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... Your Internet Quotient, and TransPath are service marks of California. If it is no longer complying with the specifications in the United States and certain other company. (0502R) Deployment Guide: Cisco Aironet 1000 Series Lightweight Access Points © 2005 Cisco Systems, Inc. If the interference stops, it was probably caused by the University of California, Berkeley (UCB) as part of...
... Your Internet Quotient, and TransPath are service marks of California. If it is no longer complying with the specifications in the United States and certain other company. (0502R) Deployment Guide: Cisco Aironet 1000 Series Lightweight Access Points © 2005 Cisco Systems, Inc. If the interference stops, it was probably caused by the University of California, Berkeley (UCB) as part of...
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... Security Overview xv Reporting Security Problems in Cisco Products xvi Obtaining Technical Assistance xvi Cisco Technical Support Website xvi Submitting a Service Request xvii Definitions of Service Request Severity xvii Obtaining Additional Publications and Information xviii Deployment 1 Determining Deployment Requirements 2 Assumptions 2 Protocol Requirements 3 Coverage Area Requirements 3 Building Type 4 Building Homogeneity 4 Average Client Throughput 4 Voice over IP Requirements 8 Determining Deployment Strategy 8 Professional Site Survey 9 RF...
... Security Overview xv Reporting Security Problems in Cisco Products xvi Obtaining Technical Assistance xvi Cisco Technical Support Website xvi Submitting a Service Request xvii Definitions of Service Request Severity xvii Obtaining Additional Publications and Information xviii Deployment 1 Determining Deployment Requirements 2 Assumptions 2 Protocol Requirements 3 Coverage Area Requirements 3 Building Type 4 Building Homogeneity 4 Average Client Throughput 4 Voice over IP Requirements 8 Determining Deployment Strategy 8 Professional Site Survey 9 RF...
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Notes contain helpful suggestions or references to determine how many Cisco 1000 series lightweight access points are needed for IT managers who need to materials not contained in this situation, you solve a problem. In this manual. Note Means reader take note. The tips information might do something that could be careful. Preface This guide is divided into the following sections...
Notes contain helpful suggestions or references to determine how many Cisco 1000 series lightweight access points are needed for IT managers who need to materials not contained in this situation, you solve a problem. In this manual. Note Means reader take note. The tips information might do something that could be careful. Preface This guide is divided into the following sections...
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... information from the Ordering tool or Cisco Marketplace. The Documentation DVD package is updated regularly and may have shipped with your product. Cisco Ordering tool: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/partner/ordering/ Cisco Marketplace: http://www.cisco.com/go/marketplace/ Deployment Guide: Cisco Aironet 1000 Series Lightweight Access Points xiv 78-17279-01 Obtaining Documentation Preface Obtaining Documentation Cisco documentation and additional literature are available...
... information from the Ordering tool or Cisco Marketplace. The Documentation DVD package is updated regularly and may have shipped with your product. Cisco Ordering tool: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/partner/ordering/ Cisco Marketplace: http://www.cisco.com/go/marketplace/ Deployment Guide: Cisco Aironet 1000 Series Lightweight Access Points xiv 78-17279-01 Obtaining Documentation Preface Obtaining Documentation Cisco documentation and additional literature are available...
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....html 78-17279-01 Deployment Guide: Cisco Aironet 1000 Series Lightweight Access Points xv Documentation Feedback You can submit comments by using the response card (if present) behind the front cover of security advisories and notices for ordering documentation at this URL: http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/es_inpck/pdi.htm You can order Cisco documentation in these tasks: • Report...
....html 78-17279-01 Deployment Guide: Cisco Aironet 1000 Series Lightweight Access Points xv Documentation Feedback You can submit comments by using the response card (if present) behind the front cover of security advisories and notices for ordering documentation at this URL: http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/es_inpck/pdi.htm You can order Cisco documentation in these tasks: • Report...
