In theory, the 3702i should perform better at longer distances then the 2702i, especially in demanding spaces such as residential. Unless you setup a test bed that replicates a demanding space, you’ll never see the benefit i.e. Single client test against AP in open space, 15 feet away, with minimal clients attached. Put the two AP’s in higher density residence hall of mixed material, a typical client load, with associated clients 30 feet or more away, and the 3702i will outperform the 2702i.
We’re using the 3702i, and with discounts and promotions, I’m paying nearly the same price as the 2702i. For the slight cost difference, it wasn’t worth debating. Jeff From: "[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>" on behalf of "Deshong, Kenneth" Reply-To: "[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>" Date: Wednesday, August 5, 2015 at 1:35 PM To: "[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>" Subject: [WIRELESS-LAN] Cisco Aironet Series I have a question that I hope someone can help me with. In the hope of saving money, my boss wants me to look at a cheaper alternative to the 3702i in areas that might not need a top of the line Access Point. In my comparison, I find the Aironet 2702i to have similar specs minus the 4x4 radio. Both support 802.11ac, Client Link 3.0, CleanAir 2.0. I don’t plan on using the Modular slot . I’ve read from limited sources that say the electrons are the same, and performance is neck and neck. Can anyone debunk that? ********** Participation and subscription information for this EDUCAUSE Constituent Group discussion list can be found at http://www.educause.edu/groups/. ********** Participation and subscription information for this EDUCAUSE Constituent Group discussion list can be found at http://www.educause.edu/groups/.
