Cisco WAP321
Flexible, High-Performance Wireless Connectivity
The Cisco WAP321 Wireless-N Selectable-Band Access Point with Single Point Setup is a sleek, affordable, and easy-to-deploy device that delivers fast, highly secure wireless connectivity. It supports high-speed connections with Gigabit Ethernet LAN interface for demanding applications. The Cisco WAP321 bridges wired LANs together wirelessly, making it easier for small businesses to expand their networks.
Feature and Capabilities
With the Cisco WAP321 Wireless-N Selectable-Band Access Point, you can easily set up highly secure wireless and wired guest access. Among its other benefits, this access point:
- Offers compatibility with Cisco Small Business Gigabit Power over Ethernet Injector and 12V Power Adapter
- Provides selectable-band (2.4 or 5 GHz) wireless-N connectivity for optimal performance
- Support Single Point Setup controllerless multi-access point deployment and management technology
- Safeguards business information with enhanced security
- Connects to Power over Ethernet (PoE) devices, simplifying installation and reducing wiring costs
Specifications at a Glance
| Specifications | Description |
|---|---|
| Interfaces | 10/100/1000 BASE-T autosensing (RJ45) |
| Powering Options | 802.3af Ethernet Switch, Cisco SB-PWR-INJ-12V-xx power Injector or Local Power Supply (SB-PWR-12V-xx) |
| Frequency | Selectable Band 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz ((not concurrent) |
| Wireless | 802.11n, 3×2 multiple input multiple output (MIMO) |
| Operating modes | Access Point mode, WDS bridging, Client Bridge mode |
| VLAN support | Yes |
| Number of VLANs | 1 management VLAN plus 4 VLANs for SSID |
| Multiple SSIDs | 8 |
| 802.1X supplicant | Yes |
| SSID to VLAN mapping | Yes |
| Auto channel selection | Yes |
| Spanning tree | Yes |
| Load balancing | Yes |
| IPv6 | Yes |
| Layer 2 | 802.1Q-based VLANS, 4 active VLANS plus 1 management VLAN |
| Access control | Yes, management access control list (ACL) plus MAC ACL |
| Rogue access point detection | Yes |
| Quality of service (QoS) | Wi-Fi Multimedia and Traffic Specification (WMM TSPEC) |
| Maximum AP’s per cluster | 8 |
| Active clients per cluster | 80 |
| Management protocols | Web browser, Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) v3, Bonjour |
| HTTP redirect | Yes |
| Wireless isolation | Wireless isolation between clients |
| Roaming | Yes |
| Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM) | Yes, with unscheduled automatic power save |