Standards
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IEEE 802.11n, 802.11g, 802.11b, 802.3, 802.3u, 802.1X (security authentication), 802.1Q (VLAN), 802.11i (WPA2 security), 802.11e (wireless QoS), IPv4 (RFC 791), IPv6 (RFC 2460)
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Ports
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Ethernet, Power
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Switch
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Power button (on/off)
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Buttons
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Reset
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Cabling type
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Category 5e or better
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LEDs
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Power, Wireless, LAN
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Operating system
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Linux
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Physical Interfaces
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Ports
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Gigabit Ethernet, 12V DC power with support for 802.3af PoE
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Power supply
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Not included with access point, but supports external power 12V DC power jack (Energy Star 2.0 compliant with Efficiency Level 5) and 802.3af PoE
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Buttons
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Power (on/off) push button; Reset button
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Lock slot
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Slot for Kensington lock
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LED
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Power, Wireless, Ethernet
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Physical Specifications
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Physical dimensions (W x D x H)
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6.66 x 6.67 x 1.38 in. (169.08 x 169.42 x 35 mm)
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Weight
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0.606 lb or 275g
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PoE
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PoE
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802.3af
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Peak PoE power
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10.6W
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Network Capabilities
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Network protocols
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IEEE 802.11n, 802.11g, 802.11b, 802.3, 802.3u, 802.1X (security authentication), 802.1Q (VLAN), 802.11i (WPA2 security), 802.11e (wireless QoS), IPv4 (RFC 791), IPv6 (RFC 2460), RADIUS, syslog, HTTP/HTTPS, Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)
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VLAN support
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Yes
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Number of VLANs
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1 management VLAN plus 8 VLANs for SSID
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Multiple SSIDs
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8
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802.1X supplicant
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Yes
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802.11d
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No
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SSID to VLAN mapping
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Yes
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Auto channel selection
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Yes
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Spanning tree
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Yes
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Load balancing
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Yes
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IPv6
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Yes
- IPv6 host support
- IPv6 RADIUS, syslog, Network Time Protocol (NTP), etc.
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Layer 2
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802.1Q-based VLANS, 8 active VLANS plus 1 management VLAN
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Security
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WEP/WPA/WPA2
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Yes, including Enterprise authentication
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Access control
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Yes, management access control list (ACL) plus MAC ACL
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Secure management
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HTTPS
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Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)
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Yes (soft WPS, no hardware push button)
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SSID broadcast
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Yes
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Rogue access point detection
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Yes
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Mounting and Physical Security
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Multiple mounting options
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Desktop installation; mounting bracket included for easy ceiling or wall mounting
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Physical security lock
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Kensington lock slot
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Quality of Service
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Quality of service (QoS)
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Wi-Fi Multimedia Traffic Specification (WMM TSPEC)
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Performance
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Wireless throughput
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Data rate =300 Mbps; actual client throughput will vary.
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Recommended user support
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Up to 32 connective users, 20 active users
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Configuration
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Web user interface
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Built-in web user interface for easy browser-based configuration (HTTP/HTTPS)
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Single Point Setup
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Yes
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Maximum access points per cluster
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8
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Active clients per cluster
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80
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Management
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Management protocols
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Web browser, SNMP v3, Bonjour
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Remote management
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Yes
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Event logging
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Local, remote syslog, email alerts
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Network diagnostics
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Logging and packet capture
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Web firmware upgrade
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Firmware upgradable through web browser, imported/exported configuration file
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Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)
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DHCP client
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IPv6 host
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Yes
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HTTP redirect
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Yes, and captive portal
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Wireless
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Frequency
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Selectable-band 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz (not concurrent)
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Radio and modulation type
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Single radio, orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (OFDM)
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WLAN
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802.11n
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Operating channels
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1 to 13 (depending on country)
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Wireless isolation
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Wireless isolation between clients
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External antennas
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None
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Internal antennas
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Internal fixed PIFA antenna
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Antenna gain in dBi
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2 dBi each antenna
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Transmitted output power
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- 802.11b @ 11 Mbps: 17 dBm
- 802.11g @ 54 Mbps: 13 dBm
- 802.11n @ HT20HT40, MCS15: 13 dBm
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Receiver sensitivity
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- 802.11b: 11 Mbps @ –86 dBm
- 802.11g: 54 Mbps @ –71 dBm
- 802.11n: 300 Mbps @ –64 dBm
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Wireless Distribution System (WDS)
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Yes
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Roaming
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Yes
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Fast roaming
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802.11i preauthentication
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Active WLAN clients
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Same as number of users: 32 max connected users, 20 active users recommended
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Multiple SSIDs
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8
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Wireless VLAN map
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Yes
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WLAN security
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Yes
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Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM)
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Yes, with automatic power save, and Voice profile
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Operating Modes
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Access point
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Access Point mode, WDS bridging, Workgroup Bridge mode
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Environmental
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Power
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12V 1A DC input, and IEEE 802.3af compliant PoE
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Certifications
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FCC class B, CE, IC, Wi-Fi
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Operating temperature
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0° to 40°C (32° to 104°F)
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Storage temperature
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–20° to 70°C (–4° to 158°F)
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Operating humidity
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10% to 85% noncondensing
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Storage humidity
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5% to 90% noncondensing
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Mean time between failures (MTBF)
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492281 hours
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Package Contents
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- Cisco WAP321 Wireless-N Selectable-Band Access Point withSingle Point Setup
- Ceiling/wall mounting kit
- User guide on CD-ROM
- Quick-start guide
- Ethernet network cable
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Minimum Requirements
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- 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n wireless adapter with TCP/IP protocol installed per PC
- Switch/router with PoE support or PoE injector when used with PoE
- Web-based configuration: Java-enabled web browser
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