Cisco Systems 2700 manual System Architecture

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System Architecture

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Scale and Variety of Devices

System Architecture

The location appliance integrates with Cisco's centralized wireless LAN architecture. The appliance sits out of the data path of the wireless LAN, working with both the WCS and the controllers to track device locations (see Figure 4).

Cisco 2700 Series Wireless Location Appliance Deployment Guide

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Contents Cisco 2700 Location Appliance Location Tracking Performing a CalibrationAccuracy Software RequirementsHardware Requirements Following Cisco wireless LAN controllers are available Additional Functionality with Location Appliance System Architecture Location-Based Services Overview Designing the Wireless LAN for Location Deployment and Design RequirementsAccess Point Placement Improved Location Accuracy by Increasing Density Creating a Network Design in WCS Designing a Network Creating a New Network DesignClick OK Repositioning Building Highlighted in Blue Applying Calibration Models, Appropriate Orientation Using Antenna Angles Creating and Applying Calibration Models Starting to CalibratePositioning the Crosshairs Configuring the Location Appliance Setting the Location Appliance’s IP Addressing InformationImporting the Location Appliance into WCS Enabling and Configuring Device Tracking Synchronizing ControllersLocation Appliance Maintenance Enabling Asset Tag TrackingBacking up the Location Appliance Restoring the Location Appliance Troubleshooting Tips Q & aClearing the Location Appliance Configuration Upgrading the Location ApplianceTroubleshooting Tips Q & a Frequently Asked Technical Questions Troubleshooting Tips Q & a Troubleshooting Tips Q & a OL-8478-01