Goodmill router

test report
Kainuu Health District organized a system testing for Ambulance Data Connectivity in Kainuu region
(Central-Eastern Finland) during summer 2013. This is a public summary of the actual tests, results
and summary with suggestions. Goodmill Multi-Channel Routing System was at the core of the test.

Test Kit Citrix

Router •• Citrix remote desktop enables using Effica with a
suboptimal internet connection
•• Installed in the vehicle is Goodmill w24e-R router
with external magnet antennas •• Effica runs on the server with a desktop view on the
computer of the programme. With CITRIX, Effica
•• The router used total of three networks (WAN
does not sign the user out if the internet connection
links). Two 3G networks – Sonera, Elisa ja
is interrupted for a short period of time
Datame(CDMA450)
•• The connection via the router to the computer is
enabled through a Wi-Fi Access Point connection Birdstep Technology Oy, Safemove
•• The Safemove programme is needed for creating
a password secure connection and changing
Computer
connection without interruption
•• Computers used in this test were 2 laptops
•• When the connection is directed from the 3G modem
•• The first tests were carried out on the Windows to the router it causes the IP address to change -
XP operating system, the Goodmill router plus an which results in losing the Effica network connection
internal 3G modem (Mokkula)
•• A mobile IP address is created by the Safemove
•• Second tests used the Effica Health Care application programme, allowing the IP address to stay the
by Tieto installed on the Laptops same, ensuring the internet connection does not get
•• This testing was carried out on the Windows 7 interrupted
operating system with 3G USB modem and the
•• Safemove programme has a vehicle router installed
Goodmill router. Both 3G modems used the DNA
as a priority connection to enable connectivity inside
network
and close to the vehicle. When the Wi-Fi connection
to the vehicle is cut, the computer automatically
Tested applications starts using the 3G modem
Effica
•• Effica testing was carried out using a test
environment which had the same IT requirements as
the proper usage environment Effica would have
•• The programme requires a non-stop wireless
network connection and does not allow any
interruptions in the Wi-Fi connection while the
registration is being carried out
Testing Methods Stage 1 First Aid Building connectivity
In the first stage the network availabilities were tested as The Wi-Fi connectivity was tested from laptop to the
well as Goodmill Router capability to monitor and select vehicle. The connection to the vehicle router was not
the best available network was tested. At this stage only interrupted during the whole test period. The vehicle was
a router and a computer with a Windows XP operating parked ~10 metres from the main entrance.
system was used.
Connection speed from the laptop near the building inside
Road Test the car:
The road test was mainly done using a moving vehicle. Download 7,68
When the connection was poor the vehicle was brought Upload 2,01
to a halt.
Ping 74
The reliability of the connection was tested simply by
Connection speed inside the apartment:
running continuous ping-tests. Ping is a TCP/IP protocol
tool which tests the reachability of a certain specified Download 2.84
device. Ping sends an ICMP echo request package to Upload 1,53
the device, which the remote computer responds to Ping 75
with its own echo reply package. Ping tests were sent to
the Google server address 8.8.8.8 using the Windows These both connection speeds are sufficient for Effica.
command line.

