Alcatel AP1221, AP1222 USER MANUAL

Alcatel-Lucent
OmniAccess Stellar AP1220 Series

Indoor high performance 802.11ac Wave 2
wireless access points

Multifunctional Alcatel-Lucent
OmniAccess® Stellar AP1220
series access points are mid-end

802.11ac Wave 2 APs for medium
density and large business
deployments. The OmniAccess
Stellar AP1220 series indoor
Wi-Fi access point provides
high throughput and a seamless
user experience.

AP1221

AP1222

The high performance 802.11ac AP1220 series supports a maximum concurrent data rate of 2.1 Gb/s
(1733 Mb/s in 5 GHz and 400 Mb/s in 2.4 GHz), 160 MHz channels (VHT160*), multi-user MIMO
(MU-MIMO) and four spatial streams (4SS). They provide simultaneous multicast data transmission
to multiple devices, maximizing data throughput and improving network efciency.

Featuring enhanced WLAN technology with RF Radio Dynamic Adjustment, a distributed control
Wi-Fi architecture, secure network admission control with unied access, built in application intelligence
and analytics, making it ideal for enterprises of all sizes demanding a simple, secure and scalable
wireless solution.

Cloud enabled with OmniVista Cirrus

The AP1220 series APs can be managed by Alcatel-Lucent OmniVista® Cirrus cloud platform. OmniVista®
Cirrus powers a secure, resilient and scalable cloud-based network management platform. It offers
hassle free network deployment and easy service rollout with advanced analytics for smarter decision
making. Offers IT friendly Unied Access with secure authentication and policy enforcement for users
and devices.

Datasheet

OmniAccess Stellar AP1220 Series

OmniVista 2500 managed deployment

The AP1220 series APs can be managed by Alcatel-Lucent OmniVista® 2500 on premise Network
Management System. The access points are managed as one or more access point (AP) groups (a logical
grouping of one or more access points). The OmniVista 2500 next generation management suite embeds
a visionary controller-less architecture, providing user friendly workows for unied access together
with an integrated unied policy authenticati on manager (UPAM) which helps dene authentication
strategy and policy enforcement for employees, guest management and BYOD devices. The AP1220
series has built-in DPI technology providing real-time Application Monitoring and enforcement. The
network administrator can obtain a comprehensive view of applications running in the network and
apply adequate control to optimize the performance of the network for business critical applications.
OmniVista 2500 provides advanced options for RF management, WIDS/WIPS for intrusion detection
and prevention, and a heat map for WLAN site planning.

Plug and Play: Secure Web managed (HTTPS) cluster deployment

The AP1220 series by default operates in a cluster architecture to provide simplied plug-and-play
deployment. The access point cluster is an autonomous system that consists of a group of OmniAccess
Stellar APs and a virtual controller, which is a selected access point, for cluster management. One AP
cluster supports up to 64 APs.

The access point cluster architecture ensures simplied and quick deployment. Once the rst AP is
congured using the conguration wizard, the remaining APs in the network will come up automatically
with an updated conguration. This ensures the whole network is up and functional within a
few minutes.

The AP1220 series also supports secure zero-touch provisioning with Alcatel- Lucent OXO Connect R2,
a mechanism by which all access points in a cluster will obtain bootstrap data securely from an on­premise OXO Connect.

Integrated guest management

The AP1220 series supports role based management access to the AP cluster which includes Admin,
Viewer and GuestOperator access. GuestOperator access simplies guest account creation and
management, and can be used by any non-IT person such as a front desk worker or receptionist.
The AP1220 series access points also support a built-in customizable captive portal which enables
customers to offer unique guest access.

Quality of service for unied communication apps

The OmniAccess Stellar AP1220 series access points support ne tuned, quality of service (QoS)
parameters to differentiate and provide appropriate QoS for each application such as voice, video
and desktop sharing. Application aware RF scanning avoids interruption of real-time applications.

RF management

Radio Dynamic Adjustment (RDA) technology automatically assigns channels and power settings,
provides DFS/TPC, and ensures that access points stay clear of all radio frequency interference (RFI)
sources to deliver reliable, high-performance wireless LANs. The OmniAccess Stellar AP1220 series APs
can be congured to provide part-time or dedicated air monitoring for spectrum analysis and wireless
intrusion protection.

