34CHAPTER 2: PLANNING AND MANAGING YOUR WIRELESS NETWORK WITH 3WXM

Use the RF Auto-Tuning with Modelling technique if you want to better monitor your wireless network in terms of buildings, floors, or coverage areas. You may only be able to locate inaccurate or incomplete building and floor plans (perhaps only a JPEG file), but with even a bit more geographic modelling of your site, you boost your ability to manage and visualize your network.

Use RF Planning when you want to use all the tools provided in 3WXM to deploy, manage, and monitor your network. You likely have multiple constituencies of users you need to consider; for example, sets of users that are mobile and wireless that have specific throughput and bandwidth needs. One group of users may be mobile and require high throughput performance (a higher bandwidth), while another group of users are more stationary and require less throughput. Additionally, you may be planning for future capacity, and need to add as much detailed information as you can about your site in order to plan for the future.

See Table 7 for some guidelines to help you determine what planning technique is right for your organization.

Table 7 Planning Techniques to Use

Concern

If yes, use

If No, use

 

 

 

Do I have adequate time to add

RF Auto-Tuning with

RF Auto-Tuning

geographic modelling and RF

Modelling

 

obstacle information?

 

 

 

 

 

Can I locate accurate building

RF Planning or

RF Auto-Tuning with

and floor plans?

RF Auto-Tuning with

Modelling

 

 

 

Modelling

 

Do I need to plan for capacity of RF Planning users or quality of coverage

(traffic engineering concerns) for certain users?

RF Auto-Tuning or RF Auto-Tuning with Modelling

Do I need to visualize coverage

RF Planning

RF Auto-Tuning or RF

accurately?

 

Auto-Tuning with

 

 

Modelling

Do I need to locate users?

RF Planning or RF

RF Auto-Tuning

Auto-Tuning with

 

Modelling

 

Do I need to locate rogue APs? RF Planning or RF

RF Auto-Tuning

Auto-Tuning with

 

Modelling

 

 

 

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3Com WX2200 manual Planning Techniques to Use

WX2200 specifications

The 3Com WX2200 is a robust wireless access point designed to meet the demands of modern networking environments. Aimed at businesses looking for enhanced connectivity and efficient management, the WX2200 exemplifies reliability, performance, and advanced technology.

One of the standout features of the WX2200 is its dual-radio architecture, which supports both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz frequency bands. This enables users to experience improved performance and reduced interference, ensuring that devices can connect smoothly without experiencing lag. With support for the 802.11n standard, the WX2200 facilitates high-speed wireless connectivity, offering data rates of up to 300 Mbps per radio. This provides a powerful solution for environments with numerous users and devices, from retail spaces to educational institutions.

Moreover, the WX2200 is equipped with advanced technologies like MIMO (Multiple Input Multiple Output), which enhances throughput and range. This feature allows the access point to utilize multiple antennas for both transmission and reception, significantly improving the performance in multipath environments. The result is a more stable connection, with improved coverage and reduced dead spots.

Another key characteristic of the WX2200 is its seamless integration into larger networks. It supports a unified management architecture that allows IT administrators to easily monitor and manage multiple access points from a centralized platform. This capability is crucial for ensuring consistent performance across various locations and for handling firmware updates and configuration changes efficiently.

Security is also a prime consideration in the design of the WX2200. It incorporates WPA2 encryption and supports various authentication methods, including 802.1X, ensuring that sensitive data remains protected throughout the wireless network. The access point also features guest access capabilities, allowing visitors to connect seamlessly without compromising the security of the main network.

Furthermore, the WX2200 is designed with scalability in mind, enabling businesses to expand their wireless networks as needed. With its capability to support a multitude of concurrent users, the WX2200 can easily adapt to growing demands and changeable environments.

In summary, the 3Com WX2200 is a versatile and powerful wireless access point that leverages advanced technologies to provide seamless connectivity, impressive performance, and robust security. Its dual-band capabilities, MIMO technology, unified management system, and scalability make it an ideal choice for any forward-thinking organization seeking to enhance its network infrastructure.