How to configure Cisco Access Point in a Bridge mode

How to configure Cisco AP in bridge mode. Prior to starting Cisco Access point configuration we have to verify the following: The access point is running in Autonomous mode:  …

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A large number of wireless users is not always a problem.

During the wireless training and webinars, many of us learned the two critical root causes that could lead to performance degradation: A large number of wireless clients per radio (2.4Ghz…

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Cisco Access point 2802i Tx Power Chart

Most of the common issue that we are experiencing during the wireless optimization process is to find the optimal Tx power that will be configured on all Access Points. As…

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Radio Features impact on Wireless infrastructure and Wireless performance.

Radio Features impact on the Wireless infrastructure and performance. Often when troubleshooting we are adjusting Radio configurations but at that time we cannot predict what will be the side effect…

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Convert Cisco AP to Autonomous Mode

This blog will be focused on converting Cisco AP from Lightweight to Autonomous Mode. This Mode is ideal for AP-on-Stick surveys to help designing your wireless network. LightWeight to Autonomous Conversion  Tools…

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802.11 Frame Exchange

Understanding the steps devices go through when connecting to the Wireless network will help clarifying what is being captured with the protocol analyzer.In this blog will talk about all the…

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Wireless Frame Capture using Wireshark and Cisco AP

The ability to capture wireless frames for analysis at a remote location without having to travel to the site adds benefits, by focusing the time on troubleshooting the issue and…

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Asymmetrical Tx power (or Megaphone side effect)

Asymmetrical Tx power (or Megaphone side effect) One of the common problems with the wireless network is a non-adjusted transmit power and low power devices. Most of our wireless portable…

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AP On Stick Survey Using Eakahau

Purpose and Objectives The purpose of this document is to provide guidelines for proper planning, preparation, and identification of the key items required for the three types of surveys: Passive,…

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Data Rates

One of the parameters that we can adjust during the Wireless Optimization are Mandatory/Supported rates. The mandatory rate could dramatically improve or reduce your throughput and overall performance. Please see…

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