Datasheet

OmniAccess Stellar AP1220 Series

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Product specications

Radio specication

• AP type: Indoor, dual radio, 5 GHz

802.11ac 4x4:4 MU-MIMO and 2.4 GHz

802.11n 2x2:2 MIMO

• 5 GHz: Four spatial stream single user
(SU) MIMO for up to 1733 Mb/s wireless
data rate to individual 4x4 VHT80 or
2x2 VHT160* client devices

• 5 GHz: Four spatial stream multi
user (MU) MIMO for up to 1733 Mb/s
wireless data rate to up to three
MU-MIMO capable client devices
simultaneously

• 2.4 GHz: Two spatial stream single user
(SU) MIMO for up to 400 Mb/s wireless
data rate to individual 2x2 VHT40 client
devices (300 Mb/s for HT40 802.11n
client devices)

• Supported frequency bands (country­specic restrictions apply):

¬ 2.400 to 2.4835 GHz
¬ 5.150 to 5.250 GHz
¬ 5.250 to 5.350 GHz
¬ 5.470 to 5.725 GHz
¬ 5.725 to 5.850 GHz

• Frequencies xed at factory for Middle
East models OAW-AP1221-ME and
OAW-AP1222-ME

¬ 2400 - 2483.5 MHz
¬ 5150 - 5350 MHz

• Available channels: Dependent on
congured regulatory domain

• DFA (dynamic frequency adjustment)
optimizes available channels and
provides proper transmission power

• Short guard interval for 20 MHz, 40 MHz,
80 MHz and 160 MHz* channels

• Transmit beam forming (TxBF) for
increased signal reliability and range

• 802.11n/ac packet aggregation:
Aggregated Mac Protocol Data Unit
(A-MPDU), Aggregated Mac Service Data
Unit (A-MSDU)

• Supported data rates (Mb/s):
¬ 802.11b: 1, 2, 5.5, 11
¬ 802.11a/g: 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54
¬ 802.11n: 6.5 to 600 (MCS0 to MCS31)
¬ 802.11ac: 6.5 to 1,733 (MCS0 to

MCS9, NSS = 1 to 4 for

¬ VHT20/40/80, NSS = 1 to 2 for VHT160)*

• Supported modulation types:
¬ 802.11b: BPSK, QPSK, CCK
¬ 802.11a/g/n/ac: BPSK, QPSK, 16-QAM,

64-QAM, 256-QAM

• 802.11n high-throughput (HT) support:
HT 20/40

• 802.11ac very high throughput (VHT)
support: VHT 20/40/80/160*

• Advanced Cellular Coexistence (ACC)
Minimizes interference from 3G/4G
cellular networks, distributed antenna
systems, and commercial small cell/
femtocell equipment

Interfaces

• 1x 10/100/1000Base-T autosensing
(RJ-45) port, Power over Ethernet (PoE)

• 1x USB 2.0 (Type A connector)

• 1x management console port (RJ-45)

• Reset button: Factory reset

• Kensington security slot

• AP1222: 4x RP-SMA antenna connectors

Visual Indicators (Tri-color
LEDs)

• For system and radio status
¬ Red ashing: System abnormal, link

down
¬ Red light: System startup
¬ Red and blue rotate ashing: System

running, OS upgrading
¬ Blue light: System running, dual bands

working
¬ Green ashing: System running, no

SSID created
¬ Green light: System running, single

band working
¬ Red, blue and green rotate ashing:

System running, use for location of

an AP

Antenna

• AP1221: Built-in 2×2:2 @ 2.4 GHz,
4x4:4 @ 5 GHz

¬ Integrated dual-band down tilt omni-

directional antennas for 4x4 MIMO
with maximum antenna gain of 3.61
dBi in 2.4 GHz and 4.45 dBi in 5 GHz.
Built-in antennas are optimized for
horizontal ceiling mounted orientation
of the AP.

• AP1222 External 2×2:2 @ 2.4 GHz,
4x4:4 @ 5 GHz

¬ Four RP-SMA connectors for external

dual band antennas.

• Optional external antenna (sold
separately)

¬ Offer includes broad selection of

antennas, delivering optimal coverage
for a variety of deployment scenarios.

Receive sensitivity (per chain)

2.4 GHz 5 GHz
1 Mb/s -96
11 Mb/s -88
6 Mb/s -92 -91
54 Mb/s -74 -74
HT20 (MSC 0/8) -91 -91
HT20 (MSC 7/15) -71 -70
HT40 (MSC 0/8) -88 -88
HT40 (MSC 7/15) -68 -68
VHT20 (MSC 0) -91 -91
VHT20 (MSC 8) -67 -67
VHT40 (MSC 0) -88 -88
VHT40 (MSC 9) -63 -63
VHT80 (MCS0) -85
VHT80 (MCS9) -58
VHT160* (MCS0) -84
VHT160* (MCS9) -58

Maximum transmit power (per
chain)

