This document covers the Cisco 2800/3800 Series Access Points theory of operation and installation as part of a Cisco wireless LAN (WLAN) solution. Subjects related include:

• Choosing the right access point, part numbers and descriptions

• Supported code versions

• Differences between AP 2800 and AP 3800

• Physicals / Hardware details, mounting options, bracket choices

• Third party mounting options including hospital and cleanroom environments

• Understanding Flexible Radio Assignment (FRA) and architecture

• Understanding Macro and Microcells

• Looking at roaming between cells

• Hardware differences in FRA between I, E and P versions

• Approved antennas and new FCC regulatory –B domain

• AP 2800 and AP 3800 powering options and requirements

• AP 3800 and Multigigabit Ethernet (mGig)