Authentication and security | ● Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) for Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 (WPA2)● 802.1X, RADIUS authentication, authorization, and accounting (AAA)● 802.11r● 802.11i |
Software | ● Cisco Unified Wireless Network Software with AireOS Wireless Controllers Release 8.4 or later● Cisco Mobility Express (future availability) |
Maximum clients | ● Maximum number of associated wireless clients: 200 per Wi-Fi radio, in total 400 clients per access point |
802.11ac | ● 2x2 single-user/multiuser MIMO with two spatial streams● Maximal ratio combining (MRC)● 20-, 40- and 80-MHz channels● PHY data rates up to 866.7 Mbps (80 MHz on 5 GHz)● Packet aggregation: A-MPDU (Tx/Rx), A-MSDU (Rx)● 802.11 Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS)● Cyclic shift diversity (CSD) support |
Ethernet ports | ● Authentication with 802.1X or MAC filtered● Dynamic VLAN or per port● Traffic locally switched or tunneled back to wireless LAN controller |
Bluetooth (future availability) | ● Integrated Bluetooth 4.1 (including BLE) radio● Maximum transmit power: 4 dBm● Antenna gain: 2 dBi |
Data rates supported | 802.11a: 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 Mbps |
802.11b/g: 1, 2, 5.5, 6, 9, 11, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 Mbps |
802.11n data rates on 2.4 GHz: |
MCS Index1 | GI2 = 800 ns | GI = 400 ns |
20-MHz Rate (Mbps) | 20-MHz Rate (Mbps) |
0 | 6.5 | 7.2 |
1 | 13 | 14.4 |
2 | 19.5 | 21.7 |
3 | 26 | 28.9 |
4 | 39 | 43.3 |
5 | 52 | 57.8 |
6 | 58.5 | 65 |
7 | 65 | 72.2 |
8 | 13 | 14.4 |
9 | 26 | 28.9 |
10 | 39 | 43.3 |
11 | 52 | 57.8 |
12 | 78 | 86.7 |
13 | 104 | 115.6 |
14 | 117 | 130 |
15 | 130 | 144.4 |
| 802.11ac data rates on 5 GHz: |
MCS Index | Spatial Streams | GI = 800 ns | GI = 400 ns |
| | 20-MHz Rate (Mbps) | 40-MHz Rate (Mbps) | 80-MHz Rate (Mbps) | 20-MHz Rate (Mbps) | 40-MHz Rate (Mbps) | 80-MHz Rate (Mbps) |
0 | 1 | 6.5 | 13.5 | 29.3 | 7.2 | 15 | 32.5 |
1 | 1 | 13 | 27 | 58.5 | 14.4 | 30 | 65 |
2 | 1 | 19.5 | 40.5 | 87.8 | 21.7 | 45 | 97.5 |
3 | 1 | 26 | 54 | 117 | 28.9 | 60 | 130 |
4 | 1 | 39 | 81 | 175.5 | 43.3 | 90 | 195 |
5 | 1 | 52 | 108 | 234 | 57.8 | 120 | 260 |
6 | 1 | 58.5 | 121.5 | 263.3 | 65 | 135 | 292.5 |
7 | 1 | 65 | 135 | 292.5 | 72.2 | 150 | 325 |
8 | 1 | 78 | 162 | 351 | 86.7 | 180 | 390 |
9 | 1 | – | 180 | 390 | – | 200 | 433.3 |
0 | 2 | 13 | 27 | 58.5 | 14.4 | 30 | 65 |
1 | 2 | 26 | 54 | 117 | 28.9 | 60 | 130 |
2 | 2 | 39 | 81 | 175.5 | 43.3 | 90 | 195 |
3 | 2 | 52 | 108 | 234 | 57.8 | 120 | 260 |
4 | 2 | 78 | 162 | 351 | 86.7 | 180 | 390 |
5 | 2 | 104 | 216 | 468 | 115.6 | 240 | 520 |
