Capacity based design with low to mid density - Basic office/cubicle area with low to medium user density and no voice with limited rf redundancy.

Coverage based design - Coverage, office areas with higher user density OR basic coverage office/cubicle with High Demand users

High-capacity design - High user density indoor space, with high demand users

Very low-density, low coverage - Warehouses, large open areas

The types of wireless network deployment should be matched to the usage scenarios based on the density of users and coverage requirements:

Capacity based design with low to mid density is suitable for basic office or cubicle areas where there are not many users, and high-performance voice applications are not a priority, thus limited RF redundancy may be acceptable.

Coverage based design is intended for areas where coverage is more critical than capacity. It could be used in office areas with higher user density, where maintaining a basic level of connectivity is more important than accommodating a large number of high-bandwidth connections.

High-capacity design is used in environments where there is a high density of users who are likely to be using bandwidth-intensive applications. This could include indoor spaces like conference centers, auditoriums, or any area with a high concentration of users and devices.

Very low-density, low coverage is typically for spaces like warehouses or large open areas where there are few users spread out over a large area. The focus here is on providing coverage to all areas, regardless of the low user density.

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Why ArubaOS 10 (AOS10):

ArubaOS 10 is the current next-generation WLAN architecture, designed for both campus and distributed branch deployments.

It supports cloud-native management via Aruba Central, aligning with ACME’s move to the cloud.

Provides scalability for 7+ years, meeting the long-term investment requirement.

Supports Wi-Fi 6/6E APs, which are essential for high-density retail and warehouse environments.

Why Gateways are Needed:

Gateway role is critical to support:

Tunneled traffic for segmentation (guest, vendor, employee).

Cloud Guest Authentication and captive portal functions for customers.

Application visibility and role-based policy enforcement.

Integration with SD-Branch WAN for resilience and cost control across remote stores.

Gateways ensure the unified policy enforcement across all sites (head office, branches, warehouses, retail stores).

Why Not the Other Options:

B (InstantOS 8): Outdated architecture, limited to smaller standalone AP deployments, not recommended for enterprise growth or cloud-centric operations.

C (AP-only AOS10): Provides Wi-Fi but lacks gateways, meaning no central policy enforcement, tunneling, or role-based segmentation. This would not meet ACME’s requirements for guest/vendor access control, WAN resiliency, and security.

D (ArubaOS 8 campus): Legacy controller-based solution, being phased out in favor of AOS10. Does not align with cloud-first and future-ready requirements.

Requirement Mapping to AOS10 AP + Gateway deployment:

Real-time inventory & Zebra scanners ? Reliable Wi-Fi 6E AP coverage with low latency.

Cloud-based operations ? Aruba Central + AOS10 integration.

Guest, vendor, employee segmentation ? Policy enforcement firewall and dynamic segmentation via gateway tunneling.

Warehouses with high ceilings ? Wi-Fi 6E APs with appropriate antenna design (AOS10 supports full AP portfolio).

Cut IT staff in half ? AI Insights and automation in Aruba Central reduce troubleshooting complexity.

Marketing customer interaction ? Cloud guest services and analytics integration with Aruba Central.

7+ year lifecycle ? AOS10 architecture is future-proof and actively developed, unlike legacy OS8.

Final Justification:

The only solution that meets all customer requirements (cloud-based management, role-based segmentation, tunneling, guest/vendor access, real-time inventory, scalability, and 7+ years longevity) is an ArubaOS 10 AP and Gateway deployment.

In network design, the Main Distribution Frame (MDF) and Intermediate Distribution Frame (IDF) are critical components of the network infrastructure. The MDF is the primary hub of the network, often where services from outside the campus or building enter and get distributed. It acts as a central point for network distribution. On the other hand, IDFs are secondary hubs situated throughout the building or campus, extending connectivity provided by the MDF to various endpoints or areas within the building. The simple difference between them lies in their roles within the network infrastructure: the MDF serves as the main point of network ingress and egress, while IDFs are used to further distribute the network to specific locations or floors within the building.