Project Summary
Nearly 4,000 Cisco model 2800/3800 wireless access points across 163 buildings need to be replaced based on the age of the equipment, our lifecycle goals, and advancements in Wi-Fi standards.
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What will be replaced?
- All active Aironet 2800 and 3800 series access points
- Any 802.3af PoE switches or power injectors that may have WAPs attached to them.
Details
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In Scope:
- Replacement of deployed Aironet 2800/3800 series wireless access points (WAPs)
- Power Over Ethernet switch upgrades if required/recommended for the new models.
- Network closet electrical circuits to accommodate higher PoE draw of new model WAPs if required/recommended.
- Incidental removals of existing WAPs as approved by ITS management.
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Out of Scope:
- Evaluation of current coverage
- Addition of WAPs
- Relocation of existing WAPs
- Unrelated switch upgrades
- Cable upgrades
The project's Wiki and FAQ are found at 2800 Project Wiki page.
| Status | Phases | Dates |
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| Execution | Execute a site assessment | AUG - DEC 2023 |
| Execution | Complete a PoE assessment | SEP - OCT 2023 |
| Planning | Deliver a final estimate to the CSUs | OCT - NOV 2023 |
| Planning | Obtain all collected funds | NOV - DEC 2023 |
| Planning | Order equipment | Nov 2023 - JAN 2024 |
| Not Started | Start the electrical outlet installation | JAN - MAR 2024 |
| Not Started | Deploy switches | APR - MAY 2024 |
| Not Started | Deploy WAP | MAR - AUG 2024 |
| Not Started | Internal WAP deployment | MAR - AUG 2024 |
| Not Started | External and directional WAP deployment | AGU - Nov 2024 |