1. Cisco Aironet 3800 Series Access Points

Prep your network to handle a lot more devices

Make sure your wireless network is ready to meet tomorrow’s business needs. Stay flexible and keep up with bandwidth demands from the growing number of wireless devices and applications. Our best-in-class 3800 Series access points support the latest Wi-Fi standard — 802.11ac Wave 2.

2. Cisco Aironet 3800 Series Access Points Features and benefits

802.11ac Wave 2 Support

  • The 3800 Series supports 802.11ac Wave 2, which includes multiuser MIMO (MU-MIMO). Multiple data streams can travel from the access point to Wave 2-supported devices. 

Networking for the digital era

  • Networks are getting more complex. When you combine the 3800 with Cisco’s Digital Network Architecture (Cisco DNA), you can transform your network so your organization can move faster.

Support for high-density traffic in real time

Your wireless network can get hit hard with unexpected traffic. The 3800 access points’ dual radios automatically adjust.

Flexible deployment modes

  • The 3800 supports both controller-based and Cisco Mobility Express controllerless deployments for large networks and enterprise-class performance.

3. Compare Aironet 3800 models

Aironet 3800i AP

  • 802.11ac Wave 2 support
  • MU-MIMO 4×4, 3 spatial streams
  • Flexible radio assignment
  • Internal antenna

Aironet 3800e AP

  • 802.11ac Wave 2 support
  • MU-MIMO 4×4, 3 spatial streams
  • Flexible radio assignment
  • External antenna

Aironet 3800p AP

  • 802.11ac Wave 2 support
  • MU-MIMO 4×4, 3 spatial streams
  • Flexible radio assignment
  • Ideal for stadiums, arenas, convention centers

You may also need: Cisco Access Point and Wireless Controller Selector

4. Cisco Aironet 3800 Series Access Points Data Sheet

For organizations paving the way for the new 802.11ac Wave 2 standard, the Cisco Aironet 3800 Series is the perfect solution. The access points go beyond getting ready for the new standard, providing the ultimate in flexibility and versatility.

For large enterprise organizations that rely on Wi-Fi to engage with customers, the 3800 Series is a hands-off product that’s intelligent enough to make decisions based on end-device activities and usage. This automation allows you to devote time to other pressing matters, secure in the knowledge that your Wi-Fi network is performing to its utmost potential.

The Aironet 3800 Series is packed with the features and capabilities that have made Cisco the industry leader, at a price point that is ideal for managing wireless growth, capacity, and coverage gaps in dense indoor environments.

With the 3800 Series, you can secure remote workers or the micro-office. Any Cisco Aironet or Catalyst access point can function as an OfficeExtend Access Point (OEAP). With an OEAP, an employee at home or in a temporary micro-office will have access to the corporate SSID and the corporate network without the need to set up a VPN or have any advanced technical know-how.

Cisco User Defined Network, a feature available in Cisco DNA Center, allows IT to give end users control of their very own wireless network partition on a shared network. End users can then remotely and securely deploy their devices on this network. Perfect for university dormitories or extended hospital stays, Cisco User Defined Network grants both device security and control, allowing each user to choose who can connect to their network. (Available second half of calendar year 2020.)

The Wi-Fi 6 readiness dashboard is a new dashboard in the Assurance menu of Cisco DNA Center. It will look through the inventory of all devices on the network and verify device, software, and client compatibility with the new Wi-Fi 6 standard. After upgrading, advanced wireless analytics will indicate performance and capacity gains as a result of the Wi-Fi 6 deployment. This is an incredible tool that will help your team define where and how the wireless network should be upgraded. It will also give you insights into the access point distribution by protocol (802.11 ac/n/abg), wireless airtime efficiency by protocol, and granular performance metrics.

References

  1. Cisco Aironet 3800 Series Access Points
  2. Cisco Access Point and Wireless Controller Selector
  3. Cisco Aironet 3800 Series Access Points Data Sheet
  4. Cisco Aironet 3800 Series Access Points Data Sheet.pdf
  5. What is WI-FI 6?
  6. 802.11ac Wave 2 Solution
  7. 802.11ac Wave 2 FAQ