Cisco Aironet 1131AG User Manual

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Cisco Aironet 1130AG Series IEEE 802.11A/B/G
Access Point

Low-profile enterprise-class access point with integrated antennas for easy deployment in offices and
similar RF environments.

Product Overview

Cisco® Aironet® 1130AG Series IEEE 802.11a/b/g access points provide high-capacity, high-security, enterprise­class features in an unobtrusive, office-class design, delivering WLAN access with the lowest total cost of ownership.
With high-performing dual IEEE 802.11a and 802.11g radios, the Cisco Aironet 1130AG Series provides a combined
capacity of up to 108 Mbps to meet the needs of growing WLANs. Hardware-assisted Advanced Encryption
Standard (AES) or temporal key integrity protocol (TKIP) encryption provides uncompromised support for
interoperable IEEE 802.11i, Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 (WPA2) or WPA security. The Cisco Aironet 1130AG Series
uses radio and network management features for simplified deployment, along with built-in omnidirectional antennas
that provide robust and predictable WLAN coverage for offices and similar RF environments. The competitively
priced Cisco Aironet 1130AG Series is ready to install and easy to manage, reducing the cost of deployment and
ongoing maintenance.

The Cisco Aironet 1130AG Series is available in two versions: unified or autonomous. Unified access points operate
with the Lightweight Access Point Protocol (LWAPP) and work in conjunction with Cisco wireless LAN controllers
and the Cisco Wireless Control System (WCS). When configured with LWAPP, the Cisco Aironet 1130AG Series
can automatically detect the best-available Cisco wireless LAN controller and download appropriate policies and
configuration information with no manual intervention. Autonomous access points are based on Cisco IOS® Software
and may optionally operate with the CiscoWorks Wireless LAN Solution Engine (WLSE). Autonomous access
points, along with the CiscoWorks WLSE, deliver a core set of features and may be field-upgraded to take
advantage of the full benefits of the Cisco Unified Wireless Network as requirements evolve.

The Cisco Aironet 1130AG Series delivers optimal value for offices and similar environments. Built-in antennas
provide omnidirectional coverage specifically designed for today’s open workspaces. A multipurpose mounting
bracket easily secures Cisco Aironet 1130AG Series access points to ceilings and walls. With an unobtrusive
design, Cisco Aironet 1130AG Series access points are aesthetically pleasing and blend into their environments. For

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maximum concealment, the access point may be placed above ceilings or suspended ceilings. The UL 2043 rating
of the Cisco Aironet 1130AG Series allows the access point to be placed above ceilings in plenum areas regulated
by municipal fire codes. Offered at a competitive price, and optimized for easy installation and operation, the Cisco
Aironet 1130AG Series helps organizations attain a lower total cost of ownership.

Applications

In offices and similarly open environments, Cisco Aironet 1130AG Series access points may be installed on the
ceiling to provide users with continuous coverage as they roam throughout a facility. In school buildings and similar
facilities, the access points may be installed on the ceiling of each room and hallway to provide users with full
coverage and high network availability. In areas where a ceiling installation may not be practical such as retail
hotspots or similar small facilities, the access points can be mounted simply and securely on walls for complete
coverage with minimal installation cost.

Award-Winning Security

The Cisco Aironet 1130AG Series has achieved National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) FIPS 140-2
level 2 validation and is in process for Information Assurance validation under the National Information Assurance
Partnership (NIAP) Common Criteria program. The Cisco Aironet 1130AG Series supports 802.11i, Wi-Fi Protected
Access (WPA), WPA2, and numerous Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP) types. WPA and WPA2 are the Wi­Fi Alliance certifications for interoperable, standards-based WLAN security. These certifications support IEEE

802.1X for user-based authentication, Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP) for WPA encryption, and Advanced
Encryption Standard (AES) for WPA2 encryption. These certifications help to ensure interoperability between Wi-Fi­certified WLAN devices from different manufacturers.

