Specifications

CHAPTER 3 WIRELESS LAN
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Wireless LAN at a Glance (IEEE 802.11 a/b/g)
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Wireless LAN
Wireless LAN at a Glance (IEEE 802.11 a/b/g)
Product Features Page
Cisco Aironet 1130AG
Series Access Point
• IEEE 802.11a and 802.11g radios with simultaneous dual band support provides 108 Mbps
capacity
• Works in conjunction with dual band clients optimizing usage of network bandwidth while
providing backwards compatibility with 802.11b clients
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Cisco Aironet 1100 Series
Access Point
• Single 802.11g radio supports maximum data rate of 54 Mbps
• 2.4 GHz integrated diversity dipole antennas
• Easy-to-install, cost-efficient deployment for offices and similar RF environments
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Cisco Aironet 1230AG
Series Access Point
• Antenna connectors for both 2.4GHz and 5GHz radios ensure optimal coverage, range, and
reliability in particularly warehouses, offices, and other high multipath environments.
• Cast aluminum case and rugged features support deployment in industrial environments.
• Broad operating temperature range and UL 2043 certification for plenum rating requirements
set by local fire codes supports installation in environmental air spaces
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Cisco Aironet 1200 Series
Access Points
• Modular design allows single or dual radio configuration for up to 54 Mbps connectivity in both
the 2.4 and 5 GHz bands
• May be field upgraded to support 802.11a with a hardware upgrade module
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Cisco Aironet 1300 Series
Outdoor Access
Point/Bridge
• Network connections within a campus area
• Outdoor infrastructure for mobile networks, users and public accessibility
• Temporary networks for portable or military operations
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Cisco Aironet 802.11a/b/g
Wireless Cardbus and PCI
Adapter
• Secure network communications, with the Cisco Wireless Security Suite and support for Wi-Fi
Protected Access (WPA)
• Comprehensive utilities for flexible, easy configuration and management
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Cisco Aironet 5 GHz 54
Mbps Wireless LAN
Client Adapter
• IEEE 802.11a-compliant CardBus adapter that operates in the UNII-1 and UNII-2 bands
• Complements the Cisco Aironet 1200 Series 802.11a Access Point, providing a solution that
combines performance and mobility with the security and manageability that enterprises
require
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Cisco Aironet 350 Series
Client Adapters
• Secure network communications
• World mode for international roaming
• PCMCIA card and PCI form factors
• IEEE 802.11b
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Cisco Aironet 1400 Series
Wireless Bridge
• Support for both point-to-point or point-to-multipoint configurations
• Range and throughput supporting data rates up to 54 Mbps
• Enhanced security mechanisms based on 802.11 standards
• Ruggedized enclosure optimized for harsh outdoor environments with extended operating
temperature range
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Cisco Aironet 350 Series
Workgroup Bridge
• Driverless installation of up to eight Ethernet-enabled devices
• Optimum wireless performance and range
• Standards-based centralized security
• IEEE 802.11b
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Cisco Aironet 350 Series
Wireless Bridge
• High-speed, high-power radios, delivering building-to-building links of up to 25 miles (40.2 km)
• Supports both point-to-point and point-to-multipoint configurations
• Simplified installation, improved performance, and upgradeable firmware, ensuring investment
protection
• IEEE 802.11b
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Cisco Aironet Antennas
and Accessories
• A wide array of options
• FCC-approved directional and omni-directional antennas
• Low-loss cable, mounting hardware, and other accessories available
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CiscoWorks Wireless LAN
Solution Engine
A hardware-based wireless LAN management solution that provides template-based
configuration with user-defined groups to effectively manage a large number of access points
and bridges.
• Monitors LEAP authentication servers
• Enhances security management through mis-configuration detection on access points and
bridges
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