AIR-AP3802I-Q-K9C - Cisco Aironet 3800i Access Point Configurable

AIR-AP3802I-Q-K9C Order Identity

AIR-AP3802I-Q-K9C is a Cisco Aironet 3800 Series, controller-based 802.11ac Wave 2 access point order. This exact SKU is a 3802I internal-antenna access point, carries regulatory-domain token Q, and uses a configurable single-unit order.

Antenna and quantity boundary

Integrated antennas; no external antenna is included or selected as part of this SKU. Confirm the mounting position, ceiling construction and intended coverage because antenna orientation is determined by the integrated-antenna enclosure.

This K9 order form represents one access point; antennas, mounting choices, power source and controller dependencies remain separate unless the authorized bill of materials states otherwise.

The C suffix marks a configurable order form. The final Cisco quotation must preserve the selected regulatory domain and any configuration choices; the suffix does not make the unit globally deployable.

Regulatory-domain control

The order carries regulatory-domain token Q. Treat that token as an identifier, not a country name. Complete regulatory-domain approval and installation handover against Cisco's current compliance resources before shipment or activation.

Cisco uses the variable regulatory-domain position in its ordering structure. Deployment eligibility must be checked for the destination country; this page does not infer a country mapping from token Q.

Controller readiness

Record the intended Cisco wireless controller, supported software train and join method. Validate the AP on a staging network before changing the production RF plan. The acceptance file should identify the controller address, discovery path, AP authorization method and the release evidence used for approval. Capture the first successful join, configuration download and radio state, then remove any temporary staging authorization. This makes a later controller migration traceable without claiming that every software release supports the hardware.

Cable qualification

Test the permanent link and preserve the cable result, patch-cord identity and switch port. A successful low-speed link does not prove multigigabit readiness. Store the certification result for the permanent link and both patch leads, including the test standard and date. Investigate pair faults, excessive length and negotiation fallback before AP commissioning. Link the cable record to the switch port and AP serial so later throughput problems can be separated from radio behavior.

Serial registration

Capture each serial number against the site, controller and asset owner. For multi-unit orders, reconcile every chassis rather than recording only the carton SKU. For each received unit, preserve the carton reference, chassis serial, MAC address, deployment site and controller assignment. A ten-unit pack needs ten reconciled asset rows and exception handling for shortages or substitutions. This control prevents a pack-level SKU from obscuring which physical AP is covered by support or replacement work.

Spare policy

State whether the unit is production capacity, a cold spare or a replacement. Define firmware, storage, periodic test and ownership requirements for unused stock. A spare should have a named site scope, compatible controller image, storage condition and periodic power-on test. Record whether its regulatory domain, antenna form and mounting kit match the protected population. Before use, repeat compliance and software checks because suitability can change while the unit is held in stock.

Antenna governance

Keep antenna identity and approved installation conditions with the AP record. A matching connector alone is not evidence of regulatory or RF suitability. For external-antenna models, preserve manufacturer part numbers, connector arrangement, gain, pattern, cable type, loss and mounting orientation. For internal-antenna models, preserve enclosure orientation and placement constraints. In both cases, compare the installed design with country approval and the RF survey before service acceptance.

Migration dependency

Inventory controller, licensing, switch power, cabling and mounting dependencies that must change when the 3802 is replaced by a newer platform. Map the existing AP to its controller, licenses, authentication services, switch port, power budget, cable, bracket and monitoring objects. The successor plan should state which dependencies can be reused and which require change. This prevents a nominal AP replacement from failing because the surrounding platform was never inventoried.

Lifecycle and migration evidence

Cisco's support site lists an end-of-life announcement for the Aironet 3800 Series. Confirm current support dates, controller compatibility and the approved replacement path before treating available stock as suitable for a new deployment.

Related 3802I internal-antenna access point records

• AIR-AP3802I-CK910C
• AIR-AP3802I-DK910C
• AIR-AP3802I-FK910C

Official evidence: Cisco Aironet 3800 Series data sheet, Cisco 3800 Series getting started guide, and Cisco end-of-life notices.