Planning a Wireless Network Lan
Wireless Network Plan
Deployment Scenario
The Infrastructure deployment scenario is recommended for Apex Designs’ Conference Center.
Deployment Scenario Reasoning
The Infrastructure deployment scenario will allow for wireless access points (WAPs) to be connected to the existing wired network allowing employees with wireless devices the ability to access the company’s network. This is a commonly used method of enhancing an existing wired network while adding the benefit of mobility to employees and is a cost-effective way to upgrade to a wireless local area network (WLAN). On-the-go employees can potentially improve job productivity while in the Conference Center by having the ability to wirelessly access company printers, file servers, and Internet and/or Intranet without the need to plug into the company network.
Hardware Components
This section will detail the hardware component recommended for use in the wireless upgrade for the Apex Designs’ Conference Center. Each item specified was thoroughly researched for the best performance, ability to work with legacy equipment, cost, and investment longevity. Along with each component detailed are hyperlinks for reference and/or more information.
Component Name: Cisco Aironet 1252 Access Point o Justification for using component: The Cisco Aironet 1250 series APs are the first Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 802.11n draft 2.0 AP. It has also earned the Intel Connect with Centrino certification. As a thin client, the Cisco Aironet 1250 AP uses “Multiple In, Multiple Out” (MIMO) technology which uses wireless signal reflections to increase the device’s range and expand the coverage area to reduce dead spots; additionally, this WAP is UL 2043 Plenum rated for installation above suspended ceilings and supports Power over Ethernet (PoE) connectivity (or external DC power) allowing it to be installed in places that are not near electrical outlets. Other features found on the Cisco Aironet 1250 Series AP product sheet
Deployment Scenario
The Infrastructure deployment scenario is recommended for Apex Designs’ Conference Center.
Deployment Scenario Reasoning
The Infrastructure deployment scenario will allow for wireless access points (WAPs) to be connected to the existing wired network allowing employees with wireless devices the ability to access the company’s network. This is a commonly used method of enhancing an existing wired network while adding the benefit of mobility to employees and is a cost-effective way to upgrade to a wireless local area network (WLAN). On-the-go employees can potentially improve job productivity while in the Conference Center by having the ability to wirelessly access company printers, file servers, and Internet and/or Intranet without the need to plug into the company network.
Hardware Components
This section will detail the hardware component recommended for use in the wireless upgrade for the Apex Designs’ Conference Center. Each item specified was thoroughly researched for the best performance, ability to work with legacy equipment, cost, and investment longevity. Along with each component detailed are hyperlinks for reference and/or more information.
Component Name: Cisco Aironet 1252 Access Point o Justification for using component: The Cisco Aironet 1250 series APs are the first Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 802.11n draft 2.0 AP. It has also earned the Intel Connect with Centrino certification. As a thin client, the Cisco Aironet 1250 AP uses “Multiple In, Multiple Out” (MIMO) technology which uses wireless signal reflections to increase the device’s range and expand the coverage area to reduce dead spots; additionally, this WAP is UL 2043 Plenum rated for installation above suspended ceilings and supports Power over Ethernet (PoE) connectivity (or external DC power) allowing it to be installed in places that are not near electrical outlets. Other features found on the Cisco Aironet 1250 Series AP product sheet