Cisco Aironet® 1100 Series
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The Cisco Aironet® 1100 Series delivers an affordable and upgradable 802.11b wireless LAN (WLAN) solution, setting the enterprise
standard for high performance, secure, manageable, and reliable WLANs. The Cisco Aironet 1100 Series integrates seamlessly into an existing network as
a wireless overlay, or creates freestanding all-wireless networks, enabling mobility and enhancing productivity quickly and cost-effectively. The
single-band upgradable platform protects current and future network infrastructure investments. Wi-Fi compliant with the 802.11b standard, the
Cisco Aironet 1100 Series will be upgradable to 802.11g in the future.
Cost-Effective Solution for Evolving Requirements
The Cisco Aironet 1100 Series is ideal for new deployments, or as an addition to existing deployments to support increasing
capacity requirements. Engineered with extra system capacity, including memory, storage, and processing power, the Cisco Aironet 1100 Series is
designed to support not only today's feature set, but future software releases for expanded functionality and capabilities. Companies can also
upgrade the Cisco Aironet 1100 Series hardware to future radio technologies, such as those based on higher speed 802.11g specifications, unleashing
increased performance and further investment value.
Enterprise-Class Wireless LAN Security
Wireless LAN security is a primary concern. The Cisco Aironet 1100 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 3).
The Cisco Wireless Security Suite interoperates with a range of client devices. It supports all 802.1X authentication types,
including EAP Cisco Wireless (LEAP), Protected Extensible Authentication Protocol (PEAP), Extensible Authentication Protocol Transport Layer Security
(EAP-TLS) and EAP-Tunneled TLS (EAP-TTLS). A wide selection of Remote Access Dial-In User Service (RADIUS) servers that support these same authentication
types can be used for enterprise-scalable centralized user management. Enhanced features such as pre-standard Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP)
per-packet key hashing and message integrity check (MIC) as well as broadcast key rotation are integral to the Cisco Wireless Security Suite.
Simplified Deployment for Rapid Connectivity
The Cisco Aironet 1100 Series, with its redesigned GUI, introduces the next level of intuitive, browser-based management for an
improved user experience (Figure 4). A menu-based organization simplifies navigation and configuration for easy setup and ongoing management with
uncompromised security. The Cisco Aironet 1100 Series can also be managed using Cisco IOS Software CLI, which is familiar to IT professionals and
makes use of their existing skills.
The Cisco Aironet 1100 Series defines enterprise office deployment capability. Designed in an attractive, durable plastic
enclosure, with integrated diversity dipole antennas, the Cisco Aironet 1100 Series provides for quick deployment with a reliable, omni-directional
coverage pattern. Supported in various mounting orientations and locations, it can be easily moved throughout the work area as needs change (Figure 5).
A standard surface-mounting bracket supports installation on office walls and ceilings for elevated placement. The broad operating temperature range
and UL 2043 certification for plenum rating requirements set by local fire codes supports installation in environmental air spaces such as areas above
suspended ceilings. A forthcoming in-ceiling mounting system allows installation above the ceiling tile, maintaining optimal coverage while
concealing the access point. The design protects against tampering and theft using single- or master-keyed padlocks. The Cisco Aironet 1100 Series can
also be brought into the cubicle space with a cubicle wall-mounting bracket or device stand. The device stand positions the access point on any
horizontal surface, such as a desktop or shelf. Theft is deterred in these installations using the security slot with standard security cables. Support
for either local or inline power over Ethernet further simplifies installation. The Cisco Aironet 1100 Series is Wi-Fi certified to ensure
interoperability with other IEEE 802.11b devices.
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