Açıklama
The Cisco Aironet Active Sensor is a dedicated wireless network sensor designed for assuring optimal performance across the network.
Figure 1.
Cisco Aironet Active Sensor
Product overview
The Cisco® Aironet® Active Sensor (Figure 1) is a compact network sensor designed to monitor your wireless network.
With the Aironet Active Sensor, your IT department can simulate real-world client experiences so that it can validate wireless performance for critical venues and high-value locations such as conference halls and meeting rooms. Also, a scheduled test by the sensor helps make sure that your network can handle an influx of VIP clients so that they are able to have a smooth wireless experience free of drops and lag time. How does this device do all of this? Thanks to Cisco AirProbe, the Aironet Active Sensor can proactively test and accurately predict the user’s experience.
This means that your wireless network won’t be caught short when an increased number of devices connect to the network. You’ll already know how much bandwidth is available immediately before the event, and you can adjust accordingly.
Not only does the Active Sensor brilliantly simulate and predict wireless performance, but it’s also the perfect device for making sure that your network is running to its fullest potential. Using the Active Sensor, you can test your network with proactive monitoring capabilities. This capability allows you to learn about potential issues before it’s too late.
Only Cisco can provide high-fidelity insight at the ground level.
The Active Sensor can be plugged in anywhere. Other sensor products are often at ceiling level, sometimes providing IT with a less-than-accurate network assessment, since most clients are at eye level. When installed at the level where most mobile devices are apt to be, the Active Sensor allows for a better understanding and a more comprehensive simulation of real clients.
The Aironet Active Sensor is fully compliant with the 802.11ac Wave 2 standard and has full Cisco DNA Assurance support with Cisco DNA Center. It comes with multiple powering options:
● Direct AC power plug
● Power over Ethernet (PoE)
● Micro USB power
The Aironet Active Sensor makes troubleshooting easier and enhances the context shown in Cisco DNA Assurance. Cisco DNA Assurance puts your data to work, gets 360-degree contextual insights across users, devices, and applications, and assures network performance with real-time and historical data analytics, to learn, adapt, and even detect problems before they happen. You can learn more at: CS.co/dnacenter
Features and benefits
The Active Sensor supports reliable wireless connections that provide a robust, mobile end-user experience. Table 1 lists the sensor’s features and benefits.
Table 1. Features and benefits
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Feature
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Benefit
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802.11ac Wave 2 support
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The Active Sensor can simulate clients that support 802.11ac Wave 2 and multiuser multiple-input multiple-output (MU-MIMO). MU-MIMO allows simultaneous data transmission to multiple Wave 2–capable clients to improve the client experience. Prior to MU-MIMO, 802.11n and 802.11ac Wave 1 access points could transmit data to only one client at a time. This was typically referred to as Single-User MIMO (SU-MIMO). The Active Sensor can also simulate clients that are 802.11ac Wave 1 compliant.
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Integrated Bluetooth 4.1
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Integrated Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) 4.1 radio for location and asset tracking (future availability).
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Product specifications
Table 2 lists the specifications for the Cisco Aironet Active Sensor. Table 3 lists the RF specifications.
