Cisco Cisco Aironet 1130 AG Access Point Guía De Información
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Cisco Aironet 1130AG Series
Q.
What is the Cisco Aironet 1130AG Series Access Point?
A.
The Cisco Aironet 1130AG Series 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 Cisco Aironet
1130AG Series is ready to install and easy to manage, reducing the cost of deployment and
ongoing maintenance. The device is available in either a lightweight version, or as an
autonomous version that may be field-upgraded to lightweight operation.
Q.
What are the Cisco Aironet 1130G Series access points?
A.
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1130G Series Access Points provide all the same hardware and software
functionality as the 1130AG Series with the exception of the radios. The 1130G series offers a
single 802.11g radio and is designed for use in regulatory domains that do not allow
802.11a/5 GHz operation.
Q.
How does the Cisco Aironet 1130AG Series compare to the Cisco Aironet 1230AG
Series?
A.
Both series offer dual-band access points designed for the enterprise. The Cisco Aironet
1130AG Series is designed for indoor office environments. The complete system is
deployable without external antennas, and its low-profile design is aesthetically pleasing while
blending into walls or ceilings. The Cisco Aironet 1230AG Series offers greater flexibility for
harsh indoor environments or challenging RF environments. Dual antenna connectors allow
the addition of specialized antennas to support a range of antenna gains and directions. In
addition, the metal enclosure and operability in a wider temperature range allow for installation
above the ceiling.
Q.
How does the Cisco Aironet 1130G Series compare to the Cisco Aironet 1100 Series?
A.
The Cisco Aironet 1130G Series is the single-band 802.11g version of the Cisco Aironet
flagship indoor access point the Cisco Aironet 1130AG. It offers additional memory,
processing power, and 802.3af power over the Cisco Aironet 1100 Series. The List Price for
Cisco Aironet 1130G and 1100 Series are $699 and $599 respectively.
Q.
How does the Cisco Aironet 1130AG Series compare to the Cisco Aironet 1100 Series?
A.
The Cisco Aironet 1130AG Series offers a dual-band access point supporting 802.11a/b/g for
data rates up to 108 Mbps. The Cisco Aironet 1100 Series only supports a single radio.
Legacy Cisco Aironet 1100 Series access points have an 802.11b radio that may be field-
upgraded to 802.11g, or the Cisco Aironet 1100 Series may currently be ordered with a single
802.11g radio that is backward-compatible with 802.11b.
Both access points are designed for indoor/office-type applications. Both support
interoperable 802.11i/WPA2-enhanced wireless LAN security. The Cisco Aironet 1100 Series
has 2.2-dBi integrated diversity antennas. The Cisco Aironet 1130AG Series has 3.0 and 4.5-
dBi integrated diversity antennas for the 2.4 and 5 GHz bands, respectively, and provides
greater range and throughput than the Cisco Aironet 1100 Series. The Cisco Aironet 1130AG
Series can be configured through an available console port; the Cisco Aironet 1100 Series
interoperable 802.11i/WPA2-enhanced wireless LAN security. The Cisco Aironet 1100 Series
has 2.2-dBi integrated diversity antennas. The Cisco Aironet 1130AG Series has 3.0 and 4.5-
dBi integrated diversity antennas for the 2.4 and 5 GHz bands, respectively, and provides
greater range and throughput than the Cisco Aironet 1100 Series. The Cisco Aironet 1130AG
Series can be configured through an available console port; the Cisco Aironet 1100 Series