Cisco Aironet 350
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1. This enhanced version includes two RP TNC connectors for use with optional antennas an extended operating temperature range of 20 to 55 C allowing for placement outdoors in a NEMA case or in harsh indoor environments such as warehouses and factories and a durable metal enclosure With its metal enclosure the Cisco Aironet 350 Series AP is UL 2043 certified and designed to achieve plenum rating as defined by various municipal fire codes The Cisco Aironet 350 Series AP is also available in a standard version AIR AP352E2C with a plastic enclosure and two captured nonremovable 2 2 dBi diversity dipole antennas Cisco Systems Inc All contents are Copyright 2003 Cisco Systems Inc All rights reserved Important Notices and Privacy Statement Page 2 of 10 Intelligent Networking Features for a Scalable Manageable Solution The Cisco Aironet 350 Series extends end to end intelligent networking to the wireless access point with support for enterprise class virtual LAN s VLAN s and quality of service QoS An ideal choice for enterprise installations the Cisco Aironet 350 Series can manage up to 16 VLAN s Figure 2 which allows customers to differentiate LAN policies and services such as security and Q 0S for different users For example enterprise customers can use different VLANs to segregate employee traffic from guest traffic and further segregate those traffic groups from high priority voice traffic Traffic to and from wireless cl2. EAP TTLS and EAP SIM to yield mutual authentication and dynamic per user per session WEP keys e MAC address and by standard 802 11 authentication mechanisms Encryption e Support for static and dynamic IEEE 802 11 WEP keys of 40 bits and 128 bits e Pre standard TKIP WEP enhancements key hashing per packet keying message integrity check MIC and broadcast key rotation Three indicators on the top panel provide information concerning association status operation error warning firmware upgrade and configuration network modem and radio status BOOTP and DHCP Remote Configuration Support Local Configuration Dimensions Telnet HTTP FTP TFTP and SNMP Direct console port with supplied serial cable 6 30 in 16 cm wide x 4 72 in 12 cm deep x 145 in 3 7 cm high Weight Plenum Rated Enclosure Environmental Standard version 12 3 oz 350g Rugged version 143 Ibs 648 kg Metal case available with AIR AP352E2R x K9 AIR AP352E2C Temperature 32 to 122 F 0 to 50 C 10 to 90 noncondensing AIR AP352E2R x K9 Temperature 4 to 131 F 20 to 55 C 10 to 90 noncondensing Input Power Requirements 24VDC 10 to 60 VDC Ethernet line power Cisco Systems Inc All contents are Copyright 2003 Cisco Systems Inc All rights reserved Important Notices and Privacy Statement Page 9 of 10 Table 1 Cisco Aironet 350 Series Specifications Continued Wi Fi Cer
3. power setting will vary according to individual country regulations Range typical 100 mW transmit power setting with 2 2 dBi diversity dipole antenna Compliance Indoor 130 ft 39 6 m 11 Mbps 350 ft 107 m 1 Mbps Outdoor 800 ft 244 m 11 Mbps 2000 ft 610 m 1 Mbps Operates license free under FCC Part 15 and complies as a Class B device complies with DOC regulations complies with ETS 300 328 FTZ 2100 and MPT 1349 standards rugged version complies with UL 2043 Cisco Systems Inc All contents are Copyright 2003 Cisco Systems Inc All rights reserved Important Notices and Privacy Statement Page 8 of 10 Table 1 Cisco Aironet 350 Series Specifications Continued SNMP Compliance Encryption Key Length Virtual LAN VLAN Support Quality of Service QoS Support Status Indicators Automatic Configuration Support MIB I and MIB II AIR AP352E2C Two nonremovable 2 2 dBi diversity dipoles AIR AP352E2R x K9 Two RP TNC connectors antennas optional none supplied with unit Allows segmentation of up to 16 user groups creating increased system flexibility by allowing differentiation of LAN policies and services such as security and QoS for different users Prioritization of traffic for different application requirements to improve the voice and video user experience Cisco Wireless Security Suite including Authentication e 802 1X support including LEAP PEAP EAP TLS
