Cisco Aironet 3800 Series Wireless Access Points (High-Performance, High-Density Wi-Fi)
The Cisco Aironet 3800 Series is a top-tier enterprise Wi-Fi solution built for high-density environments requiring maximum performance, flexibility, and reliability. With support for 802.11ac Wave 2, dual radios, MU-MIMO, and flexible antenna options, the 3800 Series is ideal for modern offices, universities, shopping malls, auditoriums, and environments with large numbers of wireless users and devices.
Specification Table
| Feature | Details |
|---|
| Series | Cisco Aironet 3800 Series |
| Wi-Fi Standard | IEEE 802.11ac Wave 2 |
| MIMO | 4×4 MU-MIMO with up to 3 spatial streams |
| Frequency Bands | Dual-band 2.4 GHz & 5 GHz |
| Max Data Rate | Up to 5.2 Gbps aggregate throughput |
| Radios | Dual radios with Flexible Radio Assignment |
| Antenna Options | Internal or external antenna models (depending on SKU) |
| Interfaces | 1× Gigabit Ethernet uplink, optional mGig uplink on some models |
| Deployment Modes | Access Point, Mesh, Bridge (Point-to-Point / Multipoint), Controller-managed |
| Power | PoE / PoE+ depending on model |
| Design Type | High-density enterprise indoor or semi-outdoor wireless |
Cisco Aironet 3800 Series Description
The Cisco Aironet 3800 Series delivers exceptional wireless performance for high-density, mission-critical environments. Designed for demanding enterprise deployments, it includes advanced features such as MU-MIMO, beamforming, high-capacity dual radios, and Flexible Radio Assignment — allowing the access point to intelligently switch radios between 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz based on network load.
Its robust architecture supports large numbers of concurrent users, making it ideal for lecture halls, hotels, stadium concourses, open office floors, and large public spaces. The 3800 Series also offers models with external antennas, enabling wide-area coverage or directional wireless links. With Cisco’s enterprise features like optimized roaming, interference mitigation, and enhanced security, the 3800 Series provides consistent and reliable connectivity.
Key Features
• 802.11ac Wave 2 with MU-MIMO for high-density performance
• 4×4 MIMO architecture with up to 3 spatial streams for strong throughput
• Dual radios with Flexible Radio Assignment for optimized capacity
• Max throughput up to 5.2 Gbps across radios
• Internal and external antenna variants for flexible deployment
• Enterprise-grade RF optimization, interference control, and quality of service
• Supports mesh networking, wireless bridging, and controller-based WLAN
• Designed for heavy user load and bandwidth-intensive applications
Where It Can Be Used
• Corporate offices and enterprise campuses
• Universities, colleges, libraries, and lecture halls
• Hotels, shopping malls, convention centers
• Public venues with high-density user traffic
• Industrial or semi-outdoor spaces needing strong Wi-Fi coverage
• Auditoriums, event centers, and conference rooms
• Building-to-building wireless connections using directional antennas
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