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Overview
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 | LAN Gigabit Ethernet auto sensing |
Switch | Power button (on/off) |
Buttons | Power (on/off) push button; Reset button |
Cabling type | Category 5e or better |
LEDs | Power, WLAN, 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 |
LED | Power, Wireless, Ethernet |
Physical dimensions (W x D x H) | 9.05 x 9.05 x .98 in. (230 x 230 x 25 mm) |
Weight | 1.51 lb or 685 g |
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 16 VLANs for SSID |
Multiple SSIDs | 16 x 2 |
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, 16 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 | Mounting bracket included for easy ceiling or wall mounting |
Physical security lock | Kensington lock slot |
Quality of service (QoS) | Wi-Fi Multimedia, Traffic Specification (WMM TSPEC) |
Wireless throughput | Up to 450 Mbps data rate (real-world throughput will vary) |
Recommended user support | Up to 64 connective users, 30 active users per radio |
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 |
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) | DHCP client |
IPv6 host | Yes |
HTTP redirect | Yes |
Frequency | Dual concurrent radios (2.4 and 5 GHz) |
Radio and modulation type | Dual radio, orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (OFDM) |
WLAN | 802.11b/g/n, 3x3 multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) with 3 spatial streams, 20 and 40 MHz channels, PHY data rate up to 450 Mbps, 802.11 dynamic frequency selection (DSF), EU version only |
Operating channels | 802.11b, 2412, 2437, 2462, 802.11g, 2412, 2437, 2462, 802.11n 20 MHz (2.4 GHz band), 2412, 2437, 2462, 802.11n 40 MHz (2.4 GHz band), 2422, 2437, 2452, 802.11a, 5180, 5320, 5500, 5700, 802.11n 20 MHz (5 GHz band), 5180, 5320, 5500, 5700, 5825, 802.11n 40 MHz (5 GHz band), 5190, 5510, 5795 |
Wireless isolation | Wireless isolation between clients |
External antennas | None |
Internal antennas | 10 internal dipole antennas |
Antenna gain in dBi | 5 dBi each antenna |
Transmitted output power | 802.11b@11Mbps: 17dBm, 802.11g@54Mbps: 13dBm, 802.11n@HT20HT40, MCS15: 13dBm |
Receiver sensitivity | 2.4 GHz? 802.11b/g.1 Mbps: .91 dBm11 Mbps: .85 dBm.6 Mbps: .86 dBm54 Mbps: .69 dBm? 802.11n/20 MHz.MCS0: .86 dBmMCS7: .70 dBm.MCS8: .85 dBmMCS15: .68 dBm? 802.11n/40 MHz.MCS0: .84 dBmMCS7: .66 dBm.MCS8: .83 dBmMCS15: .65 dB5 GHz? 802.11a.6 Mbps: .82 dBm54 Mbps: .67 dBm? 802.11n/20 MHz.MCS0: .83 dBmMCS7: .68 dBm.MCS8: .82 dBmMCS15: .66 dBm? 802.11n/40 MHz.MCS0: .82 dBmMCS7: .64 dBm.MCS8: .81 dBmMCS15: .62 dBm |
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 unscheduled automatic power save |
Access point | Limited lifetime |
Power | IEEE 802.3af Ethernet switch, Cisco SB-PWR-INJ-xx, POE power:Peak power: 1.712W |
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 WAP561 Wireless-N Access Point, Ceiling/wall mounting kit, User guide on CD-ROM, Quick-start guide, Ethernet network cable |
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