Specifications
Authentication & Security
- WPA2 with Advanced Encryption Standard (AES)
- 802.1X authentication with RADIUS AAA
- Support for 802.11r and 802.11i standards
Software Support
- Cisco Unified Wireless Network with AireOS (Release 8.5+)
- Cisco Mobility Express
WLAN Controller Compatibility
- Compatible with Cisco 2500, 3500, 5500, 7500, 8500, 9800 Series Wireless Controllers
- Also supported: ISR G2 modules, WiSM2 for Catalyst 6500, and Mobility Express
Client Capacity
- Up to 200 clients per radio
- 400 total clients per access point
802.11ac Wireless Capabilities
- 2×2 SU-/MU-MIMO with two spatial streams
- MRC, CSD, and DFS support
- 20, 40, and 80 MHz channel widths
- Up to 866.7 Mbps PHY rate (5 GHz, 80 MHz)
- A-MPDU (Tx/Rx) and A-MSDU (Rx) packet aggregation
Ethernet Features
- Supports 802.1X or MAC-based authentication
- Dynamic VLAN assignments
- Local or controller-based traffic switching
Bluetooth (Future Support)
- Integrated Bluetooth 4.1 with BLE
- Max transmit power: 4 dBm; Antenna gain: 2 dBi
Hardware Specifications
- DRAM: 1 GB
- Flash: 256 MB
- Processor: Quad-core, 710 MHz
Power Options
- PoE (802.3af/at)
- Cisco Power Injectors: AIR-PWRINJ5= / AIR-PWRINJ6=
- Max power draw: 8.3W
Environmental
- Operating: 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C), 10–90% humidity, max altitude 3000m
- Non-operating: -22°F to 158°F (-30°C to 70°C), 10–90% humidity, max altitude 4500m
Physical Details
- Weight: 14 oz (400 g)
- Includes Torx security screw and AIR-AP-BRACKET8 mounting bracket
Accessories (Optional)
- Mounting Bracket: AIR-AP-BRACKET8=
- Security Kit: AIR-SEC-50= (includes 50 security screws, RJ-45 caps, and 2 unlock keys)


