Radio Module Operational Overview - Cisco Aironet 1700 Deployment Manual

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Support for 1, 2, and 3 spatial streams.
SU-MIMO (Single User Multiple Input Multiple Output).
Explicit Beam Forming.
1.3 Gbps PHY (Approximately 1 Gbps MAC).
Module details and specifications can be found at the following URL:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/prod/collateral/modules/ps12859/ps13128/data_sheet_c78-727794.html

Radio Module Operational Overview

With the module installed, the AP 3600 operates three active radios; 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz integrated radios (slots 0 and 1) as
well as the 802.11ac 5 GHz module which shows up as (slot 2). This additional radio module takes the overall power draw of
the Access Point to 18 Watts. If the power being supplied is limited (for example 15.4W 802.3af power) the Access Point will
come up with the radio module disabled until a suitable source of power is available such as enhanced PoE, 802.3at PoE+,
Power Injector, or the Local Power Supply AIR-PWR-B.
Figure 70
Switches that Support the AP 3600
If the installer/administrator determines a need to power the module from a 15.4 Watt power source (perhaps it is a high density
installation where there is plenty of 2.4 coverage) or the AP is being used to augment areas with 802.11ac where 2.4 coverage
is already present – if so, the internal 2.4 GHz radio can be disabled allowing the AP 3600 with the 802.11ac module to come
up with full power and full functionality. This is a significantly better approach allowing installers to perform full functionality
site surveys at 15.4 W (802.11af) rather than compromising RF power and shutting down Spatial Streams and other ports.
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