Sunday, August 21, 2011

802.11n Wireless Performance and Reliability


Extend predictable 802.11n wireless coverage to the home teleworking environment with Cisco Aironet 600 Series OfficeExtend Access Points.
Increase productivity, lower cost, and gain business continuity with seamless , reliable, and highly secure access to networked services from the home or remote office.
Purposely designed for the teleworking environment, the Cisco Aironet 600 Series OfficeExtend Access point delivers full 802.11n speed with simultaneous 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz RF band support.

Business Benefits

  • Extends Borderless Network services and policies to the home-office teleworker.
  • Protects the corporate environment with industry-standard control and wireless access point (CAPWAP) support.
  • Simultaneously supports corporate and personal network activity with traffic segmentation.
  • Increases productivity and reduces cellular cost by extending voice to the home wirelessly or via a wired Ethernet port.
  • Reduces setup time with simplified IT provisioning.
  • Comes with a limited lifetime warranty that includes 10-day advance hardware replacement.

Benefits for the Teleworker

  • Zero-touch deployment at the home office speeds setup time and gets you working right away.
  • Simultaneous dual-band support helps avoid congestion caused by home devices.
  • Backward capability supports 802.11a/b/g devices as well as newly deployed 802.11n devices.
  • Sleek design for convenient desktop placement.