Table 2. Specifications
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Item
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Specification
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Authentication and security
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● Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) for Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 (WPA2)
● 802.1X, RADIUS Authentication, Authorization and Accounting (AAA)
● 802.11r
● 802.11i
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Software
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● Cisco Unified Wireless Network Software with AireOS Wireless Controllers Release 8.5 or later and IOS-EX 16.12.1s or later
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Maximum clients
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● Wireless network sensor acts as a client
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802.11ac
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● 2×2 single-user and multiuser MIMO with two spatial streams
● Maximal Ratio Combining (MRC)
● 20-, 40-, and 80-MHz channels
● PHY data rates up to 866.7 Mbps (80 MHz on 5 GHz)
● Packet aggregation: A-MPDU (Tx/Rx), A-MSDU (Rx)
● 802.11 Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS)
● Cyclic Shift Diversity (CSD) support
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Ethernet ports
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● When AIR-MOD-POE is installed, provides backhaul capability to Cisco DNA Center
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Bluetooth (future availability)
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● Integrated Bluetooth 4.1 (including BLE) radio
● Maximum transmit power: 4 dBm
● Antenna gain: 2 dBi
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Data rates supported
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802.11a: 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 Mbps
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802.11b/g: 1, 2, 5.5, 6, 9, 11, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 Mbps
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802.11n data rates on 2.4 GHz:
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MCS index1
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GI2 = 800 ns
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GI = 400 ns
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20-MHz rate (Mbps)
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20-MHz rate (Mbps)
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0
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6.5
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7.2
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1
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13
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14.4
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2
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19.5
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21.7
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3
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26
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28.9
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4
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39
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43.3
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5
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52
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57.8
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6
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58.5
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65
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7
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65
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72.2
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8
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13
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14.4
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9
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26
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28.9
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10
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39
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43.3
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11
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52
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57.8
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12
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78
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86.7
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13
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104
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115.6
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14
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117
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130
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15
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130
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144.4
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802.11ac data rates on 5 GHz:
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MCS index
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Spatial streams
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GI = 800 ns
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GI = 400 ns
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20-MHz rate (Mbps)
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40-MHz rate (Mbps)
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80-MHz rate (Mbps)
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20-MHz rate (Mbps)
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40-MHz rate (Mbps)
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80-MHz rate (Mbps)
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0
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1
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6.5
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13.5
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29.3
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7.2
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15
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32.5
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1
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1
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13
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27
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58.5
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14.4
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30
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65
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2
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1
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19.5
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40.5
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87.8
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21.7
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45
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97.5
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3
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1
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26
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54
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117
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28.9
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60
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130
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4
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1
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39
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81
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175.5
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43.3
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90
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195
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5
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1
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52
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108
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234
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57.8
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120
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260
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6
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1
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58.5
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121.5
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263.3
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65
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135
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292.5
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7
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1
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65
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135
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292.5
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72.2
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150
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325
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8
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1
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78
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162
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351
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86.7
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180
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390
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9
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1
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–
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180
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390
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–
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200
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433.3
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0
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2
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13
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27
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58.5
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14.4
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30
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65
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1
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2
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26
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54
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117
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28.9
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60
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130
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2
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2
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39
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81
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175.5
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43.3
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90
