AP1532 Range Calculator
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08-03-2014 10:15 AM - edited 07-05-2021 01:18 AM
Has anyone come across a range calculator for the AP1532 yet.
I'm contemplating using this AP for a point to point bridge link over a distance of approximately 2 miles but am struggling to find a range calculator similar to the one that used to be available for the BR1310.
Regards
Roger
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08-06-2014 06:43 PM
Range and Capacity Calculator
The Range and Capacity Calculator is available on cisco.com
Design and Planning with the 1532 Access Point
Deploying an outdoor mesh network requires careful planning and design. RF Nature: Not an Exact Science, Especially in Unlicensed Spectrum. There can be many other devices that can interfere with our mesh network. To optimize the deployment we can follow these recommendations:
- Mesh: AP-to-AP Backhaul Distance Capability should be - 2x AP-to-Client.
- WiFi Network Planning Involves:
- Site Survey to Identify: AP Location & Height, Line-of-Sight (LoS)/Partial LoS, Interference, Access to wired backhaul (i.e. Max # Hops).
- Knowledge of the client type (Smart Phones, Tablets, Laptops).
- User Experience: Minimum Throughput to User, Type of Applications (Internet, Video, Gaming).
- CAPEX & OPEX available for project: Match to type of Service, and Robustness of Coverage.
- Regulatory Considerations: different countries allow different Tx power at different Frequency Bands.
- When to use internal antenna 1532 versus the external antenna 1532.
- Height: APs are at 33 Ft (10 m), and Client at 3.3 ft (1 m)
- Throughput: > 1 Mbps
- Decreasing AP-AP distance improves consumer experience (throughput, latency).
- Near LoS suburban. For Less LoS Scenarios; Reduce Distance Assumptions.
- Flat Terrain Environment.
- Comparing the 1532I to the 1532E with AIR-ANT2547V-N dual band antennas. The 1532E with high-gain antennas can reach much greater AP to AP distances.
