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ExtremeWireless APs That Support
External Antennas
Determining the Location of the AP
ExtremeWireless AP3965e
ExtremeWireless AP3935e
ExtremeWireless AP3865e
ExtremeWireless AP3825e
ExtremeWireless AP3805e
This section provides an illustration of each ExtremeWireless AP with information about how to
determine where to place the AP.
Determining the Location of the AP
The ideal location to install your ExtremeWireless AP must satisfy the following requirements:
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For indoor APs, the location must be indoors to protect the AP from extreme weather conditions,
excessive heat and humidity, and to keep the unit free from vibration and dust. For a list of
ExtremeWireless indoor APs and the supported antennas, see
External Antennas for Use with
Indoor APs on page 93.
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The location must provide a connection to the network backbone via an Ethernet LAN cable going
to a hub, bridge, or directly into a patch panel. An AP in a WDS does not require an Ethernet
connection since backhaul is established over the wireless medium.
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For an outdoor AP, the location must be close to where the low-loss antenna cable will enter the
building. For a list ofExtremeWireless outdoor APs and the supported antennas, see
External
Antennas for Use with Outdoor APs on page 41.
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Extreme Networks recommends using PFP240 or PFP400 cable for 2.4 GHz and PFP600 for 5GHz.
For more information, see
Cable Specifications on page 141.
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External Wave 2 antennas have built-in lightening protectors.
ExtremeWireless AP3965e
The AP3965 enables you to extend your wireless LAN beyond the boundaries of indoor locations. It is
resistant to harsh outdoor conditions and extreme temperatures. Using the advanced full mesh wireless
distribution feature of the wireless LAN, the AP3965 can extend your wireless LAN to outdoor locations
without Ethernet cabling. A mounting bracket is available to enable quick and easy mounting of the
AP3965 to walls and poles. The ExtremeWireless 3965e offers 8 connections for external antennas.
The AP3965 is an 802.11ac AP that supports 802.11a/802.11g and 802.11b legacy devices. It is delivered in
a rugged enclosure. The AP3965 interoperates fully with the wireless LAN, including support for
wireless VoWLAN, branch office mode, availability and mobility features. The AP3965i provides eight
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