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195
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3
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2
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52
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108
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234
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57.8
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120
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260
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4
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2
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78
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162
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351
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86.7
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180
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390
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5
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2
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104
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216
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468
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115.6
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240
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520
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6
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2
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117
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243
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526.5
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130
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270
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585
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7
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2
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130
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270
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585
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144.4
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300
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650
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8
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2
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156
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324
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702
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173.3
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360
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780
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9
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2
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–
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360
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780
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–
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400
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866.7
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Maximum number of non-overlapping channels
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A (A regulatory domain):
● 2.412 to 2.462 GHz; 11 channels
● 5.180 to 5.320 GHz; 8 channels
● 5.500 to 5.700 GHz; 8 channels (excludes 5.600 to 5.640 GHz)
● 5.745 to 5.825 GHz; 5 channels
B (B regulatory domain):
● 2.412 to 2.462 GHz; 11 channels
● 5.180 to 5.320 GHz; 8 channels
● 5.500 to 5.720 GHz; 12 channels
● 5.745 to 5.825 GHz; 5 channels
C (C regulatory domain):
● 2.412 to 2.472 GHz; 13 channels
● 5.745 to 5.825 GHz; 5 channels
D (D regulatory domain):
● 2.412 to 2.462 GHz; 11 channels
● 5.180 to 5.320 GHz; 8 channels
● 5.745 to 5.825 GHz; 5 channels
E (E regulatory domain):
● 2.412 to 2.472 GHz; 13 channels
● 5.180 to 5.320 GHz; 8 channels
● 5.500 to 5.700 GHz; 8 channels (excludes 5.600 to 5.640 GHz)
F (F regulatory domain):
● 2.412 to 2.472 GHz; 13 channels
● 5.745 to 5.805 GHz; 4 channels
G (G regulatory domain):
● 2.412 to 2.472 GHz; 13 channels
● 5.745 to 5.865 GHz; 7 channels
H (H regulatory domain):
● 2.412 to 2.472 GHz; 13 channels
● 5.180 to 5.320 GHz; 8 channels
● 5.745 to 5.825 GHz; 5 channels
I (I regulatory domain):
● 2.412 to 2.472 GHz; 13 channels
● 5.180 to 5.320 GHz; 8 channels
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K (K regulatory domain):
● 2.412 to 2.472 GHz; 13 channels
● 5.180 to 5.320 GHz; 8 channels
● 5.500 to 5.620 GHz; 7 channels
● 5.745 to 5.805 GHz; 4 channels
N (N regulatory domain):
● 2.412 to 2.462 GHz; 11 channels
● 5.180 to 5.320 GHz; 8 channels
● 5.745 to 5.825 GHz; 5 channels
Q (Q regulatory domain):
● 2.412 to 2.472 GHz; 13 channels
● 5.180 to 5.320 GHz; 8 channels
● 5.500 to 5.700 GHz; 11 channels
R (R regulatory domain):
● 2.412 to 2.472 GHz; 13 channels
● 5.180 to 5.320 GHz; 8 channels
● 5.660 to 5.700 GHz; 3 channels
● 5.745 to 5.805 GHz; 4 channels
S (S regulatory domain):
● 2.412 to 2.472 GHz; 13 channels
● 5.180 to 5.320 GHz; 8 channels
● 5.500 to 5.700 GHz; 11 channels
● 5.745 to 5.825 GHz; 5 channels
T (T regulatory domain):
● 2.412 to 2.462 GHz; 11 channels
● 5.280 to 5.320 GHz; 3 channels
● 5.500 to 5.700 GHz; 8 channels
(excludes 5.600 to 5.640 GHz)
● 5.745 to 5.825 GHz; 5 channels
Z (Z regulatory domain):
● 2.412 to 2.462 GHz; 11 channels
● 5.180 to 5.320 GHz; 8 channels
● 5.500 to 5.700 GHz; 8 channels
(excludes 5.600 to 5.640 GHz)
● 5.745 to 5.825 GHz; 5 channels
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Note: This varies by regulatory domain. Refer to the product documentation for specific details for each regulatory domain.
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Available transmit power settings
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2.4 GHz
20 dBm (100 mW)
17 dBm (50 mW)
14 dBm (25 mW)
11 dBm (12.5 mW)
8 dBm (6.25 mW)
5 dBm (3.13 mW)
2 dBm (1.56 mW)
-1 dBm (0.78 mW)
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5 GHz
20 dBm (100 mW)
17 dBm (50 mW)
14 dBm (25 mW)
11 dBm (12.5 mW)
8 dBm (6.25 mW)
5 dBm (3.13 mW)
2 dBm (1.56 mW)
-1 dBm (0.78 mW)
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Note: The maximum power setting will vary by channel and according to individual country regulations. Refer to the product documentation for specific details.
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Integrated antennas
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● 2.4 GHz, gain 2 dBi
● 5 GHz, gain 3 dBi
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Interfaces
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● 1 x 10/100/1000BASE-T autosensing (RJ-45), PoE (optional with AIR-MOD-POE)
● Management console port (4-pin connector)
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Indicators
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● Status LED indicates boot loader status, association status, operating status, boot loader warnings, boot loader errors
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Dimensions (W x L x H)
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● Access point (without mounting bracket): 3.5 x 5.5 x 1.25 in (89 x 140 x 31.5 mm)
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Weight
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● Access point without mounting bracket or any other accessories: 10 oz (280 g)
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Environmental
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● Operating
◦ Temperature: 32° to 104°F (0° to 40°C)
◦ Humidity: 10% to 90% (noncondensing)
◦ Maximum altitude: 9843 ft (3000 m) @ 104°F (40°C)
● Nonoperating (storage and transportation)
◦ Temperature: -22° to 158°F (-30° to 70°C)
◦ Humidity: 10% to 90% (noncondensing)
◦ Maximum altitude: 15,000 ft (4500 m) @ 77°F (25°C)
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System
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● 256 MB DRAM
● 128 MB flash
● 710 MHz quad-core
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Powering options
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● 802.3af/at Ethernet switch
● AIR-MOD-AC-XX
● AIR-MOD-USB-XX
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Power draw
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● 8.5W (maximum)
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Physical security
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● Kensington lock slot to lock device to mounting bracket
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Mounting
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● Included with the access point: mounting bracket AIR-AP-BRACKET-NS or AIR-MOD-AC-XX
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Accessories
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● AIR-MOD-POE for Ethernet and PoE powering
● AIR-MOD-AC-XX for direct electrical socket powering – only available in US currently
● AIR-MOD-USB-XX for power via USB power source
Note: XX denotes destination country
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Software License
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Cisco DNA Endpoint software subscription licenses are required for the Active Sensor
● AIR-DNA-EP-3Y – 3 Year Cisco DNA Endpoint license
● AIR-DNA-EP-5Y – 5 Year Cisco DNA Endpoint license
● AIR-DNA-EP-7Y – 7 Year Cisco DNA Endpoint license
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Warranty
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1-year limited hardware warranty
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Compliance
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● Safety:
◦ UL 60950-1
◦ CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1
◦ UL 2043
◦ IEC 60950-1
◦ EN 60950-1
● Radio approvals:
◦ FCC Part 15.247, 15.407
◦ RSS-247 (Canada)
◦ EN 300.328, EN 301.893 (Europe)
◦ ARIB-STD 66 (Japan)
◦ ARIB-STD T71 (Japan)
◦ EMI and susceptibility (Class B)
◦ FCC Part 15.107 and 15.109
◦ ICES-003 (Canada)
◦ VCCI (Japan)
◦ EN 301.489-1 and -17 (Europe)
● IEEE standards:
◦ IEEE 802.11a/b/g, 802.11n, 802.11h, 802.11d
◦ IEEE 802.11ac
● Security:
◦ 802.11i, WPA2, WPA
◦ 802.1X
◦ AES
● Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP) types:
◦ EAP-Transport Layer Security (TLS)
◦ Protected EAP (PEAP) v0 or EAP-MSCHAPv2
◦ EAP-Flexible Authentication via Secure Tunneling (FAST)
● Other:
◦ FCC Bulletin OET-65C
◦ RSS-102
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1 MCS Index: The Modulation and Coding Scheme (MCS) index determines the number of spatial streams, the modulation, and the coding rate and data rate values.
2 A Guard Interval (GI) between symbols helps receivers overcome the effects of multipath delay spreads.
Table 3. RF specifications
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Transmit power and receive sensitivity (1800S)
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2.4-GHz radio
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5-GHz radio
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Spatial streams
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Total Tx power (dBm)
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Rx sensitivity (dBm)
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Total Tx power (dBm)
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Rx sensitivity (dBm)
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802.11/11b
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1 Mbps
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1
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17
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-98
