Dan, I considered the new 1810 (like the 702W), but mainly for existing residential halls where the cost to run conduit/cabling is prohibitive. That said, I’ve really come to appreciate the unique benefits of Cisco’s CleanAir technology (24/7 RF tech in a AP) so it’s kept me from using them.
Jeff From: "wireless-lan@listserv.educause.edu<mailto:wireless-lan@listserv.educause.edu>" <WIRELESS-LAN@LISTSERV.EDUCAUSE.EDU<mailto:WIRELESS-LAN@LISTSERV.EDUCAUSE.EDU>> on behalf of Daniel Brisson <dbris...@uvm.edu<mailto:dbris...@uvm.edu>> Reply-To: "wireless-lan@listserv.educause.edu<mailto:wireless-lan@listserv.educause.edu>" <WIRELESS-LAN@LISTSERV.EDUCAUSE.EDU<mailto:WIRELESS-LAN@LISTSERV.EDUCAUSE.EDU>> Date: Tuesday, March 22, 2016 at 11:46 AM To: "wireless-lan@listserv.educause.edu<mailto:wireless-lan@listserv.educause.edu>" <WIRELESS-LAN@LISTSERV.EDUCAUSE.EDU<mailto:WIRELESS-LAN@LISTSERV.EDUCAUSE.EDU>> Subject: Re: [WIRELESS-LAN] New Cisco 2800/3800 Wave 2 WAPs - thoughts on new flexible radio assignment? Yes, the flexible radio design is definitely interesting. I’m interested to see how it plays out in terms of shuffling clients between APs based on what radio is available. I wanted to ask…have you considered the 702W for your res halls? It really seems to be the way to go in terms of creating small cells for the myriad devices that existing in that setting. We have a new dorm going up as well and with our experience with the 3502i’s, which grants has not been bad, but I really see the benefit of going with the 702w style. -dan Dan Brisson Network Engineer University of Vermont From: The EDUCAUSE Wireless Issues Constituent Group Listserv [mailto:WIRELESS-LAN@LISTSERV.EDUCAUSE.EDU] On Behalf Of Jeffrey D. Sessler Sent: Tuesday, March 22, 2016 2:27 PM To: WIRELESS-LAN@LISTSERV.EDUCAUSE.EDU<mailto:WIRELESS-LAN@LISTSERV.EDUCAUSE.EDU> Subject: [WIRELESS-LAN] New Cisco 2800/3800 Wave 2 WAPs - thoughts on new flexible radio assignment? For the Cisco shops: I recently had a briefing on the new Cisco 2800/3800 Wave 2 WAPs coming in May, and I’m pretty excited for the new flexible radio design. For those that have not read up on it, in the new models one of the two radios can dynamically move (self optimize) between 2.4 and 5 GHz depending on need (coverage/performance) or function (Serve clients, security monitoring, service assurance aka be a client, or enhanced location). Seems like Cisco is addressing one of my long standing concerns/wishes, that when designing dense deployments, that the number of 2.4 GHz radios become overkill and wasted. The new model provides for much better 5 GHz coverage (lots of WAPs running 5GHz x 2) with just enough running 2.4 GHz to handle legacy needs. It’s going to make my life much easier when designing for our residential halls. Any of the other Cisco shops excited for the new flexible radio feature? Thoughts? I have a new residence hall coming online in August so the timing is great. Jeff ********** 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/. ********** Participation and subscription information for this EDUCAUSE Constituent Group discussion list can be found at http://www.educause.edu/groups/.
