Cisco Aironet 1250 (AIR-AP1252AG-E-K9)

Feature

Benefit

Data Rates of up to 300 Mbps per Radio, 600 Mbps per Access Point

The 802.11n draft 2.0 standard provides capabilities such as 40-MHz channels, packet aggregation, and block acknowledgement which significantly increase the amount of bandwidth available for user applications. With support for physical layer (PHY) data rates up to 300 Mbps per radio, this represents a greater than five-fold increase over the performance of 802.11a/g networks.

Enhanced Reliability and Predictability

MIMO technology, with its multiple antennas and advanced signal processing, improves coverage, reduces dead spots, and augments overall client throughput. MIMO also enables higher data rates by transmitting multiple spatial streams across the unique paths formed between devices. Enhanced reliability and throughput provides a better overall end-user experience for users relying on the wireless network for business functions.

Powerful Platform

Engineered to support the power, thermal dissipation, memory, CPU, and Gigabit Ethernet transmission requirements of 802.11n and future wireless technologies.

Modular Field-Upgradeable Design with Easy-to-Install Modules

Investment protection through field-upgradeable radios. As technology evolves, radio modules can be replaced in the field with new radio modules, preserving the investment in the access point chassis and avoiding the expense of installing a new access point.

2.4-GHz and 5-GHz Radio Modules

Dual radios allow simultaneous operation of 2.4-GHz and 5-GHz wireless networks, offering the greatest number of available channels and therefore the greatest system capacity and scalability.

Both Inline and Local Powering Options

To realize optimal performance, the access point supports both inline power delivered over a single Ethernet cable and local power options.

Extensive Interoperability

The Aironet 1250 Series Access Point has undergone extensive interoperability testing to ensure simple, secure interoperability with other 802.11 devices. It is the first Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 802.11n draft 2.0 access point, has earned the Intel Connect with Centrino certification, and has undergone extensive testing in 802.11n plug fests.

Backward Compatibility with Existing 802.11a/b/g Clients

Protects existing 802.11a/b/g investments and provides an easy migration to 802.11n.

Integrated RF Management Capabilities

Integrated RF management capabilities address the operational challenges of deploying business wireless networks. These capabilities include Radio Resource Management, MIMO, superior DFS support, SDR certification, and spectrum intelligence integration into WCS. Integrated RF management capabilities increase system capacity, improve system performance, perform automated self-healing to compensate for RF dead zones and access point failures, and provide a comprehensive way to manage one of your most precious assets, your corporate spectrum.

Supports up to 24 non-Overlapping Channels1

Provides lower potential interference with neighboring access points, which simplifies deployment and reduces co-channel interference for fewer transmission errors and greater throughput. More channels also means that more of the high- throughput, 40-MHz channels introduced in the 802.11n draft 2.0 standard are supported.

External RP-TNC Antenna Connectors for Both 2.4-GHz and 5-GHz Radios

Antenna connectors support a variety of Cisco 2.4-GHz and 5-GHz antennas, providing range and coverage versatility.

Cisco Unified IDS/IPS

An integral part of the Cisco Secure Wireless Solution, the industry's first integrated wired and wireless security solution, the access point can monitor the RF environment to detect and locate unauthorized wireless activity, including rogue access points and RF denial of service attacks.

Management Frame Protection

Management frame protection encrypts the management header of the 802.11 packet and enables the access point to detect spoofed frames from malicious users impersonating infrastructure access points. If an access point detects a malicious attack, an alert will be generated and reported back to the network administrator.

Rugged Metal Housing

The access point is built with a metal case and sturdy features for deployment in rugged environments such as factories, warehouses, and other industrial environments.

UL 2043 Plenum Rating and Extended Operating Temperature

Supports installation in environmental air spaces, such as areas above suspended ceilings.

Multipurpose and Lockable Mounting Bracket

Provides flexibility during site survey and traditional installation as well as helping to deter theft.