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Highlights
• Provides selectable-band high-bandwidth 802.11n wireless connectivity for maximum performance
• Supports high-speed connections with Gigabit Ethernet LAN interface for demanding applications
• Bridges wired LANs together wirelessly to reduce cabling and installation costs
• Easy to set up and use with wizard-based configuration
• Safeguards business information with enhanced security, including advanced encryption, secure authentication, and rogue access point detection
Figure 1. Front Panel of the Cisco WAP321 Wireless-N Selectable Access Point with PoE
Product Overview
As business applications become more powerful and sophisticated, organizations are looking for new ways to extend the performance and reach of their office networks. Delivering secure, high-speed wireless connectivity to employees, partners, and guests anywhere in the office is key. The Cisco® WAP321 Wireless-N Selectable-Band Access Point with PoE makes it easy to deliver advanced 802.11n wireless networking with business-class features - at an affordable price. This flexible solution is perfect for connecting up to 20 employees and can be expanded to accommodate additional users and changing business needs.
Built specifically for small businesses, the Cisco WAP321 offers selectable-band 802.11n wireless technology to deliver high throughput and extended range throughout your office. Advanced quality-of-service (QoS) features let you prioritize traffic to support bandwidth-sensitive applications. This sophisticated control enables you to take advantage of voice over WLAN (VoWLAN) to place or receive calls over the wireless LAN infrastructure.
Designed for growing organizations, the Cisco WAP321 offers the ability to smoothly scale your network by bridging wired LANs together wirelessly, to reduce cabling and installation costs. It supports multiple Service Set Identifiers (SSIDs) to enable you to segregate traffic for different departments, users, and communication devices.
For companies that need to provide secure wireless guest access, the Cisco WAP321 offers captive portal support that lets you create a wireless hotspot with visitor authentication.
The Cisco WAP321 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. Power over Ethernet (PoE) support 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 data, the Cisco WAP321 supports Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA2), encoding all your wireless transmissions with powerful encryption. 802.1X RADIUS authentication helps keep unauthorized users out.
With the Cisco WAP321, you can build on your existing network to deliver high-performance wireless access - with the scalability you need as your business grows and evolves.
Figure 2 shows a typical configuration using this Wireless Access Point.
Figure 2. Typical Configuration
Features
• Highly secure, high-speed 802.11n wireless networking delivers enhanced throughput and extended range for bandwidth-intensive applications.
• Wizard-based setup and configuration enables fast, simple deployment.
• 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.
• Robust security, including WPA2, 802.1X with RADIUS secure authentication, and rogue access point detection, helps protect sensitive business information.
• Power over Ethernet (PoE) support enables easy installation without the expense of additional wiring.
• Client bridge mode lets you expand your network by wirelessly connecting to a second Ethernet network.
• Elegant, compact design with internal antennas and versatile mounting kit enables installation on a ceiling, wall, or desktop.
• Intelligent quality of service (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.
• Support for IPv6 lets you deploy future networking applications and operating systems without costly upgrades.
Figure 3. Back Panel of the Cisco WAP121 Wireless-N Access Point with PoE
Specifications
Table 1 lists the specifications, package contents, and minimum requirements for the Cisco WAP321 Wireless-N access point.
Table 1. Specifications for the Cisco WAP321 Wireless-N Access Point
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Specifications |
Description |
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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), |
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Ports |
Ethernet, Power |
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Switch |
Power button (on/off) |
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Buttons |
Reset |
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Cabling type |
Category 5e or better |
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LEDs |
Power, Wireless, LAN |
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Operating system |
Linux |
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Physical Interfaces |
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Ports |
Gigabit Ethernet, 12V DC powerwith support for 802.3af PoE |
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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 |
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Buttons |
Power (on/off) push button; Reset button |
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Lock slot |
Slot for Kensington lock |
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LED |
Power, Wireless, Ethernet |
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Physical Specifications |
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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 |
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Weight |
0.606 lb or 275g |
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Network Capabilities |
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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) |
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VLAN support |
Yes |
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Number of VLANs |
1 management VLAN plus 8 VLANs for SSID |
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Multiple SSIDs |
8 |
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802.1Xsupplicant |
Yes |
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802.11d |
No |
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SSID to VLAN mapping |
Yes |
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Auto channel selection |
Yes |
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Spanning tree |
Yes |
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Load balancing |
Yes |
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IPv6 |
Yes
• IPv6 Host support
• IPv6 RADIUS, syslog, Network Time Protocol (NTP), etc. |
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Layer 2 |
802.1Q-based VLANS, 8 active VLANS plus 1 management VLAN |
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Security |
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WEP/WPA/WPA2 |
Yes, including Enterprise authentication |
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Access control |
Yes, management access control list (ACL)plus MAC ACL |
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Secure management |
