Introduction To The 1600 Series; Key Features; Cisco Cleanair Express - Cisco Aironet 1600 Deployment Manual

Cisco Aironet Access Point Deployment Guide
Figure 10: Back View of the AP 2600
Because of these similarities, there is no need to repeat a site survey for the AP 2600 if a survey exists
for the AP 3600.
Introduction to the 1600 Series
The Cisco Aironet 1600 Series Access Point (AP1600), shown in Figure 11, is a second generation, entry‐
level AP.
Figure 11: AP 1600
Key Features
Significant features include:
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ClientLink 2.0
‐ Adds a key function when upgrading from the AP 1040/1140 and the AP 1260
‐ Supports 802.11n clients up to 1‐SS
‐ Supports 802.11a/b/g clients
‐ Supports (beam‐form) up to 32 clients per radio interface
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3x3:2 architecture
‐ Better performance than the 2x2:2 AP 1040
‐ Better throughput performance than the AP 1140 and the AP 1260
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External antenna model for entry‐level and mid‐level market
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Up to 128 clients per radio for a total of 256 clients
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Different LED color change compared to earlier access points
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CleanAir Express – Basic Spectrum Analysis available soon via software upgrade
Cisco CleanAir Express
Cisco CleanAir Express technology is enabled on the advanced silicon design of the AP 1600. With
CleanAir Express, the AP 1600 has the ability to effectively detect RF interference, identify the source,
locate it on a map, and make automatic adjustments to optimize wireless coverage. With CleanAir
Express technology, organizations have a basic spectrum analysis capability to support their wireless
networks while simplifying ongoing operations. (See Figure 12.)
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