
Review Summary
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)
LAN Fast Ethernet auto sensing, DC jack
10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ethernet, 12V DC power with support for 802.3af PoE
Power button (on/off)
Power (on/off) push button; Reset button
Category 5e or better
Internal antennas optimized for wall, ceiling, or desktop placement
Power, WLAN, LAN
Linux
External 12V 0.5A DC power jack (Energy Star 2.0 compliant with Efficiency Level 5) and 802.3af PoE
Slot for Kensington lock
Yes
1 management VLAN plus 4 VLANs for SSID
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
IPv6 host support
IPv6 RADIUS, syslog, Network Time Protocol (NTP), etc.
802.1Q-based VLANS, 4 active VLANS plus 1 management VLAN
Yes, including Enterprise authentication
Yes, management access control list (ACL) plus MAC ACL
HTTPS
Yes (soft WPS, no hardware push button)
Yes
Yes
Desktop installation; mounting bracket included for easy ceiling or wall mounting
Kensington lock slot
Wi-Fi Multimedia & Traffic Specification (WMM TSPEC)
Up to 300 Mbps data rate (real world throughput will vary)
Up to 16 connected users, or 10 active users.
Built-in web user interface for easy browser-based configuration (HTTP/HTTPS)
Web browser, Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) v3, Bonjour
Yes
Local, remote syslog, email alerts
Logging and packet capture
Firmware upgradable through web browser, imported/exported configuration file
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol: DHCP client
Yes
Yes
Single-band 2.4GHz
Single radio, orthogonal frequency division multiplexing(OFDM)
802.11n
1 to 13 (depending on country)
Channels 1 through 11 (FCC)
Channels 1 through 13 (ETSI)
Wireless isolation between clients
No
Internal fixed PIFA antennas
2dBi each antenna
802.11b@11Mbps: 17dBm
802.11g@54Mbps: 13 dBm
802.11n@HT20HT40, MCS15: 13dBm
802.11b: 11Mbps@-86dBm
802.11g: 54Mbps@-71dBm
802.11n: 300Mbps@-64dBm
Yes
Yes
4
Yes
Yes
Yes, with unscheduled automatic power save
Access Point mode, WDS bridging, Client Bridge mode
12V,0.5ADC input and IEEE802.3af compliant PoE
FCC class B, CE, IC, Wi-Fi
0deg. to 40deg.C (32deg. to 104deg.F)
-20deg. to 70deg.C (-4deg. to 158deg.F)
10% to 85% noncondensing
5% to 90% noncondensing
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
4.89 x 4.89 x 1.38" (124.21 x 124.21 x 35.1 mm)
0.37 lbs (0.168 kg)
882658434945
In an increasingly mobile workplace, providing secure, high-speed wireless connectivity to employees and guests is more important than ever. The Cisco WAP121 Wireless-N Access Point with PoE is an easy, affordable way to improve the performance and reach of your small business network with advanced 802.11n wireless technology. This flexible solution is ideal for connecting up to 10 employees and can scale to accommodate additional users and changing business needs.
Designed for performance-intensive applications, the Cisco WAP121 employs 802.11n wireless technology to deliver high throughput and extended range throughout your office. It features built-in quality-of-service (QoS) features that let you prioritize bandwidth-sensitive traffic, enabling the deployment of business-quality voice over IP (VoIP) and video applications.
The Cisco WAP121 is simple to set up and use, with intuitive wizard-based configuration to get you up and running in minutes. A sleek, compact design with flexible mounting options enables the access point to smoothly blend into any small business environment. Support for PoE makes the device easy to install without the need for separate power plugs or expensive new wiring.
To enhance reliability and safeguard sensitive business information, the Cisco WAP121 supports both Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) and Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA2), encoding all your wireless transmissions with powerful encryption. 802.1X RADIUS authentication helps keep unauthorized users out.
For organizations that need to provide secure wireless access to employees, customers and partners, it also provides support for separate virtual networks, with granular configuration options that let you provide the appropriate level of access for different users. With the Cisco WAP121, you can extend highly secure business-class wireless networking anywhere in the office, with the reliability and flexibility to meet changing business needs.