The Cisco Aironet 1130AG Series hardware-accelerated AES encryption supports enterprise-class, government­grade secure encryption over the WLAN without compromising performance. IEEE 802.1X authentication helps to
ensure that only authorized users are allowed on the network. Backward compatibility and support for WPA client
devices running TKIP, the RC4 encryption algorithm, is also supported by the Cisco Aironet 1130AG Series.

Cisco Aironet 1130AG Series Access Points operating with LWAPP support Cisco Unified Intrusion Detection
System/Intrusion Prevention System (IDS/IPS), a software feature that is part of the Cisco Self-Defending Network
and is the industry’s first integrated wired and wireless security solution. Cisco Unified IDS/IPS takes a
comprehensive approach to security—at the wireless edge, wired edge, WAN edge, and through the data center.
When an associated client sends malicious traffic through the Cisco Unified Wireless Network, a Cisco wired IDS
device detects the attack and sends shun requests to Cisco wireless LAN controllers, which will then disassociate
the client device.

Autonomous or unified Cisco Aironet 1130AG Series Access Points support management frame protection for the
authentication of 802.11 management frames by the wireless network infrastructure. This allows the network to
detect spoofed frames from access points or malicious users impersonating infrastructure access points. If an
access point detects a malicious attack, an incident will be generated by the access point and reports will be
gathered on the Cisco wireless LAN controller, Cisco WCS, or CiscoWorks WLSE.

Features and Benefits

Table 1 lists features and benefits of Cisco Aironet 1130AG Series access points.

Table 1. Features and Benefits of Cisco Aironet 1130AG Series Access Points

Feature Benefit

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Dual 802.11a and 802.11g
Radios

Provides up to 108 Mbps of capacity in a single device for industry-leading capacity and backward
compatibility with legacy 802.11b clients.

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Feature Benefit

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Supports 15 Nonoverlapping
Channels

Industry-Leading Radio Design

Variable Transmit Power
Settings

Integrated Antennas

Hardware-Assisted AES
Encryption

Cisco Unified IDS/IPS

Management Frame Protection

IEEE 802.11i-Compliant; WPA2­Certified and WPA-Certified

Low-Profile Design

Multipurpose and Lockable
Mounting Bracket

Inline Power Support (IEEE

802.3af and Cisco Inline Power)

Cisco Green Bulk Packaging To reduce product packaging and preserve the environment, the Cisco Aironet 1130 Series may be ordered in a

Lower potential interference with neighboring access points simplifies deployment

●

Fewer transmission errors deliver greater throughput

●

Provides robust signals to long distances

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Mitigates the effects of multipath signal propagation for more consistent coverage

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Allows access point coverage to be tuned for differing requirements

●

Low—dBm setting supports closer spacing of access points in high-density deployments

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Complete system is deployable out of the box without external antennas

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Specifically designed to provide omnidirectional coverage for offices and similar radio frequency environments

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Provides high security without performance degradation

●

This integrated software feature is part of the Cisco Self-Defending Network and is the industry’s first
integrated wired and wireless security solution. When a trusted client acts maliciously, the wired IDS detects
the attack and sends shun requests to Cisco WLAN controllers, which will then disassociate the client device.

●

This feature provides for the authentication of 802.11 management frames by the wireless network
infrastructure. This allows the network to detect spoofed frames from access points or malicious users
impersonating infrastructure access points. If an access point detects a malicious attack, an incident will be
generated by the access points and reports will be gathered on the Cisco wireless LAN controller, Cisco WCS,
or CiscoWorks WLSE.

●

Helps to ensure interoperable security with wireless LAN client devices from other manufacturers

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Unobtrusive design blends in to environment

●

“Quiet” LED does not draw attention to it when operating normally and no action is required

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Installs easily to walls, ceilings, and suspended ceiling railways

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Accommodates standard padlock to prevent theft

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Provides an interoperable alternative to AC power

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Simplifies deployment by allowing power to be supplied over the Ethernet cable

●

Compatible with 802.3af-compliant power sources

bulk package that includes 10 access points and 10 mounting kits.

