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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:
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Choosing the right Access Point.
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Differences between AP 3700 and AP 3600.
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Feature module and ClientLink support.
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Physical/Hardware details, mounting options, bracket choices, and installation considerations.
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Antenna options, radiation patterns, and external antenna deployments.
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Understanding spatial streams, MCS rates and beam-forming (802.11n Primer).
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Review of 802.11ac and Wave-1 module for AP 3600.
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Understanding 802.11ac and Wave-1 for the AP 3700.
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Best Practices–Understanding Channel usage, 80 MHz, and available 11ac clients.
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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.