The 1200 offers you multiple options for powering it. You have the option of powering it over Ethernet (power injector sold separately) or by using the inline power module on your Catalyst 4k or 6500 switch. The Aironet 1200 comes with a power supply so you can plug it into the wall, just as you would the Aironet 340. The Aironet 340 peaks at 30mw transmit power; the 350 jumped up to 100mw and was powered by inline Ethernet only (no option for a wall adapter). The 1200 comes default with an 802.11b radio, gives you a choice between wall or inline power and it transmits up to 100mw. It also has a slot for installing an 802.11a radio when it becomes available. The 802.11a radio comes with its own antenna attached. The FCC requires that 802.11a must come with non-removable antennas. The antenna on the .11a radio for the 1200 operates as both an omni-directional and directional depending on the positioning of the antenna. When placed in the vertical position (90 deg. to the radio) it operates as an omni, when folded flat against the AP, it operates as a patch antenna with a 60 degree beamwidth. ***Very important note: If you are using a Catalyst Switch to provide inline power, it only provides enough power to support one (1) radio. In other words, it will only power the 802.11b radio. If you upgrade the Aironet 1200 to have both the 802.11b & 802.11a radio, the catalyst switch can not provide enough current to support both radios. You *MUST* use the inline power adapter or use the wall adapter. If this unit is going to be installed in a cafeteria (a large open space) I would recommend using the default "Rubber Duck" omni-directional antenna. Those antennae run about $15-$20. Keep in mind that the 1200 does not ship with *any* antennas. Joel -----Original Message----- From: Devesh Dash [mailto:dd at davedash.com] Sent: Saturday, August 24, 2002 11:47 PM To: joel at helgeson.com Subject: Re: [TCWUG] aironet range? Oh cool, I didn't know that SymetriQ also sells stuff. I've been a little confused about the product, does the aironet AP come with a radio card for 802.11b? Does it come with any antennas? What type of antenna do you recommend for an indoor use? Outside of looks, what does the 1200 offer over the 350 or 340 or other brands of APs? I remember you mentioning in your talk that you preferred the equipment - and the 1200 has the "futureproofing" which I think is awesome. I've skimmed over some of the docs on the site - but since I know you've done a lot with these, you could give me a better idea :) Thanks a lot. On Saturday, August 24, 2002, at 09:08 PM, Joel R. Helgeson wrote: > As far as a good source, I am the Director of Networking & Security > Services at SymetriQ. We are a Cisco Partner & Reseller. I have > offered to sell Cisco gear at a cost for hobbyists that will be using it > for personal use. If this is for business use, there is only a 5% markup > and no limits on quantities. If you're interested, just drop me a line. > -- Spindrop Technologies http://www.spindroptech.com/