The upload/download connection tests were carried out Patient Tower building connectivity
using http://speedtest.net. The vehicle was parked right by the patient tower, the
distance to the car was ~20 metres. The Wi-Fi connection
from laptop to the router was cut almost instantly when
Apartment Test
entering the building.
The testing methods were the same as in the road test.
In each test situation the vehicle was parked about 10-20
metres outside the entrance. Stone-built Block of Flats in Kajaani City Centre
The vehicle was parked ~10 metres from the main
The test locations were: entrance. The connection was lost when entering the
•• The second floor of Kainuu First Aid’s building building, a further 10 metres from the building’s entrance.
•• The Central Hospital Patient Tower; a concrete
apartment block in Kajaani City Centre Detached house, wood-panelling inside
Vehicle was parked ~10 metres from the main door. The
•• A wood-insulated detached house in Kajaani’s
connection was lost in the bathroom as this was farthest
Pärsänsuo
from the car. This was likely due to the concrete bathroom
•• A tiled detached house in Vuolijoki wall. The connection was also tested using a single 3G
modem.
Testing Methods Stage 2
During the second stage the suitability of Effica software Connection speeds using a router:
for First Responders was tested. Download Variable: 2.5-0.3
Upload Variable: 1.5-0.1
Stage 1 Test Results
Ping Variable: 80-100
Road test with router
The reliability of the internet connection was very good. Connection speeds using a 3G modem:
The connection was not offline for more than ten seconds Download Variable: 4.5-0.3
at a time even in the most remote areas. When the
connection was poor the car was stopped which brought The connection speeds were better using a 3G modem in
the connection speed up again. The minimum connection the laptop inside the flat.
speed was 1Mbit which is high enough for Effica to
function well. Tiled detached house in Vuolijoki
The vehicle was parked circa 10 metres from the main
The connection speed was also periodically tested using door. The laptop Wi-Fi connection remained uninterrupted.
a single 3G modem without the router. This showed that There was very little variation of the connection speed.
connection speed was very low outside suburban areas.
Effica would not work in these areas. Download 3.0
Upload 2.0
Ping 88
Stage 1 Test Summary was used throughout the road test. At one test point
The connection cannot be guaranteed in all locations, along the Lahnasjärvi Road Effica was working even at
but when in the near vicinity of the vehicle the Datame• ~100 metres from the car. For test reasons there was an
(CDMA450) connection is very comprehensive nationwide inbuilt Wi-Fi antenna in the car which probably shortened
and therefore the connection is fairly reliable. the range. A normal set-up would be an outside antenna.

A router fixed inside the vehicle is needed when using When tested outside the Wi-Fi range, the laptop used
Effica. This enables a reliable and comprehensive network Effica using 3G modem although the connection speed
connection. An additional laptop 3G modem connection was in this case very slow. A speed test for the 3G modem
is needed when using Effica in tall buildings and far away resulted in ping 875 and Download 0.02, whereas the
from the vehicle when in suburban areas. router received Ping 85 and Download 1.08.

A Detached House with a wood-panelling inside

Stage 2 Test Results
The car was parked in the same spot as in the speed
Road Test tests, ~10 metres from the main door. When entering
The Effica test environment stayed active and recordable the room that was furthest from the car, the connection
throughout the route. The Wi-Fi connection was active automatically switched over to the 3G connection. There
and operational the whole time. Downloading and was virtually no difference in the recording once this
uploading information went smoothly and without any happened.
major interruptions or twitching. The same Effica session

When tested outside the WiFi range, the laptop used Effica using 3G modem although
connection was in this case very slow. A speed test for the 3G modem resulted in ping 875 and
Download 0.02, whereas the router received Ping 85 and Download 1.08.
Patient tower building End Result and Summary
The connection automatically switched to the 3G modem It is possible to get the Effica patient database working
and recordability remained the same. The testing reliably in ambulances. The router reliability and
continued in the stairwell up to the 4th floor and recording connection speeds are sufficient in and around Kainuu
of Effica was also working inside the lift going down. region. On top of the router, a 3G modem connection
is needed because the WiFi connection does not work
Test 2 Summary through thick walls or at distances greater than 100-300
Effica works faultlessly using this setup. Switching metres from the vehicle.
between connections is unnoticeable to the user and it
is likely to be sufficient for Effica over the whole Kainuu The Safemove software from Birdstep Technologies
region. The connection to Citrix was lost a couple of times Oy is also needed, as this enables the switching of the
but this was due to the user. The same session was still router and 3G modem connection to ensure that the Citrix
open after logging back into Citrix. So even though the connection is not lost.
connection was lost in the middle of recording, the data
was not lost. The system allows for migration into the future, too.
The router can be later updated with LTE/4G modems
as these networks grow. The platform is also ready for
new advanced services like live video streaming from and
ambulance to the hospital.

Manufactured by
Goodmill Systems Ltd.
Sinikalliontie 10
FI-02630 Espoo • Finland

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www.goodmillsystems.com