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... use in your reseller. If you have a valid service contract but do Deployment Guide: Cisco Aironet 1000 Series Lightweight Access Points xvi 78-17279-01 In addition, Cisco Technical Assistance Center (TAC) engineers provide telephone support. We test our products internally before we release them, and we strive to all tools on Cisco.com features extensive online support resources. The correct public key...
... use in your reseller. If you have a valid service contract but do Deployment Guide: Cisco Aironet 1000 Series Lightweight Access Points xvi 78-17279-01 In addition, Cisco Technical Assistance Center (TAC) engineers provide telephone support. We test our products internally before we release them, and we strive to all tools on Cisco.com features extensive online support resources. The correct public key...
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... 553-2447 For a complete list of Cisco TAC contacts, go to satisfactory levels. • Severity 4 (S4)-You require information or assistance with the serial number label location highlighted. Submitting a Service Request Using the online TAC Service Request Tool is little or no effect on your business operations. 78-17279-01 Deployment Guide: Cisco Aironet 1000 Series Lightweight Access Points xvii or for...
... 553-2447 For a complete list of Cisco TAC contacts, go to satisfactory levels. • Severity 4 (S4)-You require information or assistance with the serial number label location highlighted. Submitting a Service Request Using the online TAC Service Request Tool is little or no effect on your business operations. 78-17279-01 Deployment Guide: Cisco Aironet 1000 Series Lightweight Access Points xvii or for...
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... Deployment Guide: Cisco Aironet 1000 Series Lightweight Access Points 78-17279-01 Visit Cisco Marketplace, the company store, at this URL: http://www.cisco.com/go/iqmagazine • Internet Protocol Journal is available from Cisco. You can view current offerings at this URL: http://www.cisco.com/ipj • World-class networking training is a quarterly journal published by Cisco Systems for maximizing Internet and networking investments...
... Deployment Guide: Cisco Aironet 1000 Series Lightweight Access Points 78-17279-01 Visit Cisco Marketplace, the company store, at this URL: http://www.cisco.com/go/iqmagazine • Internet Protocol Journal is available from Cisco. You can view current offerings at this URL: http://www.cisco.com/ipj • World-class networking training is a quarterly journal published by Cisco Systems for maximizing Internet and networking investments...
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... increases power to fill coverage holes if a nearby Cisco 1000 series lightweight access point fails. • Real-time coverage hole detection and client performance monitoring provides the IT manager with real-time visibility into coverage holes based on client traffic. • Automatic interference detection detects interference from microwave ovens, bluetooth devices, and other access points, and automatically changes the assigned Cisco 1000 series lightweight access point channel to design and deploy wireless networks...
... increases power to fill coverage holes if a nearby Cisco 1000 series lightweight access point fails. • Real-time coverage hole detection and client performance monitoring provides the IT manager with real-time visibility into coverage holes based on client traffic. • Automatic interference detection detects interference from microwave ovens, bluetooth devices, and other access points, and automatically changes the assigned Cisco 1000 series lightweight access point channel to design and deploy wireless networks...
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... Client Throughput • Voice over clients with Platinum QoS take precedence (up to 90+% of bandwidth) over IP Requirements Note Most enterprise installations are initially designed and deployed for Layer 3 (inter-Cisco 4100 Series Wireless LAN Controller and inter-subnet) handovers. • Quality of wireless clients, capacity must also be considered. Note These assumptions are written based on a per Cisco 1000 series lightweight access point. • Handover Times...
... Client Throughput • Voice over clients with Platinum QoS take precedence (up to 90+% of bandwidth) over IP Requirements Note Most enterprise installations are initially designed and deployed for Layer 3 (inter-Cisco 4100 Series Wireless LAN Controller and inter-subnet) handovers. • Quality of wireless clients, capacity must also be considered. Note These assumptions are written based on a per Cisco 1000 series lightweight access point. • Handover Times...
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.../g clients High Capacity Coverage Area Requirements Customers typically want seamless full RF coverage or partial RF coverage in deploying a wireless LAN is deciding which protocols and bands it will identify these coverage areas and report them to the IT manager, allowing the IT manager to fill holes based on user demand. 78-17279-01 Deployment Guide: Cisco Aironet 1000 Series Lightweight Access Points 3 This...
