For the Cisco shops: I recently had a briefing on the new Cisco 2800/3800 Wave 2 WAPs coming in May, and I’m pretty excited for the new flexible radio design. For those that have not read up on it, in the new models one of the two radios can dynamically move (self optimize) between 2.4 and 5 GHz depending on need (coverage/performance) or function (Serve clients, security monitoring, service assurance aka be a client, or enhanced location).
Seems like Cisco is addressing one of my long standing concerns/wishes, that when designing dense deployments, that the number of 2.4 GHz radios become overkill and wasted. The new model provides for much better 5 GHz coverage (lots of WAPs running 5GHz x 2) with just enough running 2.4 GHz to handle legacy needs. It’s going to make my life much easier when designing for our residential halls. Any of the other Cisco shops excited for the new flexible radio feature? Thoughts? I have a new residence hall coming online in August so the timing is great. Jeff ********** Participation and subscription information for this EDUCAUSE Constituent Group discussion list can be found at http://www.educause.edu/groups/.
