Cisco Aironet 3800 Series User Manual

CHAPTER 2
Choosing the Right Access Point
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Models, page 3
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Part Numbers and Descriptions , page 4
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Supported Code Versions Compatible with AP 2800 and AP 3800 , page 5
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Differences between the AP 2800 and AP 3800 Access Points, page 5
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Feature Differences, page 8
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Ports on the AP 2800 and AP 3800 , page 9
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Modularity and Smart Antenna Connector Ports , page 10
Models
The Cisco 2800 and 3800 Series Access Points target customers requiring support for mission-critical and
best in class applications. The 2800/3800 embodies ClientLink 4.0, an innovative antenna technology comprising
four transmit radios and four receive radios called 4x4 in a Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO)
configuration and supporting three spatial streams (3SS), together referenced as 4x4:3. Using this type of
antenna system along with additional Modulation Coding Scheme (MCS) rates supporting up to 256 QAM
and up to 160 MHz channel bonding, rates of up to 5 Gbps can be supported.
Cisco Aironet Series 2800/3800 Access Point Deployment Guide
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Cisco Aironet 3800 Series Specifications

General

Brand	Cisco
Model	Aironet 3800 Series
Category	Wireless Access Point
Language	English