Powerful 802.11n Dual-Radio Performance
The Cisco® Aironet® 600 Series OfficeExtend Access Point provides secure enterprise wireless coverage to the home. This dual-band, 802.11n access point extends the corporate network to the home teleworker and mobile contractors. The access point connects to the home's broadband Internet access and establishes a secure tunnel to the corporate network so that remote employees can access data, voice, video, and cloud services for a mobility experience consistent with that at the corporate office. The dual-band, simultaneous support for 2.4-GHz and 5-GHz radio frequencies assures that corporate devices are not impacted by congestion caused by common household devices that use the 2.4 GHz band. The Cisco Aironet 600 Series OfficeExtend Access Point is purposely designed for the teleworker by supporting both secure corporate data access and maintaining connectivity for personal home devices with segmented home-traffic support.
How It Works
The same services that are available on the wireless network at the corporate office are securely accessed through the Cisco Aironet 600 Series from a remote location. Data, voice, and video as well as applications such as Cisco Unified MeetingPlace® conferencing, Cisco WebEx® technology, and dual-mode phones are all supported by the Cisco Aironet 600 Series.
For the initial setup at a home office, the remote worker plugs the access point into their home router connected to or integrated with their broadband modem. The Cisco Aironet 600 Series access point is provisioned in advance and will automatically set up a secure tunnel to the corporate headquarters with a Cisco Wireless Controller. A preregistered corporate IP phone will also automatically connect with the Cisco Unified Communications Manager to access the corporate phone number, voicemail, and user settings.
How the Remote Workforce Benefits
The Cisco Aironet 600 Series improves workforce productivity, business resiliency, and work schedule flexibility while reducing travel costs and carbon emissions. It is targeted toward commercial, enterprise, and service provider networks across all industries. The Cisco Aironet 600 Series is appropriate for employees who need reliable and consistent access to networked business services at home or at work, as well as telecommuters who require the same wireless connectivity as at the corporate site. Voice costs are reduced since users can use Wi-Fi instead of cellular coverage for voice calls.
Table 1 lists the features and benefits for Cisco Aironet 600 Series OfficeExtend Access Points.
Table 1. Features and Benefits for Cisco Aironet 600 Series OfficeExtend Access Points
Feature
Benefits
Performance
• Dual-band, 802.11n access point for the home that provides at least six times the throughput of existing 802.11a/g networks, with industry-leading performance and reliability.
• Supports both the 2.4-GHz and 5-GHz radio frequency band, simultaneously allowing users to avoid congestion from home devices.
Simplified Operations and Management
• Extends real-time services such as voice, wireless, video, and data to remote locations that have no IT staff.
• Similar management to that of the corporate wireless LAN using the same infrastructure and devices (Cisco Wireless Controllers, Cisco Wireless Control System (WCS), and access points).
• Cisco Unified Wireless IP Phones may be preconfigured or added in the future.
Robust Security
• The Cisco Aironet 600 Series establishes a secure Datagram Transport Layer Security (DTLS) connection between the access point and the controller to offer remote WLAN connectivity using the same profile as at the corporate office.
• Secure tunneling mitigates risks of viruses and attacks on the corporate network found in split-tunneling scenarios.
• Segmentation of home and corporate traffic maintains home device connectivity without introducing security risks to corporate policy.
End-to-end Voice Services
• Supports Unified Communications for improved collaboration through messaging, presence, and conferencing.
• Supports all Cisco Unified Wireless IP Phones for cost-effective, real-time voice services.
Environmentally Responsible
• Enables best practices for green initiatives by reducing commuting hours and emissions.
Product Specifications
Table 2 lists the product specifications for Cisco Aironet 600 Series OfficeExtend Access Points.
Table 2. Product Specifications for Cisco Aironet 600 Series OfficeExtend Access Points
Item
Specification
Part Numbers
Cisco Aironet 600 OfficeExtend Series Access Point
• AIR-OEAP602I-x-K9: Dual-band Controller-based 802.11a/g/n
• AIR-OEAP602I-xK910: Eco-pack (dual-band 802.11a/g/n) 10 quantity controller-based access points
Regulatory domains: (x = regulatory domain)
Customers are responsible for verifying approval for use in their individual countries. To verify approval and to identify the regulatory domain that corresponds to a particular country, please visit: http://www.cisco.com/go/aironet/compliance.
Not all regulatory domains have been approved. As they are approved, the part numbers will be available on the Global Price List.
Software
• Cisco Unified Wireless Network Software Release 7.0 MR1 or later
Controllers Supported
• Cisco 2500, 5500 Series Wireless Controllers and Cisco Wireless Services Module 2 (WiSM2)
802.11n
• Multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) with two spatial streams
• Maximal ratio combining (MRC)
• 20- and 40-MHz channels
• PHY data rates up to 300 Mbps
• Packet aggregation: A-MPDU (Tx/Rx)
• Cyclic shift diversity (CSD) support
