Configuring MIMO mode in AP's
KB Article Type: Configuration
Related Products: AP Models which has the required antenna to operate on 3x3. Please check in Datasheet for the specific model AP.
Related Software Versions: All code version
Keywords: MIMO, AP300
DESCRIPTION: For AP 300's there are two MIMO options available – 2x2 and 3x3.
2x2 - Send two streams of data and receive data on the AP radio.
3x3 - Send three streams of data and receive data on the AP radio.
GUI CONFIGURATION STEPS:
Step 1 : In the left window pane, Click on "Configuration" >> Devices (APs) >> Select AP and click on "Settings".
Step 2 : Ensure that the "Power Supply type" is selected as either 802.3at or 5V- DC or dual-802.3af.
Step 3 : Click on the "Wireless Interface" tab and select the relevant radio.
Step 4 : In the "MIMO Mode" field, select 3x3 to enable it for this AP.
Step 5 : Click OK and then hit the "Save" link on the top right corner of the screen.
CLI CONFIGURATION STEPS:
Step 1 : In the controller CLI, type "configure terminal"
Step 2 : Type "ap x" (where x is the APid).
Step 3 : Type "power-supply y" (where y is either 802.3at or 5V-DC or Dual-802.3af)
Step 4 : Type "exit"
Step 5 : Type "interface Dot11Radio x y" (where x is the APID and y is the APs interface index)
Step 6 : Type "mimo-mode 3x3"
Step 7 : Type "end" to save configuration and return to Privileged exec mode.
LIMITATIONS: In order to support 3x3 MIMO Mode, the power supply type of the AP(s) must be either 802.3at or 5V-DC or dual-802.3af. 3x3 mode is not supported where the power supply type is 802.3af.
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