Description

Cisco WAP551 Access Point Ghana

Cisco WAP551 Ghana features Wireless Single Radio Selectable Band Access Points for small business offer high performance with a single radio selectable band (2.4 or 5.0 GHz). Single Radio 450Mbps Access Point with PoE (ETSI) 802.11n. Cisco WAP551 Ghana deliver business-class, high-capacity wireless connectivity and guest access that is highly secure and reliable. Experience superior performance and coverage for mobile devices and bandwidth-heavy applications for your small business with this Cisco WiFi Ghana. The simple, controller-less management of Cisco WAP551 wireless access points uses optimized SmartSignal Antenna technology. The Cisco WiFi Ghana also includes Single Point Setup. This controller-less technology simplifies the deployment and management of multiple access points, without requiring additional hardware. The WAP551 also includes Single Point Setup. This controller-less technology simplifies the deployment and management of multiple access points, without requiring additional hardware.

Features

Simple installation and intuitive web-based configuration and wizard for deployment and setup in minutes
Support for Power over Ethernet (PoE) for easy installation without expensive additional wiring
Sleek design with 5 internal antennas and a versatile mounting kit for easy installation on a ceiling or wall
Workgroup Bridge mode to help you expand your network by wirelessly connecting to a second Ethernet network
Intelligent quality of serve (QoS) that prioritizes network traffic to help keep critical network applications running at top performance
Power-saving sleep mode and port control features to help increase energy efficiency
IPv6 support to help you deploy future networking applications and operating systems without costly upgrades
Single-radio, selectable band support of up to 450 Mbps for optimal capacity and coverage
Gigabit Ethernet LAN interface for high-speed uplink to the wired network
Comprehensive security with rogue access point detection to help protect sensitive business information
Captive portal support for highly secure, customized guest access with multiple rights and roles
SmartSignal Antenna to increase wireless coverage by automatically optimizing the antenna pattern
Simple installation and intuitive web-based configuration and wizard for deployment and setup in minutes
Support for Power over Ethernet (PoE) for easy installation without expensive additional wiring
Sleek design with 5 internal antennas and a versatile mounting kit for easy installation on a ceiling or wall
Workgroup Bridge mode to help you expand your network by wirelessly connecting to a second Ethernet network

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 Gigabit Ethernet auto sensing
Cabling type	Category 5e or better
Antennas	Internal antennas optimized for installation on a wall or ceiling
LED indicators	Power, WLAN, LAN
Operating system	Linux
Physical Interfaces
Ports	10/100/1000 Ethernet, with support for 802.3af PoE
Buttons	Reset button
Lock slot	Slot for Kensington lock
LEDs	Power, Wireless, Ethernet
Physical Specifications
Physical dimensions (W x D x H)	9.05 x 9.05 x .98 in. (230 x 230 x 25 mm)
Weight	WAP561 : 1.51 lb or 685 g; WAP551 : 1.41 lb or 640g
Network Capabilities
VLAN support	Yes
Number of VLANs	1 management VLAN plus 16 VLANs for SSIDs
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, 16 active VLANS plus 1 management VLAN
Security
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	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 and Traffic Specification (WMM TSPEC)
Performance
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
Multiple-Access Point Management
Single Point Setup	Yes
Number of access points per cluster	16
Active clients per cluster	480
Configuration
Web user interface	Built-in web user interface for easy browser-based configuration (HTTP/HTTPS)
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
HTTP redirect	Yes
Wireless
Frequency	WAP551 : Selectable radio band (2.4 or 5 GHz) WAP561 : Dual concurrent radios (2.4 and 5 GHz)
Radio and modulation type	Single radio (WAP551) or dual radio (WAP561), orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (OFDM)
WLAN	802.11b/g/n 3×3 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
Data rates supported	802.11a/b/g : 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9, 6, 11, 5.5, 2, and 1 Mbps 802.11n : 20-MHz bandwidth : MCS 0-15 for supported data rates 40-MHz bandwidth : MCS 0-15 for supported data rates
Frequency band and 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
Nonoverlapping channels	2.4 GHz 802.11b/g 20 MHz : 3 802.11n 20 MHz : 3 5 GHz 802.11a 20 MHz : 24 802.11n 20 MHz : 24 40 MHz : 11
Wireless isolation	Wireless isolation between clients
External antennas	None
Internal antennas	5 internal dipole antennas for the WAP551 and 10 antennas for the WAP561
Antenna gain in dBi	5 dBi each antenna
Receiver sensitivity	2.4 GHz 802.11b/g 1 Mbps : –91 dBm 11 Mbps : –85 dBm 6 Mbps : –86 dBm 54 Mbps : –69 dBm 802.11n/20 MHz MCS0 : –86 dBm MCS7 : –70 dBm MCS8 : –85 dBm MCS15 : –68 dBm 802.11n/40 MHz MCS0 : –84 dBm MCS7 : –66 dBm MCS8 : –83 dBm MCS15 : –65 dB 5 GHz 802.11a 6 Mbps : –82 dBm 54 Mbps : –67 dBm 802.11n/20 MHz MCS0 : –83 dBm MCS7 : –68 dBm MCS8 : –82 dBm MCS15 : –66 dBm 802.11n/40 MHz MCS0 : –82 dBm MCS7 : –64 dBm MCS8 : –81 dBm MCS15 : –62 dBm
Wireless distribution system (WDS)	Yes
Fast roaming	Yes
Multiple SSIDs	WAP551 : 16 WAP561 : 16 x 2
Wireless VLAN map	Yes
WLAN security	Yes
Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM)	Yes, with unscheduled automatic power save
Operating Modes
Access point	Access Point mode, WDS Bridging, Workgroup Bridge mode
Environmental
Power options	IEEE 802.3af Ethernet switch Cisco SB-PWR-INJ2-xx POE power : Peak power : WAP551 : 7.872W WAP561 : 11.1W
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
System memory	64 MB RAM 32 MB flash
Package Contents
Cisco WAP551 Ceiling/wall mounting kit User guide on CD-ROM Ethernet network cable