Overview
High-performance 802.11ac Wave 2 access point with external antenna support and enterprise-grade features for small to medium-sized networks.
Key Specifications
Product Description
- Dual-band 802.11ac Wave 2 Access Point
- 4×4 MIMO with four spatial streams
- External antennas (sold separately)
- E Regulatory Domain
Software Compatibility
- Requires Cisco AireOS Wireless Controllers
- Minimum version: 8.1 MR1 or later
Regulatory Domain – E
- 2.4 GHz: 2.412–2.472 GHz (3 channels)
- 5 GHz: 5.180–5.320 GHz (8 channels), 5.500–5.700 GHz (8 channels)
Deployment Modes
- Centralized (local)
- Standalone
- Cisco FlexConnect
- Monitor
- Sniffer
- OfficeExtend
- Mesh
Controller Compatibility
- Cisco 2500, 5500, 5760, 8500 Series
- ISR G2 Wireless Controller Module
- WiSM2 for Catalyst 6500
- Catalyst 3650/3850 with integrated controller
- Cisco Flex 7500 Series
- Cisco Mobility Express
Wireless Capabilities
802.11n (v2.0)
- 4×4 MIMO, four spatial streams
- Max data rate: 600 Mbps (40 MHz on 5 GHz)
- MRC, CSD, DFS
- Packet aggregation: A-MPDU/A-MSDU (Tx/Rx)
802.11ac Wave 1 & 2
- SU-MIMO: 4×4:4
- MU-MIMO: 4×4:3
- Max data rate: 1.7 Gbps (80 MHz on 5 GHz)
- Beamforming, MRC, DFS, CSD
- Rogue device detection
- Packet aggregation: A-MPDU/A-MSDU (Tx/Rx)
Antenna Support
- External antennas (sold separately)
- Certified for antenna gains up to 6 dBi (2.4/5 GHz)
- Wide range of Cisco antennas available for varied deployment needs
Interfaces & Ports
- 1× 10/100/1000BASE-T (RJ-45), PoE
- 1× 10/100/1000BASE-T AUX port (RJ-45) – for Link Aggregation
- 1× RJ-45 Console Port
- 1× USB 2.0 Port (enabled in future software)
Status Indicators
- LED for boot, association, operation, and error notifications
Physical Specifications
- Dimensions (W × L × H): 8.3 × 8.3 × 2 in (210.8 × 210.8 × 50.8 mm)
- Weight: Approx. 3.12 lb (1.41 kg)
Environmental Specifications
Operating Conditions
- Temperature: -4°F to 122°F (-20°C to 50°C)
- Humidity: 10% to 90% (non-condensing)
- Altitude: Up to 9843 ft (40°C)
Storage Conditions
- Temperature: -22°F to 158°F (-30°C to 70°C)
- Altitude: Up to 15,000 ft at 25°C
System Memory
- 1 GB DRAM
- 256 MB Flash
Power Requirements
- Input: 44 to 57 VDC
- AC Power Supply: 100–240 VAC, 50–60 Hz
- Power Consumption: 20.9W
Powering Options
- 802.3at, Enhanced PoE
- Cisco AIR-PWR-C= (Local Power Supply)
- Cisco Injectors: AIR-PWRINJ4=, AIR-PWRINJ5= (802.3af only)
- 802.3af Note: 2.4 GHz radio reduces to 2×3, USB and AUX ports disabled
Warranty
- One-Year Limited Warranty
