be born by Sonic.net. For the City to use the network, any laptop or mobile device that will
use the service will need to be outfitted (if one was not included with purchase) with a 802.1 lb wireless network card. The
appropriate departments within the City will be responsible for purchasing Wi-Fi equipment for City or Public Safety use. If the
City wishes to use a VPN concentrator for terminating their connections. Sonic.net can help advise and procure this equipment at
the City's expense.
Sonic.net shall pay a telecommunications users tax of five percent (5%) of all charges made for its Petaluma Metro W i-Fi
services described in this agreement. Sonic.net will prorate Basic Internet Service for the day used and pay based on that
amount. Sonic.net will pay a 5% tax on all fees collected from transient users (otherwise known as Day Passes) of the Metro W i-
Fi service hosted by the city.
The City of Petaluma is entitled to up to two -hundred and fifty (250) free subscriptions to use Sonic.net's Metro W i-Fi Services
in Petaluma for the duration of the trial as long as Sonic.net maintains the coverage..
Sonic.net is seeking Cities interested in being leaders in metro scale deployments and Sonic.net is bearing the costs for
deployment of services. In consideration of the service that Sonic.net is offering, we request that the City agree to participate in,
and assist with the preparation of press releases, provide spokespeople for press and analyst interviews associated with these
press releases, assist in the preparation of a success story to be used by Sonic.net as electronic and/or printed collateral, post
public signs similar to "Public Phone Booth" signs in areas where coverage is available and provide positive references regarding
the Sonic.net installation to a reasonable number of other prospective Gusto mers.
We view these activities as an opportunity for the City as well as Sonic.net to receive substantial press coverage and publicity.
We believe that positive coverage about the deployment can beneficial to the City as well as Sonic.net as they will increase public
awareness of the service and bring in additional revenues for the City.
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