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Cisco Catalyst 9100 Access Points

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What is Cisco Catalyst 9100 Access Points?

The Cisco Catalyst 9100 Access Points includes the 9115 and 9117, and designed to meet high demand network access.

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Cisco Catalyst 9100 Access Points - Great quality from known brand

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

We use Wireless access points across 10 geographically diverse locations from manufacturing to officespace and utilize a single pane of glass console to manage it.

Pros

  • strong coverage
  • easily managed
  • reliable support

Cons

  • connectivity to Control console
  • Cost
  • clarity on product line differences

Return on Investment

  • management time saving
  • Uptime
  • integration

Alternatives Considered

Cisco Meraki Dashboard

Other Software Used

Cisco Duo, BitTitan MigrationWiz, Verkada Cameras, JitBit Help Desk, LastPass for Business, Symantec Advanced Threat Protection

Cisco Catalyst 9100 Access Points APs are worth the cost.

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

Current a mix of x802i and x802e plus 9136 AP's. Across the entire organisation. Provides a seamless experience for end users by allowing them to roam from one area to another without any dropouts utilising Cisco 9000 series WLC

Pros

  • Throughput and offer multigig interfaces
  • Reliability
  • Ability to provide valuable information through the WLC on signal and usage stats

Cons

  • 6GHz frequency has some bugs with dropouts
  • Cost per unit

Return on Investment

  • Overall positive investment as they are reliable and require very little maintenance or support
  • Easy to add additional AP's when changes happen.

Alternatives Considered

Cisco Meraki MR Wireless Access Points and HPE Aruba Networks Wireless WAN

The amazing Cisco Catalyst 9100 Access Points

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

We are currently using Cisco Aironet Access Points across the entire network. They are being used to provide wireless access for guests and employees. We use these across a very large campus for wireless coverage within buildings as well as some outside areas. They have provided exceptional service for all areas and we have had very little issues with any of them.

Pros

  • 3702i
  • 3802i
  • 9164
  • 9120axe

Cons

  • Dense client deployment
  • Outdoor areas such as parking lots as well as large fields

Return on Investment

  • Having standardized access points has been helpful
  • It has prepared our campus for the newer wireless technologies

Alternatives Considered

Cisco Aironet 3800 Series Access Points (discontinued)

Other Software Used

SolarWinds Network Performance Monitor (NPM), SecureCRT

Cisco Catalyst 9100 Access Points

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

Cisco 3800 Access Points are deployed across ~15 of our locations in office, warehouse, and manufacturing environments. They allow connectivity throughout the facility while maintaining connection while roaming. We use both internal and external antenna variants depending on how challenging the wireless environment is. These have replaced our Cisco 2700 and 1600 series APs.

Pros

  • Ease of setup and installation
  • Ease of management with Catalyst Center
  • Ease of connectivity and roaming

Cons

  • Limited availability of antennae options
  • High cost for non-standard antennae

Return on Investment

  • Higher cost of entry than some alternatives
  • Deploys in minutes, not hours

Alternatives Considered

Ubiquiti Networks UniFi

Other Software Used

Cisco Catalyst Center, Microsoft Windows

Cisco Wireless durable and secure

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

We utilize a variety of Cisco wireless access points and have been pleased. Their operation and versatility help us provide a consistent user expense

Pros

  • Ease of install
  • Compatible with existing mounts

Cons

  • Price point
  • Power consumption

Return on Investment

  • Good performance
  • Power hungry

Alternatives Considered

Cisco 5520 Wireless Controller

Other Software Used

Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE), Cisco Catalyst 9800 Series Wireless Controllers, Cisco Catalyst Switches