Question about which Cisco Wireless solution to use

[hellboy101]

Hello all-

I am looking at acquiring a Cisco wireless solution for my company. this will be used for internal (very local) building usage where I don't need something drastic like a 1400 bridge or anything close to that kind of power.

However, I will need this potential Access Point to be able to cover a square foot capacity of 9,000. Would an Aironet 1100 Access-point. My Datacenter is a Cisco shop suing 6509 core switches, 3600 perimeter router for web access and a pix 515E firewall..

If I went with the 1100 Access Point would I need anything else other than the wireless nic cards? Could I just plug it into my 6509, then ip address, create SSID etc etc .it and all will be ok?

I guess i should ask this since I'm on the topic. Would I need to worry about Cisco compatibility with certain wireless cards.. I believe a that my users whom use laptops would probably have a hodge podge of D-link and linksys wireless cards.

Thanks for any design info or any insight provided for this implementation

hb101

 

[JOAMON]

For a little bit more you could go with the 1231 model. Unlike the 1100 with it's fixed antenna the 1231 has 2 external antenna's to allow better coverage with one access point.

 

[hellboy101]

thanks Joamon,

Ah, thats great.. I was actually off in my square footage. the building including the warehouse is more like 48,000 feet but I truly feel that salespeople will only utilize a few thousand feet of coverage.

Wondering.. based on the infrastructure equipment i mentioned that's in my current shop. Would I need to buy any additional wireless equipment.. or just plug the 1231 into my 6509 Core switch.

BTW, thanks again!
hb101