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Cisco Aironet 3800 Series Access Points (discontinued)

Cisco Aironet 3800 Series Access Points (discontinued)

Overview

What is Cisco Aironet 3800 Series Access Points (discontinued)?

Currently supported by Cisco, but no longer sold, Cisco recommends migration to the Cisco Catalyst 9100 Family of Access Points, which offer greater performance and flexibility.

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Learn from top reviewers

Cisco and its Hotspots never disappoint.

Rating: 9 out of 10
October 14, 2022
IncentivizedVetted ReviewVerified User
We used Cisco Aironet and Catalyst Access Points in every legislative office. The focus was to provide coverage, individually, for each councilor in their room. Ensuring netwo...
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Director
Cisco Aironet 3800 Series Access Points (discontinued)4 years of experience

A robust access point for high density of simultaneous users.

Rating: 10 out of 10
May 14, 2020
IncentivizedVetted ReviewVerified User
The Cisco Aironet 3800 Series Access Points are used throughout our organization's administrative headquarters. The building has 7 floors and on each floor there are approxima...
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João Mauricio
Technician - Information Technology
IT-Support
Grupo Boticário
Cisco Aironet 3800 Series Access Points (discontinued)2 years of experience

Modern and innovative technology

Rating: 9 out of 10
October 31, 2019
IncentivizedVetted ReviewVerified User
I use the 3800 series throughout my organization - with 150 APs deployed in 70 locations nationwide. ---- Lo uso a nivel de toda la organizacion con 150 APs desplegados en 70 ...
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William Romero
Engineer - Information Technology
Rep
Cisco Aironet 3800 Series Access Points (discontinued)6 years of experience

Cisco Wireless Access Points

Rating: 10 out of 10
June 14, 2019
IncentivizedVetted ReviewVerified User
We use Cisco Wireless Access Points across the organization, spanning multiple buildings and locations.
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Levi Kiser
Engineer - Information Technology
Network Analyst
Midcontinent Independent System Operator
Cisco Aironet 3800 Series Access Points (discontinued)8 years of experience

Cisco AP’s in a Cisco Shop Make Sense!

Rating: 8 out of 10
June 13, 2019
Vetted ReviewVerified User
We use Cisco Wireless Access Points to augment our wired infrastructure. We do not have a sole wireless environment but we do rely heavily on wireless for mobile device roamin...
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Preston Collins
Director - Information Technology
Sr Director of Enterprise Services
Envistacom
Cisco Aironet 3800 Series Access Points (discontinued)10 years of experience
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Product Details

What is Cisco Aironet 3800 Series Access Points (discontinued)?

Currently supported by Cisco, but no longer sold, Cisco recommends migration to the Cisco Catalyst 9100 Family of Access Points, which offer greater performance and flexibility.

Cisco Aironet 3800 Series Access Points (discontinued) Technical Details

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A robust access point for high density of simultaneous users.

Rating: 10 out of 10
Incentivized
May 14, 2020
JM
João Mauricio
IT-Support
Grupo Boticário (Cosmetics, 5001-10,000 employees)
Vetted Review
Verified User
Cisco Aironet 3800 Series Access Points (discontinued)
2 years of experience
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Use Cases and Deployment Scope
The Cisco Aironet 3800 Series Access Points are used throughout our organization's administrative headquarters. The building has 7 floors and on each floor there are approximately 8 access points to provide wireless internet to employees and guests. In order to have access to the network, it is necessary to authenticate with ID and password registered through an authentication portal. And guests have access to a temporary password taken from the building's reception.
Pros
  • High speed gigabit. Supports 802.11 ac wave 2.
  • Control and visibility of wireless network traffic.
  • High density support for connected users.
Cons
  • Very robust but expensive.
  • No reports of problems, errors or defects.
Likelihood to Recommend
We chose the model Cisco Aironet 3800 Series Access Points because it supports high density of users connected at the same time and without losing and impairing network performance. The equipment has high-range omnidirectional antennas and many technologies that we like very much that help improve the signal. An appropriate scenario that we use is to use these access points and manage them with a central controller that allows the automatic configuration of the entire wireless network. This saves time, keeps the network healthy and free from noise and interference.