Summary/Conclusion

The Cisco Aironet 1130AG Series provides the ideal enterprise access point for offices and similar environments.
With two high-performance radios, these access points provide simultaneous support for the 802.11a and 802.11g
standards, offering 108 Mbps of capacity for your growing WLAN. Incorporating AES encryption in hardware, the
Cisco Aironet 1130AG Series complies with the 802.11i security standard and is WPA2-certified, helping to assure
that your network employs the strongest security available while maintaining interoperability with products from other
manufacturers. Additional design features, including diversity antennas with omnidirectional coverage and an
unobtrusive form factor, along with an attractive price, provide low total cost of ownership.

For office environments, the Cisco Aironet 1130AG Series is a cost-compelling solution for a high-capacity, high­security, enterprise-class WLAN.

Product Specifications

Table 2 lists the product specifications for Cisco Aironet 1130AG access points.

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Table 2. Product Specifications for Cisco Aironet 1130AG Access Points

Item Specification

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Part Number for Individual
Access Points

Part Number for Cisco
Green Bulk Packaging

Software

Data Rates Supported

Network Standard IEEE 802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.11g
Uplink Autosensing 802.3 10/100BASE-T Ethernet
Frequency Band and

Operating Channels

AIR-AP1131AG-x-K9 (Cisco IOS Software)

●

AIR-LAP1131AG-x-K9 (Cisco Unified Wireless Network Software)

Note: The Cisco Aironet 1130AG Series may be ordered with Cisco IOS Software to operate as an autonomous AP
with Cisco Unified Wireless Network Software using LWAPP. When the 1130AG is operating as a lightweight AP a
WLAN controller is required.

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Regulatory Domains: (x = Regulatory Domain)

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A = FCC

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C = China

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E = ETSI

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I = Israel

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J = TELEC (Japan)

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K = Korea

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N = North America (Excluding FCC)

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P = Japan2

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S = Singapore

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T = Taiwan

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.

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AIR-AP1131-x-K9-10 (Cisco IOS Software)

●

AIR-LAP1131-xK9-10 (Cisco Unified Wireless Network Software)

Note: The Cisco Aironet 1130AG Series may be ordered with Cisco IOS Software to operate as an autonomous AP
with Cisco Unified Wireless Network Software using LWAPP. When the 1130AG is operating as a lightweight AP a
WLAN controller is required.

●

Regulatory Domains: (x = Regulatory Domain)

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A = FCC

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E = ETSI

●

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

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Cisco IOS Software Release 12.3(8)JA or later (autonomous).

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Cisco IOS Software Release 12.3(11)JX or later (Lightweight Mode).

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Cisco Unified Wireless Network Software Release 4.0 or later.

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802.11a: 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, and 54 Mbps

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802.11g: 1, 2, 5.5, 6, 9, 11, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, and 54 Mbps

Americas (FCC)

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2.412 to 2.462 GHz; 11 channels

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5.15 to 5.35, 5.725 to 5.825 GHz; 12 channels

China

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2.412 to 2.472 GHz; 13 channels

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5.725 to 5.825 GHz; 4 channels

ETSI

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2.412 to 2.472 GHz; 13 channels

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5.15 to 5.725 GHz; 19 channels

Israel

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2.432 to 2.472 GHz; 9 channels

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5.15 to 5.35 GHz, 8 channels

Japan (TELEC)

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2.412 to 2.472 GHz; 13 channels Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM)

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2.412 to 2.484 GHz; 14 channels Complementary Code Keying (CCK)

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5.15 to 5.25 GHz; 4 channels

Japan–P (TELEC 2 (Japan2) Cnfg)

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2.412 to 2.472 GHz; 13 channels Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM)

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2.412 to 2.484 GHz; 14 channels Complementary Code Keying (CCK)

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5.15 to 5.35 GHz, 8 channels

Japan-Q

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2.412 to 2.472 GHz; 13 channels Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM)

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2.412 to 2.484 GHz; 14 channels Complementary Code Keying (CCK)

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5.15 to 5.35 GHz, 8 channels

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5.470 to 5.725 GHz, 11 channels

