09-10-2019 11:39 PM - edited 07-05-2021 10:59 AM
Hello Experts
Are the currently available 11ax series for wireless access points not recommended for large enterprises? If yes, what is the specific reason for same?
Amongst the available ones, which one is more recommended 11ax AP (9120)?
09-11-2019 12:17 AM
09-11-2019 01:11 AM
- I don't see any blocking factor in acquiring them , perhaps more if you need to replace old access points. Besides Leo's argument it's more that it will still take a few years before smartphones, desktops, and other devices will have comparable radios(-hardware)+drivers to really use WiFi6. For model comparisons go here :
https://www.cisco.com/c/en_be/products/wireless/access-points/index.html
M.
09-11-2019 04:39 AM
11-08-2019 07:52 AM
I don't know if I would recommend the 9120 at this time.
Backstory: We have dozens of 3702/2702s in production in my environment but with the release of the 9800 Controller, Cisco pushed us in that direction over the AireOS product line. We adopted the 9800 Controller architecture. At the time of purchase, the 4800s were the only APs available but we didn't like how heavy they are. These things are bricks. We were worried about mounting issues and possible hazards of it falling if not mounted properly. Then Cisco pushed us to wait for the 9120s... but they have been problematic thus far.
The main reason is that our organization still has MANY Windows 7 laptops (both Dell/Lenovo). There is a push to get employees to go to Windows 10 but when you're dealing with offices globally in nearly all countries with employee counts in the XX,XXX thousands, it's a lot of work. We use a standard image that's pushed out to all our PCs/Laptops. What Cisco TAC eventually found out (actually earlier this week) is that if you're running Windows 7 and running a specific set of NIC hardware, the AP will not visibly detect any SSIDs unless you either upgrade the NIC drivers (not available on all NICs) or upgrade to Windows 10.
So offices that we've already converted to the 9800 WLC/9120 AP Platform, we're trying to scramble to get things fixed.
I suppose you can say it's our own fault for not researching enough, but in our defense when you have a aging legacy AireOS infrastructure, we weren't given many options. But I won't elaborate on that.
In hindsight, I wish we would have stuck with the 4800s.
11-08-2019 11:04 AM
11-11-2019 08:47 AM
09-11-2019 10:45 AM
Are the currently available 11ax series for wireless access points not recommended for large enterprises? If yes, what is the specific reason for same?
No. They all are good for enterprise deployments. Among 3 models, only 9117 will not get WiFi6 (WiFi Alliance) certification. 9120 got high end features and that's the one you should go for large enterprise deployment.
Amongst the available ones, which one is more recommended 11ax AP (9120)?
Yes 9120 is the most recommended model as of today.
HTH
Rasika
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09-11-2019 02:54 PM
I've been testing the 9117 and 9120 models, I was able to get 2 gig connection using Intel's latest AX chip, yes the APs are capable of doing a lot more however clients don't support this yet. The 9120 will be Cisco high end AP that has a special ASIC board installed to do all the fancy stuff.
In order to get the speeds AX states you can get you have to use 160MHZ channels, and most place this will be hard to achieve, due to channel noise. I would suggest a site Survey to understand your environment. you and still us the APs like you do any other AP you may not get the AX speeds
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11-13-2019 02:38 AM
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11-28-2024 06:41 PM
Because of CSCvy08682, the answer is <15 wireless clients (max 25) per AP (910x, 911x, 912x).
NOTE: This restriction does not apply to Qualcomm (QCA) APs, like the 913x, 916x and 917x.
If there are >25 wireless clients, the Broadcom (BCA) APs (910x, 911x & 912x) will quickly run out of memory and crash.
Because Cisco will not be fixing this bug, it is recommended to keep the number of wireless client to <25 &/or reboot the AP daily.
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