Aironet 1500 & 1300

[a.hajhamad]

Hi,

Q1.I think it is Mandatory to order antennas for Cisco aironet 1310 with RP-TNC type connectors, right?

Q.2 The Aironet 1310 with integrated antenna is not a good solution to be installed out of the building for mobile wi-fi users, right?

Q3. Aironet 1310 can be installed out of the building? i.e: for weather conditions.

Q4. Is it Mandatory to order an antennas for Cisco Aironet 1500 series? or can be installed without an antenna?

Q5. i think we can order one antenna 2.4GHz for any aironet device, not Mandatory to order two antennas?

Thanks in advance

[Rob Huffman]

Hi a.hajhamad,

Here is some info in answer to your questions:

Cisco Aironet 1300 Series

Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Outdoor Access Point/Bridge

From this doc:

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps5861/products_data_sheet09186a00802252e1.html

Access Point

Engineered specifically for harsh outdoor environments, yet also capable in indoor deployments, the Cisco Aironet 1300 Series is ideal for wireless LANs (WLANs) requiring external access points. The Cisco Aironet 1300 Series is WiFi-certified as an access point and also supports the innovative features available with Cisco Aironet and Cisco Compatible client devices.

• Wide operating temperature range of -22°F to 131°F (-30° to +55°C)

• Meets NEMA 4 and IP56 specifications for harsh environments

• Captured antenna for easy mounting and support for external antennas including existing Cisco Aironet 2.4-GHz antennas

The Cisco Aironet 1300 Series provides the 802.11g interface for access-point capability or bridge connections. By placing the unit outdoors, close to the antenna, you can minimize the wireless cable losses-thereby maximizing the range of the network. The unit is available with either an integrated antenna, or with connectors for external antennas (Figure 4). The high-gain integrated antenna is designed for easy installations of point-to-point links or non-root nodes of point-to-multipoint networks. The nonintegrated antenna version provides professional installers with an RP-TNC connector that allows the deployment of omni-directional, sector, or high-gain dish antennas for specific application requirements.

• Air-BR1310G-x-k9: Air interface (integrated directional antenna)

• AIR-BR1310G-x-k9-R: Two RP-TNC type connectors for external antennas

Cisco Aironet 1300 Series

Cisco Aironet 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Antennas and Accessories

From this doc:

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps5861/products_data_sheet09186a008022b11b.html

ACCESS POINT ANTENNAS

Cisco Aironet 2.4-GHz access point antennas are compatible with all Cisco RP-TNC-equipped access points. The antennas are available with different gain and range capabilities, beam widths, and form factors. Coupling the appropriate antenna and access point allows for efficient coverage in any facility, as well as better reliability at higher data rates.

Here is a link to some product overviews:

Wireless

Compare Products and Solutions

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/wireless/products_category_buyers_guide.html#number_1

Hope this helps!

Rob

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