2.4 GHz 5 GHz
1 Mb/s 18 dBm
11 Mb/s 18 dBm
6 Mb/s 18 dBm 18 dBm
54 Mb/s 17 dBm 17 dBm
HT20 (MSC 0/8) 18 dBm 18 dBm
HT20 (MSC 7/15) 16 dBm 17 dBm
HT40 (MSC 0/8) 18 dBm 18 dBm
HT40 (MSC 7/15) 16 dBm 17 dBm
VHT20 (MSC 0) 18 dBm 18 dBm
VHT20 (MSC 8) 16 dBm 17 dBm
VHT40 (MSC 0) 18 dBm 18 dBm
VHT40 (MSC 9) 15 dBm 16 dBm
VHT80 (MCS0) 18 dBm
VHT80 (MCS9) 16 dBm
VHT160* (MCS0) 18 dBm
VHT160* (MCS9) 16 dBm

Chile: Regulatory compliance. Maximum transmit power
of 150mW including antenna gain.

Note: Maximum capability of the hardware provided.
Maximum transmit power is limited by local regulatory
settings.

Power

• Supports direct DC power and Power

over Ethernet (PoE)

• When both power sources are available,

DC power takes priority over PoE

• Maximum (worst case) power consumption:

¬ <15.6 W (802.3at PoE or DC)
¬ Excludes power consumed by external

USB device; USB with 500mA load
can add up to 2.9 W

¬ Maximum power consumption in idle

mode: 7.5 W

*160 MHz channel support will be available in the future

• Direct DC source: 48 V DC nominal,
± 5%

• Power over Ethernet (PoE):
¬ 48 V DC (nominal) 802.3af/802.3at

compliant source

¬ Unrestricted functionality with

802.3at PoE

¬ The USB port is disabled and the

5 GHz radio is restricted to 2*2:2
when the AP is powered by 802.3af
PoE source

Mounting

• The AP ships with two (white)
mounting clips to attach to a 9/16­inch or 15/16- inch at T-bar drop­tile ceiling.

• Optional mount kits for Open
Silhouette and Flanged Interlude.

• Optional mount kits for at-surface
(wall).

Environmental

• Operating:
¬ Temperature: 0°C to 45°C

(+32°F to +113°F)

¬ Humidity: 10% to 90% non-

condensing

• Storage and transportation:
¬ Temperature: -40°C to +70°C

(-40°F to +158°F)

Dimensions/Weight

• Single AP excluding packing box and
accessories:

¬ 180 mm (W) x 180 mm (D) x 36

mm (H) -7.08” (W) x 7.08” (D) x

1.41” (H)

¬ 700 g/1.54 lb

• Single AP including packing box and
accessories:

¬ 228 mm (W) x 198 mm (D) x

66 mm (H) -8.97” (W) x 7.79” (D) x

2.59”(H)

¬ 920 g/2.02 lb

Reliability

• MTBF: 916,666h (104.6 years) at
+25ºC operating temperature

Capacity

• Up to 8 SSID per radio (total 16 SSID)

• Support for up to 512 associated
client devices per AP

Software features

• Up to 4K APs when managed by
OV2500. There is no limit on the
number of AP groups

• Up to 64 APs per web-managed
(HTTP/ HTTPS) cluster

• Auto channel selection

• Auto transmit power control

• Bandwidth control per SSID

• L2 roaming

• L3 roaming with OmniVista 2500

• Captive portal (Internal/ External)

• Guest self-registration (optional SMS
notication) with OmniVista 2500

• Internal user database

• RADIUS client

• Guest social-login with OmniVista
2500

• RADIUS proxy authentication
OmniVista 2500

• LDAP/AD proxy authentication
OmniVista 2500

• Wireless QoS

• Band steering

• Client smart load balance

• Client sticky avoidance

• User behavior tracking

• White/black list

• Zero-touch provisioning (ZTP)

• NTP server client

• ACL

• DHCP/DNS/NAT

• Wireless MESH P2P/P2MP

• Wireless Bridge

• Rogue AP location and containment

• System log report

• Dedicated Scanning AP

• SNMPv2

• SNMP Trap Notication with
OmniVista 2500

• Wireless attack detection with
OmniVista 2500

• Floor plan and heat map with
OmniVista 2500

• Stanley Healthcare/Aeroscout
RTLS support

Note: Some features are limited by local regulatory
settings

Security

• 802.11i, Wi-Fi Protected Access 2
(WPA2), WPA, AES 128-256 bits

• 802.1X

• WEP, Advanced Encryption Standard
(AES), Temporal Key Integrity Protocol
(TKIP)

• Firewall: ACL, wIPS/wIDS and DPI
application policy enforcement with
OmniVista™

• Portal page authentication

• Integrated Trusted Platform Module
(TPM) for secure storage of credentials
and keys

