Key Specifications and Features
Security & Authentication
- Supports WPA2 with AES encryption
- 802.1X authentication with RADIUS AAA
- Compliant with 802.11r and 802.11i standards
- Compatible with multiple EAP types: TLS, PEAP, TTLS, EAP-FAST, EAP-SIM, MS-CHAPv2
Software & Controller Support
- Compatible with Cisco Unified Wireless Network (AireOS 8.5+)
- Cisco Mobility Express onboard
- Works with Cisco wireless controllers: 2500, 3500, 5500, 7500, 8500, 9800 series, WiSM2, and ISR G2 modules
Wi-Fi & Client Capacity
- Supports 802.11ac Wave 2 with 2×2 MU-MIMO, up to 866.7 Mbps
- Max 200 clients per radio, 400 clients per AP
- Features DFS, MRC, CSD, and A-MPDU/A-MSDU packet aggregation
Data Rates
- 802.11a/b/g/n/ac supported
- Full spectrum of MCS index data rates on both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands
- Channel bandwidths: 20, 40, 80 MHz
Hardware & Interfaces
- Quad-core 710 MHz CPU, 1 GB DRAM, 256 MB flash
- 1x Gigabit Ethernet (PoE) + 1x console (RJ-45)
- Internal antennas: 2 dBi (2.4 GHz), 4 dBi (5 GHz)
- Max transmit power: 27 dBm (2.4 GHz), 24 dBm (5 GHz)
Bluetooth (Future Ready)
- Integrated Bluetooth 4.1 (BLE) radio
- Max transmit power: 4 dBm, 2 dBi antenna gain
Physical & Environmental
- Dimensions: 6 x 6 x 1.3 in (150.8 x 150.8 x 33 mm)
- Weight: 1.01 lb (460 g)
- Operating Temp: 0° to 40°C; Humidity: 10–90%
- Max altitude: 3,000m (operating), 4,500m (storage)
Power & Mounting
- 802.3af/at PoE or optional Cisco injectors
- Max power draw: 13.9W
- Includes bracket (AIR-AP-BRACKET-8) and Torx security screw
- Optional security kit: AIR-SEC-50=
Compliance & Certifications
- Meets global regulatory standards (FCC, IC, VCCI, EN, ARIB)
- Safety: UL 60950-1, IEC 60950-1
- IEEE Standards: 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/h/d/i/r, 802.3af/at
- Multimedia support: Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM)
- Environmental and health standards: UL 2043, FCC OET-65C, RSS-102
