Description
Advanced Networking Features
The AIR-AP2702E-UX-WLC Cisco Aironet 2702 4 Ports Wireless Access Point offers a range of advanced networking features that help to improve network performance, security, and management. Here are some of the advanced networking features available in this access point:
- Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS): DFS allows the access point to automatically switch channels when it detects interference from radar systems, helping to avoid interference and improve network performance.
- Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM): WMM is a Quality of Service (QoS) feature that helps to prioritize network traffic and ensure that high-priority traffic, such as voice and video, is given higher priority and better service.
- 802.11ac Wave 2: The access point supports the latest 802.11ac Wave 2 standard, which provides faster data rates, increased capacity, and improved coverage.
- Bandwidth Management: The access point can be configured to limit the bandwidth available to specific clients or applications, helping to ensure that network resources are used efficiently and fairly.
- VLAN Support: The access point supports Virtual Local Area Networks (VLANs), which allow network administrators to separate different types of network traffic and improve network security.
- Multicast Support: The access point supports multicast traffic, allowing multiple devices to receive the same data stream simultaneously, which is useful for streaming media and other applications.
- Bonjour Gateway: The access point supports Bonjour Gateway, which enables Apple devices to discover and connect to services on the network more easily.
- IPv6 Support: The access point supports IPv6, which is the latest version of the Internet Protocol, providing improved security, scalability, and network management.
By leveraging these advanced networking features, network administrators can improve the performance, security, and management of their wireless network. These features help to ensure that the network can handle the demands of modern applications and devices, and that it can be managed and optimized for maximum efficiency.
Management and Deployment Options
The AIR-AP2702E-UX-WLC Cisco Aironet 2702 4 Ports Wireless Access Point offers several management and deployment options to ensure that it can be easily integrated into an existing network infrastructure and managed effectively. Here are some of the management and deployment options available for this access point:
- Cisco Wireless LAN Controller (WLC): The Cisco WLC can be used to manage and monitor the access point and other wireless networking devices from a central location. This provides a single dashboard for managing the entire wireless network, and enables administrators to set policies, deploy new devices, and troubleshoot issues quickly and easily.
- Cisco Prime Infrastructure: This software can be used to manage the access point and other Cisco networking devices, such as routers and switches, from a single dashboard. It provides advanced features for configuration management, network monitoring, and troubleshooting.
- Command Line Interface (CLI): The access point can be managed and configured through the CLI, providing administrators with granular control and access to advanced features.
- Web-based Management: The access point can be managed and configured through a web-based interface, which can be accessed from any device with a web browser.
- Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP): SNMP can be used to monitor the performance and status of the access point, providing real-time information on utilization, errors, and other key metrics.
- Firmware Updates: The access point firmware can be updated automatically or manually to ensure it is providing the latest security features and bug fixes.
- Cisco Aironet Mobility Express: This software-based controller can be used to manage up to 100 access points, providing advanced features for configuration management, network monitoring, and troubleshooting without requiring the use of a dedicated hardware controller.
Quality of Service and Traffic Management
Quality of Service (QoS) and traffic management are essential features of the AIR-AP2702E-UX-WLC Cisco Aironet 2702 4 Ports Wireless Access Point to ensure that critical network traffic receives priority over less important traffic. Here’s an overview of QoS and traffic management features available on this access point:
- Traffic classification: The access point can classify traffic based on criteria such as source or destination address, protocol, or application. This allows the access point to prioritize traffic based on its importance.
- Traffic shaping: Traffic shaping can be used to limit the amount of bandwidth that specific applications or users can use, preventing network congestion and ensuring that critical traffic is given priority.
- Bandwidth management: Bandwidth management features allow administrators to set limits on the amount of bandwidth that specific applications or users can use, preventing network congestion and ensuring that critical traffic is given priority.
- Admission control: Admission control can be used to ensure that only authorized devices or users can access the network. This can help prevent network congestion and ensure that critical traffic is given priority.
- QoS policies: The access point can be configured with QoS policies to ensure that critical traffic, such as voice or video, is given priority over less important traffic.
- Prioritization: Prioritization can be used to ensure that critical traffic is given priority over less important traffic. This can be accomplished through features such as traffic classification, traffic shaping, and bandwidth management.
- Traffic monitoring: The access point can monitor network traffic to identify bottlenecks or congestion, and provide administrators with real-time information on network performance. This can help administrators make informed decisions about traffic management and QoS policies.
By using these QoS and traffic management features, network administrators can ensure that the AIR-AP2702E-UX-WLC Cisco Aironet 2702 4 Ports Wireless Access Point is providing reliable and high-performance wireless connectivity. These features allow administrators to ensure that critical traffic is given priority, preventing network congestion and ensuring that the network is functioning at peak efficiency.
Specifications
- Manufacturer Cisco Systems, Inc
- Manufacturer Part Number AIR-AP2702E-UX-WLC
- Brand Name Cisco
- Product Line Aironet
- Product Series 2700
- Product Model 2702E
- Product Name Aironet 2702E Wireless Access Point
Technical Information
- Wireless LAN Standard IEEE 802.11ac
- Frequency Band 2.40 GHz
- Frequency Band 5 GHz
- Wireless Transmission Speed 1.27 Gbit/s
- MIMO Technology Yes
- Beamforming Technology Yes
Interfaces/Ports
- Ethernet Technology Fast Ethernet
- Ethernet Technology Ethernet
- Ethernet Technology Gigabit Ethernet
- Number of Network (RJ-45) Ports 2
- PoE (RJ-45) Port No
- VGA No
- HDMI No
- USB No
- Powerline No
- Management Port Yes