32CHAPTER 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 WX1200 3CRWX120695A, WXR100 3CRWXR10095A, WX4400 3CRWX440095A manual Planning Techniques to Use
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WX1200 3CRWX120695A, WX4400 3CRWX440095A, WXR100 3CRWXR10095A specifications

The 3Com WX2200 (3CRWX220095A), WX4400 (3CRWX440095A), WX1200 (3CRWX120695A), and WXR100 (3CRWXR10095A) are part of a robust suite of wireless networking solutions offered by 3Com, designed to meet the needs of modern enterprise environments. These devices provide reliable connectivity, flexibility, and scalability, making them ideal for businesses of all sizes.

The 3Com WX2200 is a high-performance wireless switch that supports up to 64 access points, making it suitable for medium to large deployments. It boasts advanced features such as dynamic RF management, which optimizes channel selection and power levels based on real-time network conditions. This ensures maximum coverage and minimizes interference, leading to improved user experiences. Additionally, it supports dual-band operation and can seamlessly integrate with various wireless access points, providing enhanced throughput and robust performance.

The WX4400 is designed for high-density environments and offers extensive scalability. It supports up to 128 access points and is equipped with advanced security features, including WPA2 enterprise encryption and role-based access control. This switch also features intelligent load balancing, allowing it to dynamically distribute user traffic across available access points, thus enhancing overall network efficiency.

The WX1200, positioned as an entry-level solution, is well-suited for small to medium-sized businesses. It offers a user-friendly management interface, allowing IT staff to quickly configure and monitor the network. This device supports a variety of deployment scenarios and can be easily integrated into existing infrastructure. It also comes equipped with essential security features to protect the network from unauthorized access.

The WXR100 complements the series by providing simplified management for access points, ensuring that businesses can easily deploy and maintain their wireless networks. It supports various management protocols and integrates with a variety of third-party systems, enhancing inter-operability. With Power over Ethernet (PoE) support, the WXR100 can deliver power to connected access points, reducing the complexity and costs associated with additional power infrastructure.

Together, these solutions embody 3Com's commitment to delivering high-quality networking products that enhance connectivity and performance. With features such as scalability, advanced security, dynamic load balancing, and centralized management, the WX2200, WX4400, WX1200, and WXR100 form a comprehensive wireless networking ecosystem tailored for today’s enterprise challenges.
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