Abstract
Abstract
This document covers the Cisco 2600 and 3600 Series Access Points theory of operation and installation as part of a Cisco wireless LAN (WLAN) solution. Subjects related include:
•Choosing the right Access Point
•Differences between AP 3600 and AP 3500
•Differences between AP 3600 and AP 2600
•Introduction of AP 1600 – AP feature comparison
•Hardware details, mounting options, bracket choices and installation considerations
•Antenna options, radiation patterns external antenna deployments
•Understanding spatial streams, MCS rates, and what they mean
•ClientLink 2.0 – what this means for Bring Your Own Device (BYOD)
•Primer 802.11ac and
•Site Survey considerations
•Look at poor installations, Q&A and useful URLs
Audience
This document is intended for trained and experienced technical personnel familiar with the existing Cisco Wireless Networking Group (WNG) product line and features.
Table of Contents
•Choosing the Right Access Point
–Models
–Differences between the AP 3600 and AP 3500 Access Points
–AP 3600 Feature Module Support
•Differences between the AP 3600 and AP 2600
•Introducing Cisco Aironet 1600 Series Access Point
–Cisco Clean Air Express
•Access Point Physical Hardware and Mounting Options
–Channel Rail Adapters - Cisco Part Number
–Mounting an AP Directly into the Tile Using Optional
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–Changing the Color of an AP
•Unique Installations
–Clean Rooms (Healthcare)
–Above Ceiling Tiles
Cisco Aironet Series 1600/2600/3600 Access Point Deployment Guide, Release 7.5
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