High-Performance of Wireless
The Cisco WAP321-A-K9 Small Business Wireless Access Point is designed to provide high-performance wireless connectivity for small businesses. Some of the features that contribute to its high-performance include:
- Wireless-N technology: The device supports the IEEE 802.11n wireless standard, which provides faster data rates and greater range than previous wireless standards. This can help ensure that wireless devices on the network have the bandwidth they need to operate at optimal speeds.
- Dual-band support: The device supports selectable 2.4GHz and 5GHz frequency bands, which allows the network administrator to choose the best frequency band for a given situation. The 5GHz band is generally better for high-bandwidth applications, while the 2.4GHz band is better for coverage over a larger area.
- Multiple SSIDs: The device supports up to 16 SSIDs (8 per band), which allows the network administrator to create multiple wireless networks on the same access point. This can help ensure that different groups of users have access to the wireless network resources they need.
- Quality of Service (QoS): The device supports advanced QoS features, such as traffic shaping and prioritization, which can be used to ensure that critical network traffic is given priority over less important traffic. This can help ensure that real-time applications, such as voice and video, have the bandwidth they need to operate at optimal speeds.
- Power over Ethernet (PoE) Support: The device supports Power over Ethernet (PoE) which allows the device to be powered through the Ethernet cable, eliminating the need for a separate power supply.
- Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS): The device supports Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS) which enables it to automatically switch channels to avoid interference from other devices that are operating on the same frequency.
- Load Balancing: The device also supports load balancing which can help distribute wireless clients evenly across multiple access points to optimize network performance.
Power and Innovation
The Cisco WAP321-A-K9 Small Business Wireless Access Point is designed to provide power and innovation for small businesses. Some of the features that contribute to its power and innovation include:
- Wireless-N technology: The device supports the IEEE 802.11n wireless standard, which provides faster data rates and greater range than previous wireless standards. This can help ensure that wireless devices on the network have the bandwidth they need to operate at optimal speeds.
- Selectable frequency band: The device supports selectable 2.4GHz and 5GHz frequency bands, which allows the network administrator to choose the best frequency band for a given situation. The 5GHz band is generally better for high-bandwidth applications, while the 2.4GHz band is better for coverage over a larger area.
- Quality of Service (QoS): The device supports advanced QoS features, such as traffic shaping and prioritization, which can be used to ensure that critical network traffic is given priority over less important traffic. This can help ensure that real-time applications, such as voice and video, have the bandwidth they need to operate at optimal speeds.
- Power over Ethernet (PoE) Support: The device supports Power over Ethernet (PoE) which allows the device to be powered through the Ethernet cable, eliminating the need for a separate power supply. This can help reduce the costs and complexity of deploying and managing the network.
- Guest Access: The device also support guest access feature which allows to set up a separate SSID for guest users with limited access.
- Advanced Configuration options: The device also support advanced configuration options like VLAN, QoS, and Security, thus providing a flexible solution to secure the network
- Cloud-based Management: The device also supports cloud-based management via Cisco Meraki which allows the administrator to manage the device from anywhere with an internet connection.
More Information
The Cisco WAP321-A-K9 Small Business Wireless Access Point is a powerful and innovative solution for small businesses. The device is designed to provide high-performance wireless connectivity, robust security, and high-reliability. Some additional information that could be useful:
- Interfaces: The device has one 10/100Mbps Ethernet port for connecting to the wired network.
- Power Consumption: The device consumes around 7W of power.
- DHCP Server: The device supports DHCP server which can be used to assign IP addresses to devices on the network.
- SNMP Support: The device supports SNMP which can be used to monitor and manage the device remotely.
- Upgradeable: The device's firmware can be upgraded to the latest version to take advantage of new features and security updates.
- Configuration backup: The device supports configuration backup which allows the administrator to save the current configuration to a file and restore it later.
- Remote Management: The device supports remote management through the web interface and Telnet/SSH.
- Virtual Controller: The device can also be configured as a virtual controller to manage other access points on the network.
- Compatibility: The device is compatible with Cisco Wireless Control System (WCS) and Cisco Wireless LAN Controller (WLC) for centralized management of wireless networks.
General Information about this Cisco WAP321-A-K9
- Manufacturer: Cisco
- Model Number or SKU# WAP321-A-K9
- Product Series: 3000
- Product Model: WAP321
- Product Name: WAP321 Wireless-N Selectable-Band Access Point with Power over Ethernet
- Product Type: Wireless Access Point
Technical Information for Wireless Access Point
- Wireless LAN Standard IEEE 802.11n
- ISM Band Yes
- UNII Band No
- Antenna Gain 2 dBi
- Antenna Type Patch Antenna
- Wireless Transmission Speed 300 Mbps
Interfaces/Ports of 300MBPS Ethernet Access Point
- Ethernet Port Yes
- Fast Ethernet Port Yes
- Gigabit Ethernet Port Yes
- 10Gigabit Ethernet Port No
- Number of Network (RJ-45) Ports 1
Management & Protocols
- Data Link Protocol: IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
- Spread Spectrum Method: OFDM
- Network / Transport Protocol: DHCP, Bonjour
- Remote Management Protocol: Telnet, SNMP 3, HTTP, HTTPS, SSH
Expansion / Connectivity
- Interfaces: 1 x 1000Base-T - RJ-45
Power
- Power Over Ethernet (PoE) Supported: PoE
Features
- DHCP support, load balancing, VLAN support, Syslog support, E-mail alert, IPv6 support, Wireless Distribution System (WDS) support, firmware upgradable, wall mountable, Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) support, Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM) support, Access Control List (ACL) support, Quality of Service (QoS), RADIUS support, Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), Multiple SSID support, wireless bridge mode, IPv4 support
- Encryption Algorithm WPA, WPA2
Authentication Method
- RADIUS, Radio Service Set ID (SSID)
Compliant Standards
- IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.3af, IEEE 802.11d, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.11i, IEEE 802.11e, IEEE 802.11n, Wi-Fi Protected Setup
Dimension and Weight
- Height: 1.4 Inch
- Width: 6.7 Inch
- Depth: 6.7 Inch
- Weight: 1 LBS
Miscellaneous
- Package Contents- WAP321 Wireless-N Selectable-Band Access Point with Power over Ethernet
- Ceiling/Wall Mounting Kit
- Ethernet Network Cable
- User Guide on CD-ROM
- Registration Card
Environmental Parameters
- Max Operating Temperature: 104 °F
- Humidity Range Operating: 10 - 85% (non-condensing)
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