Specifications Overview
Software Compatibility
- Requires Cisco Unified Wireless Network Software Release 8.2.111.0 or later
- Compatible with Cisco IOS XE Software Release 16.3 or newer
Supported Wireless LAN Controllers
- Cisco 2500 Series, 5500 Series, 8500 Series
- Cisco Wireless Controller Module for ISR G2
- Cisco Wireless Services Module 2 (WiSM2) for Catalyst 6500
- Cisco Flex 7500 Series, Virtual Wireless Controller
- Cisco Catalyst 3650 and 3850 Series
- Cisco Mobility Express
Wireless Standards & Capabilities
802.11n (Wave 2) Features:
- 4×4 MIMO with 3 spatial streams
- Maximal Ratio Combining (MRC)
- Beamforming for 802.11n and 802.11a/g
- 20/40 MHz channel width
- Up to 450 Mbps PHY data rate (5 GHz, 40 MHz)
- A-MPDU and A-MSDU packet aggregation
- Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS), CSD support
802.11ac Wave 1:
- 4×4 MIMO, 3 spatial streams
- Up to 1.3 Gbps (80 MHz, 5 GHz)
- MRC, beamforming, DFS, CSD, packet aggregation
802.11ac Wave 2:
- 4×4 MU-MIMO with 3 spatial streams
- Supports 20-, 40-, 80-, 160-MHz channels
- PHY rates up to 5.2 Gbps
- Includes DFS, CSD, MRC, beamforming
Antenna Options
Internal Antenna (2802i):
- 2.4 GHz: 4 dBi, omnidirectional
- 5 GHz: 6 dBi, directional (90° beamwidth)
- Dedicated 5 GHz radio: 5 dBi, omnidirectional
External Antenna (2802e):
- Supports up to 6 dBi gain (2.4/5 GHz)
- Compatible with Cisco’s wide antenna portfolio
- Smart antenna connector (optional) for secondary 5 GHz or monitoring use
- Requires AIR-CAB002-DART-R= for connection to RP-TNC
Interfaces
- 2x 10/100/1000BASE-T (RJ-45), autosensing
- 1x Console Port (RJ-45)
- 1x USB 2.0 (future software enablement)
Status Indicators
- LED shows boot, association, operational status, and error states
Dimensions (W x L x H)
- 2802i: 8.66″ x 8.68″ x 2.17″ (220 x 220.4 x 55.1 mm)
- 2802e: 8.66″ x 8.77″ x 2.50″ (220 x 222.9 x 63.5 mm)
Weight
- 2802i: 3.53 lb (1.6 kg)
- 2802e: 4.6 lb (2.09 kg)
Power Requirements
802.3at PoE+ or Cisco UPOE
Compatible with AIR-PWRINJ6= (power injector)
Power Consumption:
- 26W typical (USB 2.0 disabled)
- 30W with USB enabled
Environmental Specs
- 2802i Operating: 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C), 10%–90% RH
- 2802e Operating: -4°F to 122°F (-20°C to 50°C), 10%–90% RH
- Storage Temp (both models): -22°F to 158°F (-30°C to 70°C)
- Altitude Test: 9843 ft operational, 15,000 ft non-operational
System Memory
- 1024 MB DRAM
- 256 MB Flash
Warranty
- Limited Lifetime Hardware Warranty
