Cisco WAP321 Wireless-N Selectable-Band Access Point with Power over Ethernet
Secure Wireless-N Networking with Gigabit Ethernet Connectivity
Highlights
Provides selectable-band high-bandwidth 802.11n wireless connectivity for maximum performance
Supports high-speed connections with Gigabit Ethernet LAN interface for demanding applications
Bridges wired LANs together wirelessly to reduce cabling and installation costs
Easy to set up and use with wizard-based configuration
Safeguards business information with enhanced security, including advanced encryption, secure authentication, and rogue access point detection
Figure 1. Front Panel of the Cisco WAP321 Wireless-N Selectable Access Point with PoE
Product Overview
As business applications become more powerful and sophisticated, organizations are looking for new ways to extend the performance and reach of their office networks. Delivering secure, high-speed wireless connectivity to employees, partners, and guests anywhere in the office is key. The Cisco® WAP321 Wireless-N Selectable-Band Access Point with PoE makes it easy to deliver advanced 802.11n wireless networking with business-class features - at an affordable price. This flexible solution is perfect for connecting up to 20 employees and can be expanded to accommodate additional users and changing business needs.
Built specifically for small businesses, the Cisco WAP321 offers selectable-band 802.11n wireless technology to deliver high throughput and extended range throughout your office. Advanced quality-of-service (QoS) features let you prioritize traffic to support bandwidth-sensitive applications. This sophisticated control enables you to take advantage of voice over WLAN (VoWLAN) to place or receive calls over the wireless LAN infrastructure.
Designed for growing organizations, the Cisco WAP321 offers the ability to smoothly scale your network by bridging wired LANs together wirelessly, to reduce cabling and installation costs. It supports multiple Service Set Identifiers (SSIDs) to enable you to segregate traffic for different departments, users, and communication devices.
For companies that need to provide secure wireless guest access, the Cisco WAP321 offers captive portal support that lets you create a wireless hotspot with visitor authentication.
The Cisco WAP321 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. Power over Ethernet (PoE) support 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 data, the Cisco WAP321 supports Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA2), encoding all your wireless transmissions with powerful encryption. 802.1X RADIUS authentication helps keep unauthorized users out.
With the Cisco WAP321, you can build on your existing network to deliver high-performance wireless access - with the scalability you need as your business grows and evolves.
Figure 2 shows a typical configuration using this Wireless Access Point.
Figure 2. Typical Configuration

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Features
Highly secure, high-speed 802.11n wireless networking delivers enhanced throughput and extended range for bandwidth-intensive applications.
Wizard-based setup and configuration enables fast, simple deployment.
Gigabit Ethernet LAN interface provides high-speed connectivity for faster downloads and demanding applications.
Selectable-band wireless access lets you switch bands to minimize interference from other office devices and improve performance.
Robust security, including WPA2, 802.1X with RADIUS secure authentication, and rogue access point detection, helps protect sensitive business information.
Power over Ethernet (PoE) support enables easy installation without the expense of additional wiring.
Client bridge mode lets you expand your network by wirelessly connecting to a second Ethernet network.
Elegant, compact design with internal antennas and versatile mounting kit enables installation on a ceiling, wall, or desktop.
Intelligent quality of service (QoS) prioritizes network traffic to keep critical network applications running at top performance.
Power-saving sleep mode and port control features help maximize energy efficiency.
Highly secure guest access enables safe wireless connectivity for visitors.
Support for IPv6 lets you deploy future networking applications and operating systems without costly upgrades.
Figure 3. Back Panel of the Cisco WAP121 Wireless-N Access Point with PoE
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Specifications
Table 1 lists the specifications, package contents, and minimum requirements for the Cisco WAP321 Wireless-N access point.
