Specifications |
Description |
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 |
Switch |
Power button (on/off) |
Buttons |
Reset |
Cabling type |
Category 5e or better |
LEDs |
Power, Wireless, LAN |
Operating system |
Linux |
Physical Interfaces |
Ports |
Gigabit Ethernet, 12V DC powerwith support for 802.3af PoE |
Power supply |
Not included with access point, but supports external power 12V DC powerjack (Energy Star 2.0 compliant with Efficiency Level 5) and 802.3af Power over Ethernet |
Buttons |
Power (on/off) push button; Reset button |
Lock slot |
Slot for Kensington lock |
LED |
Power, Wireless, Ethernet |
Physical Specifications |
Physical dimensions (W x D x H) |
6.66 x 6.67 x 1.38 in or 169.08 x 169.42 x 35 mm |
Weight |
0.606 lb or 275g |
Network Capabilities |
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, Telnet/Secure Shell Protocol (SSH), 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 |
Security |
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 |
Mounting and Physical Security |
Multiple mounting options |
Desktop installation; 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, Traffic Specification (WMM TSPEC) |
Performance |
Wireless throughput |
Data rate =300 Mbps , actual client throughput will vary. |
Recommended user support |
Up to 32 connective users, 20 active users |
Configuration |
Web user interface |
Built-in web user interface for easy browser-based configuration (HTTP/HTTPS) |
Management |
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 |
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) |
DHCP client |
IPv6 host |
Yes |
HTTP redirect |
Yes, and captive portal |
Wireless |
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 |
None |
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 preauthentication |
Active WLAN clients |
Same as number of users. 32 max connected users, 20 active users recommended |
Multiple SSIDs |
8 |
Wireless VLAN map |
Yes |
WLAN security |
Yes |
Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM) |
Yes, with automatic power save |
Operating Modes |
Access point |
Access Point mode, WDS bridging, Client Bridge mode |
Environmental |
Power |
12V 1ADC input, and IEEE802.3af compliant PoE |
Certifications |
FCC class B, CE, IC, Wi-Fi |
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 |
Package Contents |
• Cisco WAP321 Wireless-N Selectable-Band Access Point with PoE
• Ceiling/wall mounting kit
• User guide on CD-ROM
• Ethernet network cable
• Registration card |
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 |
Warranty |
Access point |
Limited lifetime |