Korea

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2.412 to 2.472 GHz; 13 channels

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5.15 to 5.35, 5.46 to 5.72, 5.725 to 5.825, 19 channels

North America

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2.412 to 2.462 GHz; 11 channels

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5.15 to 5.35, 5.725 to 5.825 GHz; 12 channels

Singapore

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2.412 to 2.472 GHz, 13 channels

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5.15 to 5.35 GHz, 8 channels and 5.725 to 5.825 GHz, 12 channels

Taiwan

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2.412 to 2.462 GHz, 11 channels

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5.25-5.35 GHz, 5.725 to 5.825, 7 channels

Nonoverlapping Channels 802.11a: Up to 19 802.11b/g: 3
Receive Sensitivity (Typical) 802.11a:

6 Mbps: -87 dBm
9 Mbps: -86 dBm
12 Mbps: -85 dBm
18 Mbps: -84 dBm
24 Mbps: -80 dBm
36 Mbps: -78 dBm
48 Mbps: -73 dBm
54 Mbps: -71 dBm

Available Transmit Power
Settings (Maximum Power
Setting Will Vary by
Channel and According to
Individual Country
Regulations)

802.11a:

OFDM:
17 dBm (50 mW)
15 dBm (30 mW)
14 dBm (25 mW)
11 dBm (12 mW)
8 dBm (6 mW)
5 dBm (3 mW)
2 mW (2 dBm)

-1 dBm (1 mW)

Indoor (Distance Across
Open Office Environment):

802.11a:

80 ft (24 m) @
54 Mbps

150 ft (45 m) @
48 Mbps

200 ft (60 m) @
36 Mbps

225 ft (69 m) @
24 Mbps

250 ft (76 m) @
18 Mbps

275 ft (84 m) @
12 Mbps

300 ft (91 m) @
9 Mbps

325 ft (100 m) @

802.11b:

CCK:
20 dBm (100 mW)
17 dBm (50 mW)
14 dBm (25 mW)
11 dBm (12 mW)
8 dBm (6 mW)
5 dBm (3 mW)
2 dBm (2 mW)

-1 dBm (1 mW)

802.11g:

100 ft (30 m) @
54 Mbps

175 ft (53 m) @
48 Mbps

250 ft (76 m) @
36 Mbps

275 ft (84 m) @
24 Mbps

325 ft (100 m) @
18 Mbps

350 ft (107 m) @
12 Mbps

360 ft (110 m) @
11 Mbps

375 ft (114 m) @

802.11g:

1 Mbps: -93 dBm
2 Mbps: -91 dBm

5.5 Mbps: -88 dBm
6 Mbps: -86 dBm
9 Mbps: -85 dBm
11 Mbps: -85 dBm
12 Mbps: -84 dBm
18 Mbps: -83 dBm
24 Mbps: -79 dBm
36 Mbps: -77 dBm
48 Mbps: -72 dBm
54 Mbps: -70 dBm

Outdoor: Range

802.11a:

100 ft (30 m) @
54 Mbps

300 ft (91 m) @
48 Mbps

425 ft (130 m) @
36 Mbps

500 ft (152 m) @
24 Mbps

550 ft (168 m) @
18 Mbps

600 ft (183 m) @
12 Mbps

625 ft (190 m) @
9 Mbps

650 ft (198 m) @

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802.11g:

OFDM:
17 dBm (50 mW)
14 dBm (25 mW)
11 dBm (12 mW)
8 dBm (6 mW)
5 dBm (3 mW)
2 dBm (2 mW)

-1 dBm (1 mW)

802.11g:

120 ft (37 m) @ 54 Mbps
350 ft (107 m) @ 48 Mbps
550 ft (168 m) @ 36 Mbps
650 ft (198 m) @ 24 Mbps
750 ft (229 m) @ 18 Mbps
800 ft (244 m) @ 12 Mbps
820 ft (250 m) @ 11 Mbps
875 ft (267 m) @ 9 Mbps
900 ft (274 m) @ 6 Mbps
910 ft (277 m) @ 5.5 Mbps
940 ft (287 m) @ 2 Mbps
950 ft (290 m) @ 1 Mbps

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6 Mbps 9 Mbps

Ranges and actual throughput vary based upon numerous environmental factors so individual performance may differ.