4. Cisco SYSTEMS Cisco Aironet 350 Series Access Points The Cisco Aironet 350 Series Standard and Rugged Access Points The Cisco Aironet 350 Series Access Point AP delivers a cost effective reliable secure and easily managed wireless LAN WLAN solution for enterprise small and medium sized businesses see Figure 1 The Cisco Aironet 350 Series leads the industry in performance range reliability security and mobility It is easy to deploy and manage and reduces overall cost of ownership The Cisco Aironet 350 Series AP supports data rates of up to 11 M bps is IEEE 802 11b compliant and offers key features that meet all enterprise requirements e Support for inline power over Ethernet simplifying and reducing the total cost of installation and ownership e High performance 100 milliwatt mW radio design with power management capabilities delivering industry leading throughput range and reliability Architecture that protects user investments by supporting future software features e Available in two versions standard and rugged The standard AP has a plastic case standard operating temperature and integrated antennas The rugged AP has an extended operating temperature range external antenna connectors for auxiliary antennas and a metal case for durability and plenum rating Cisco Systems Inc All contents are Copyright 2003 Cisco Systems Inc All rights reserved Important Notices and Privacy Statement Page l
5. Server ACS can be used for enterprise class centralized user management that includes e Strong mutual authentication to ensure that only legitimate clients associate with legitimate and authorized network RADIUS servers e Dynamic per user per session encryption keys that automatically change on a configurable basis to protect the privacy of transmitted data Stronger WEP keys provided by pre standard Temporal Key Integrity Protocol TKIP enhancements such as message integrity check MIC per packet keys via initialization vector hashing and broadcast key rotation e RADIUS accounting records for all authentication attempts Integrated Management for Configuration Monitoring and Troubleshooting The Cisco Aironet Series offers simplified installation and configuration for rapid anytime anywhere installation configuration and management see Figure 7 The series supports Web based management and Simple N etwork M anagement Protocol SN M P features to aid monitoring troubleshooting software download and event logging The frequency agility option of the Cisco Aironet Series takes the guesswork out of channel configuration In this mode the AP automatically scans the area and selects the least congested channel The installer does not need to be aware of the settings of other Cisco APs in the coverage area For enterprise management the Cisco Aironet Series provides support for Cisco Discovery Protocol CDP to enable auto discove
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7. iability The 100 mW transmit power and receive sensitivity of the Cisco Aironet 350 Series AP leads the industry in range and reliability Antenna diversity and superior delay spread multipath characteristics of the Cisco Aironet 350 Series deliver improved performance even in harsh environments such as warehouses factories and metal buildings Administrators can configure the radio transmit power 1 5 20 30 50 and 100 mW on the Cisco Aironet 350 Series to meet specific coverage requirements and minimize interference In addition to an AP with two captured 2 2 dBi antennas an AP with two RP TNC connectors is offered for more challenging applications where a broad portfolio of removable antennas can be used to further increase range and reliability Investment Protection To protect the users investment all Cisco Aironet 350 Series APs and bridges feature sufficient Flash memory to handle future firmware upgrades Enterprise Class Wireless LAN Security Wireless LAN security is a primary concern The Cisco Aironet 350 Series secures the enterprise network with a scalable and manageable system featuring the award winning Cisco Wireless Security Suite Based on the 802 1X standard for port based network access the Cisco Wireless Security Suite takes advantage of the Extensible Authentication Protocol EAP framework for user based authentication Figure 6 Figure 6 The Cisco Wireless Security Suite is an Enterprise Class Security Sys
