Choosing the Right Access Points for Your Environment

Belgravium understands that different facilities and even different installation locations call for different types of access points. The comprehensive Aironet family is specifically designed to meet the requirements of varied application scenarios.

Office Access Points

Aironet 1130AG Series IEEE 802.11a/b/g Access Point-Packages high capacity, high security, and enterprise-class features delivering wireless LAN access for a low total cost of ownership. Designed for wireless LAN coverage in offices and similar RF environments, this unobtrusive access point features integrated antennas and dual IEEE 802.11a/g radios for robust and predictable coverage, delivering a combined capacity of 108 Mbps. The competitively priced Aironet 1130AG Series is ready to install and easy to manage, reducing the cost of deployment and ongoing maintenance.

Aironet 1100 Series Access Point-Offers customers an affordable, easy-to-install, single-band access point that features enterprise-class management, security, and scalability. Legacy Aironet 1100 Series access points have an 802.11b radio that may be field-upgraded to 802.11g; alternately, the Aironet 1100 Series may be ordered with a single 802.11g radio that is backward-compatible with 802.11b.

Indoor Access Points for Challenging RF Environments

Aironet 1240AG and 1250 Series IEEE 802.11a/b/g Access Point-Delivers the versatility, high capacity, security, and enterprise-class features required in more challenging RF environments. It is designed for wireless LANs in rugged environments or installations that require specialized antennas, and features dual antenna connectors for extended range, coverage versatility, and more flexible installation options. The Aironet Series combines antenna versatility with industry-leading transmit power, receive sensitivity, and delay spread for high multipath and indoor environments, providing reliable performance and throughput for the most demanding requirements.

The Aironet Series are designed for challenging indoor WLAN applications, support a similar set of enterprise-class IOS® Software features, and are components of the SWAN framework. Both models support interoperable Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) and 802.11i/WPA2 enhanced wireless LAN security.

Outdoor Access Points/Bridges

Aironet 1300 Series IEEE 802.11g Wireless Outdoor Access Point/Bridge-Provides access point, bridge, and workgroup bridge capabilities with enhanced WLAN security. For high-speed-cost effective wireless connectivity between multiple fixed or mobile networks and clients, this ruggedised platform is ideal for public access for outdoor areas, network connections within a campus area, or outdoor infrastructures for mobile networks and users. Engineered specifically for harsh outdoor environments, yet also appropriate for indoor deployments, the Aironet 1300 Series is ideal for WLANs requiring external access points.

Access Points and Bridges

Aironet access points provide secure, manageable, high-performance, and reliable connectivity with exceptional range and performance. Lightweight access points operate in conjunction with wireless LAN controllers and the Wireless Control System (WCS). Standalone access points are managed by Wireless LAN Solution Engine (WLSE) or WLSE Express .

Product	Features
Indoor Rugged Access Points
	The industry’s first business-class access point to be Wi-Fi 802.11n draft 2.0 certified Reliable and predictable WLAN coverage to improve the user experience for both existing 802.11a/b/g clients and new 802.11n clients Data rates of 300 Mbps per 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz radio modules with multiple input, multiple output (MIMO) technology for enhanced reliability
	Second-generation 802.11a/b/g dual-band access point Rugged metal case, extended operating temperature, and external antenna versatility provides extended range and flexible installation options for RF environments such as factories, warehouses and retailers Available in an Autonomous or Lightweight version
Indoor Access Points
	Business-ready 802.11n access point designed for simple deployment and energy efficiency Sleek design that blends into enterprise environments Easy to deploy and efficient power with standard 802.3af Power over Ethernet Reliable and predictable WLAN coverage to improve the user experience for both existing 802.11a/b/g clients and new 802.11n clients Available in a lightweight version only; standalone will be available in 2009
	Dual-band 802.11a/b/g access points Integrated antennas and aesthetically pleasing case for easy deployment in offices and similar facilities Available in an Autonomous or Lightweight version
Wireless Mesh Access Points
	Enables cost-effective, scalable deployment of secure outdoor wireless LANs using Mesh technology Available in a Lightweight version only
	Next Generation wireless mesh access point with integrated 802.11 a/b/g dual radios Supports DOCSIS 2.0 cable modem interface with power-over-cable and strand mounting capability for integrating to Hybrid Fiber Coax (HFC) infrastructure Rugged NEMA 4X certified enclosure for deploying in harsh and hazardous outdoor environment
Outdoor Rugged Access Points/Bridges
	Single-band 802.11b/g outdoor access points and bridges Ideal for outdoor areas, network connections within a campus area, or outdoor infrastructure for mobile networks. Available in an Autonomous or Lightweight version
	High-speed, high-performance outdoor bridging solution for line-of-sight applications Provides a cost-effective license-free alternative to leased lines Available in an Autonomous version only

Wireless LAN Controllers

Integration of the wired and wireless network is critical for unified network control, scalability, security, and reliability. Unified network services are provided across a variety of platforms including wireless LAN controllers and integrated switches and routers, allowing network managers to build secure, enterprise-class wireless networks. Advanced management offers wireless LAN planning, configuration, and management as well as location tracking.

Wireless LAN Controllers

Wireless LAN controllers integrate into existing enterprise networks for advanced management capabilities and enhanced performance. They communicate with Aironet lightweight access points over any Layer 2 (Ethernet) or Layer 3 (IP) infrastructure and are responsible for handling systemwide functions.

Product	Features
Wireless LAN Controllers
	For medium-to-large enterprise facilities The Cisco 4402 with 2 Gigabit Ethernet ports supports configurations for 12, 25, and 50 access points Cisco 4404 with 4 Gigabit Ethernet ports supports 100 access points
	For small and medium-sized businesses or branch offices Business-class RF security and WLAN security policy monitoring Simplified network deployment, operations, and management to help reduce overall operational expenses