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2 Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Products 5-1

© 2002, Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. AWLF 3.0Module 5-3 Objectives Upon completion of this module, you will be able to perform the following tasks: Identify characteristics of Cisco Aironet a products. Identify characteristics of Cisco Aironet b products.

© 2002, Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. AWLF 3.0Module 5-4 Ciscos WLAN Product Evolution 340 Series 350 Series 1100 and 1200 Series 30 mW radio AC powered 100 mW radio In-line powered Improved motherboard Plenum ratable Modular design a and/or b radios Upgradable to g AC powered or in-line Plenum ratable

© 2002, Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. AWLF 3.0Module 5-5 Cisco Aironet WLAN Product Line In-building Infrastructure 1200 Series (802.11a and b) 1100 Series (802.11b) Bridging 350 Series (802.11b) Clients 350 Series (802.11b) 5 GHz client adapter (802.11a) Workgroup bridge (802.11b)

© 2002, Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. AWLF 3.0Module Series Access Point Dual radio design Field upgradable radio and software Supports all WLAN standards Enterprise-class management and security

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© 2002, Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. AWLF 3.0Module Series Access Point Performance b radio 100 mW radio Built-in RP-TNC connectors for diversity Wide range of Cisco 2.4 GHz antennas offered a radio Delivers up to 54 Mbps, the next generation of performance Can run in dual mode capacity with the b radio Innovative antenna design to fit deployment needs

© 2002, Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. AWLF 3.0Module Series Antenna Options Unique 5 GHz (6 dBi) antenna module incorporates both omni- directional and patch antennas Access point compatible with Cisco Aironet optional antennas via RP-TNC connectors (2.4 GHz radio only) for customized radio coverage

© 2002, Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. AWLF 3.0Module a 5 GHz Access Point Radio Module 5 GHz – UNII-1 and UNII-2 indoor compliant FCC requires the radio, antenna, and access point to be a single unit 40 mW radio Data rates 54 Mbps to 6 Mbps Two 5 GHz diversity antennas

© 2002, Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. AWLF 3.0Module 5-11 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Flexibility Rugged design and plenum rated Max operating temperatures: -20 to + 55ºC (-4ºF - 120ºF) Multiple mounting options: wall, ceiling, desktop Secure with cable lock or padlock

© 2002, Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. AWLF 3.0Module 5-12 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Flexibility (cont.) Flexible power options: Inline power from 48V power capable switch Power injector Local power supply

© 2002, Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. AWLF 3.0Module 5-13 Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Field Upgradable Both the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz radios are field upgradable Mini-PCI 2.4 GHz slot Radio Module slot

© 2002, Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. AWLF 3.0Module 5-14 Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Scalable Fully functional access point ideal for all enterprise deployments without expensive controllers Affordable Lowest priced upgradable Cisco Aironet access point protects customer investment Enterprise-class features End-to-end intelligent networking extended to WLAN Intelligent enterprise services at a lower total cost

© 2002, Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. AWLF 3.0Module 5-15 Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point (cont.) Secure Enterprise-class interoperable security for WLAN Easy-to-use Intuitive installation and set up for rapid deployment

© 2002, Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. AWLF 3.0Module 5-16 Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Affordability Single b radio Time-tested technology Supports installed client-base Upgradable Migration path to g for further investment return Extra system capacity More than twice todays current memory requirements for future enhancements

© 2002, Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. AWLF 3.0Module 5-17 Enterprise-Class Features on all Cisco Aironet Access Points Cisco IOS (1100 Series only) End-to-end intelligent network services Familiar service configuration and network behavior VxWorks (350 and 1200 Series) Easy web-based GUI interface VLANs Network segmentation for flexible policy and service application QoS End-to-end prioritization for applications such as voice and video Proxy Mobile IP Seamless inter-subnet roaming

