Cisco WAP121-E-K9-G5 Wireless-N Access Point with Single Point

● Provides affordable high-bandwidth 802.11n wireless connectivity for demanding applications

● Easy to set up and manage by using the configuration wizard

● Single Point Setup simplifies the deployment of multiple wireless access points

● Safeguards business information with enhanced security, including advanced encryption, highly secure authentication, and rogue access point detection

● Attractive design with internal antennas offers flexible installation options

● Can connect to a Power over Ethernet (PoE) switch or injector, simplifying installation and eliminating the need for expensive additional wiring

In an increasingly mobile workplace, providing secure, high-speed wireless connectivity to employees and guests is more important than ever. The Cisco WAP121 Wireless-N Access Point with Single Point Setup is an easy, affordable way to improve the performance and reach of your small business network with advanced 802.11n wireless technology. This flexible solution is ideal for connecting up to 10 employees on a single access point. With Single Point Setup controllerless multi-access point deployment technology, the wireless LAN can scale up to four WAP121s to provide broader coverage and support additional users as business needs change.

Designed for today’s performance-intensive applications, the Cisco WAP121 employs 802.11n wireless technology to deliver high throughput and extended range throughout your office. It features built-in quality-of-service (QoS) features that let you prioritize bandwidth-sensitive traffic, enabling the deployment of business-quality voice over IP (VoIP) and video applications.

The Cisco WAP121 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. Support for PoE 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, the Cisco WAP121 supports both Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) and Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA2), encoding all your wireless transmissions with powerful encryption. In addition, 802.1X RADIUS authentication helps keep unauthorized users out. For organizations that need to provide secure wireless access to employees, customers, and partners, it also provides support for separate virtual networks, with granular configuration options that let you provide the appropriate level of access for different users.

Single Point Setup provides a unique centralized method to administer and control wireless services across multiple access points. Via one access point on the LAN you have a single view of the whole WLAN to replicate configuration, security, and management across all access points.

With the Cisco WAP121, you can extend highly secure business-class wireless networking anywhere in the office, with the reliability and flexibility to meet changing business needs.

Figure 1 shows a typical configuration using this wireless access point. Figures 2 and 3 show the front and back, respectively, of the Cisco WAP121 Wireless-N Access Point with Single Point Setup.

Typical Configuration Typical Configuration

Front Panel of the Cisco WAP121 Wireless-N Access Point with Single Point Setup

Back Panel of the Cisco WAP121 Wireless-N Access Point with Single Point Setup

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)

LAN Fast Ethernet auto sensing, DC jack

Power button (on/off)

Power (on/off) push button, Reset button

Category 5e or better

Internal antennas optimized for wall, ceiling, or desktop placement

Power, WLAN, LAN

Linux

10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ethernet, 12V DC power with support for 802.3af PoE

External 12V 0.5A DC power jack (Energy Star 2.0 compliant with Efficiency Level 5) and 802.3af PoE

Power (on/off) push button; Reset button

Slot for Kensington lock

Power, Wireless, Ethernet

Physical dimensions (W x D x H)

4.89 x 4.89 1.38 in. (124.17 x 124.17 x 35 mm)

0.37 lb or 168 g

802.3af

6W

Yes

1 management VLAN plus 4 VLANs for Service Set ID (SSID)

4

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

● IPv6 host support

● IPv6 RADIUS, syslog, Network Time Protocol (NTP), etc.

802.1Q-based VLANS, 4 active VLANS plus 1 management VLAN

Yes, including Enterprise authentication

Yes, management access control list (ACL) plus MAC ACL

HTTPS

Yes (soft WPS, no hardware push button)

Yes

Yes

Desktop installation; mounting bracket included for easy ceiling or wall mounting

Kensington lock slot

QoS

Wi-Fi Multimedia & Traffic Specification (WMM TSPEC)

Up to 300 Mbps data rate (real-world throughput will vary)

Up to 16 connected users, or 10 active users.

Web user interface

Built-in web user interface for easy browser-based configuration (HTTP/HTTPS)

Yes

4

40

Management protocols

Web browser, Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) v3, Bonjour

Yes

Local, remote syslog, email alerts

Logging and packet capture

Firmware upgradable through web browser, imported/exported configuration file

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DHCP client

I

Yes

Single-band 2.4 GHz

Single radio, orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (OFDM)

802.11n

1 to 13 (depending on country)

Channels 1 through 11 (FCC)

Channels 1 through 13 (ETSI)

Wireless isolation between clients

None

Internal fixed PIFA antennas

2 dBi each antenna

● 802.11b @ 11 Mbps: 17 dBm

● 802.11g @ 54 Mbps: 13 dBm

● 802.11n @ HT20HT40, MCS15: 13 dBm

● 802.11b: 11 Mbps @ –86 dBm

● 802.11g: 54 Mbps @ –71 dBm

● 802.11n: 300 Mbps @ –64 dBm

Yes

Yes

4

Yes

Yes

Yes, with unscheduled automatic power save and voice profile

Access point

Access Point mode, WDS bridging, Workgroup Bridge mode

12V, 0.5A DC input, and IEEE802.3af compliant PoE

FCC class B, CE, IC, Wi-Fi

0° to 40°C (32° to 104°F)

–20° to 70°C (–4° to 158°F)

10% to 85% noncondensing

5% to 90% noncondensing

531189 hours