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What is the Cisco 3500 Access Point?
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The Cisco 3500 Access Point is a Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) enterprise-grade device that delivers high throughput, advanced security, and seamless connectivity for medium to large business environments.
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Which wireless standards does the Cisco 3500 Access Point support?
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The Cisco 3500 supports IEEE 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6), 802.11ac Wave 2, 802.11n, 802.11a/b/g, ensuring backward compatibility with legacy clients.
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What maximum data rate can the Cisco 3500 Access Point achieve?
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The Cisco 3500 delivers up to 5.4 Gbps aggregate throughput (2.4 Gbps on 5 GHz and 600 Mbps on 2.4 GHz channels) under optimal conditions.
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How many spatial streams and MIMO capability does the Cisco 3500 offer?
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The Cisco 3500 features 4x4:4 MU-MIMO on both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands, enabling simultaneous multi-client data transmission.
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What is the typical coverage range of the Cisco 3500 Access Point?
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The Cisco 3500 provides up to 100 meters of indoor coverage per Access Point, depending on building materials and RF conditions.
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Does the Cisco 3500 Access Point support Power over Ethernet (PoE)?
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Yes, the Cisco 3500 supports IEEE 802.3at PoE+ with a maximum power draw of 30 W for simplified deployment.
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What mounting options are available for the Cisco 3500 Access Point?
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You can deploy the Cisco 3500 on walls, drop ceilings, or T-bar ceilings using the included bracket and optional mounting kits.
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How is the Cisco 3500 Access Point managed?
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Management options include Cisco DNA Center, Cisco Wireless LAN Controller (WLC), and onboard web UI or CLI for standalone deployments.
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What security features are built into the Cisco 3500 Access Point?
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The Cisco 3500 offers WPA3 encryption, 802.1X authentication, Rogue AP detection, and integrated Cisco TrustSec for secure access control.
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How many clients can the Cisco 3500 Access Point support simultaneously?
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The Cisco 3500 is optimized to support up to 200 concurrent clients per radio under typical enterprise usage scenarios.
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How do I upgrade the firmware on the Cisco 3500 Access Point?
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Firmware updates can be applied via Cisco DNA Center, WLC GUI, or direct TFTP/FTP uploads through the AP’s web interface.
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Is the Cisco 3500 Access Point compatible with existing Cisco controllers?
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Yes, the Cisco 3500 is compatible with Cisco Catalyst 9800 Series Wireless Controllers and older Catalyst or AireOS controllers running supported releases.
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How do I perform a factory reset on the Cisco 3500 Access Point?
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Press and hold the reset button for ten seconds while the AP is powered on until the status LED turns amber, then release to restore factory settings.
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What is the difference between the Cisco 3500i and 3500e models?
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The 3500i features internal antennas for general coverage, while the 3500e offers external antenna connectors for optimized RF tuning and specialized deployments.
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What are the environmental operating specifications for the Cisco 3500 Access Point?
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Operating temperature ranges from 0°C to 40°C and humidity from 10% to 90% non-condensing; storage temperature spans −40°C to 70°C.
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What warranty and support options are available for the Cisco 3500 Access Point?
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Cisco provides a limited lifetime hardware warranty with optional SMARTnet service for 24x7 technical support and advanced hardware replacement.