Data Rates Supported
802.11a: 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, and 54 Mbps
802.11g: 1, 2, 5.5, 6, 9, 11, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, and 54 Mbps
802.11n data rates (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz):
MCS Index1
GI2 = 800ns
GI = 400ns
20-MHz Rate (Mbps)
40-MHz Rate (Mbps)
20-MHz Rate (Mbps)
40-MHz Rate (Mbps)
0
6.5
13.5
7.2
15
1
13
27
14.4
30
2
19.5
40.5
21.7
45
3
26
54
28.9
60
4
39
81
43.3
90
5
52
108
57.8
120
6
58.5
121.5
65
135
7
65
135
72.2
150
8
13
27
14.4
30
9
26
54
28.9
60
10
39
81
43.3
90
11
52
108
57.8
120
12
78
162
86.7
180
13
104
216
115.6
240
14
117
243
130
270
15
130
270
144.4
300
Frequency Band and 20-MHz Operating Channels
A Regulatory Domain:
• 2.412 to 2.462 GHz; 11 channels
• 5.180 to 5.240 GHz; 4 channels
• 5.745 to 5.825 GHz; 5 channels
C Regulatory Domain:
• 2.412 to 2.472 GHz; 13 channels
• 5.745 to 5.825 GHz; 5 channels
E Regulatory Domain:
• 2.412 to 2.472 GHz; 13 channels
• 5.180 to 5.240 GHz; 4 channels
I Regulatory Domain:
• 2.412 to 2.472 GHz, 13 channels
• 5.180 to 5.240 GHz; 4 channels
K Regulatory Domain:
• 2.412 to 2.472 GHz; 13 channels
• 5.180 to 5.240 GHz; 4 channels
• 5.745 to 5.805 GHz; 4 channels
N Regulatory Domain:
• 2.412 to 2.462 GHz; 11 channels
• 5.180 to 5.240 GHz; 4 channels
• 5.745 to 5.825 GHz; 5 channels
P Regulatory Domain:
• 2.412 to 2.472 GHz; 13 channels
• 5.180 to 5.240 GHz; 4 channels
R Regulatory Domain:
• 2.412 to 2.472 GHz; 13 channels
• 5.180 to 5.240 GHz; 4 channels
• 5.745 to 5.805 GHz; 4 channels
S Regulatory Domain:
• 2.412 to 2.472 GHz; 13 channels
• 5.180 to 5.240 GHz; 4 channels
• 5.745 to 5.825 GHz; 5 channels
T Regulatory Domain:
• 2.412 to 2.462 GHz; 11 channels
• 5.745 to 5.825 GHz; 5 channels
Note: This varies by regulatory domain. Refer to the product documentation for specific details for each regulatory domain.
Maximum Number of Nonoverlapping Channels
2.4 GHz
• 802.11b/g: 20 MHz: 3
• 802.11n: 20 MHz: 3
5 GHz
• 802.11a: 20 MHz: 9
• 802.11n: 20 MHz: 9, 40 MHz: 4
Note: This varies by regulatory domain. Refer to the product documentation for specific details for each regulatory domain.
Receive Sensitivity
2.4 GHz
• 802.11b: -87dBm Typical @ 11Mbps
• 802.11g: -77dBm Typical @ 54Mbps
• 802.11n 20MHz: -71dBm Typical @ MCS15
• 802.11n 40MHz: -68dBm Typical @ MCS15
5 GHz
• 802.11a: -74dBm Typical @ 54Mbps
• 802.11n 20MHz: -68dBm Typical @ MCS15
• 802.11n 40MHz: -65dBm Typical @ MCS15
Maximum Transmit Power
2.4 GHz
• 802.11b (CCK): 20 dBm with one antenna
• 802.11g : 20 dBm with 2 antennas
• 802.11n (HT20): 20 dBm with 2 antennas
• 802.11n (HT40): 20 dBm with 2 antennas
5 GHz
• 802.11a: 20 dBm with 2 antennas
• 802.11n (HT20): 20 dBm with 2 antennas
• 802.11n (HT40): 20 dBm with 2 antennas
Note: The maximum power setting will vary by channel and according to individual country regulations. Refer to the product documentation for specific details.
Integrated Antenna
• 2.4 GHz, gain 3.5 dBi, horizontal beamwidth 360°
• 5 GHz, gain 4.0 dBi, horizontal beamwidth 360°
Interfaces
• 4x 10/100/1000BASE-T autosensing (RJ-45)
• 1x 10/100/1000BASE-T WAN port (RJ-45)
• USB : Not available (future release)
Indicators
• Status LED indicates boot loader status, association status, operating status, boot loader errors, port status. [USB (Future use)]
Dimensions
(W x L x H)
• Access point (without cradle): 7.75 x 7 x 1.6in (195.3 x 176.3 x 39.65mm)
• Access point (with cradle): 8.1 x 7.0 x 2.7in (206.15 x 176.3 x 67mm)
Weight
• 0.99 lbs (0.452 kg) - without cradle
• 1.44 lbs (0.653 kg) - with cradle
Environmental
• Non-operating (storage) temperature: -13°F to +140°F (-25°C to 60°C)
• Operating temperature: 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C)
• Operating humidity: 10% to 80% RH (non-condensing)
System Memory
• 64 MB DRAM
• 16 MB flash
Power Options
• Cisco AP600 Local Power Supply: 100 to 240 VAC; 50 to 60 Hz (AIR-PWR-ADTR-cc, where cc is country code as follows: AP=Asia Pacific; AR=Argentina/Uruguay; AU=Australia; BR=Brazil; CE=Central Europe; CH=China; DM=Denmark; IS=Israel; IT=Italy; JP=Japan; NA=North America; SA=South Africa; SW=Switzerland; UK=United Kingdom)
Power Draw
• Consumption: 12W normal, 15W maximum
Warranty
Limited Lifetime Hardware Warranty
Compliance and Safety Standards
Safety:
• UL 60950-1, 2nd Edition
• CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1, 2nd Edition
• IEC 60950-1, 2nd Edition
• EN 60950-1, 2nd Edition
Radio Approvals:
• FCC Part 15.247, 15.407
• RSS-210 (Canada)
• EN 300 328, EN 301 893 (Europe)
• ARIB-STD 33 (Japan)
• ARIB-STD 66 (Japan)
• ARIB-STD T71 (Japan)
• AS/NZS 4268.2003 (Australia and New Zealand)
• 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 Standard:
• IEEE 802.11a/b/g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11h, IEEE 802.11d
Security:
• 802.11i, Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 (WPA2), WPA
• 802.1X
• Advanced Encryption Standards (AES), Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP)
EAP Type(s):
• Extensible Authentication Protocol-Transport Layer Security (EAP-TLS)
• EAP-Tunneled TLS (TTLS) or Microsoft Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol Version 2 (MSCHAPv2)
• Protected EAP (PEAP) v0 or EAP-MSCHAPv2
• Extensible Authentication Protocol-Flexible Authentication via Secure Tunneling (EAP-FAST)
• PEAPv1 or EAP-Generic Token Card (GTC)
• EAP-Subscriber Identity Module (SIM)
Multimedia:
• Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM)
Other:
• FCC Bulletin OET-65C
• RSS-102


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