Specification
Software Compatibility
- Requires Cisco Unified Wireless Network Software Release 8.2.111.0 or later
- Compatible with Cisco IOS® XE Software Release 16.3
Supported Wireless Controllers
- Cisco 2500, 5500, 8500 Series Wireless Controllers
- Cisco Wireless Controller Module for ISR G2
- Cisco Wireless Services Module 2 (WiSM2) for Catalyst® 6500
- Cisco Flex® 7500 Series
- Cisco Virtual Wireless Controller
- Cisco Catalyst 3650 & 3850 Series Switches
- Cisco Mobility Express
Wireless Capabilities
802.11n (Version 2.0):
- 4×4 MIMO, 3 spatial streams
- Max PHY rate: up to 450 Mbps (40 MHz at 5 GHz)
- Features: MRC, beamforming, DFS, A-MPDU & A-MSDU (Tx/Rx), CSD
802.11ac Wave 1:
- 4×4 MIMO, 3 spatial streams
- Max PHY rate: up to 1.3 Gbps (80 MHz at 5 GHz)
- Features: MRC, beamforming, DFS, A-MPDU & A-MSDU (Tx/Rx), CSD
802.11ac Wave 2:
- 4×4 MU-MIMO, 3 spatial streams
- Max PHY rate: up to 5.2 Gbps (160 MHz)
- Features: MRC, beamforming, DFS, A-MPDU & A-MSDU (Tx/Rx), CSD
Antenna Options
Integrated (2802I):
- Flexible dual-band radio (2.4 GHz or 5 GHz)
- 2.4 GHz: 4 dBi omnidirectional
- 5 GHz: 6 dBi directional (90° elevation beamwidth)
- Dedicated 5 GHz radio: 5 dBi omnidirectional
External (2802E):
- Supports antennas up to 6 dBi gain
- Compatible with Cisco’s wide range of external antennas
Smart Antenna Connector:
- Available on 2802E only
- Requires AIR-CAB002-DART-R= (2 ft) for dual-antenna setup or wireless security monitoring
Interfaces
- 2 × 100/1000BASE-T (RJ-45) autosensing ports
- 1 × RJ-45 console port
- 1 × USB 2.0 port (enabled in future software release)
LED Indicators
- Status LED for boot, association, operation, and error statuses
Physical Dimensions (W × L × H)
- 2802I: 8.66″ × 8.68″ × 2.17″
- 2802E: 8.66″ × 8.77″ × 2.50″
Weight
- 2802I: 3.53 lb (1.6 kg)
- 2802E: 4.6 lb (2.09 kg)
Power Requirements
- 802.3at PoE+ and Cisco UPOE® supported
- Compatible with AIR-PWRINJ6= power injector
- Power consumption: 26W (all features except USB), 30W (with USB port enabled)
Environmental Specs
2802I Operating:
- Temp: 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C)
- Humidity: 10%–90% non-condensing
- Altitude: up to 9843 ft
2802E Operating:
- Temp: -4°F to 122°F (-20°C to 50°C)
- Humidity: 10%–90% non-condensing
- Altitude: up to 9843 ft
Storage (Both Models):
- Temp: -22°F to 158°F (-30°C to 70°C)
- Altitude: up to 15,000 ft at 25°C
System Memory
- 1024 MB DRAM
- 256 MB Flash
