Description
Best Practices for Deploying
The Cisco Aironet 2702I Wireless Access Point (AIR-CAP2702I-C-K9) is a high-performance, dual-band wireless access point designed for use in demanding enterprise environments. Here are some best practices for deploying this device:
- Site Survey: Perform a site survey to determine the best location for the access point. This will help you identify any potential interference or obstacles that could affect the wireless signal.
- Antenna Placement: The AIR-CAP2702I-C-K9 comes with internal antennas, but external antennas can be added if needed. When installing external antennas, make sure they are placed in the optimal position to ensure the best possible signal strength and coverage.
- Channel Planning: Choose the right channels for the access point to ensure minimal interference from neighboring access points or other wireless devices in the area.
- Security Settings: Configure the access point with the appropriate security settings, such as WPA2 encryption, to protect the network and prevent unauthorized access.
- Quality of Service (QoS): Configure the access point to prioritize important traffic, such as voice and video, to ensure smooth performance.
- Load Balancing: Enable load balancing on the access point to distribute wireless clients across multiple access points and ensure even utilization of available resources.
- Firmware Updates: Keep the firmware of the access point up-to-date to ensure that it is operating with the latest bug fixes, security patches, and performance enhancements.
- Network Management: Monitor and manage the access point through a central management system to simplify configuration, troubleshoot problems, and ensure optimal performance.
By following these best practices, you can help ensure that your Cisco Aironet 2702I Wireless Access Point is deployed and configured to provide reliable, high-performance wireless connectivity to your network users.
Firmware and Software Wireless
The AIR-CAP2702I-C-K9 is a Cisco Aironet 2702I Wireless Access Point, which is designed to provide high-performance wireless connectivity for enterprise networks.
Firmware is a type of software that is installed on the Access Point’s hardware to control its basic functions. It provides the fundamental code that allows the Access Point to operate and communicate with other devices on the network.
Software, on the other hand, refers to additional applications or programs that can be installed on top of the firmware to provide additional functionality. For example, a network administrator might install software to help manage the Access Point, monitor network traffic, or analyze wireless performance.
The AIR-CAP2702I-C-K9 Access Point comes with a pre-installed firmware that can be upgraded to newer versions as they become available. Upgrading the firmware can improve the Access Point’s stability, security, and performance, as well as provide new features and bug fixes.
Additionally, Cisco provides a range of software options that can be installed on the AIR-CAP2702I-C-K9 Access Point, including the Cisco Wireless Control System (WCS), the Cisco Prime Infrastructure, and the Cisco Mobility Services Engine (MSE). These software options provide additional functionality for managing and monitoring the Access Point, as well as for analyzing and optimizing wireless network performance.
Cisco Wireless Access Point Power Options
The Cisco Aironet 2702I Wireless Access Point (AP), with the model number AIR-CAP2702I-C-K9, has multiple power options that can be used to power the device. These power options are:
- Power over Ethernet (PoE): The Cisco Aironet 2702I AP supports PoE, which allows the device to be powered through the Ethernet cable that is used to connect it to the network. The device is compatible with both 802.3af and 802.3at PoE standards, which means it can be powered by PoE switches or midspan injectors that support either standard.
- Cisco Aironet Power Injector (AIR-PWRINJ4): The Cisco Aironet Power Injector can be used to power the device when PoE is not available or not preferred. The injector provides power to the AP through a separate power cable, which connects to the injector and the AP.
- Local power supply: The device can also be powered through a local power supply, which is available as a separate accessory. The local power supply connects to the device through the power port, and provides power through a standard AC power outlet.
It is important to note that the power consumption of the Cisco Aironet 2702I AP can vary based on the usage and configuration of the device. It is recommended to use a power source that can provide sufficient power for the device and any additional features that are being used, to ensure optimal performance and reliability of the AP.
Detail Description
- Manufacturer: Cisco Systems, Inc
- Manufacturer Part Number: AIR-CAP2702I-C-K9
- Brand Name: Cisco
- Product Line: Aironet
- Product Series 2700
- Product Model 2702I
- Product Name: Aironet 2702I Wireless Access Point
Technical Information
- Wireless LAN Standard IEEE 802.11ac
- ISM Band: Yes
- UNII Band: Yes
- ISM Minimum Frequency 2.41 GHz
- ISM Maximum Frequency 2.47 GHz
- UNII Minimum Frequency 5.75 GHz
- UNII Maximum Frequency 5.83 GHz
- Antenna Gain 6 dBi
- Antenna Gain 4 dBi
- Antenna Type Omnidirectional Antenna
- Wireless Transmission Speed 1.27 Gbit/s
- Wireless Security
- IEEE 802.11i
- WPA2
- WPA
- IEEE 802.1X
- AES
- TKIP
- EAP-TLS
- EAP-TTLS
- MSCHAPv2
- PEAP
- EAP-MSCHAPv2
- EAP-FAST
- PEAP v1
- EAP-GTC
- Features MIMO Technology
Interfaces/Ports
- Ethernet Port: Yes
- Fast Ethernet Port Yes
- Gigabit Ethernet Port Yes
- 10Gigabit Ethernet Port No
- Number of Network (RJ-45) Ports 2
- Network (RJ-11) No
- PoE (RJ-45) Port No
- VGA No
- HDMI No
- Audio Line Out No
- Serial Port No
- USB No
- Powerline No
- Management Port Yes
Power Description
- Power Source PoE+
- Power Source AC Adapter
Miscellaneous
- Certifications & Standards
- UL 60950-1
- CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1
- UL 2043
- IEC 60950-1
- EN 60950-1
- EN 50155
Radio Approvals
- FCC Part 15.247, 15.407
- RSS-210 (Canada)
- EN 300.328, EN 301.893 (Europe)
- ARIB-STD 66 (Japan)
- ARIB-STD T71 (Japan)
- EMI and susceptibility (Class B)
- FCC Part 15.107 and 15.109
- ICES-003 (Canada)
- VCCI (Japan)
- EN 301.489-1 and -17 (Europe)
- EN 60601-1-2 EMC requirements for the Medical Directive 93/42/EEC
IEEE Standards
- 802.3
- 802.3u
- 802.3ab
- 802.11a
- 802.11b
- 802.11g
- 802.11n
- 802.11ac
- 802.3af
- 802.3at
- 802.11h
- 802.11d
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