Cisco Aironet 1700 User Manual

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Cisco Aironet Series 1700/2700/3700 Access Point
Deployment Guide
Last Updated: October, 2014
Cisco Aironet Series 3700 Access Point
Abstract
This section covers the Cisco 3700 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 (AP).
• Differences between AP 3700 and AP 3600.
• Feature module and ClientLink support.
• Physical/Hardware details, mounting options, bracket choices, and installation considerations.
• Antenna options, radiation patterns, and external antenna deployments.
• Understanding spatial streams, MCS rates and beam-forming (802.11n Primer).
• Review of 802.11ac and Wave-1 module for AP 3600.
• Understanding 802.11ac and Wave-1 for the AP 3700.
• Best Practices–Understanding Channel usage, 80 MHz, and available 11ac clients.
• 802.11ac performance considerations.
This document is intended for trained and experienced technical personnel familiar with the existing Cisco Wireless
Networking Group (WNG) product line and features.

Cisco Aironet 1700 Specifications

General

Frequency Band	2.4 GHz, 5 GHz
Antenna Type	Internal
Power Options	PoE, Power Adapter
PoE Support	802.3af
Mounting	Ceiling, Wall
Wireless Standards	802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Ethernet Ports	1 x 10/100/1000BASE-T (RJ-45)
Form Factor	Ceiling mount, Wall mount
Wi-Fi Generation	Wi-Fi 5
Operating Temperature	0°C to 40°C
Security	WPA2, 802.1X
Data Rate	Up to 867 Mbps