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Cisco Aironet Series 702W Access Point Deployment Guide
AP-702W
enable Enables the LED-State for an AP
flash Configure the LED-flash for an AP
(Cisco Controller) >config ap led-state enable ?
all Applies the configuration to all connected APs.
<Cisco AP> Enter the name of the Cisco AP
Note
For more on LEDs and mounting options please refer to the AP-702W quick start guide and AP
specifications at this URL:
http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/collateral/wireless/aironet-700-series/
data_sheet_c78-728968.html
Tips for Wireless Installations
1.
It is all about placing the AP as reasonably close to the actual users as possible.
2.
Make sure that you have coverage, (to a known requirement) and compensate for nulls or dead spots
regardless of what product you choose to deploy. This is called a site survey.
3.
Installations should be done based on lessons learned from the site survey, the better the survey the
less likely connectivity problems will occur.
4.
Cisco has an advanced services team that can perform WLAN surveys or help with the wireless
design if a partner is not available or able to do the same.
5.
Do not mount antennas against metal objects. Similar to a light bulb, antennas work best when there
are no obstructions in the path.
AP-702W AP Spacing Recommendations
If you have a Wi-Fi device such as an AP and you are going to use another AP in the vicinity on a
different channel, it is recommended that you space each AP apart by approximately 6 feet (2 meters).
Avoid clustering the APs or the antennas from different APs together because this could cause
degradation in performance. The recommended distance is based on the assumption that both devices
operate in the unlicensed band and do not transmit RF energy more than 23 dB, that is, 200 mW. If higher
power is used, space the devices farther apart.
Should you have other devices that transmit, especially if they operate in the same frequency ranges, for
example, frequency hopping legacy APs or other devices that operate with close frequency to those of
the APs (think below or above the 2.4 and 5 GHz band), you should consider moving or separating the
devices as far apart as can reasonably be done. After you have done this, check for interference by testing
both devices at the same time under heavy utilization (load) and then characterize each system
independently to see how much, if any, degradation exists.
Warning
In order to comply with FCC, EU, and EFTA RF exposure limits, antennas should be located at a
minimum of 7.9 inches (20 cm) or more from the body of all persons. See the installation guide under
declaration of conformity for more on this.
