Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Dual Band Access Point
Simultaneous dual-band operation
Today: 802.11b + 802.11a 4Q03: 802.11 b/g + 802.11a
Field-upgradable radio and software Rugged design and plenum rated
Multiple mounting options: wall, ceiling, desktop
Secure with cable lock or padlock Inline and local power High performance
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Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Points set the standard for secure, manageable, and reliable wireless connectivity. With simultaneous support for both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz radios, the Cisco Aironet 1200 Series preserves existing IEEE 802.11b investments, while providing a migration path to the faster IEEE 802.11a standard and future IEEE 802.11g products. Its modular design supports single- and dual-band configurations, plus the field upgradability to change these configurations as requirements change and technologies evolve. With its plenum rating, inline power support, and two separate locking mechanisms, this access point is suitable for installation in the most challenging locations, yet attractive enough for a company's lobby.
The 802.11a radio supports data rates of up to 54 Mbps and eight non-overlapping channels that offer high performance as well as maximum capacity and scalability. The 802.11b radio provides data rates up to 11 Mbps and three non-overlapping channels to support widely deployed 802.11b clients. The Mini-PCI form factor of the 802.11b radio allows for upgrade to higher-speed 2.4 GHz technologies such as the IEEE 802.11g standard.
The Cisco Aironet 1200 Series platform offers investment protection through field-upgradable CardBus and mini-PCI radios. The CardBus-based 802.11a modules can easily be fitted into installed Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Points.
Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point is UL 2403 plenum rated. This means the access point does not give out toxic smoke when burned. Thus, the access point can be installed above dropped ceilings.
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Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point: Upgradable Radios
The industry's Most Flexible, Enterprise-Class Wireless LAN Infrastructure Platform
802.11b 802.11g
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Modular platform for single or dual band operation
The access point can be configured for either 802.11b only, 802.11a only, or for simultaneous support of 802.11b and 802.11a to provide the maximum number of channels and maximum available data rates in a single device.
Field upgradeable radios
Flexibility and investment protection is provided through field-upgradeable card bus and miniPCI radios. CardBus-based 802.11a modules can easily be fitted into installed Cisco Aironet 1200 Series access points.
■ 5 GHz - UNII-1 and UNII-2 indoor compliant
■ FCC requires the radio, antenna, and access point to be a single unit
■ Data rates 54 Mbps to 6 Mbps
■ Two 5 GHz diversity antennas
■ The 802.11a can be set to 8 different non-overlapping channels. Search for less-congested channel is supported.
— UNII-1 channels USA are: 36 - 5180 MHz, 40 - 5200 MHz, 44 - 5200 MHz, and 48 -5240 MHz
— UNII-2 channels USA are: 52 - 5260 MHz, 56 - 5280 MHz, 60 - 5300 MHz, and 64 -5320 MHz
■ The 802.11a radio module connects to a CardBus slot on the Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point. The 802.11a radio is held in place by two screws. The 802.11a module can be locked to the access point. Its power can be adjusted down to 5 mW for microcellular deployment. Power options are 40 mW, 20 mW, 10 mW, and 5 mW.
■ The 11a radio can be configured to automatically shift its data rate among 54 Mbps to 6 Mbps. The available rates are 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9, and 6, thus maintaining an optimized data rate and coverage. The rates can also be fixed.
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
5 GHz integrated antennas: Unique articulating antenna paddle incorporates high-gain omni directional and hemispherical patch antennas to deliver two distinct coverage patterns.
Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Points can be mounted horizontally or vertically. The 5 GHz module comes with an integrated antennas on a paddle. When vertically mounted set the paddle parallel to the access point. In this configuration the patch antennas with semi-spherical radiation pattern are used. When horizontally mounted, such as desktop and ceiling mount, set the paddle perpendicular to the access point. In this configuration the omni-directional antennas are used.
2.4 and 5 GHz Diversity Antennas: Diversity antennas for both the 2.4- and 5 GHz radios ensures optimum performance in high-multipath environments such as offices, warehouses, and other indoor installations.
Two reverse-polarity threaded naval connectors (RP-TNC) for external 2.4 GHz antenna connection: Diversity support for the 2.4 GHz radio to improve reliability in high-multipath environments. The RP-TNC connectors are compatible with the Cisco Aironet optional antennas, enabling WLAN architects to customize radio coverage for specific deployment scenarios.
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Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Points offer an affordable, intelligent, and upgradable 2.4 GHz wireless LAN solution that delivers enterprise-class security and manageability. Equipped for the IEEE 802.11b standard, a field-upgradable design ensures a smooth migration to the IEEE 802.11g standard. The compact size, integrated antenna, and innovative bracket design of this Cisco IOS-based access point allow for quick, easy installation in a variety of orientations.
Enterprise features: The 1100 Series Cisco IOS operating system including features like VLAN, QoS and proxy mobile IP that extend end-to-end intelligent networking to the enterprise wireless LAN.
Secure as with all Cisco Aironet Access Points, the Cisco Aironet 1100 Series offers the Cisco Wireless Security Suite of security solutions.
Easy to use: The Cisco Aironet 1100 Series uses integrated antennas for installation in any orientation. The flexible mounting system allows the customer to install this in nearly any location. Cisco command-line interface (CLI) and the redesigned web GUI allow network managers to quickly set up access points.
Single 802.11b radio is a time tested technology. In addition, it supports an installed base of 802.11b clients while providing a migration path to 802.11g.
The Cisco Aironet 1100 Series is ideal for new deployments, or as an addition to existing deployments to support increasing capacity requirements. Engineered with extra system capacity, including memory, storage, and processing power, the Cisco Aironet 1100 Series is designed to support not only today's feature set, but future software releases for expanded functionality and capabilities. Companies can also upgrade the Cisco Aironet 1100 Series hardware to future radio technologies, such as those based on higher speed 802.11g specifications, unleashing increased performance and further investment value.
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