12-13-2019 03:23 AM - edited 07-05-2021 11:25 AM
Hello Cisco WLAN experts,
we would like to upgrade a great WLAN installation here and ordered more than 1000 3802i-APs.
We looked also into the datasheet of this AP in front of this project to check power consumption requirements
and ended up in planning of ordering also a lot of new Cisco-Switches that can offer POE+ in future.
But to my surprise, when I connected the first 3802i to a cheap Cisco SG350 Office Switch,
I noticed, that this WLAN AP is consuming only 11.4 Watt with all antennas up and running perfect.
So why is the datasheet stating
25.8W at the PSE (22.5W at the PD) with all features enabled except for the USB 2.0 port |
30W at the PSE (25.5W at the PD) with the USB 2.0 port enabled |
To invest into new POE+ Switches would be a million dollar invest for our Hospital.
If the 3802i could be connected and working with elder Cisco Switches offering only PoE
we would save a lot of money instead.
So what is the real truth about the power consumption of this WLAN AP model ?
Can it be connected also to old Cisco Switches offering only PoE IEEE802.11af Type 1 max 12.95Watt ?
Thank You for Your tips in advance
Kind regards
Wini
12-13-2019 08:01 AM
12-13-2019 02:28 PM
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