Specifications
Software Compatibility
- Cisco Unified Wireless Network Software Release 8.2.111.0 or later
- Cisco IOS XE Software Release 16.3+
Supported Wireless LAN Controllers
- Cisco 2500, 5500, 8500, and Flex 7500 Series
- Wireless Controller Module for ISR G2
- Wireless Services Module 2 (WiSM2) for Catalyst 6500
- Cisco Virtual Wireless Controller
- Catalyst 3650/3850 Series Switches
- Cisco Mobility Express
802.11n Capabilities
- 4×4 MIMO, 3 spatial streams
- Maximal Ratio Combining (MRC), beamforming
- 20/40 MHz channels, up to 450 Mbps PHY rate
- A-MPDU/A-MSDU packet aggregation
- DFS and Cyclic Shift Diversity (CSD)
802.11ac Wave 1
- 4×4 MIMO, 3 spatial streams
- Beamforming, MRC, DFS
- 20/40/80 MHz channels, up to 1.3 Gbps
- Supports A-MPDU/A-MSDU aggregation, CSD
802.11ac Wave 2
- 4×4 MU-MIMO, 3 spatial streams
- 20/40/80/160 MHz channels, up to 5.2 Gbps
- Beamforming, MRC, DFS, CSD
- A-MPDU/A-MSDU aggregation
Antenna Options
- External antennas (sold separately) up to 6 dBi gain
- Cisco offers a wide selection of antennas for varied deployments
- Smart antenna connector (2802e only) requires AIR-CAB002-DART-R= for second antenna when flexible radio is used as a second 5 GHz or security monitor radio
Radios & Gain
- Flexible Radio: 2.4 GHz (4 dBi, omnidirectional) or 5 GHz (6 dBi, directional)
- Dedicated 5 GHz: 5 dBi, omnidirectional
Interfaces
- Dual 100/1000BASE-T (RJ-45) ports
- Console port (RJ-45)
- USB 2.0 (future software enablement)
LED Indicators
- Status LED shows boot loader, association, and operational states
Dimensions (W × L × H)
- 2802E: 8.66 × 8.77 × 2.50 in (without bracket)
Weight - 2802e: 4.6 lb (2.09 kg)
Power Requirements
- 802.3at PoE+, Cisco UPOE
- Optional Injector: AIR-PWRINJ6=
- 26W typical, 30W with USB active
Environmental Specs
- 2802e Operating: -4° to 122°F (-20° to 50°C), 10–90% RH
- Storage: -22° to 158°F (-30° to 70°C), up to 15,000 ft altitude
- Operating altitude: up to 9,843 ft
System Memory
- 1024 MB DRAM
- 256 MB Flash