8. ients with varying security capabilities can be segregated into VLAN swith varying security policies For example VLANs allow educational institutions to secure faculty and administrator traffic from student traffic traveling over the same infrastructure Implementing VLAN segmentation increases wireless LAN manageability and security Figure 2 Indoor Wireless VLAN Deployment Access Point 2 SSID Engineering Channel 6 SSID Marketing RADIUS Server 802 1Q Trunk Native VLAN 10 802 1Q Trunk Native VLAN 10 Access Point 1 Channel 1 Management VLAN VLAN id 10 Enterprise Netw ork SSID Human Resources SSID Guest With support for 802 1p QoS the Cisco Aironet 350 Series provides traffic prioritization for packets traveling to and from the access point over Ethernet D elay sensitive traffic such as voice and video can be prioritized over data traffic for improved user experience and optimal network utilization Software and radio firmware upgrades provide the capability to upgrade to future QoS standards such as 802 11e Supporting the voice prioritization schemes for 802 11b mobile phones the Aironet 350 Series further enables quality voice over wireless LAN solutions Cisco Systems Inc All contents are Copyright 2003 Cisco Systems Inc All rights reserved Important Notices and Privacy Statement Page 3 of 10 Simplified Deployment and Reduced Total Cost of Installation and Ownership TheCi
9. licies based on number of users error rates and signal strengths redistribute users to deliver more balanced collision domains improving overall performance for installations covering a large number of users Broadcast and multicast filtering also enhance scalability Filtering allows administrators to select the amount of such frames that enter the WLAN conserving the shared bandwidth Layer 3 IP N et and IP Socket filters are also provided Reliability and High Availability that Enterprise Installations Count On For business critical deployments a Cisco Aironet AP can be configured as a redundant hot standby to another AP in the same coverage area The hot standby AP continually monitors the primary AP on the same channel and assumes its role in the rare case of a failure of the primary AP Comprehensive WLAN Solution Cisco offers a comprehensive WLAN solution including APs and bridges a variety of client adapters supporting all popular operating systems a broad selection of antennas as well as a security server and enterprise management applications Because it is a part of the Cisco Aironet Series the Cisco Aironet 350 AP delivers the high level of security manageability scalability and cost effectiveness needed to deliver ubiquitous enterprise wireless services that extend user mobility and enhance overall productivity Table 1 provides specifications on the Cisco Aironet 350 Series AP Cisco Systems Inc All contents are C
10. of 10 The Cisco Aironet 350 Series supports the following software features IEEE 802 1x based Extensible Authentication Protocol EAP services that provide centralized user based authentication and single user single session encryption keys for hassle free security administration and user based privacy e Automatic channel selection Cisco Discovery Protocol CDP Dynamic H ost Configuration Protocol DHCP and BO OTP services to simplify installation and management of WLANs e High availability services such as load balancing and hot standby redundancy for dependable performance e Rich filtering options on both the Ethernet and radio side to provide performance and application tuning to meet specific business requirements Figure 1 An AP is the center point in an all wireless network or serves as a connection point between a wired and wireless network Multiple APs can be placed throughout a facility to give users with WLAN adapters the ability to roam freely throughout an extended area while maintaining uninterrupted access to all network resources Tablet with PC Card Adapter Handheld with Laptop with PC Card Adapter PC Card Adapter Roaming gt Pee Desktop with PCI Adapter a Laptop with D PC Card Adapter Switch with Inline Power Router Cisco Catalyst 3524 PWR XL A Rugged Design to Increase Deployment Options The Cisco Aironet 350 Series AP is available in a rugged version AIR AP352E2R x K9
11. opyright 2003 Cisco Systems Inc All rights reserved Important Notices and Privacy Statement Page 7 of 10 Table 1 Cisco Aironet 350 Series Specifications Part Numbers Data Rates Supported AIR AP352E2C the standard AP AIR AP352E2R A K9 the rugged AP configured for operation in most of the Americas AIR AP352E2R E K9 the rugged AP configured for operation in most of Europe AIR AP352E2R K9 the rugged AP configured for operation in J apan AIR AP352E2R S K9 the rugged AP configured for operation in Singapore and France For more details on country specific ordering information see the following link http www cisco com go aironet compliance 1 2 5 5 and 11 Mbps Network Standard Frequency Band IEEE 802 11b Auto sensing 10 100BaseT Ethernet 2 4 to 2 497 GHz Network Architecture Types Wireless Medium Media Access Protocol Infrastructure Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum DSSS Carrier sense multiple access with collision avoidance CSMA CA Modulation Operating Channels Non overlapping Channels DBPSK 1 Mbps DQPSK 2 Mbps CCK 5 5 and 11 Mbps North America 11 ETSI 13 J apan 14 Three Receive Sensitivity Available Transmit Power Settings 1 Mbps 94 dBm 2 Mbps 91 dBm 5 5 Mbps 89 dBm 11 Mbps 85 dBm 1 Mbps 500 ns 2 Mbps 400 ns 5 5 Mbps 300 ns U Mbps 140 ns 100 mW 20 dBm 50 mW 17 dBm 30 mW 15 dBm 20 mW 13 dBm 5 mW 7 dBm 1 mW 0 dBm Maximum
