Biamp Modena Hub Network Administrator's Manual

is a wireless presentation hub
Modena Hub
that supports versatility in modern working
environments. Ideal for Bring Your Own Device
(BYOD) and Bring Your Own Computer (BYOC)
spaces, Modena Hub allows participants to
connect to meeting room AV equipment and
USB accessories wirelessly. It also enables any
participant to wirelessly receive AV streams
during a video conferencing session.
This document is intended to guide network
administrators and IT teams in successfully
integrating a Modena Hub system within a
network environment.
General Network Requirements
The Modena system relies on stable and efficient
wireless connections and should be deployed on
a professional, enterprise-grade wireless network
to ensure optimal reliability/connectivity during
a meeting. Specific/recommended network
characteristics are as follows:
Corporate access point
• 802.11ac WiFi5 MU-MIMO 3x3 minimum
• Maximum of 20 active users per access point
The active users limit is valid under good
network conditions as specified under "Wireless
requirements" section below. Otherwise the
number of active users may be significantly
reduced.
Modena
Network Administrator's Guide
Hub/Hub+
Modena Hub+ integrated access point
• Maximum of 12 active users
• Modena Hub+ access point works well in
ideal network conditions. In crowded Wifi
environments, enterprise-grade external
access points are highly recommended.
• Avoid installing the Modena Hub+ directly
behind a TV display, as the display may
disrupt/shield the Wifi signal.
A survey system (a Wifi analyzing tool) should
be used to evaluate the interference level of the
Wifi environment and identify the best channel
available in the network.
Connected Device Requirements
The following gives hardware and operating
requirements for connected devices:
Desktop & Laptop Computers
• Windows and MacOS
- Intel Core i5 - 6th Generation 4 cores
(minimum)
- Intel Core i7 - 7th Generation 4 cores
(recommended)
• Power Saving Disabled
• CPU workload must be below 75% when
running wireless presentation, wireless USB
and video-conference client.
• Capturing resolution may be reduced to
720p from the application settings to address
performance issues.
Tablets & Smartphones
• Android 8.0 minimum, with hardware
acceleration available.
• iPhone 8 or later
• iPad 5th generation or later
• iPad Pro 2nd generation or later