Description
Cisco WAP321 Dubai
The Cisco WAP321 Dubai Wireless-N Selectable-Band Access Point with Single Point Setup is a sleek, cost-effective, and easily deployable device designed to provide rapid and highly secure wireless connectivity. Featuring a Gigabit Ethernet LAN interface for high-speed connections, this access point seamlessly bridges wired LANs wirelessly, simplifying network expansion for small businesses.
Tailored for growing organizations, the Cisco WAP321 Dubai facilitates smooth network scaling by wirelessly bridging wired LANs, thereby reducing cabling and installation costs. Its support for multiple Service Set Identifiers (SSIDs) allows the segregation of traffic for various departments, users, and communication devices.
For companies prioritizing secure wireless guest access, the Cisco WAP321 offers captive portal support, enabling the creation of a wireless hotspot with visitor authentication.
Setting up and using the Cisco WAP321 Dubai is straightforward, thanks to an intuitive wizard-based configuration that ensures a quick start within minutes. Its sleek, compact design with flexible mounting options allows the access point to seamlessly blend into any small business environment. Power over Ethernet (PoE) support simplifies installation, eliminating the need for separate power plugs or expensive new wiring.
To bolster reliability and safeguard sensitive business information, the Cisco Wi-Fi Dubai supports WiFi Protected Access (WPA2), encrypting all wireless transmissions with robust encryption. 802.1X RADIUS authentication plays a crucial role in preventing unauthorized access. The Single Point Setup, a controllerless multi-access point deployment technology, enables the deployment and management of multiple access points in a simple and cost-effective manner across your premises.
This technology provides a centralized method to administer and control wireless services across multiple devices. Through one access point on the LAN, you gain a comprehensive view of the entire WLAN, facilitating the replication of configuration, security, and management across all access points.
With the Cisco WAP321 Dubai, you can enhance your existing network to deliver high-performance wireless access with the scalability necessary for your business growth and evolution.
Features
- Cisco WAP321 Dubai is equipped with a highly secure, high-speed 802.11n wireless networking which delivers enhanced throughput and extended range for bandwidth-intensive applications.
- Wizard-based setup and configuration enables fast, simple deployment.
- Single Point Setup controllerless multi-access point deployment and management technology makes configuration simple.
- 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.
- Cisco WAP321 Dubai delivers robust security, including WPA2, 802.1X with RADIUS secure authentication, and rogue access point detection, helps protect sensitive business information.
- Cisco Wi-Fi Dubai has built-in support for PoE enables easy installation without the expense of additional wiring.
- Workgroup Bridge mode lets you expand your network by wirelessly connecting to a second Ethernet network.
- Cisco WAP321 Dubai has elegant, compact design with internal antennas and versatile mounting kit enables installation on a ceiling, wall, or desktop.
- Intelligent 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.
- Cisco WAP321 Dubai has support for IPv6 which lets you deploy future networking applications and operating systems without costly upgrades.
Technical Specs
| 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 power with support for 802.3af PoE |
| 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 PoE |
| 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. (169.08 x 169.42 x 35 mm) |
| Weight | 0.606 lb or 275g |
| PoE | |
| PoE | 802.3af |
| Peak PoE power | 10.6W |
| 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, Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) |
| VLAN support | Yes |
| Number of VLANs | 1 management VLAN plus 8 VLANs for SSID |
| Multiple SSIDs | 8 |
| 802.1X supplicant | Yes |
| 802.11d | No |
| SSID to VLAN mapping | Yes |
| Auto channel selection | Yes |
| Spanning tree | Yes |
| Load balancing | Yes |
| IPv6 | Yes
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| 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) |
| Multi-Access Point Management | |
| Single Point Setup | Yes |
| Maximum access points per cluster | 8 |
| Active clients per cluster | 80 |
| 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 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz (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 | 2 dBi each antenna |
| Transmitted output power |
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| Receiver sensitivity |
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| 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 |
| Multiple SSIDs | 8 |
| Wireless VLAN map | Yes |
| WLAN security | Yes |
| Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM) | Yes, with automatic power save, and Voice profile |
| Operating Modes | |
| Access point | Access Point mode, WDS bridging, Workgroup Bridge mode |
| Environmental | |
| Power | 12V 1A DC input, and IEEE 802.3af 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 |
| Mean time between failures (MTBF) | 492281 hours |
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