Wireless AP's

[thando007]

I would like to know if Cisco does have Autonomous AP's on its 1700 series?

Are there any outdoor wireless that can link buildings within 500 meters

distance with clear line of site?

[Rasika Nayanajith]

I would like to know if Cisco does have Autonomous AP's on its 1700 series?

It is based on the software on it. You can convert AP from Lightweight to Autonomous (and vice versa). Refer below post on conversion process.

https://mrncciew.com/2012/10/20/lightweight-to-autonomous-conversion/

https://mrncciew.com/2013/12/13/ap-conversion-using-mode-button/

Specific to 1700 series you need an autonomous image (eg: ap3g2-k9w7-tar.153-3.JC2.tar) if your AP came with lightweight image on it. You need support contract with Cisco to download this from Cisco.com

Are there any outdoor wireless that can link buildings within 500 meters distance with clear line of site?

Refer this URL for all outdoor APs from Cisco. Any of these outdoor model can be used for this sort of requirement depend on your budget.

http://www.cisco.com/c/en_in/products/wireless/buyers-guide.html#~outdoor

[thando007]

Thanks a lot and much appreciated.

[mohanak]

Yes 1700 needs Ap3g2 image to work in autonomous : http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/wireless/access_point/ios/release/notes/rn-15-3-3.html#32237

Ap3g2

1700I, 2700I/2700E,2600I/2600E, 3600I/3600E, 3700I/3700E

Cisco 1500 series access points cover the distance of 500 meters, which are outdoor access points : http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/wireless/outdoor-wireless/index.html#~tab-featured

[thando007]

Thanks a lot and much appreciated.