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MWLANS Technical Summary

Multimode/Wireless LAN Service provides Agency users with wireless access points, commonly called WiFi hotspots. MWLANS satisfies Agency requirements for global remote wireless connectivity to IP-based services from outside Government networks by offering 802.11 wireless connections in public hot spots around the world, or with custom-designed wireless networks deployed at Agency sites.

MWLANS is a wireless transmission service for mobile terminals. Agency personnel, using WiFi-enabled notebook computers or personal digital assistants (PDAs), can access E-mail, government intranets, and the Internet when located within WiFi coverage areas or hotspots. MWLANS complies with the near-ubiquitous standard known as WiFi or wireless fidelity. Through partnerships with WiFi providers, the Networx contractors provide essentially global coverage.

Client software, which is loaded on the subscriber's mobile device, simplifies the process of accessing the network by providing MWLANS access tools to assist the Agency subscriber. Access to the network is secured through multiple security layers. An IP Security (IPSec) connection is established between the client software and the remote access server in the contractor's network. Traffic is encrypted between the mobile device and the MWLANS base station in private hotspot implementations.

The following Multimode/Wireless LAN Service capabilities are supported:

• The user is provided access only after authentication by user-id and password by the contractor. The user is able to change password as often as deemed necessary.
• The service supports dynamic IP address as well as single or multiple static IP address.
• The contractor provides commercially available Wireless Network Interface Cards (NICs) for mobile terminals.

Figure No. 1 depicts how MWLANS (i.e., a wireless LAN supporting IEEE 802.11 standard) obviates the needs for enterprise cabling.

Figure 1 - Wireline versus Wireless LANs

Figure No. 2 depicts the role of Wi-Fi in the IEEE family of wireless network specifications.

Figure 2 - IEEE Wireless Standards

Basic service level agreements (SLAs) supported include:

• Time to Restore.

For more information on the general MWLANS specifications and requirements, please refer to Section C.2.14.3 of the Networx contract for technical specifications and Section B2.14.3 for pricing.

MWLANS Price Basics

MWLANS is commonly known as WiFi or Wireless Fidelity. MWLANS consists of two service types:

• Subscription Service: A subscription-based service to public hot spots is available as a monthly or daily subscription.
  • The monthly subscription offers unlimited usage.
  • As part of the daily subscription, each subscription lasts 24 hours from the time of first logon to the service. Customers can logoff and logon to the service during the 24 hour period without incurring additional charges.
• Private Hotspot: Private WiFi hotspots are priced an Individual Case Basis (ICB). Private hotspots require an initial survey, design and network installation; a monthly recurring service charge applies after cutover.

MWLANS is a service that was not offered on the original FTS2001 contracts.

Price components required for MWLANS:

• Subscription Service
• Daily (per day) or Monthly (per month) Subscription
• Private Hotspot
• Survey, Design, and Setup (NRC ICB). CLINs with ICB prices are not available in the unit pricer
• Ongoing Operations and Maintenance (MRC ICB). CLINs with ICB prices are not available in the unit pricer
  • No features available currently
  • Service Enabling Devices (SEDs) may be required to implement MWLANS. [Please note that SEDs under Networx replace the FTS2001 User-to-Network Interfaces and Access Adaptation Functions (UNIs/AAFs). SEDs may differ between Networx providers. The pricing structure for SEDs provides for either a one-time payment or monthly term payments for purchase, plus a NRC for installation and a MRC for maintenance.]

Each Networx contractor may provide variations or alternatives to the offering and pricing for MWLANS. The specific details found within each Contractor's Networx contract files and pricing notes for MWLANS

For more information on the general MWLANS specifications and requirements, please refer to Section C.2.14.3 of the Networx contract for technical specifications and Section B.2.14.3 for pricing.