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© 2002, Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. AWLF 3.0Module 5-19 Cisco Aironet Access Point Security Standards-based 40-bit and 128-bit WEP For highest interoperability Cisco Wireless Security Suite Award-winning enterprise security 802.1X, EAP-based mutual authentication Dynamic, per-user, per-session key rotation Pre-standard TKIP VLANs Differentiated access to support a non-deterministic client base

© 2002, Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. AWLF 3.0Module 5-20 Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Powering Options Local power Included 48 VDC power supply Inline power Optional Power Injector (ordered separately) –AIR-PWRINJ2 Powering switch –Catalyst 3524-PWR XL –Catalyst 4000 chassis and inline power line cards –Catalyst 6500 chassis and inline power line cards –Catalyst Inline Power Patch Panel

© 2002, Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. AWLF 3.0Module 5-21 Cisco Aironet WLAN Solutions for the Enterprise Cisco Aironet 1100 SeriesCisco Aironet 1200 Series Intelligent Enterprise Services at a Lower Total Cost Outstanding Enterprise Performance and Greatest Flexibility Single b radio (upgradable to g with Advanced Encryption Standard (AES)) Dual-mode a and b support (upgradable to g with Advanced Encryption Standard (AES)) Integrated diversity dipole antennas for simplified deployment Two 2.4 GHz antenna connectors for high gain diversity antennas; integrated 5 GHz antennas Indoor environmental specifications, durable plastic case Industrial environmental specifications, rugged metal case Extra memory and system capacity for future releases Inline and Local Power Cisco IOS-based operating systemUpgradable to Cisco IOS operating system (Q1 2003) QOS, VLANs, and Proxy Mobile IPUpgradable to QOS, VLANs, and Proxy Mobile IP (Q1 2003)

© 2002, Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. AWLF 3.0Module 5-22 Cisco Aironet b Client Adapters 2.4 GHz b 11 Mbps Include PC Card PCI Card LMC Card Mini PCI

© 2002, Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. AWLF 3.0Module 5-23 Cisco Aironet a Client Adapter 5 GHz/802.11a 54 Mbps Rate Shifting 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, or 54 Fixed data rates User configurable option 5 dBi Patch Antenna CardBus interface Transmit power settings: 20 mW, 10 mW, and 5 mW

© 2002, Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. AWLF 3.0Module 5-24 Cisco Aironet 350 Series Mini PCI Adapter (MPI350) 2.4 GHz/802.11b embedded wireless for notebooks 100 mW transmit power Must order through PC manufactures (not orderable directly through Cisco)

© 2002, Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. AWLF 3.0Module Series Workgroup Bridge 2.4 GHz/802.11b Supports 8 MAC addresses Acts as client to Cisco Aironet access point or bridge when in access point mode

© 2002, Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. AWLF 3.0Module Series Bridge Flexibility: 2.4 GHz/ b point-to-point and multi-point Management capabilities: SNMP, Telnet, FTP, HTML 802.1D spanning tree Breadth of product line: 11, 5.5, 2, 1 Mbps Antenna/range options

© 2002, Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. AWLF 3.0Module 5-27 Summary Upon completion of this module, you will be able to perform the following tasks: Identify characteristics of Cisco Aironet a products. Identify characteristics of Cisco Aironet b products.

© 2002, Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. AWLF 3.0Module 5-28 Review Questions What is the maximum data rate supported by the a radio? The modular design of which series access point allows for both single and dual-band configuration? When using an a radio, what is the maximum transmit power for UNII-1 and UNII-2 bands? What electrical power options are available for Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Points? Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point is capable of managing up to how many VLANs?

© 2002, Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. AWLF 3.0Module 5-29 Review Questions (cont.) What are the main differences between Cisco Aironet 1100 and 1200 Series Access Points? The 1100 Series Access Point offers the Cisco IOS operating system that include what features? What Cisco Aironet clients are available for WLANs? What are some of the features available for Cisco 350 Series Brides?