In our previous . Since then, sufficient time has passed, and the standard has been finalized; manufacturers are releasing equipment, and the WiFi Alliance is actively engaged in its certification. In the new year, many will have new projects for upgrading or building wireless infrastructure from scratch, so the question of existing offerings from manufacturers may be more relevant than ever. Extreme Networks offers a wide portfolio of Wi-Fi 6 access points, from which everyone can choose the most suitable option for project implementation.
The entire range of Access Points is divided into three series — 300/400/500, and it operates under the control of the WiNG 7 operating system or the Cloud platform “ExtremeCloud IQ” (Hive OS).
In the name of the AP, the suffixes indicate the order of antenna installation or affiliation to the “cloud” platform:
“i” — internal antennas
“e” — external antennas
“c” — cloud
“cx” — cloud, external antennas
All points also support WPA3 Security.
Points of the 500 series
High-performance points with two radio interfaces and a 4x4:4 antenna scheme, designed for use in projects with high user density and simultaneously high performance (retail, stadiums, medical and educational institutions, etc.). With the possibility of installing APs both indoors and outdoors. “Outdoor” points have an IP67 protection rating and an extended operating temperature range.
Points of the 300 series
The 300 series of points is a cost-effective option for APs. Like the 500 series points, it is manufactured with 2 radio interfaces, but it has a 2x2:2 antenna scheme instead. Otherwise, the points also have internal or external configurations, the possibility of using both radio interfaces in the 5GHz band, internal/external antennas. The 300 series APs can be powered from standard PoE 802.3af (up to 15W). Meanwhile, the AP310 can act as a PSE (Power Source Equipment) via PoE through the second port if the power is supplied according to the 802.3at standard (up to 30W).
Points of the 400 series
A distinctive feature of these access points is the presence of a dedicated third radio interface. This interface is a full-fledged 802.11 radio, designed for use by the sensor, rather than just a BLE radio module. The antenna configuration is as follows — 4×4 5GHz radio, 2×2 2.4 radio, and 1×1 or 2×2 sensor radio. The sensor provides security and IPS support, allowing the other radios to focus exclusively on processing client connections.
If you want to refresh your knowledge on WiFi 6 or always have a handy cheat sheet available, Extreme Networks and Dave Coleman invite you to utilize the guide accessible via the link.
Datasheets for access points with more detailed information are available through the links below or on the website extremenetworks.com:
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Source: habr.com