IEEE standard

• IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2

• IEEE 802.11e WMM

• IEEE 802.11h, 802.11i, 802.11e QoS

• IEEE 802.1Q (VLAN tagging)

• 802.11k Radio Resource Management

• 802.11v BSS Transition Management

• 802.11r Fast Roaming

Regulatory & certication

• CB Scheme Safety, cTUVus

• Wi-Fi Alliance (WFA) certied

802.11a/b/g/n/ac

• FCC

• CE marked

• RoHS, REACH, WEEE

• UL2043 plenum rating

• EMI and susceptibility (Class B)

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OmniAccess Stellar AP1220 Series

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Ordering information

Item Description

OAW-AP1221-RW Indoor Mid-end Enterprise 802.11ac MU-MIMO AP, Dual-Radio, 11n 2x2:2 + 11ac 4x4:4, 1x GbE, 1x USB,

1x Console, and integrated antennas. Unrestricted Regulatory Domain. These products should be considered
as Rest of World products and MUST NOT be used for deployments in the United States, Japan or Israel

OAW-AP1221-US Indoor Mid-end Enterprise 802.11ac MU-MIMO AP, Dual-Radio, 11n 2x2:2 + 11ac 4x4:4, 1x GbE, 1x USB,

1x Console, and integrated antennas. Restricted regulatory domain: United States

OAW-AP1221-ME Indoor Mid-end Enterprise 802.11ac MU-MIMO AP, Dual-Radio, 11n 2x2:2 + 11ac 4x4:4, 1x GbE, 1x USB,

1x Console, and integrated antennas. Restricted regulatory domain: Middle East (Israel, Egypt)

OAW-AP1222-RW Indoor Mid-end Enterprise 802.11ac MU-MIMO AP, Dual-Radio, 11n 2x2:2 + 11ac 4x4:4, 1x GbE, 1x USB,

1x Console, and 4x antenna connectors. Unrestricted Regulatory Domain. These products should be
considered as Rest of World products and MUST NOT be used for deployments in the United States,
Japan or Israel

OAW-AP1222-US Indoor Mid-end Enterprise 802.11ac MU-MIMO AP, Dual-Radio, 11n 2x2:2 + 11ac 4x4:4, 1x GbE, 1x USB,

1x Console, and 4x antenna connectors. Restricted regulatory domain: United States

OAW-AP1222-ME Indoor Mid-end Enterprise 802.11ac MU-MIMO AP, Dual-Radio, 11n 2x2:2 + 11ac 4x4:4, 1x GbE, 1x USB,

1x Console, and 4x antenna connectors. Restricted regulatory domain: Middle East (Israel, Egypt)

Accessories Description

OAW-AP-MNT-B OmniAccess indoor mounting kit, for AP1101, AP122X, AP123X, Type B1(9/16”) and B2(15/16”) for T-shaped

ceiling rail mounting. Standard configuration in the product packaging. Optional for customer ordering

OAW-AP-MNT-W OmniAccess indoor mounting kit, for AP1101, AP122X, AP123X, Type W wall and ceiling mounting with

screws. Optional for customer ordering

OAW-AP-MNT-C OmniAccess indoor mounting kit, for AP1101, AP122X, AP123X, Type C1 (Open Silhouette) and C2 (Flanged

Interlude), for other shaped ceiling rail mounting. Optional for customer ordering

PD-9001GR/AT/AC 1-Port IEEE 802.3at PoE Midspan. Port speed 10/100/1000M PoE power 30W. No power cord included.

Please order PWR-CORD-XX for country specific power cord.

ADP-30HRBD 48V/30W AC-to-DC Power Adapter with Type A DC plug 2.1*5.5*9.5mm circular, straight. Please order

PWR- CORD-XX for country specific power cord.

ANT-O-6 Dual band 2.4/5 GHz, 1-element direct mount , omni-directional antenna, 6dBi (box includes QTY 4)

ANT-O-M4-5 Dual band 2.4/5 GHz, 4-element, Ceiling-mount , Downtilt omni-directional antenna, MIMO 4*4, max gain

4.8dBi (1X); includes 4 element 30in RF cable

ANT-S-M4-60 Dual band 2.4/5 GHz, 4-element, Wall-mount, sector antenna , >5dBi, 60°Hx60°V (1x); includes 4 element

30in RF cable

Warranty

OmniAccess Stellar Access Points come with Hardware Limited Lifetime Warranty (HLLW)

Services and support

OmniAccess Stellar Access Points include 1 year of complementary SUPPORT Software for partners. For
more information about our Professional services, Support services, and Managed services, please go to

http://enterprise.alcatel-lucent.com/?services=EnterpriseServices&page=directory

Datasheet

OmniAccess Stellar AP1220 Series

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