Cisco Aironet 2700 Series - Useful URL Links and Resources; Cisco Antenna Resources; Understanding Antenna Patterns; AP and Controller Datasheets

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Cisco Aironet Series 2700/3700 Access Points Deployment Guide
URL Links and Other Resources
Q. Any other thoughts when installing wireless APs?
A. When installing wireless APs:
• It is all about placing the APs as reasonably close to the actual users as possible.
• Make sure that you have coverage (to a known requirement) and compensate for nulls or dead
spots regardless of what product you choose to deploy. This is called a site survey.
• Installations should be done based on lessons learned from the site survey – the better the survey
the less likely any connectivity problems will occur.
• Cisco has an advanced services team that can perform WLAN surveys or help with the wireless
design if a partner is not available or able to do the same.
• When possible, use Cisco brand antennas listed in this document (with the orange band).
• Do not mount antennas against metal objects. Similar to a light bulb, antennas work best when
there are no obstructions in the path.
• AP 1600, 2600, and 3600 are not weatherproof and have an IP rating of 40.
URL Links and Other Resources
AP 3700 Datasheet
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/prod/collateral/wireless/ps5678/ps13367/data_sheet_c78-729421.html
AP and Controller Datasheets
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/wireless/index.html
Cisco Antenna Reference Guide
www.cisco.com/go/antenna-ref
Why Buy Cisco Brand Antennas
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/prod/collateral/wireless/ps5678/ps10981/white_paper_c11-671769.pdf
Understanding Antenna Patterns and their Meaning
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/prod/collateral/wireless/ps7183/ps469/prod_white_paper0900aecd806a1a
3e.html
Cisco Guest Access Deployment Guide
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/wireless/technology/guest_access/technical/reference/4.1/GAccess_
41.html
Cisco Schools WLAN Deployment Guide
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/solutions/Verticals/Education/SRA_Schools/schoolSRA_wlan_sba.
pdf
The Apple Bonjour/Apple TV Deployment Guide
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/partner/products/hw/wireless/ps4570/products_tech_note09186a0080bb1
d7c.shtml