Cisco 1815 Access Point - entry level indoor AP
March 07, 2019
Cisco 1815 Access Point - entry level indoor AP
Score 9 out of 10
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Overall Satisfaction with Cisco Aironet and Catalyst 1815 Series Access Points
We have deployed Cisco Aironet Access Points (APs) across a number of customers and sites as part of our wireless-as-a-service solution. They provide 802.11a/b/g/n/ac wave 1 access and support current standards and wireless features. The APs are centrally managed via a Cisco Wireless LAN Controller (WLC) which provides self-healing RF management (purchased separately).
- Dual 2.4Ghz and 5Ghz radio support
- Support current wireless standards and Cisco features
- Variety of power options available
- Integrated Bluetooth low-energy (BLE) 4.1 radio
- No CleanAir support
- No mGig support
- We can be in Mobility Express mode where the AP provides the controller functionality to support a small to medium deployment without requiring a dedicated controller.
- Access Points are centrally managed via a WLC reducing the management overhead for deployment, configuration, and upgrade.
- Aruba Networks Wireless LAN (WLAN)
Aruba's AP range includes APs with similar specifications to the Cisco AP range. Review the data sheets of similar specification APs to determine the exact differences.
Currently, Aruba supports a segmentation feature called Multizone which allows different SSIDs on an AP to be terminated on different controllers. Cisco does not have a similar feature.
Currently, Aruba supports a segmentation feature called Multizone which allows different SSIDs on an AP to be terminated on different controllers. Cisco does not have a similar feature.