Authentication and security
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● Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) for Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 (WPA2)
● 802.1X, RADIUS authentication, authorization and accounting (AAA)
● 802.11r
● 802.11i
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Software
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● Cisco Unified Wireless Network Software with AireOS Wireless Controllers Release 8.4 or later
● Cisco Mobility Express
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Maximum clients
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● Maximum number of associated wireless clients: 200 per Wi-Fi radio, in total 400 clients per access point
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802.11ac
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● 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
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Ethernet ports
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● Authentication with 802.1X or MAC filtered
● Dynamic VLAN or per port
● Traffic locally switched or tunneled back to wireless LAN controller
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Bluetooth (future Availability)
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● Integrated Bluetooth 4.1 (including BLE) radio
● Maximum transmit power: 4 dBm
● Antenna gain: 2 dBi
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Data rates supported
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802.11a: 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 Mbps
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802.11b/g: 1, 2, 5.5, 6, 9, 11, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 Mbps
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802.11n data rates on 2.4 GHz:
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MCS Index1
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GI2 = 800 ns
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GI = 400 ns
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20-MHz Rate (Mbps)
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20-MHz Rate (Mbps)
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0
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6.5
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7.2
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1
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13
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14.4
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2
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19.5
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21.7
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3
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26
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28.9
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4
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39
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43.3
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5
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52
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57.8
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6
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58.5
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65
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7
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65
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72.2
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8
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13
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14.4
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9
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26
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28.9
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10
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39
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43.3
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11
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52
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57.8
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12
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78
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86.7
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13
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104
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115.6
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14
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117
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130
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15
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130
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144.4
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802.11ac data rates on 5 GHz:
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MCS Index
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Spatial Streams
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GI = 800 ns
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GI = 400 ns
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20-MHz Rate (Mbps)
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40-MHz Rate (Mbps)
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80-MHz Rate (Mbps)
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20-MHz Rate (Mbps)
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40-MHz Rate (Mbps)
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80-MHz Rate (Mbps)
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0
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1
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6.5
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13.5
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29.3
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7.2
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15
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32.5
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1
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1
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13
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27
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58.5
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14.4
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30
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65
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2
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1
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19.5
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40.5
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87.8
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21.7
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45
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97.5
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3
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1
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26
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54
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117
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28.9
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60
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130
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4
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1
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39
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81
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175.5
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43.3
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90
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195
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5
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1
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52
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108
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234
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57.8
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120
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260
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6
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1
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58.5
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121.5
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263.3
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65
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135
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292.5
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7
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1
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65
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135
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292.5
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72.2
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150
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325
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8
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1
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78
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162
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351
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86.7
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180
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390
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9
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1
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–
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180
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390
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–
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200
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433.3
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0
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2
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13
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27
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58.5
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14.4
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30
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65
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1
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2
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26
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54
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117
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28.9
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60
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130
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2
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2
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39
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81
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175.5
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43.3
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90
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195
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3
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2
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52
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108
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234
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57.8
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120
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260
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4
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2
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78
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162
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351
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86.7
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180
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390
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5
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2
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104
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216
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468
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115.6
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240
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520
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6
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2
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117
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243
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526.5
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130
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270
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585
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7
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2
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130
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270
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585
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144.4
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300
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650
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8
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2
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156
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324
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702
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173.3
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360
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780
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9
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2
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–
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360
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780
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–
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400
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866.7
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Maximum number of non-overlapping channels
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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 channels
B (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 channels
C (C regulatory domain):
● 2.412 to 2.472 GHz; 13 channels
● 5.745 to 5.825 GHz; 5 channels
D (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 channels
E (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 channels
G (G regulatory domain):
● 2.412 to 2.472 GHz; 13 channels
● 5.745 to 5.865 GHz; 7 channels
H (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 channels
I (I regulatory domain):
● 2.412 to 2.472 GHz; 13 channels
● 5.180 to 5.320 GHz; 8 channels
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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 channels
N (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 channels
Q (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 channels
R (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 channels
S (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 channels
T (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 channels
Z (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
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Note: This varies by regulatory domain. Refer to the product documentation for specific details for each regulatory domain.
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Available transmit power settings
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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)
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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 (0.78 mW)
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Note: The maximum power setting will vary by channel and according to individual country regulations. Refer to the product documentation for specific details.
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Integrated antennas
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● 2.4 GHz, gain 2 dBi
● 5 GHz, gain 3 dBi
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Interfaces
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● 1 x 10/100/1000BASE-T autosensing (RJ-45), Power over Ethernet (PoE)
● Management console port (4-pin connector)
● Three 10/100/1000BASE-T ports (local Ethernet ports), including one PoE out port:
◦ PoE out provides 802.3af (class 0) when access point is powered by 802.3at, or no output when powered by 802.3af
● One passive pass-through port RJ-45 (back to bottom)
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Indicators
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● Status LED indicates boot loader status, association status, operating status, boot loader warnings, boot loader errors
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Dimensions (W x L x H)
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● Access point (without mounting bracket): 3.5 x 5.5 x 1.25 in (89 x 140 x 31.5 mm)
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Weight
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● Access point without mounting bracket or any other accessories: 10 oz (280 g)
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Environmental
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● Operating
◦ Temperature: 32° to 104°F (0° to 40°C)
◦ Humidity: 10% to 90% (non-condensing)
◦ Max. altitude: 9843 ft (3,000 m) @ 40°C
● Non-operating (storage and transportation)
◦ Temperature: -22° to 158°F (-30° to 70°C)
◦ Humidity: 10% to 90% (non-condensing)
◦ Max. altitude: 15,000 ft (4,500 m) @ 25°C
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System
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● 1 GB DRAM
● 256 MB flash
● 710 MHz quad-core
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Powering options
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● 802.3af/at Ethernet switch
● Optional Cisco power injectors (AIR-PWRINJ5=, AIR-PWRINJ6=)
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Power draw
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● 8.5W (maximum, without PoE out)
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Physical security
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● Torx security screw, included with the access point
● Kensington lock slot to lock device to mounting bracket.
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Mounting
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● Included with the access point: mounting bracket AIR-AP-BRACKET-W3
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Accessories
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● Mounting bracket: AIR-AP-BRACKET-W3= (available as spare)
● Spacer kit: AIR-AP1815W-KIT= (sold separately), includes spacer and RJ-45 jumper cable
● Physical security kit: AIR-SEC-50= (sold separately), with 50 pcs. security screws used to secure the access point onto wall-mounting bracket, 50 pcs. RJ-45 caps and 2 pcs. unlock keys used to block physical access to Ethernet ports
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Warranty
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Limited Lifetime Hardware Warranty
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Compliance
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● 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
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