Cisco APs are a Must for any Enterprise

Rating: 10 out of 10
Incentivized
June 11, 2018
Verified User
Engineer in Information Technology
Hospital & Health Care Company, 10,001+ employees
Vetted Review
Verified User
Cisco Aironet 3800 Series Access Points (discontinued)
6 years of experience
Use Cases and Deployment Scope
We utilize Cisco's infrastructure exclusively for routing, switching, and WiFi. For WiFi, we still have 3502, 3602, and 3702 APs in the environment but the current standard for a new install is the 3802 - and (hopefully) soon the 4800! The jump from 3800 in conjunction with mGig switches provide 5G wired connection to the network - allowing truly enormous amounts of data (and clients) per AP. And with an AC Wave 2 density, client wifi issues are almost a thing of the past.
Pros
  • Client Count
  • Throughput
  • Metrics for troubleshooting
Cons
  • BLE (coming)
  • More accurate wayfinding (coming)
Likelihood to Recommend
Appropriate everywhere!

The best wireless solution, if you are willing to pay the price ...

Rating: 8 out of 10
Incentivized
January 09, 2019
Use Cases and Deployment Scope
The equipment was installed as part of the unified communications infrastructure of the new corporate building, including auditoriums, offices and external areas. They allow access to all available services and have total security in multiple classification factors.
This allows giving each user exactly the permissions that he requires, when he needs it to fulfill the functions to which he is assigned, taking into account the place, device, time and so on, dynamically and automatically.
Pros
  • Scope of the signal consistent with the specifications.
  • Good management of multiple accesses in convention environments.
  • Very good performance for videoconferencing traffic
Cons
  • Its analysis interface can be more friendly and intuitive.
  • Certain configurations could be simplified
Likelihood to Recommend
If your project requires high-speed access guaranteed for all types of environments, with multiple access from various devices, with granular security requirements and your budget is enough to buy a small island and put your name to it ... Then you are seeing the right product!

Unfortunately, the greatest benefit that you can get out of it requires implementing a unified complete solution, which requires not a lot of cash reserved for the case.

Cisco 3800 Review

Rating: 9 out of 10
Incentivized
June 13, 2019
Use Cases and Deployment Scope
They are used in two offices. We also deploy them for our clients. We find them useful as a wireless component, as well as part of a fabric switches environment. They have decent capacity for users and density. The dual 5G radios are also a great complement of these access points.
Pros
  • Coverage
  • Density
  • Clean air
  • Dart antennas
Cons
  • Weight. Although I understand antenna eElements need space and that adds to weight.
  • Size. This goes in line with weight, but compared to the Meraki APs, there has to be some room for improvement.
Likelihood to Recommend
Point to point applications. Mobility express is also great. Although we don’t typically deploy access points with mobility express due to install base sizes, it is really convenient to switch to that operating system in order to perform site surveys.

The client really enjoyed the deployemnts we have we have done using Cisco APs, including the 3800.

Aironet and Meraki - The Best

Rating: 10 out of 10
Incentivized
December 10, 2018
Verified User
Engineer in Information Technology
Financial Services Company, 10,001+ employees
Vetted Review
Verified User
Use Cases and Deployment Scope
This is an organization wide deployment. It has address the issue of connecting our employees to the network and controling the access with the windows credentials. The main issues are related to the number of users in an area, the higher number of devices that are trying to join the APs and the shift from the 2.4GHz to 5GHz frequency.
Pros
  • Monitor rogue SSIDs
  • Manage high density areas for connectivity
  • Securing traffic back to the WLC.
Cons
  • Better hot spot management
Likelihood to Recommend
  • Office areas where mobility is required and are not as dense as a hotspot.
  • Areas you want to secure rogue SSIDs.
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