Examples Of Improper Installations - Cisco Aironet 1600 Deployment Manual

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The newer 802.11ac clients support these channels, and more clients are starting to support these
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channels all the time.

Examples of Improper Installations

It is very difficult to provide good Wi-Fi service with an improper installation, so use common sense
when mounting devices:
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If you require three spatial stream coverage for the fastest throughput or if you want the best BYOD
experience, the AP 3600 and the AP 2600 with ClientLink 2.0 outperform the AP 3500. The AP
3600 can beamform to 802.11n clients, so it is important to understand the data requirements if you
mix the AP 1260, 3500, and 3600 in the same areas.
While site surveys are generally recommended, if the design is done at half power and Cisco RRM
is in place, a limited site survey may be adequate for smaller venues. In very challenging
environments such as train connectivity, Gas & Oil verticals, large hospitals, and so forth, you can
contract with the Cisco Advanced Services team to help or to perform your installation. Contact your
Cisco account team for more information.
The AP 3600 was introduced in the 7.1.91 or higher code stream and is supported by the following:
Cisco 2500, 7500, 5508, and WiSM2 Series Controllers, WCS 7.0.220 or higher, and NCS 1.1 or
higher. The AP 1600 and the AP 2600 were introduced in the 7.4 release.
The rule of thumb coverage plan is: one AP per 5,000 square feet for data and one AP per 3,000
square feet for voice and location services.
Some clients (especially older ones) do not support the UNII-2 extended client channels 100- 140;
therefore, if you have older clients, you may want to disable them in the DCA channel list.
Keep the AP away from clutter and metal objects. (See
The AP should be level and secure so that it does not sway or move. (See
Try to locate the AP as close to the users as possible.
Figure 62
Cisco Aironet 1600/2600/3600 Series Access Point Deployment Guide
Examples of Improper Installations
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