Coherent wireless connectivity and high-speed performance the most important thing for modern networking organizations. Whether it is a router, switch, or any other networking device, organizations have to rely on advanced networking in order to achieve their remote goals. As Cisco provides a large number of solutions to these organizations, its endeavors in providing high-performance wireless connections cannot be denied. AIR-AP2802I-E-K9 – Cisco Aironet 2802i Access Point is a is ideal for organizations that need high-performance wireless connectivity. In this blog, we will delve into AIR-AP2802I-E-K9 to learn about its specifications, and technicalities.

Technical Specifications Of AIR-AP2802I-E-K9

First of all, AIR-AP2802I-E-K9 – Cisco Aironet 2802i Access Point provides high-speed wireless connectivity and supports IEEE 802.11ac Wave 2 wireless standards. It is a prime option for rich networking infrastructures as it has data rates of up to 1.7 Gbps. Secondly, the Cisco Aironet 2802i Access Point works efficiently in both the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz frequency bands, which means it provides dual-band connectivity as well as much better performance. Further, it has 4×4 Multiple Input, Multiple Output (MIMO) technology and enhanced signal strength as it has four antennas for receiving and transmitting. Moreover, AIR-AP2802I-E-K9 has a PoE that leaves no need for separate power sources. It has Ethernet ports and different security protocols, such as WPA2 encryption and 802.1X authentication. Finally, AIR-AP2802I-E-K9 – Cisco Aironet 2802i Access Point has antennas for performance and coverage. Additionally, Aironet 2802i Access Point is omni-dimensional, and its physical dimensions are around 8.7 x 8.7 x 2.4 inches (22.1 x 22.1 x 6.1 cm).

Key Features of AIR-AP2802I-E-K9 – Cisco Aironet 2802i Access Point

The AIR-AP2802I-E-K9 is equipped with a range of specifications and features.

In terms of software:

• It supports Cisco Unified Wireless Network Software Release 8.2.111.0 or later and Cisco IOS®XE Software Release 16.3.
• Compatible with various wireless LAN controllers, including the Cisco 2500 Series Wireless Controllers, Cisco Wireless Controller Module for ISR G2, Cisco Wireless Services Module 2 (WiSM2) for Catalyst®6500 Series Switches, Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controllers, Cisco Flex® 7500 Series Wireless Controllers, Cisco 8500 Series Wireless Controllers, and Cisco Virtual Wireless Controller, as well as Cisco Catalyst 3850 Series Switches, Cisco Catalyst 3650 Series Switches, and Cisco Mobility Express.

In terms of wireless capabilities:

• Offers 802.11n version 2.0 capabilities with features like 4×4 MIMO with three spatial streams, Maximal ratio combining (MRC), beamforming for 802.11n and 802.11a/g, support for 20- and 40-MHz channels, PHY data rates of up to 450 Mbps, packet aggregation with A-MPDU and A-MSDU, 802.11 dynamic frequency selection (DFS), and Cyclic shift diversity (CSD) support.

• Provides 802.11ac Wave 1 capabilities with features like 4×4 MIMO, MRC, beamforming for 802.11ac, support for 20-, 40-, and 80-MHz channels, PHY data rates of up to 1.3 Gbps, packet aggregation with A-MPDU and A-MSDU, 802.11 DFS, and CSD support. Additionally, it offers 802.11ac Wave 2 capabilities, including 4×4 MU-MIMO with three spatial streams, MRC, beamforming, support for 20-, 40-, 80-, and 160-MHz channels, PHY data rates of up to 5.2 Gbps, packet aggregation, 802.11 DFS, and CSD support.

• The access point comes with integrated antennas, including a flexible radio (either 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz) with specific gains and characteristics. There’s also an option for an external antenna with higher gains up to 6 dBi.

For connectivity:

• AIR-AP2802I-E-K9 offers interfaces such as 2×100/1000BASE-T autosensing (RJ-45), a management console port (RJ-45), and a USB 2.0 port enabled via future software.

• Indicators on the device display various status information, and its dimensions and weight vary slightly depending on the model. The 2802I model measures 8.66” x 8.68” x 2.17” and weighs 3.53 lb, while the 2802E model measures 8.66” x 8.77” x 2.50” and weighs 4.6 lb.

• Power requirements can be met using 802.3at PoE+ or Cisco Universal PoE (Cisco UPOE®), and a power injector (AIR-PWRINJ6=) is also an option. Power draw varies depending on the features enabled, with 26W at the PSE without USB 2.0 and 30W with USB 2.0 enabled.

Finally, the system memory consists of 1024 MB DRAM and 256 MB flash memory, providing ample storage and memory capacity for the device’s functionality.