Compliance Standards

Safety

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UL 60950-1

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CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1

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UL 2043

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IEC 60950-1

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EN 60950-1

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NIST FIPS 140-2 level 2 validation

Radio Approvals

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FCC Part 15.247, 15.407

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RSS-210 (Canada)

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EN 300.328, EN 301.893 (Europe)

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ARIB-STD 33 (Japan)

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ARIB-STD 66 (Japan)

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ARIB-STD T71 (Japan)

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AS/NZS 4268.2003 (Australia and New Zealand)

EMI and Susceptibility (Class B)

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FCC Part 15.107 and 15.109

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ICES-003 (Canada)

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VCCI (Japan)

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EN 301.489-1 and -17 (Europe)

Security

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802.11i, WPA2, WPA

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802.1X

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AES, TKIP

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FIPS 140-2 Pre-Validation List

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Common Criteria (when running Cisco IOS software)

Other

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IEEE 802.11g and IEEE 802.11a

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FCC Bulletin OET-65C

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RSS-102

Antennas

Security Authentication

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2.4 GHz

◦

Gain 3.0 dBi
Horizontal Beamwidth 360°

◦

●

5 GHz

Gain 4.5 dBi

◦

◦

Horizontal Beamwidth 360°

Security Standards

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WPA

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WPA2 (802.11i)

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Cisco TKIP

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Cisco message integrity check (MIC)

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IEEE 802.11 WEP keys of 40 bits and 128 bits

802.1X EAP types:

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EAP-Flexible Authentication via Secure Tunneling (EAP-FAST)

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Protected EAP-Generic Token Card (PEAP-GTC)

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PEAP-Microsoft Challenge Authentication Protocol Version 2 (PEAP-MSCHAP)

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EAP-Transport Layer Security (EAP-TLS)

Data Sheet

6 Mbps

400 ft (122 m) @
6 Mbps

420 ft (128 m) @

5.5 Mbps
440 ft (134 m) @

2 Mbps
450 ft (137 m) @

1 Mbps

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EAP-Tunneled TLS (EAP-TTLS)

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EAP-Subscriber Identity Module (EAP-SIM)

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Cisco LEAP

Encryption

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AES-CCMP encryption (WPA2)

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TKIP (WPA)

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Cisco TKIP

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WPA TKIP

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IEEE 802.11 WEP keys of 40 bits and 128 bits

Status LEDs External:

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Status LED indicates operating state, association status, error/warning condition, boot sequence, and maintenance
status

Internal:

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Ethernet LED indicates activity over the Ethernet, status

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Radio LED indicates activity over the radios, status

Dimensions (H x W x D) 7.5 in. x 7.5 in. x 1.3 in. (19.1 x 19.1 x 3.3 cm)
Weight 1.5 lb (0.67 kg)
Environmental Operating

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Altitude: 0 to 2500m

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32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C)

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10 to 90% humidity (noncondensing)

Non Operating

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-40 to 158F (-40 to 70C)

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Up to 95% humidity (noncondensing)

System Memory

Input Power Requirements

Power Draw 12.2W maximum
Warranty One year
Wi-Fi Certification

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32 MB RAM

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16 MB FLASH

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100-240 VAC; 50-60Hz (power supply)

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36-57 VDC (device)

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System Requirements

Table 3 lists the system requirements for Cisco Aironet 1130AG access points.

Table 3. System Requirements for Cisco Aironet 1130AG Access Points

Access Utilizing Description

Browser Using the Web browser management GUI, requires a computer running Internet Explorer Version 6.0 or newer, or

Power over Ethernet (PoE) Power sourcing equipment (PSE) compliant with Cisco Inline Power or IEEE 802.3af, and providing at least 12.2W at

Netscape Navigator Version 7.0 or newer.

48 VDC.

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