Troubleshooting Tips Q & a

Q.How long do WiFi tags last?

A.Tag battery life is a function of specific device battery longevity, as well as how often they beacon or blink. The tags can last anywhere from 100 days to a year or even longer. Some manufacturers advertise that they can last 3-5 years, but it is dependent on the beacon rate.

Q.What is the cost of WiFi tags?

A.Contact a tag manufacturer since Cisco does not manufacture or resell tags. Also, tag prices are variable and depend on volume. A rough average is between $50-65 per tag. These tags are higher priced than passive RFID tags because they provide more continuous location visibility and reusable battery-powered tags. They actively send signals, typically providing greater ranges (several hundred feet), and come in a variety of form factors with multiple mounting options. The use of active RFID is generally associated with more continuous tracking of more mobile high value assets or high liability assets relative to items that would generally be tracked by passive RFID.

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