Cisco WAP321 Wireless-N Selectable-Band Access Point

SKU: CIWAP321AK9

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Cisco WAP321 Specifications

  • Standards

    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)

  • Ports

    Ethernet, Power
    Gigabit Ethernet, 12V DC power with support for 802.3af PoE

  • Switch

    Power button (on/off)

  • Buttons

    Power (on/off) push button; Reset button

  • Cabling type

    Category 5e or better

  • LEDs

    Power, Wireless, LAN

  • Operating system

    Linux

  • Power supply

    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 Power over Ethernet

  • Lock slot

    Slot for Kensington lock

  • Network protocols

    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)

  • VLAN support

    Yes

  • Number of VLANs

    1 management VLAN plus 8 VLANs for SSID

  • Multiple SSIDs

    8

  • 802.1Xsupplicant

    Yes

  • 802.11d

    No

  • 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, 8 active VLANS plus 1 management VLAN

  • WEP/WPA/WPA2

    Yes, including Enterprise authentication

  • Access control

    Yes, management access control list (ACL)plus MAC ACL

  • Secure management

    HTTPS

  • Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)

    Yes (soft WPS, no hardware push button)

  • SSID broadcast

    Yes

  • Rogue access point detection

    Yes

  • Multiple mounting options

    Desktop installation; mounting bracket included for easy ceiling or wall mounting

  • Quality of service (QoS)

    Wi-Fi Multimedia, Traffic Specification (WMM TSPEC)

  • Wireless throughput

    Data rate =300 Mbps, actual client throughput will vary

  • Recommended user support

    Up to 32 connective users, 20 active users

  • Web user interface

    Built-in web user interface for easy browser-based configuration (HTTP/HTTPS)

  • Management protocols

    Web browser, 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

  • DHCP

    Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol: DHCP client

  • IPv6 host

    Yes

  • HTTP redirect

    Yes and captive portal

  • Frequency

    Selectable-band 2.4GHz or 5GHz (not concurrent)

  • Radio and modulation type

    Single radio, orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (OFDM)

  • WLAN

    802.11n

  • Operating channels

    1 to 13 (depending on country)

  • Wireless isolation

    Wireless isolation between clients

  • External antennas

    No

  • Internal antennas

    Internal fixed PIFA antenna

  • Antenna gain in dBi

    2dBi each antenna

  • Transmitted output power

    802.11b@11Mbps: 17dBm
    802.11g@54Mbps: 13dBm
    802.11n@HT20HT40, MCS15: 13dBm

  • Receiver sensitivity

    802.11b: 11Mbps @ -86dBm
    802.11g: 54Mbps @ -71dBm
    802.11n: 300Mbps @ -64dBm

  • Wireless distribution system (WDS)

    Yes

  • Roaming

    Yes

  • Fast roaming

    802.11i pre-authentication

  • Active WLAN clients

    Same as number of users. 32 max connected users, 20 active users recommended

  • Wireless VLAN map

    Yes

  • WLAN security

    Yes

  • Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM)

    Yes, with automatic power save

  • Access point

    Access Point mode, WDS bridging, Client Bridge mode

  • Power

    12V 1ADC input and IEEE802.3af compliant PoE

  • Certifications

    FCC class B, CE, IC, Wi-Fi

  • Operating temperature

    0deg. to 40deg.C (32deg. to 104deg.F)

  • Storage temperature

    -20deg. to 70deg.C (-4deg. to 158deg.F)

  • Operating humidity

    10% to 85% noncondensing

  • Storage humidity

    5% to 90% noncondensing

  • Minimum Requirements

    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

  • Dimensions (W x D x H)

    6.66 x 6.67 x 1.38" (169.16 x 169.42 x 35.1 mm)

  • Weight

    0.606 lbs (0.275 kg)

  • UPC Code

    882658434860

About Cisco WAP321

The Cisco WAP321 Wireless-N Selectable-Band Access Point with PoE makes it easy to deliver advanced 802.11n wireless networking with business-class features - at an affordable price. This flexible solution is perfect for connecting up to 20 employees and can be expanded to accommodate additional users and changing business needs.

Built specifically for small businesses, the Cisco WAP321 offers selectable-band 802.11n wireless technology to deliver high throughput and extended range throughout your office. Advanced quality-of-service (QoS) features let you prioritize traffic to support bandwidth-sensitive applications. This sophisticated control enables you to take advantage of voice over WLAN (VoWLAN) to place or receive calls over the wireless LAN infrastructure.

Designed for growing organizations, the Cisco WAP321 offers the ability to smoothly scale your network by bridging wired LANs together wirelessly, to reduce cabling and installation costs. It supports multiple Service Set Identifiers (SSIDs) to enable you to segregate traffic for different departments, users and communication devices.

For companies that need to provide secure wireless guest access, the Cisco WAP321 offers captive portal support that lets you create a wireless hotspot with visitor authentication. The Cisco WAP321 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. Power over Ethernet (PoE) support 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 data, the Cisco WAP321 supports Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA2), encoding all your wireless transmissions with powerful encryption. 802.1x RADIUS authentication helps keep unauthorized users out. With the Cisco WAP321, you can build on your existing network to deliver high-performance wireless access - with the scalability you need as your business grows and evolves.

Cisco WAP321 Features

  • Highly secure, high-speed 802.11n wireless networking delivers enhanced throughput and extended range for bandwidth-intensive applications
  • Wizard-based setup and configuration enables fast, simple deployment
  • Gigabit Ethernet LAN interface provides high-speed connectivity for faster downloads and demanding applications
  • Selectable-band wireless access lets you switch bands to minimize interference from other office devices and improve performance
  • Robust security, including WPA2, 802.1X with RADIUS secure authentication and rogue access point detection, helps protect sensitive business information
  • Power over Ethernet (PoE) support enables easy installation without the expense of additional wiring
  • Client bridge mode lets you expand your network by wirelessly connecting to a second Ethernet network
  • Elegant, compact design with internal antennas and versatile mounting kit enables installation on a ceiling, wall, or desktop
  • Intelligent quality of service (QoS) prioritizes network traffic to keep critical network applications running at top performance
  • Power-saving sleep mode and port control features help maximize energy efficiency
  • Highly secure guest access enables safe wireless connectivity for visitors
  • Support for IPv6 lets you deploy future networking applications and operating systems without costly upgrades

What's in the box:

  • Cisco WAP321 Wireless-N Selectable-Band Access Point
  • Ceiling/Wall Mounting Kit
  • User Guide on CD-ROM
  • Ethernet Network Cable
  • Registration Card
  • Cisco Lifetime Limited Warranty