6E APs

[PJ51182]

Hi,

It's looking highly likely I will be involved in a refresh of close to 1000 APs with Cisco/Meraki 6E models.

With the utilisation of the 6Ghz range, I can foresee having quite a bit of work getting the coverage right.

Out of interest has anyone had experience of a similar exercise and if so, roughly how many additional APs were required? I've been seeing an additional 20% mentioned while doing some research.

Any general experiences of using the CW models would also be gratefully revived.

Cheers

[joey.debra · Accepted solution]

I'm in the ETSI area so I only have access to the UNII-5 band. So it is important if you do predictive survey (yes Ekahau just does it) that you use the highest PSC channel.
As you can see from a simulation I made using an AP on the default 2.4 meter in height without any offset these are the differences on a CW9166.

I would assume the coverage is about 5 meters lower in circumference so that will add up in free space.
Real world losses through materials will probably not be as different as the 5 GHz but real live measurements will have to tell this.

[PJ51182]

Thankyou - An interesting discussion. I use Ekahau for design, was really just after the likely reduction in coverage using 6 compared to 5 GHz. Looking likely additional APs/structured cabling will be required to cover the same spaces. Haven't had a chance to look at a site and survey/plan yet, but will be interested to see how it works out.

CW9162I APs that have been proposed (Cisco DNA flavoured) to replace the Cisco 3702/2802 APs.