HTTPS |
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Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) |
Yes (soft WPS, no hardware push button) |
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SSID broadcast |
Yes |
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Rogue access point detection |
Yes |
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Mounting and Physical Security |
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Multiple mounting options |
Desktop installation; mounting bracket included for easy ceiling or wall mounting |
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Physical security lock |
Kensington lock slot |
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Quality of Service |
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Quality of service (QoS) |
Wi-Fi Multimedia, Traffic Specification (WMM TSPEC) |
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Performance |
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Wireless throughput |
Data rate =300 Mbps , actual client throughput will vary. |
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Recommended user support |
Up to 32 connective users, 20 active users |
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Configuration |
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Web user interface |
Built-in web user interface for easy browser-based configuration (HTTP/HTTPS) |
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Management |
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Management protocols |
Web browser, SNMP v3, Bonjour |
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Remote management |
Yes |
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Event logging |
Local, remote syslog, email alerts |
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Network diagnostics |
Logging and packet capture |
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Web firmware upgrade |
Firmware upgradable through web browser, imported/exported configuration file |
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Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) |
DHCP client |
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IPv6 host |
Yes |
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HTTP redirect |
Yes, and captive portal |
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Wireless |
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Frequency |
Selectable-band 2.4GHz or 5GHz (not concurrent) |
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Radio and modulation type |
Single radio, orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (OFDM) |
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WLAN |
802.11n |
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Operating channels |
1 to 13 (depending on country) |
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Wireless isolation |
Wireless isolation between clients |
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External antennas |
None |
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Internal antennas |
Internal fixed PIFA antenna |
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Antenna gain in dBi |
2dBi each antenna |
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Transmitted output power |
• 802.11b@11Mbps: 17dBm
• 802.11g@54Mbps: 13dBm
• 802.11n@HT20HT40, MCS15: 13dBm |
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Receiver sensitivity |
• 802.11b: 11Mbps @ -86dBm
• 802.11g: 54Mbps @ -71dBm
• 802.11n: 300Mbps @ -64dBm |
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Wireless distribution system (WDS) |
Yes |
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Roaming |
Yes |
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Fast roaming |
802.11i preauthentication |
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Active WLAN clients |
Same as number of users. 32 max connected users, 20 active users recommended |
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Multiple SSIDs |
8 |
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Wireless VLAN map |
Yes |
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WLAN security |
Yes |
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Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM) |
Yes, with automatic power save |
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Operating Modes |
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Access point |
Access Point mode, WDS bridging, Client Bridge mode |
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Environmental |
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Power |
12V 1ADC input, and IEEE802.3af compliant PoE |
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Certifications |
FCC class B, CE, IC, Wi-Fi |
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Operating temperature |
0° to 40°C (32° to 104°F) |
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Storage temperature |
-20° to 70°C (-4° to 158°F) |
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Operating humidity |
10% to 85% noncondensing |
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Storage humidity |
5% to 90% noncondensing |
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Package Contents |
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• Cisco WAP321 Wireless-N Selectable-Band Access Point with PoE
• Ceiling/wall mounting kit
• User guide on CD-ROM
• Ethernet network cable
• Registration card |
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Minimum Requirements |
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• 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 |
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Warranty |
|
Access point |
Limited lifetime |
Ordering Information
Table 2.
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Part Number |
Description |
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WAP321-A-K9 |
Cisco WAP321 Wireless-N Selectable-Band Access Point with PoE (U.S./Canada, Australia, New Zealand, India, Argentina, Brazil, Hong Kong, Singapore) |
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WAP321-E-K9 |
Cisco WAP321 Wireless-N Selectable-Band Access Point with PoE (Europe, Japan, Korea, Russia) |
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WAP321-C-K9 |
Cisco WAP321 Wireless-N Selectable-Band Access Point with PoE (China, Malaysia, Taiwan) |
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Cisco Small Business Wireless AP Accessories |
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SB-PWR-INJ1-xx |
Cisco Small Business Gigabit Power over Ethernet Injector |
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SB-PWR-12V-NA |
Cisco Small Business 12V Power Adapter (North America) |
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SB-PWR-INJ1-NA |
Cisco Small Business Gigabit Power over Ethernet Injector |
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SB-PWR-12V-BR |
Cisco Small Business 12V Power Adapter (Brazil) |
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SB-PWR-12V-AR |
Cisco Small Business 12V Power Adapter (Argentina) |
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