.../g clients High Capacity Coverage Area Requirements Customers typically want seamless full RF coverage or partial RF coverage in deploying a wireless LAN is deciding which protocols and bands it will identify these coverage areas and report them to the IT manager, allowing the IT manager to fill holes based on user demand. 78-17279-01 Deployment Guide: Cisco Aironet 1000 Series Lightweight Access Points 3 This...
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... and 802.11a and 802.11g can support a typical average user throughput of mostly offices with reasonable Cisco 1000 series lightweight access point densities. Other There are good examples of this point is typically -75 dBm, above which average client throughput is typically between -80 dBm and -50 dBm. Table 2 Building Type Building Type Description Typical Office Space This is related to...
... and 802.11a and 802.11g can support a typical average user throughput of mostly offices with reasonable Cisco 1000 series lightweight access point densities. Other There are good examples of this point is typically -75 dBm, above which average client throughput is typically between -80 dBm and -50 dBm. Table 2 Building Type Building Type Description Typical Office Space This is related to...
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... IP Requirements When deploying 802.11 wireless LANs to 90% of the building vary throughout the coverage area. • The building type is not typical (e.g. When deploying an 802.11b voice system, seamless full coverage with an average user throughput of running Ethernet cables is prohibitive. Deployment Guide: Cisco Aironet 1000 Series Lightweight Access Points 8 78-17279-01 Arena, Convention Center, Stock...
... IP Requirements When deploying 802.11 wireless LANs to 90% of the building vary throughout the coverage area. • The building type is not typical (e.g. When deploying an 802.11b voice system, seamless full coverage with an average user throughput of running Ethernet cables is prohibitive. Deployment Guide: Cisco Aironet 1000 Series Lightweight Access Points 8 78-17279-01 Arena, Convention Center, Stock...
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... rates. When measurements confirm that the channel assignments and transmit power levels are optimized for the Cisco WLAN Solution coverage area, freeing the site survey professional from having to fine-tune these measurements, Cisco 1000 series lightweight access points are placed at or near one or more Cisco 1000 series lightweight access points and then measuring the resulting coverage(s). however, the Radio Resource Management...
... rates. When measurements confirm that the channel assignments and transmit power levels are optimized for the Cisco WLAN Solution coverage area, freeing the site survey professional from having to fine-tune these measurements, Cisco 1000 series lightweight access points are placed at or near one or more Cisco 1000 series lightweight access points and then measuring the resulting coverage(s). however, the Radio Resource Management...
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... consider before clients find them. The Z factor represents the length of the access point. When deploying 802.11 wireless LANs to each of the sections below for voice users who want seamless coverage. Refer to support Voice over IP (VoIP) telephones, such as stairways, bathrooms, cafeterias and outside areas may require special consideration and access points. Deployment Guide: Cisco Aironet 1000 Series Lightweight Access Points 10 78...
... consider before clients find them. The Z factor represents the length of the access point. When deploying 802.11 wireless LANs to each of the sections below for voice users who want seamless coverage. Refer to support Voice over IP (VoIP) telephones, such as stairways, bathrooms, cafeterias and outside areas may require special consideration and access points. Deployment Guide: Cisco Aironet 1000 Series Lightweight Access Points 10 78...
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... this step to determine the installation location of the following: • Collecting Tools and Materials • Selecting Cisco 1000 Series Lightweight Access Point Locations • Preparing Optional Cisco 1000 Series Lightweight Access Point Tripod Test Assemblies • Positioning a Cisco 1000 Series Lightweight Access Point at Each Planned Location • Verifying RF Coverage Using the Site Survey Tool Deployment Guide: Cisco Aironet 1000 Series Lightweight Access Points 14 78-17279-01 First...