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NA
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NA
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11 Mbps
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1
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17
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-89
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NA
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NA
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802.11a/g
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6 Mbps
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1
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20
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-94
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17
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-94
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24 Mbps
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1
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20
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-87
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20
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-87
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54 Mbps
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1
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20
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-78
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18
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-78
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802.11n HT20
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MSC0
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1
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20
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-93
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20
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-93
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MSC4
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1
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20
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-83
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18
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-82
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MSC7
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1
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20
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-75
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16
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-75
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MSC8
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2
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20
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-90
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20
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-90
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MSC12
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2
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20
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-80
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18
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-79
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MSC15
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2
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20
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-72
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16
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-72
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802.11n HT40
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MSC0
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1
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20
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-90
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MSC4
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1
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18
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-79
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MSC7
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1
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16
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-72
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MSC8
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2
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20
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-87
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MSC12
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2
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18
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-76
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MSC15
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2
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16
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-69
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802.11ac VHT20
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MSC0
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1
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20
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-93
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MSC4
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1
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18
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-82
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MSC7
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1
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16
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-75
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MSC8
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1
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15
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-71
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MSC0
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2
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20
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-90
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MSC4
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2
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18
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-79
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MSC7
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2
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16
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-72
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MSC8
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2
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15
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-68
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802.11ac VHT40
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MSC0
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1
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20
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-90
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MSC4
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1
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18
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-79
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MSC7
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1
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16
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-72
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MSC8
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1
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15
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-68
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MSC9
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1
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15
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-66
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MSC0
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2
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20
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-87
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MSC4
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2
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18
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-76
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MSC7
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2
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16
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-69
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MSC8
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2
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15
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-65
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MSC9
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2
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15
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-63
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802.11ac VHT80
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MSC0
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1
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20
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-87
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MSC4
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1
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18
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-77
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MSC7
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1
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16
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-69
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MSC8
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1
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15
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-65
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MSC9
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1
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15
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-63
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MSC0
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2
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20
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-84
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MSC4
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2
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18
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-74
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MSC7
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2
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16
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-66
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MSC8
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2
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15
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-62
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MSC9
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2
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15
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-60
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Note: The maximum power setting will vary by channel and according to individual country regulations. Refer to the product documentation for specific details.
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