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Cisco aironet 2800 series User Manual

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Cisco Aironet Series 2800/3800 Access Point Deployment Guide
First Published: 2016-05-11
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Cisco Systems, Inc.
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Cisco aironet 2800 series Specifications

General IconGeneral
Frequency Bands2.4 GHz and 5 GHz
MIMO4x4
Spatial Streams4
Wi-Fi Standards802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Ethernet Ports1 x Gigabit Ethernet
Power Options802.3at PoE
AntennaInternal or external antennas
MountingCeiling, wall
SecurityWPA2, 802.1X, AES
ManagementCisco Prime Infrastructure

Summary

Choosing the Right Access Point

Part Numbers and Descriptions

Lists SKUs and their descriptions for AP models.

Supported Code Versions

Lists minimum software versions required for AP 2800 and AP 3800.

AP 2800 vs AP 3800 Differences

Details physical and feature differences between AP 2800 and AP 3800.

Feature Differences

Compares key features between the Cisco Aironet 2800 and 3800 series.

AP 2800 & 3800 Ports

Illustrates and describes the physical ports on the AP 2800 and AP 3800.

Modularity and Smart Antenna Connectors

Explains the modularity and smart antenna connector features of the AP 3800.

Physical Hardware and Mounting Options

Channel Rail Adapters

Details the use of channel adapters for mounting APs to ceiling rails.

Mounting AP Directly into Tile (AIR-AP-BRACKET-3)

Explains how to mount an AP directly into a ceiling tile using a specific bracket.

In-tile Mount from Oberon Wireless

Describes Oberon Wireless's in-tile and above-tile mounting solutions.

Wall-mounting the AP

Provides guidance on wall mounting access points, considering signal obstacles.

Changing AP Color

Suggests using vinyl tape or covers to change AP color without voiding warranty.

Clean Rooms (Healthcare)

Discusses AP design and material suitability for cleanroom environments.

Above the Ceiling Tiles

Covers installing APs above ceiling tiles and considerations for RF performance.

Understanding Flexible Radio Assignment

Flexible Radio Architecture (FRA) System

Explains the FRA system, its components, and benefits.

Client Roaming in Micro and Macro Cells

Roaming Macro to Micro Cell

Describes how clients move from a Macro cell to a Micro cell.

Roaming Micro to Macro Cell

Describes how clients move from a Micro cell to a Macro cell.

Micro/Macro Cells on "I" Series APs

Explains micro and macro cell configurations for internal antenna models.

RF Operations on "E/P" Series APs

Discusses RF operations and smart antenna connectors for E/P series APs.

Approved Antennas

AP 2800 and AP 3800 Powering Options

AP 3800 and Multigigabit Ethernet (mGig)

48-port Catalyst 3850 mGig Switch

Details the downlink and uplink ports of the 48-port Catalyst 3850 switch.

24-port Catalyst 3850 mGig Switch

Details the downlink and uplink ports of the 24-port Catalyst 3850 switch.

New-B Regulatory Domain for US Theater

5 GHz Spectrum (FCC) -B Changes

Details changes in 5 GHz spectrum rules under the new FCC -B domain.

Stadium and Harsh Environments

Areas with High Vibration

Bracket-1 & Bracket 2 (3700/3800)

Compares security of Ethernet cable connection using Bracket-1 for AP 3800/3700.

Related References

Previous Deployment Guides

Links to previous Cisco Aironet deployment guides and related topics.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

Differences Between AP 2800 and AP 3800

Lists features of AP 3800 not available on AP 2800.

Benefits of Flexible Radio Architecture (FRA)

Explains how FRA reduces AP deployment and improves performance.

What is a SMART Antenna Connector?

Explains the SMART antenna connector and its function on APs.

Extension Module Slot Use

Lists proposed modules for the extension slot on AP 3800 models.

Extension Module Slot Placement

Explains the benefit of the side-mounted extension module slot.

AP 2800/3800 Plastic for Cleanrooms

Discusses the plastic material (Lexan 945) suitability for cleanroom environments.

AP 1850 vs 2800/3800 Spatial Streams

Compares spatial streams between AP 1850 and AP 2800/3800.

AUTO-Link Aggregation (LAG)

Explains how AUTO-Link Aggregation works with AP 2800 and AP 3800.

ClientLink 4.0 vs 802.11ac Wave-2 Beamforming

Compares Cisco ClientLink 4.0 with standard 802.11ac Wave-2 beamforming.

mGig and LAG Mode on 3800

Clarifies the inability to run mGig and gigE ports in LAG mode simultaneously.

Internal Antenna Gain (dBi)

Specifies the dBi gain for internal antennas on AP 2800i and AP 3800i.

PoE Powering Ports

Clarifies that PoE is only accepted on the primary Ethernet port.

AP System Memory

States the system memory for the access point (DRAM and flash).

FRA and RRM Interaction

Refers to the RRM guide for understanding FRA and RRM.

TKIP Support

Discusses TKIP support status and future plans for the product.

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