Specifications
Software Requirements
- Cisco Unified Wireless Network Software: Release 8.2.111.0 or later
- Cisco IOS XE Software: Release 16.3+
Controller Compatibility
- Cisco 2500, 5500, 8500 Series Wireless Controllers
- Wireless Controller Modules for ISR G2, WiSM2 for Catalyst 6500
- Cisco Flex® 7500, Virtual Wireless Controller
- Catalyst 3650 and 3850 Series Switches
- Cisco Mobility Express
Wireless Capabilities
- 802.11n: 4×4 MIMO, 3 spatial streams, 450 Mbps max (40 MHz, 5 GHz)
- 802.11ac Wave 1: 4×4 MIMO, 3 spatial streams, up to 1.3 Gbps
- 802.11ac Wave 2: 4×4 MU-MIMO, 3 spatial streams, up to 5.2 Gbps
- Features: Beamforming, MRC, CSD, DFS, A-MPDU/A-MSDU aggregation
Antenna Configuration
- Internal Antennas (2802I):
- 2.4 GHz: 4 dBi omnidirectional
- 5 GHz: 6 dBi directional
- Dedicated 5 GHz: 5 dBi omnidirectional
- External Antennas (2802E):
- Supports antennas up to 6 dBi (2.4/5 GHz)
- Smart Antenna Connector (DART) requires AIR-CAB002-DART-R= for dual-radio support
Interfaces
- Dual 100/1000BASE-T (RJ-45)
- Management Console Port (RJ-45)
- USB 2.0 (future software support)
LED Indicators
- Displays boot, status, association, and error messages
Dimensions & Weight
- 2802I: 8.66” x 8.68” x 2.17” | 3.53 lb (1.6 kg)
- 2802E: 8.66” x 8.77” x 2.50” | 4.6 lb (2.09 kg)
Power Requirements
- 802.3at PoE+, Cisco UPOE, or AIR-PWRINJ6= injector
- 26W (USB off), 30W (USB on)
Environmental Tolerances
- 2802I: Operating: 0° to 40°C | Storage: -30° to 70°C
- 2802E: Operating: -20° to 50°C | Storage: -30° to 70°C
- Altitude: Up to 9843 ft (operating), 15,000 ft (storage)
- Humidity: 10–90% (noncondensing)
System Memory
- 1024 MB DRAM, 256 MB Flash
