AP1010 Vs 1100 Series

Question

Hi,
Could you guys please tell me the differences between the 1000 series and the 1100 series access points. We are using the WiSM and my boss has asked which are better to use?
Thanks,

Answer 1

Hi Michael,
There is no concrete answer as to which AP is better. The 1000 series and 1100 series are both excellent products, that can be successfully deployed in most environments.The 1130 can be run as an IOS or LWAPP AP,while the 1000 series is stricly LWAPP.The 1130 has only built in antennas while the 1020 comes with RP-TNC antenna connectors that will allow flexibility in deployment models. The 1130 and 1000 series support different POE options which might influence your direction.If you are thinking about connecting a remote office to your wireless network then the 1030 is the way to go. Have a look at these links that may point out more of the simmilarities and differences for you;
Cisco 1000 Series Lightweight Access Points Q&A
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps6306/products_qanda_item0900aecd802570a1.shtml
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps6306/products_data_sheet0900aecd8025708a.html
Cisco Aironet Hardware Frequently Asked Questions
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/wireless/ps430/products_qanda_item09186a0080094d01.shtml
Cisco Aironet 1130AG Series Q&A
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps6087/products_qanda_item0900aecd801b9189.shtml
Here are some of the differences for comparison;
The Cisco Aironet 1130AG Series is compliant with IEEE 802.3af. The Cisco Aironet 1130AG Series is also compliant with Cisco prestandard Power over Ethernet (PoE).
The Cisco Aironet 1130AG Series is ready to install and easy to manage, reducing the cost of deployment and ongoing maintenance. The device is available in either a lightweight version, or as an autonomous version that may be field-upgraded to lightweight operation.
The Cisco Aironet 1130AG Series has 3.0 and 4.5-dBi integrated diversity antennas for the 2.4 and 5 GHz bands, respectively. These antennas are integrated into the design-there are no separate antenna options.
The Cisco 1000 Series supports local or inline power. Inline power is provided via a Cisco 802.3af inline power-capable switch or by using the 802.3af Cisco 1000 Series Power Injector. The Cisco 1000 Series does not support Cisco prestandard Power over Ethernet.
Cisco 1000 Series lightweight access points must be used in conjunction with a Cisco wireless LAN controller, which is responsible for handling system-level wireless LAN functions such as security, RF management, wireless LAN configuration, and mobility.
All 1000 Series models are dual-band 802.11a/b/g lightweight access points that support integrated antennas in the 2.4- and 5-GHz bands. The 1020 model is equipped with RP-TNC antenna connectors in addition to dual-band internal antennas. The 1030 Remote-Edge Access Points (REAP) support the same antenna options as 1020 model lightweight access points, but can be connected over a WAN to a centrally located wireless LAN controller. The 1030 model is ideal for extending unified wireless LAN services to remote enterprise facilities.
Hope this helps!
Rob
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