... this step to determine the installation location of the following: • Collecting Tools and Materials • Selecting Cisco 1000 Series Lightweight Access Point Locations • Preparing Optional Cisco 1000 Series Lightweight Access Point Tripod Test Assemblies • Positioning a Cisco 1000 Series Lightweight Access Point at Each Planned Location • Verifying RF Coverage Using the Site Survey Tool Deployment Guide: Cisco Aironet 1000 Series Lightweight Access Points 14 78-17279-01 First...
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... monitoring and recording software. • Between one and five Cisco 1000 series lightweight access points with the extension cords. 78-17279-01 Deployment Guide: Cisco Aironet 1000 Series Lightweight Access Points 15 Refer to avoid creating trip hazards with power supplies: - Deployment Optional Minimal Site Survey Collecting Tools and Materials Before you start a site survey, you can temporarily position the Cisco 1000 series lightweight access points at or near...
... monitoring and recording software. • Between one and five Cisco 1000 series lightweight access points with the extension cords. 78-17279-01 Deployment Guide: Cisco Aironet 1000 Series Lightweight Access Points 15 Refer to avoid creating trip hazards with power supplies: - Deployment Optional Minimal Site Survey Collecting Tools and Materials Before you start a site survey, you can temporarily position the Cisco 1000 series lightweight access points at or near...
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... Deployment • Contact Cisco WLAN Solution for instructions on the Cisco 1000 series lightweight access point connectors. Power injector/AC power B. Refer to "Preparing Optional Cisco 1000 Series Lightweight Access Point Tripod Test Assemblies" for the Cisco 1000 series lightweight access point mounting brackets and recommended telescoping stand screws. • Use duct tape and/or cable ties to assemble the telescoping stands, Cisco 1000 series lightweight access points, CAT-5 Ethernet cables, Ethernet power injectors, power inverter, external power supply, battery packs, and...
... Deployment • Contact Cisco WLAN Solution for instructions on the Cisco 1000 series lightweight access point connectors. Power injector/AC power B. Refer to "Preparing Optional Cisco 1000 Series Lightweight Access Point Tripod Test Assemblies" for the Cisco 1000 series lightweight access point mounting brackets and recommended telescoping stand screws. • Use duct tape and/or cable ties to assemble the telescoping stands, Cisco 1000 series lightweight access points, CAT-5 Ethernet cables, Ethernet power injectors, power inverter, external power supply, battery packs, and...
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... how Cisco 1000 series lightweight access points should be placed. Deployment Cisco 1000 Series Lightweight Access Point Placement Guidelines • If any power is being tested. • If necessary, reposition the Cisco 1000 series lightweight access point(s) in the coverage area and repeat the previous steps until you have verified coverage, and then continue. Verifying RF Coverage Using the Site Survey Tool • Follow the manufacturer's instructions supplied...
... how Cisco 1000 series lightweight access points should be placed. Deployment Cisco 1000 Series Lightweight Access Point Placement Guidelines • If any power is being tested. • If necessary, reposition the Cisco 1000 series lightweight access point(s) in the coverage area and repeat the previous steps until you have verified coverage, and then continue. Verifying RF Coverage Using the Site Survey Tool • Follow the manufacturer's instructions supplied...
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... tested the Cisco 1000 series lightweight access point RF coverage in your target area, and have determined where the Cisco 1000 series lightweight access points are installing Cisco 1000 series lightweight access points using the "RF Prediction with Optional Site Survey" or "Basic Guidelines with External Antennas for the optional minimal site survey, or - Where to install the Cisco 1000 series lightweight access points without a minimal site survey. Continue with Quick Start Guide: Cisco Aironet 1000 Series...
... tested the Cisco 1000 series lightweight access point RF coverage in your target area, and have determined where the Cisco 1000 series lightweight access points are installing Cisco 1000 series lightweight access points using the "RF Prediction with Optional Site Survey" or "Basic Guidelines with External Antennas for the optional minimal site survey, or - Where to install the Cisco 1000 series lightweight access points without a minimal site survey. Continue with Quick Start Guide: Cisco Aironet 1000 Series...