Cisco WAP121-E-K9-G5 Wireless-N Access Point with Single Point

Highlights

● Provides affordable high-bandwidth 802.11n wireless connectivity for demanding applications

● Easy to set up and manage by using the configuration wizard

● Single Point Setup simplifies the deployment of multiple wireless access points

● Safeguards business information with enhanced security, including advanced encryption, highly secure authentication, and rogue access point detection

● Attractive design with internal antennas offers flexible installation options

● Can connect to a Power over Ethernet (PoE) switch or injector, simplifying installation and eliminating the need for expensive additional wiring

Product Overview

In an increasingly mobile workplace, providing secure, high-speed wireless connectivity to employees and guests is more important than ever. The Cisco WAP121 Wireless-N Access Point with Single Point Setup is an easy, affordable way to improve the performance and reach of your small business network with advanced 802.11n wireless technology. This flexible solution is ideal for connecting up to 10 employees on a single access point. With Single Point Setup controllerless multi-access point deployment technology, the wireless LAN can scale up to four WAP121s to provide broader coverage and support additional users as business needs change.

Designed for today’s performance-intensive applications, the Cisco WAP121 employs 802.11n wireless technology to deliver high throughput and extended range throughout your office. It features built-in quality-of-service (QoS) features that let you prioritize bandwidth-sensitive traffic, enabling the deployment of business-quality voice over IP (VoIP) and video applications.

The Cisco WAP121 is simple to set up and use, with intuitive wizard-based configuration to get you up and running in minutes. A sleek, compact design with flexible mounting options enables the access point to smoothly blend into any small business environment. Support for PoE makes the device easy to install without the need for separate power plugs or expensive new wiring.

To enhance reliability and safeguard sensitive business information, the Cisco WAP121 supports both Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) and Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA2), encoding all your wireless transmissions with powerful encryption. In addition, 802.1X RADIUS authentication helps keep unauthorized users out. For organizations that need to provide secure wireless access to employees, customers, and partners, it also provides support for separate virtual networks, with granular configuration options that let you provide the appropriate level of access for different users.

Single Point Setup provides a unique centralized method to administer and control wireless services across multiple access points. Via one access point on the LAN you have a single view of the whole WLAN to replicate configuration, security, and management across all access points.

With the Cisco WAP121, you can extend highly secure business-class wireless networking anywhere in the office, with the reliability and flexibility to meet changing business needs.

Figure 1 shows a typical configuration using this wireless access point. Figures 2 and 3 show the front and back, respectively, of the Cisco WAP121 Wireless-N Access Point with Single Point Setup.

Figure 1.      Typical Configuration Typical Configuration

Figure 2. Front Panel of the Cisco WAP121 Wireless-N Access Point with Single Point Setup

Figure 3. Back Panel of the Cisco WAP121 Wireless-N Access Point with Single Point Setup

Specifications

Standards

IEEE 802.11n, 802.11g, 802.11b, 802.3af, 802.3u, 802.1X (security authentication), 802.1Q (VLAN), 802.1D (Spanning Tree), 802.11i (WPA2 security), 802.11e (wireless QoS), IPv4 (RFC 791), IPv6 (RFC 2460)

Ports

LAN Fast Ethernet auto sensing, DC jack

Switch

Power button (on/off)

Buttons

Power (on/off) push button, Reset button

Cabling type

Category 5e or better

Antennas

Internal antennas optimized for wall, ceiling, or desktop placement

LEDs

Power, WLAN, LAN

Operating system

Linux

Physical Interfaces

Ports

10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ethernet, 12V DC power with support for 802.3af PoE

Power supply

External 12V 0.5A 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)

4.89 x 4.89 1.38 in. (124.17 x 124.17 x 35 mm)

Weight

0.37 lb or 168 g

PoE

PoE

802.3af

Peak PoE power

6W

Network Capabilities

VLAN support

Yes

Number of VLANs

1 management VLAN plus 4 VLANs for Service Set ID (SSID)

Multiple SSIDs

4

802.1X supplicant

Yes

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, 4 active VLANS plus 1 management VLAN

Security

WPA/WPA2/WEP

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

QoS

Wi-Fi Multimedia & Traffic Specification (WMM TSPEC)

Performance

Wireless throughput

Up to 300 Mbps data rate (real-world throughput will vary)

Recommended user support

Up to 16 connected users, or 10 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

4

Active clients per cluster

40

Management

Management protocols

Web browser, Simple Network Management Protocol (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

Wireless

Frequency

Single-band 2.4 GHz

Radio and modulation type

Single radio, orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (OFDM)

WLAN

802.11n

Operating channels

1 to 13 (depending on country)

Channels 1 through 11 (FCC)

Channels 1 through 13 (ETSI)

Wireless isolation

Wireless isolation between clients

External antennas

None

Internal antennas

Internal fixed PIFA antennas

Antenna gain in dBi

2 dBi each antenna

Transmitted output power

● 802.11b @ 11 Mbps: 17 dBm
● 802.11g @ 54 Mbps: 13 dBm
● 802.11n @ HT20HT40, MCS15: 13 dBm

Receiver sensitivity

● 802.11b: 11 Mbps @ –86 dBm
● 802.11g: 54 Mbps @ –71 dBm
● 802.11n: 300 Mbps @ –64 dBm

Wireless Distribution System (WDS)

Yes

Roaming

Yes

Multiple SSIDs

4

Wireless VLAN map

Yes

WLAN security

Yes

WMM

Yes, with unscheduled automatic power save and voice profile

Operating Modes

Access point

Access Point mode, WDS bridging, Workgroup Bridge mode

Environmental

Power

12V, 0.5A DC 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

Mean time between failures (MTBF)

531189 hours