What AP model to use for warehouse indoor / outdoor deployment?

alexandre.jr1 · ‎04-23-2015

Hi Guys,

What Cisco AP model (incl. antenna type as well) would you recommend to use for a warehouse indoor / outdoor deployment?

Requirements:

802.11n

indoor: full warehouse coverage

outdoor: 1 lane for forklifts around the building to be covered

Environment:

temp 0C - 50C

dust

I`m thinking of Cisco Aironet 1530 or Cisco Aironet 3700 w/ external antennas

Thx in advance,

A

Freerk Terpstra · ‎04-25-2015

In situations like this doing an site survey is critical, at least if you want to do it right. If you have never done an site survey yourself or you just don't have the right tooling, I highly recommend you to get someone doing it for you.

You need to consider that the weakest client is leading, so If you want to use your network for voice for example keep that handset (and its band & TX power) in mind. Keep the antenna as close a possible to the client but in a place with clear line of sight and where it is safe). And there are a lot of other things to think of as well...

With the information above back in your mind, I can tell you that I personally have good experience with 2700's in NEMA boxes with 2524,2544 and 2566 antenna's in similar environments. There are also some other topics on the forums where Scott tells something about his previous deployments (but with the same disclaimer as I did).

muhasidd · ‎04-29-2015

What you can do is the comparison between the two devices.

Cisco Aironet 3700i

● Nonoperating (storage) temperature: -22° to 158°F (-30° to 70°C)

● Nonoperating (storage) altitude test: 25˚C, 15,000 ft.

● Operating temperature: 32° to 104°F (0° to 40°C)

● Operating humidity: 10% to 90% percent (noncondensing)

● Operating altitude test: 40˚C, 9843 ft.

Cisco Aironet 3700e/3700p

● Nonoperating (storage) temperature: -22° to 158°F (-30° to 70°C)

● Nonoperating (storage) altitude test: 25˚C, 15,000 ft.

● Operating temperature: -4° to 122°F (-20° to 50°C)

● Operating humidity: 10% to 90% (noncondensing)

● Operating altitude test: 40˚C, 9843 ft.

Cisco Aironet 1530

Operating temperature: -30° to 65°C (-22° to 149°F) ambient; -30° to 55°C (-22° to 131°F) with solar loading (1200W/m²)

Storage temperature: -50° to 85°C (-58° to 185°F)

Operating altitude: 10,000 ft (3048 m)

Humidity: 0 - 100%, condensing

Wind resistance:

● Up to 100 mph sustained winds

● Up to 140 mph wind gusts

In the following URL you can find the further details for antennas as well

http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/collateral/wireless/aironet-1530-series/data_sheet_c78-728356.html

www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/collateral/wireless/3700-series-access-point/data_sheet_c78-729421.html

http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/collateral/wireless/aironet-antennas-accessories/product_data_sheet09186a008008883b.html

sobhardw · ‎04-29-2015

Please go through the below links

Comparison between Cisco Aironet 802.11n G2 Series Indoor Access Points and Outdoor Access Points :

http://www.cisco.com/web/IN/products/wireless_comparison.html

and link for the deployment guide :

http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/wireless/technology/apdeploy/Cisco_Aironet.html

Moin Ilyas · ‎05-01-2015

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Hope that helps.