Access Points Introduction

Provide Fast, Reliable Connectivity

Cisco Aironet Access Points connect Wi-Fi devices to networks in a variety of wireless environments. Cisco Next-Generation Wireless solutions use 802.11n technology to deliver unprecedented reliability and up to nine times the throughput of 802.11a/b/g networks. Wi-Fi certified for interoperability with a variety of client devices, these access points support robust connectivity for both indoor and outdoor environments.

Lightweight access points operate with Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers to address the security, deployment, management, and control issues facing large-scale enterprise WLANs. Standalone access points are ideal for simple overlay networks.

As key elements of the Cisco Unified Wireless Network, Aironet Access Points offer comprehensive capabilities, including:

• Wireless voice over IP
• Guest access
• Wireless intrusion detection and intrusion prevention
• Scalable Layer 3 roaming
• Location services

See how Cisco Aironet Access Points fit in the Cisco Unified Wireless Network.
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