Cisco aironet 2800 series User Manual

CHAPTER 1
Overview
This document covers the Cisco 2800/3800 Series Access Points theory of operation and installation as part
of a Cisco wireless LAN (WLAN) solution. Subjects related include:
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Choosing the right access point, part numbers and descriptions
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Supported code versions
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Differences between AP 2800 and AP 3800
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Physicals / Hardware details, mounting options, bracket choices
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Third party mounting options including hospital and cleanroom environments
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Understanding Flexible Radio Assignment (FRA) and architecture
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Understanding Macro and Microcells
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Looking at roaming between cells
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Hardware differences in FRA between I, E and P versions
• Approved antennas and new FCC regulatory –B domain
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AP 2800 and AP 3800 powering options and requirements
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AP 3800 and Multigigabit Ethernet (mGig)
Cisco Aironet Series 2800/3800 Access Point Deployment Guide
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Cisco aironet 2800 series Specifications

General

Frequency Bands	2.4 GHz and 5 GHz
MIMO	4x4
Spatial Streams	4
Wi-Fi Standards	802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Ethernet Ports	1 x Gigabit Ethernet
Power Options	802.3at PoE
Antenna	Internal or external antennas
Mounting	Ceiling, wall
Security	WPA2, 802.1X, AES
Management	Cisco Prime Infrastructure