Table 1. Specifications for the Cisco WAP321 Wireless-N Access Point

Specifications
Description
Standards
IEEE 802.11n, 802.11g, 802.11b, 802.3, 802.3u, 802.1X (security authentication), 802.1Q (VLAN), 802.11i(WPA2 security), 802.11e(wireless QoS), IPv4 (RFC 791), IPv6 (RFC 2460),
Ports
Ethernet, Power
Switch
Power button (on/off)
Buttons
Reset
Cabling type
Category 5e or better
LEDs
Power, Wireless, LAN
Operating system
Linux
Physical Interfaces
Ports
Gigabit Ethernet, 12V DC power with support for 802.3af PoE
Power supply
Not included with access point, but supports external power 12V DC power jack (Energy Star 2.0 compliant with Efficiency Level 5) and 802.3af Power over Ethernet
Buttons
Power (on/off) push button; Reset button
Lock slot
Slot for Kensington lock
LED
Power, Wireless, Ethernet
Physical Specifications
Physical dimensions (W x D x H)
6.66 x 6.67 x 1.38 in or 169.08 x 169.42 x 35 mm
Weight
0.606 lb or 275g
Network Capabilities
Network protocols
IEEE 802.11n, 802.11g, 802.11b, 802.3, 802.3u, 802.1X (security authentication), 802.1Q (VLAN), 802.11i (WPA2 security), 802.11e (wireless QoS), IPv4 (RFC 791), IPv6 (RFC 2460), RADIUS, syslog, HTTP/HTTPS, Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)
VLAN support
Yes
Number of VLANs
1 management VLAN plus 8 VLANs for SSID
Multiple SSIDs
8
802.1Xsupplicant
Yes
802.11d
No
SSID to VLAN mapping
Yes
Auto channel selection
Yes
Spanning tree
Yes
Load balancing
Yes
IPv6
Yes
IPv6 Host support
IPv6 RADIUS, syslog, Network Time Protocol (NTP), etc.
Layer 2
802.1Q-based VLANS, 8 active VLANS plus 1 management VLAN
Security
WEP/WPA/WPA2
Yes, including Enterprise authentication
Access control
Yes, management access control list (ACL)plus MAC ACL
Secure management
HTTPS
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)
Yes (soft WPS, no hardware push button)
SSID broadcast
Yes
Rogue access point detection
Yes
Mounting and Physical Security
Multiple mounting options
Desktop installation; mounting bracket included for easy ceiling or wall mounting
Physical security lock
Kensington lock slot
Quality of Service
Quality of service (QoS)
Wi-Fi Multimedia, Traffic Specification (WMM TSPEC)
Performance
Wireless throughput
Data rate =300 Mbps , actual client throughput will vary.
Recommended user support
Up to 32 connective users, 20 active users
Configuration
Web user interface
Built-in web user interface for easy browser-based configuration (HTTP/HTTPS)
Management
Management protocols
Web browser, SNMP v3, Bonjour
Remote management
Yes
Event logging
Local, remote syslog, email alerts
Network diagnostics
Logging and packet capture
Web firmware upgrade
Firmware upgradable through web browser, imported/exported configuration file
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)
DHCP client
IPv6 host
Yes
HTTP redirect
Yes, and captive portal
Wireless
Frequency
Selectable-band 2.4GHz or 5GHz (not concurrent)
Radio and modulation type
Single radio, orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (OFDM)
WLAN
802.11n
Operating channels
1 to 13 (depending on country)
Wireless isolation
Wireless isolation between clients
External antennas
None
Internal antennas
Internal fixed PIFA antenna
Antenna gain in dBi
2dBi each antenna
Transmitted output power
802.11b@11Mbps: 17dBm
802.11g@54Mbps: 13dBm
802.11n@HT20HT40, MCS15: 13dBm
Receiver sensitivity
802.11b: 11Mbps @ -86dBm
802.11g: 54Mbps @ -71dBm
802.11n: 300Mbps @ -64dBm
Wireless distribution system (WDS)
Yes
Roaming
Yes
Fast roaming
802.11i pre-authentication
Active WLAN clients
Same as number of users. 32 max connected users, 20 active users recommended
Multiple SSIDs
8
Wireless VLAN map
Yes
WLAN security
Yes
Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM)
Yes, with automatic power save
Operating Modes
Access point
Access Point mode, WDS bridging, Client Bridge mode
Environmental
Power
12V 1ADC input, and IEEE802.3af compliant PoE
Certifications
FCC class B, CE, IC, Wi-Fi
Operating temperature
0 to 40C (32 to 104F)
Storage temperature
-20 to 70C (-4 to 158F)
Operating humidity
10% to 85% noncondensing
Storage humidity
5% to 90% noncondensing
Package Contents
Cisco WAP321 Wireless-N Selectable-Band Access Point with PoE
Ceiling/wall mounting kit
User guide on CD-ROM
Ethernet network cable
Registration card
Minimum Requirements
802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n wireless adapter with TCP/IP protocol installed per PC
Switch/router with PoE support or PoE injector when used with PoE
Web-based configuration: Java-enabled web browser