Page 2 - Revision
Cisco Aironet Access Point Deployment Guide Cisco Systems Copyright © 2012 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Page 2 of 52 Revision History Document Number: EDCS ‐ 1188900 (replaces EDCS ‐ 1130881) Document Author: Freder...
Page 3 - Table
Cisco Aironet Access Point Deployment Guide Cisco Systems Copyright © 2012 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Page 3 of 52 Table of Contents Revision History.................................................................................
Page 4 - Cisco; Internal
Cisco Aironet Access Point Deployment Guide Cisco Systems Copyright © 2012 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Page 4 of 52 Cisco Aironet Series Access Points Cisco Aironet 3600, 2600, 1600, and 600 Series Access P...
Page 6 - Series
Cisco Aironet Access Point Deployment Guide Cisco Systems Copyright © 2012 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Page 6 of 52 Figure 4: AP 1600 Models and Eco ‐ Packs 3600 Series The Cisco 3600 Series Access Poin...
Page 7 - Comparison
Cisco Aironet Access Point Deployment Guide Cisco Systems Copyright © 2012 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Page 7 of 52 module may require a local power supply, Cisco power injector, .3at PoE+, or use of the ...
Page 11 - Introduction
Cisco Aironet Access Point Deployment Guide Cisco Systems Copyright © 2012 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Page 11 of 52 Figure 10: Back View of the AP 2600 Because of these similarities, there is no need t...
Page 13 - Hardware; Brackets
Cisco Aironet Access Point Deployment Guide Cisco Systems Copyright © 2012 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Page 13 of 52 Hardware and Mounting Options The AP 1600, 2600, and 3600 have the same mounting options ...
Page 14 - Channel
Cisco Aironet Access Point Deployment Guide Cisco Systems Copyright © 2012 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Page 14 of 52 Figure 15: Access Point Bracket Choices If the AP needs to be mounted directly to a...
Page 15 - Installation
Cisco Aironet Access Point Deployment Guide Cisco Systems Copyright © 2012 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Page 15 of 52 Figure 17: Channel Rails Figure 18: AIR ‐ CHNL ‐ ADAPTER (left); Channel Rails (right) ...
Page 17 - Color
Cisco Aironet Access Point Deployment Guide Cisco Systems Copyright © 2012 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Page 17 of 52 Instead of wall ‐ mounting APs with internal antennas, you can: Use the AP 3600e with d...
Page 18 - Unique; Clean
Cisco Aironet Access Point Deployment Guide Cisco Systems Copyright © 2012 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Page 18 of 52 Figure 22: Oberon Skin Unique Installations Clean Rooms Many hospitals and factories h...
Page 19 - Above
Cisco Aironet Access Point Deployment Guide Cisco Systems Copyright © 2012 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Page 19 of 52 Figure 24: Oberon Metal Enclosure Above Ceiling Tiles The AP 2600 and the AP 3600 ...
Page 20 - Stadium
Cisco Aironet Access Point Deployment Guide Cisco Systems Copyright © 2012 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Page 20 of 52 Figure 25: Installation of an AP Above Ceiling Tiles Note : Install APs above the ceili...
Page 21 - Areas
Cisco Aironet Access Point Deployment Guide Cisco Systems Copyright © 2012 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Page 21 of 52 Note : Some APs may not be certified for outdoor deployments in a NEMA enclosure. For e...
Page 22 - Warehouse
Cisco Aironet Access Point Deployment Guide Cisco Systems Copyright © 2012 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Page 22 of 52 Figure 28: Metal Pins or Padlocks for Areas of High Vibration Warehouse and Factory ...
Page 27 - External; AP
Cisco Aironet Access Point Deployment Guide Cisco Systems Copyright © 2012 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Page 27 of 52 External Antenna Options and Patterns AP 1600/2600 and AP 3600e The following dual ‐ band, ...
Page 38 - Spatial
Cisco Aironet Access Point Deployment Guide Cisco Systems Copyright © 2012 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Page 38 of 52 Figure 50: High Gain Antenna (AIR ‐ ANT2480V ‐ N) with Cover Removed 802.11n, Spatial Streams...
Page 42 - Beamforming
Cisco Aironet Access Point Deployment Guide Cisco Systems Copyright © 2012 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Page 42 of 52 the Intel card or open a case with Intel or the laptop manufacturer for a possible reme...
Page 44 - Site
Cisco Aironet Access Point Deployment Guide Cisco Systems Copyright © 2012 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Page 44 of 52 Note : In order to beamform to clients using three spatial streams, since three transmitter...
Page 46 - General
Cisco Aironet Access Point Deployment Guide Cisco Systems Copyright © 2012 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Page 46 of 52 Figure 60: Site Survey Sensitivity, RSSI/SNR Guidelines, and SNR General Guidelines Followi...
Page 48 - Examples
Cisco Aironet Access Point Deployment Guide Cisco Systems Copyright © 2012 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Page 48 of 52 Examples of Improper Installations It is very difficult to provide good Wi ‐ Fi service wit...
Page 51 - Questions
Cisco Aironet Access Point Deployment Guide Cisco Systems Copyright © 2012 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Page 51 of 52 Questions and Answers Q1: Which AP is best for manufacturing and warehouse areas? A1: I...
Page 52 - Useful
Cisco Aironet Access Point Deployment Guide Cisco Systems Copyright © 2012 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Page 52 of 52 Useful URLs AP 3600 datasheet: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps11983/index.html AP and contro...