6 | 2 | 117 | 243 | 526.5 | 130 | 270 | 585 |
7 | 2 | 130 | 270 | 585 | 144.4 | 300 | 650 |
8 | 2 | 156 | 324 | 702 | 173.3 | 360 | 780 |
9 | 2 | – | 360 | 780 | – | 400 | 866.7 |
Maximum number of non-overlapping channels | A (A regulatory domain): ● 2.412 to 2.462 GHz; 11 channels● 5.180 to 5.320 GHz; 8 channels● 5.500 to 5.700 GHz; 8 channels(excludes 5.600 to 5.640 GHz)● 5.745 to 5.825 GHz; 5 channelsB (B regulatory domain): ● 2.412 to 2.462 GHz; 11 channels● 5.180 to 5.320 GHz; 8 channels● 5.500 to 5.720 GHz; 12 channels● 5.745 to 5.825 GHz; 5 channelsC (C regulatory domain): ● 2.412 to 2.472 GHz; 13 channels● 5.745 to 5.825 GHz; 5 channelsD (D regulatory domain): ● 2.412 to 2.462 GHz; 11 channels● 5.180 to 5.320 GHz; 8 channels● 5.745 to 5.825 GHz; 5 channelsE (E regulatory domain): ● 2.412 to 2.472 GHz; 13 channels● 5.180 to 5.320 GHz; 8 channels● 5.500 to 5.700 GHz; 8 channels(excludes 5.600 to 5.640 GHz)F (F regulatory domain): ● 2.412 to 2.472 GHz; 13 channels● 5.745 to 5.805 GHz; 4 channelsG (G regulatory domain): ● 2.412 to 2.472 GHz; 13 channels● 5.745 to 5.865 GHz; 7 channelsH (H regulatory domain): ● 2.412 to 2.472 GHz; 13 channels● 5.180 to 5.320 GHz; 8 channels● 5.745 to 5.825 GHz; 5 channelsI (I regulatory domain): ● 2.412 to 2.472 GHz; 13 channels● 5.180 to 5.320 GHz; 8 channels | K (K regulatory domain): ● 2.412 to 2.472 GHz; 13 channels● 5.180 to 5.320 GHz; 8 channels● 5.500 to 5.620 GHz; 7 channels● 5.745 to 5.805 GHz; 4 channelsN (N regulatory domain): ● 2.412 to 2.462 GHz; 11 channels● 5.180 to 5.320 GHz; 8 channels● 5.745 to 5.825 GHz; 5 channelsQ (Q regulatory domain): ● 2.412 to 2.472 GHz; 13 channels● 5.180 to 5.320 GHz; 8 channels● 5.500 to 5.700 GHz; 11 channelsR (R regulatory domain): ● 2.412 to 2.472 GHz; 13 channels● 5.180 to 5.320 GHz; 8 channels● 5.660 to 5.700 GHz; 3 channels● 5.745 to 5.805 GHz; 4 channelsS (S regulatory domain): ● 2.412 to 2.472 GHz; 13 channels● 5.180 to 5.320 GHz; 8 channels● 5.500 to 5.700 GHz; 11 channels● 5.745 to 5.825 GHz; 5 channelsT (T regulatory domain): ● 2.412 to 2.462 GHz; 11 channels● 5.280 to 5.320 GHz; 3 channels● 5.500 to 5.700 GHz; 8 channels(excludes 5.600 to 5.640 GHz)● 5.745 to 5.825 GHz; 5 channelsZ (Z regulatory domain): ● 2.412 to 2.462 GHz; 11 channels● 5.180 to 5.320 GHz; 8 channels● 5.500 to 5.700 GHz; 8 channels(excludes 5.600 to 5.640 GHz)● 5.745 to 5.825 GHz; 5 channels |
Available transmit power settings | 2.4 GHz 20 dBm (100 mW) 17 dBm (50 mW) 14 dBm (25 mW) 11 dBm (12.5 mW) 8 dBm (6.25 mW) 5 dBm (3.13 mW) 2 dBm (1.56 mW) -1 dBm (0.78 mW) | 5 GHz 20 dBm (100 mW) 17 dBm (50 mW) 14 dBm (25 mW) 11 dBm (12.5 mW) 8 dBm (6.25 mW) 5 dBm (3.13 mW) 2 dBm (1.56 mW) -1 dBm (0.78mW) |