12. ry of Cisco Aironet APs and bridges using Cisco enterprise management applications such as CiscoWorks2000 Additionally Cisco Aironet APs support standard SN M P M anagement Information Base M IB II Cisco Aironet Series private M IB and 802 11b M IB Cisco Aironet Series APs can also be managed via the console or the Telnet interface Cisco Systems Inc All contents are Copyright 2003 Cisco Systems Inc All rights reserved Important Notices and Privacy Statement Page 6 of 10 Figure 7 The Access Point Management System s Express Setup screen provides all the settings required for basic configuration of the access point Home Map Help Uptime 04 07 23 System Name Ic isco AP350 MAC Address 00 40 96 25 85 4d Configuration Server Protocol DHCP F Default IP Address fio o 0 1 Default IP Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 _ Default Gateway 10 0 01 Radio Service Set ID SSID tsunami Role in Radio Network Access Point Root gt Optimize Radio Network For Throughput Range Custom Ensure Compatibility With M 2Mb sec Clients M non Aironet 802 11 SNMP Admin Community Jadmin Apply OK Cancel Restore Defaults Home Map Login Help Industry Leading WLAN Performance and Scalability All Cisco Aironet Series APs feature load balancing services Up to three APs configured for different channels can be colocated to achieve aggregate peak capacity of 33 M bps for a single coverage area Load balancing po
13. sco Aironet 350 Series AP includes a 10 100 Ethernet uplink for seamless integration with existing wired LAN s To minimize installation costs the Cisco Aironet 350 Series AP draws operating power from a powered Ethernet port This line power configuration works with all Cisco line power enabled devices such as Catalyst switches and line power patch panels see Figures 3 5 A line power injector included with the product can also be used to power the Cisco Aironet 350 Series AP Figure 3 The AP can utilize a Cisco Catalyst 3524 PWR XL for its power Wiring Closet up to 300 ft S i LAN Cisco Aironet 350 Series Access Point Switch with inline power e g Cisco Catalyst 3524 PWR XL Figure 4 A Cisco Catalyst Inline Power Patch Panel may be used to power the AP Wiring Closet up to 300 ft f LAN Cisco Aironet 350 Series Inline power Switch Access Point patch panel without inline power e g Cisco Catalyst inline Power Patch Panel Figure 5 Cisco also offers a power injector to power the Cisco Aironet 350 Series AP Power Strip Universal Power Supply Wiring Closet up to 300 ft S LAN Cisco Aironet 350 Series Cisco Aironet Switch Access Point Power Injector without inline power Cisco Systems Inc All contents are Copyright 2003 Cisco Systems Inc All rights reserved Important Notices and Privacy Statement Page 4 of 10 Industry Leading WLAN Performance Range and Rel
14. tem Based on the 802 1X Architecture RADIUS Server Access Point blocks all user requests to access LAN User Database Client associates with Access Point Wireless Computer with LEAP Campus Network Aironet 350 Series Access Switch Access Point with LEAP RADIUS Server LEAP Authentication and Dynamic WEP Key Generation User performs network logon username and password QRADIUS server authenticates user RADIUS server and client adapter derive WEP key User Database lt ae Campus Netw ork Aironet 350 Series Access Switch Access Point with LEAP Wireless Computer RADIUS server delivers with LEAP key to Access Point Client Adapter and Access Point activate WEP and use dynamic WEP key for transmission Cisco Systems Inc All contents are Copyright 2003 Cisco Systems Inc All rights reserved Important Notices and Privacy Statement Page 5 of 10 The Cisco Wireless Security Suite interoperates with a range of client devices It supports all 802 1X authentication types including EAP Cisco Wireless LEA P Extensible Authentication Protocol Transport Layer Security EAP T LS and types that operate over EAP TLS such as Protected Extensible Authentication Protocol PEAP EAP Tunneled TLS EAP TTLS and EAP Subscriber Identity M odule EAP SIM A wide selection of Remote Access Dial In User Service RADIUS servers such as the Cisco Secure Access Control
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