Specifications Overview
Software Compatibility
- Cisco Unified Wireless Network: Release 8.2.111.0 or later
- Cisco IOS® XE Software: Version 16.3 or higher
Supported Wireless Controllers
- Cisco 2500 Series
- ISR G2 Wireless Controller Module
- Cisco WiSM2 for Catalyst 6500 Series
- Cisco 5500 / Flex 7500 / 8500 Series
- Cisco Virtual Wireless Controller
- Cisco Catalyst 3650 & 3850 Switches
- Cisco Mobility Express
Wireless Standards & Capabilities
802.11n (v2.0) Features
- 4×4 MIMO with 3 spatial streams
- Maximal Ratio Combining (MRC)
- 20/40 MHz channel support
- PHY throughput: up to 450 Mbps
- Beamforming support
- Packet aggregation: A-MPDU and A-MSDU (Tx/Rx)
- Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS)
- Cyclic Shift Diversity (CSD)
802.11ac Wave 1
- 4×4 MIMO, 3 spatial streams
- Data rates: up to 1.3 Gbps (80 MHz @ 5 GHz)
- Supports MRC, beamforming, DFS, and packet aggregation
802.11ac Wave 2
- 4×4 Multi-User MIMO with 3 spatial streams
- Channel widths: 20/40/80/160 MHz
- Peak throughput: up to 5.2 Gbps
- Beamforming, DFS, MRC, and packet aggregation support
Antenna Options
Internal Antenna (2802I Model)
- 2.4 GHz: 4 dBi, omnidirectional
- 5 GHz: 6 dBi, directional (90° beamwidth)
- Dedicated 5 GHz Radio: 5 dBi, omnidirectional
External Antenna (2802E Model)
- Supports up to 6 dBi gain (2.4 & 5 GHz)
- Compatible with a wide range of Cisco antennas
- Includes smart antenna connector (AIR-CAB002-DART-R= required) for secondary antenna or Wireless Security Monitoring radio
Hardware Interfaces
- Dual 100/1000BASE-T autosensing Ethernet (RJ-45)
- Management console port (RJ-45)
- USB 2.0 (enabled in future firmware updates)
Status Indicators
Multi-purpose LED for:
- Bootloader state
- Association and operating status
- Warnings and error alerts
Physical Dimensions & Weight
- 2802I: 8.66″ x 8.68″ x 2.17″; Weight: 3.53 lbs (1.6 kg)
- 2802E: 8.66″ x 8.77″ x 2.50″; Weight: 4.6 lbs (2.09 kg)
Power Requirements
- Power input: 802.3at PoE+, Cisco UPOE
- Compatible with: AIR-PWRINJ6= power injector
Power draw:
- 26W with all features (USB disabled)
- 30W with USB port enabled
Environmental Specs
2802I:
- Operating Temp: 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C)
- Storage Temp: -22°F to 158°F (-30°C to 70°C)
- Humidity: 10% to 90% (non-condensing)
- Altitude: up to 9843 ft (operating), 15,000 ft (non-operating)
2802E:
- Operating Temp: -4°F to 122°F (-20°C to 50°C)
- Same humidity and altitude specs as 2802I
System Memory
- DRAM: 1024 MB
- Flash: 256 MB