Integrated antennas | ● 2.4 GHz, gain 2 dBi● 5 GHz, gain 4 dBi |
Interfaces | ● 1 x 10/100/1000BASE-T autosensing (RJ-45), Power over Ethernet (PoE)● Management console port (RJ-45) |
Indicators | ● Status LED indicates boot loader status, association status, operating status, boot loader warnings, boot loader errors |
Dimensions (W x L x H) | ● Access point (without mounting bracket): 6 x 6 x 1.3 in (150.8 x 150.8 x 33 mm) |
Weight | ● Access point without mounting bracket or any other accessories: 14 oz (400 g) |
Environmental | ● Operating◦ Temperature: 32° to 104°F (0° to 40°C)◦ Humidity: 10% to 90% (noncondensing)◦ Max. altitude: 9843 ft (3000 m) @ 40°C● Nonoperating (storage and transportation)◦ Temperature: -22° to 158°F (-30° to 70°C)◦ Humidity: 10% to 90% (noncondensing)◦ Max. altitude: 15,000 ft (4500 m) @ 25°C |
System | ● 1 GB DRAM● 256 MB flash● 710 MHz quad core |
Input power requirements | ● Power injector: AIR-PWRINJ5= or AIR-PWRINJ6= |
Powering options | ● 802.3af/at Ethernet switch● Optional Cisco power injectors (AIR-PWRINJ5=, AIR-PWRINJ6=) |
Power draw | ● 8.3W (maximum, on PoE) |
Physical security | ● Torx security screw, included with the access point |
Mounting | ● Included with the access point: mounting bracket AIR-AP-BRACKET8 |
Accessories | ● Mounting bracket: AIR-AP-BRACKET8= (available as spare)● Physical security kit: AIR-SEC-50= (sold separately), with 50 pcs. Security screws used to secure access point onto wall-mounting bracket, 50 pcs. RJ-45 caps and 2 pcs. unlock keys used to block physical access to Ethernet ports |
Warranty | Limited Lifetime Hardware Warranty |
Compliance | ● Safety:◦ UL 60950-1◦ CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1◦ UL 2043◦ IEC 60950-1◦ EN 60950-1● Radio approvals:◦ FCC Part 15.247, 15.407◦ RSS-247 (Canada)◦ EN 300.328, EN 301.893 (Europe)◦ ARIB-STD 66 (Japan)◦ ARIB-STD T71 (Japan)◦ EMI and susceptibility (Class B)◦ FCC Part 15.107 and 15.109◦ ICES-003 (Canada)◦ VCCI (Japan)◦ EN 301.489-1 and -17 (Europe)◦ EN 50385● IEEE standards:◦ IEEE 802.11a/b/g, 802.11n, 802.11h, 802.11d◦ IEEE 802.11ac● Security:◦ 802.11i, WPA2, WPA◦ 802.1X◦ AES● Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP) types:◦ EAP-Transport Layer Security (TLS)◦ EAP-Tunneled TLS (TTLS) or Microsoft Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol Version 2 (MSCHAPv2)◦ Protected EAP (PEAP) v0 or EAP-MSCHAPv2◦ EAP-Flexible Authentication via Secure Tunneling (FAST)◦ PEAP v1 or EAP-Generic Token Card (GTC)◦ EAP-Subscriber Identity Module (SIM)● Multimedia:◦ Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM)● Other:◦ FCC Bulletin OET-65C◦ RSS-102 |