Standards | IEEE 802.11n, 802.11g, 802.11b, 802.3af, 802.3u, 802.1X (security authentication), 802.1Q (VLAN), 802.1D (Spanning Tree), 802.11i (WPA2 security), 802.11e (wireless QoS), IPv4 (RFC 791), IPv6 (RFC 2460) |
Cabling type | Category 5e or better |
Antennas | Internal antennas optimized for installation on a wall or ceiling |
LED indicators | Power, WLAN, LAN |
Operating system | Linux |
Physical Interfaces |
Ports | 5 10/100/1000 Ethernet, with support for 802.3af /at PoE, Power Port for AC adapter (not included) |
Power Supply | 802.3af/at PoE and External 48V/1.25A DC power adapter (not included) |
Buttons | Reset button, Power On/Off |
Lock slot | Slot for Kensington lock |
Physical Specifications |
Physical dimensions (W x D x H) | 9.055 x 9.055 x 1.575 in. (230 x 230 x 40 mm) |
Weight | 1.34 lb or 0.607 kg |
Network Capabilities |
VLAN support | Yes |
Number of VLANs | 1 management VLAN plus 16 VLANs for SSIDs |
802.1X supplicant | Yes |
SSID-to-VLAN mapping | Yes |
Auto channel selection | Yes |
Spanning Tree | Yes |
Load balancing | Yes |
IPv6 | Yes - IPv6 host support - IPv6 RADIUS, syslog, Network Time Protocol (NTP), etc. |
Layer 2 | 802.1Q-based VLANS, 16 active VLANS plus 1 management VLAN |
Security |
WPA/WPA2 | Yes, including Enterprise authentication |
Access control | Yes, management access control list (ACL) plus MAC ACL |
Secure management | HTTPS |
SSID broadcast | Yes |
Rogue-access-point detection | Yes |
Mounting and Physical Security |
Multiple mounting options | Mounting bracket included for easy ceiling or wall mounting |
Physical security lock | Kensington lock slot |
Quality of Service |
Quality of service (QoS) | Wi-Fi Multimedia and Traffic Specification (WMM TSPEC), Client QoS |
Performance |
Wireless throughput | Up to 300-Mbps data rate (real-world throughput will vary) |
Recommended user support | 32 active clients/users per radio |
Multiple-Access Point Management |
Single Point Setup | Yes |
Number of access points per cluster | 8 |
Active clients per cluster | 240 |
Configuration |
Web user interface | Built-in web user interface for easy browser-based configuration (HTTP/HTTPS) |
Management |
Management protocols | Web browser, Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) v3, Bonjour |
Remote management | Yes |
Event logging | Local, remote syslog, email alerts |
Network diagnostics | Logging and packet capture |
Web firmware upgrade | Firmware upgradable through web browser, imported/exported configuration file |
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) | DHCP client |
IPv6 host | Yes |
HTTP redirect | Yes |
Wireless |
Frequency | Dual concurrent radios (2.4 and 5 GHz) |
Radio and modulation type | Dual radio, orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (OFDM) |
WLAN | 802.11n 2x3 multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) with 2 spatial streams on 2.4 GHz 2x2 multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) with 2 spatial streams on 5 GHz 20, and 40 MHz for 802.11n PHY data rate up to 600 Mbps |
Data rates supported | 802.11a/b/g: - 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9, 6, 11, 5.5, 2, and 1 Mbps - 802.11n: 6.5 to 300 Mbps - 20-MHz bandwidth: MCS 0-15 for supported data rates - 40-MHz bandwidth: MCS 0-15 for supported data rates |
Frequency band and 20-MHz operating channels | A Regulatory Domain: - 2.412 to 2.462 GHz; 11 channels - 5.180 to 5.240 GHz; 4 channels - 5.745 to 5.825 GHz; 5 channels | E Regulatory Domain: - 2.412 to 2.472 GHz; 13 channels - 5.180 to 5.240 GHz; 4 channels C Regulatory Domain: - 2.412 to 2.462 GHz; 11 channels - 5.745 to 5.805 GHz; 4 channels |
Nonoverlapping channels | 2.4 GHz - 802.11b/g - 20 MHz: 3 - 802.11n - 20 MHz: 3 5 GHz - 802.11a - 20 MHz: 9 - 802.11n - 20 MHz: 9 - 40 MHz: 4 |
Wireless isolation | Wireless isolation between clients |
External antennas | None |
Internal antennas | Internal Fixed PiFA Antenna |
Antenna gain in dBi | Maximum antenna gain of 5.3 dBi on 2.4 GHz Maximum antenna gain of 5.1 dBi on 5 GHz |
Wireless distribution system (WDS) | Yes |
Roaming | 802.11i only |
Multiple SSIDs | 16 |
Wireless VLAN map | Yes |
WLAN security | Yes |
Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM) | Yes, with unscheduled automatic power save |
Operating Modes |
Access point | Access Point mode, WDS Bridging, Workgroup Bridge mode |
Environmental |
Power options | IEEE 802.3af/af Ethernet switch Cisco Power Injector - SB-PWR-INJ2-xx AC Adapter - SB-PWR-48V-xx (not included) PoE power: Peak PoE power: 18W |
Compliance | Safety: - UL 60950-1 - CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1 - IEC 60950-1 - EN 60950-1 Radio approvals: - FCC Part 15.247, 15.407 - RSS-210 (Canada) - EN 300.328, EN 301.893 (Europe) - AS/NZS 4268.2003 (Australia and New Zealand) EMI and susceptibility (Class B): - FCC Part 15.107 and 15.109 - ICES-003 (Canada) - EN 301.489-1 and -17 (Europe) |
Operating temperature | 0° to 40°C (32° to 104°F) |
Storage temperature | -20° to 70°C (-4° to 158°F) |
Operating humidity | 10% to 85% noncondensing |
Storage humidity | 5% to 90% noncondensing |
System memory | 128-MB RAM 128-MB Flash |
Package Contents |
- CiscoWAP351 Wireless-N Dual Radio Access Point - Ceiling-/wall-mounting kit - User guide on CD-ROM - Quick-start guide - Ethernet network cable |
Minimum Requirements |
- Switch or router with PoE support, PoE injector, or AC Power Adapter - Web-based configuration: Java-enabled web browser |
