Wireless Access Points
Create a true mobile workspace that's secure and easy to manage
Strengthen your wireless network for today's business-focused applications used by employees, customers, and visitors. Cisco Aironet and Meraki wireless access points deliver wireless excellence to support a vast range of networks, from the most basic to today's most demanding high-density environments.
On-Premises Wireless Access Points – Cisco
Reduce the data bottlenecks and slow speeds in your network. Cisco is extending the limits of what's possible in wireless networking with Aironet Series access points. To optimize wireless coverage, Cisco CleanAir technology has the unique ability to detect RF interference that other systems can't see, identify the source, locate it on a map, and then make automatic adjustments.
Aironet Access Point |
1850 Series |
2800 Series |
3800 Series |
| Wi-Fi Standard | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Wave 2 | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Wave 2 | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Wave 2 |
| Modularity Support | No | No | Yes |
| Number of Radios | Dual (2.4GHz and 5GHz) | Dual (XOR and 5GHz) | Dual (XOR and 5GHz) |
| MIMO Radio Design | 4 x 4:4 (SU-MIMO), 4 x 4:3 (MU-MIMO) |
4x4:3 MU/SU-MIMO | 4x4:3 MU/SU-MIMO |
| RF Optimization | – | CleanAir Technology | CleanAir Technology |
| Ethernet Support | 2 x GbE | – | 1 x Multigigabit, 1x GbE |
Cloud Managed Access Points – Meraki
Get a powerful combination – high performance, innovative features – with Cisco Meraki access points. Meraki access points include some extras. The dedicated Bluetooth radio and antenna extends the power of location awareness. Air Marshal wireless intrusion prevention that detects and neutralizes wireless threats. And cloud management and full-time RF environment scanning.
Meraki Access Point |
MR32 Series – Indoor |
MR72 Series – Outdoor |
| Number of Radios | 3 radios (802.11b/g/n, 802.11a/n/ac, dual-band WIDS/WIPS) | 3 radios (802.11b/g/n, 802.11a/n/ac, dual-band WIDS/WIPS) |
| MIMO Design | 2x2 MIMO, beamforming | 2x2 MIMO, beamforming |
| Ethernet Support | 1 GbE | 1 GbE |
| Bluetooth Beacon | Integrated Bluetooth low-energy radio | Integrated Bluetooth low-energy radio |
| Security | Air Marshal, real-time WIPS | Integrated policy firewall, Air Marshal |
| Outdoor Rating | – | IP67 rated, tested for dust, shock, vibration, and moisture |