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Deployment Guide: Cisco Aironet 1000 Series Lightweight Access Points
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CONTENTS
Preface v
Organization v
Conventions v
Obtaining Documentation xiv
Cisco.com xiv
Documentation DVD xiv
Ordering Documentation xv
Documentation Feedback xv
Cisco Product Security Overview xv
Reporting Security Problems in Cisco Products xvi
Obtaining Technical Assistance xvi
Cisco Technical Support Website xvi
Submitting a Service Request xvii
Definitions of Service Request Severity xvii
Obtaining Additional Publications and Information xviii
Deployment 1
Determining Deployment Requirements 2
Assumptions 2
Protocol Requirements 3
Coverage Area Requirements 3
Building Type 4
Building Homogeneity 4
Average Client Throughput 4
Voice over IP Requirements 8
Determining Deployment Strategy 8
Professional Site Survey 9
RF Prediction with Optional Site Survey 9
Basic Guidelines with Optional Site Survey 10
Example Basic Guidelines Process 10
Determining the Radius and Z Factor 10
Determining How Many Access Points are Needed 13
Optional Minimal Site Survey 13
Placing Access Points 14
Optional Minimal Site Survey 14