Cisco Aironet 3700 Series User Manual

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Cisco Aironet Series 2700/3700 Access Points
Deployment Guide
Last Updated: May, 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.
• 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 3700 Series Specifications

General

Category	Wireless Access Point
Wi-Fi Standards	802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Model	Cisco Aironet 3700 Series
Frequency Bands	2.4 GHz, 5 GHz
Max Data Rate	1.7 Gbps
Ethernet Ports	1 x Gigabit Ethernet
PoE Support	802.3af/at
Operating Temperature	0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Mounting	Wall, ceiling
Security	WPA2, 802.1X, AES, TKIP
Management	Cisco Prime Infrastructure
MIMO	4x4:4