Cisco Aironet 1810W User Manual

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Data Sheet

Feature

Benefit

MU-MIMO

Multiuser (MU) multiple-input multiple-output (MU-MIMO) allows transmission of data to multiple 802.11ac Wave 2–
capable clients simultaneously to improve the client experience. Prior to MU-MIMO, 802.11n and 802.11ac Wave 1
access points could transmit data to only one client at a time, typically referred to as single-user MIMO.

802.11ac Wave 2 with 2x2 MIMO technology with two spatial streams when operating in single-user or multiuser
MIMO mode, offering 867-Mbps rates for more capacity and reliability than competing access points.

Gigabit Ethernet ports

Three local Gigabit Ethernet ports are available to securely connect wired devices to the network. Traffic from wired
devices can be tunneled back to a wireless LAN controller (for compatible controllers) or be locally switched by the
access point. One of these Ethernet ports can also provide Power over Ethernet (PoE) out to power a device such
as an IP phone or a security camera.

Integrated Bluetooth 4.1

Integrated Bluetooth low-energy (BLE) 4.1 radio for location and asset tracking (future availability).

Multiple mounting and

Multiple mounting options to standard junction boxes. You can vertically mount the access point directly on a wall or

Cisco Aironet 1810W Series Access Points

With their sleek design and small form factor, the Cisco Aironet 1810W Series Access
Points bring a full slate of Cisco high-performance functionality to multi-dwelling-unit
deployments.

Product Overview

The Cisco® Aironet® 1810W Series Access Points offer a compact, wall plate–mountable access point, ideal for
hospitality, cruise ships, residential halls or other multi-dwelling-unit deployments. The Aironet 1810W Series
combines Gigabit Ethernet wired and 802.11ac Wave 2 wireless connectivity into a sleek device, built to take
advantage of existing cabling infrastructure. This combination reduces total cost of ownership with no compromise
to the end user.

Features and Benefits

With 802.11ac Wave 2, the 1810W Series provides a data rate of up to 867 Mbps on the 5-GHz radio, exceeding
the data rates offered by today’s high-end 802.11n access points. It also enables wired devices to connect to the
network without the need for additional investments in cabling infrastructure.

The 1810W Series delivers industry-leading performance for highly secure and reliable wired or wireless
connections and provides a robust mobility experience. Table 1 lists the features and benefits of these access
points.

Table 1. Features and Benefits

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Feature

Benefit

security options

desk using the optional sleek desk cradle. Physical security is offered with the included Torx screw and the option to
add a Kensington lock. Place your access point where you see fit, secure in the knowledge that it isn’t going
anywhere.

Item

Specification

Authentication and
security

●

Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) for Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 (WPA2)

●

802.1X, RADIUS authentication, authorization and accounting (AAA)

●

802.11i

Software

●

Cisco Unified Wireless Network Software with AireOS Wireless Controllers Release 8.2 MR1 or later

●

Cisco Mobility Express (future availability)

Maximum clients

●

Maximum number of associated wireless clients: 200 per Wi-Fi radio, in total 400 clients per access point

802.11ac ● 2x2 single-user/multiuser MIMO with two spatial streams

●

Maximal ratio combining (MRC)

●

20-, 40- and 80-MHz channels

●

PHY data rates up to 866.7 Mbps (80 MHz on 5 GHz)

●

Packet aggregation: A-MPDU (Tx/Rx), A-MSDU (Rx)

●

802.11 Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS)

●

Cyclic shift diversity (CSD) support

Ethernet ports

●

Authentication with 802.1X or MAC filtered

●

Dynamic VLAN or per port

●

Traffic locally switched or tunneled back to wireless LAN controller

Bluetooth (future
Availability)

●

Integrated Bluetooth 4.1 (including BLE) radio

●

Maximum transmit power: 5 dBm

●

Antenna gain: 2 dBi

Data rates supported

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

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

All of these features help ensure the best possible end-user experience on the wireless network.

Prominent Feature/Differentiator/Capability

The Aironet 1810W Series Access Points support the latest 802.11ac Wave 2 standard for higher performance,
greater access and higher-density networks. With simultaneous dual radios and dual band with 802.11ac Wave 2
MU-MIMO, this access point can handle the increasing number of high-bandwidth devices that will soon become a
normal part of the network.

The 1810W Series allows wired access via Power over Ethernet (PoE). This feature provides wired access with
PoE out for other devices such as IP phones, security cameras, printers and copiers. In addition to standard PoE,
the access point can be powered with an AC adapter. The 1810W Series comes with three local Gigabit Ethernet
ports, one uplink Gigabit Ethernet port and one passive pass-through RJ-45 port, allowing for a variety of
connections.

These sleek access points with a small form factor are designed with flexible mounting options in mind. You can
mount them directly on the wall or to numerous global wall junction standards or have them desk mounted. They
are also easy to install.

Product Specifications

Table 2 lists the specifications for the Cisco Aironet 1810W Series Access Points.

Table 2. Specifications

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Specification

802.11n data rates on 2.4 GHz:

MCS Index1
GI2 = 800 ns

GI = 400 ns

20-MHz Rate (Mbps)

20-MHz Rate (Mbps)

0

6.5

7.2 1 13

14.4

2

19.5

21.7

3

26

28.9 4 39

43.3

5

52

57.8

6

58.5

65 7 65

72.2

8

13

14.4

9

26

28.9

10

39

43.3

11

52

57.8

12

78

86.7

13

104

115.6

14

117

130

15

130

144.4

802.11ac data rates on 5 GHz:

MCS Index

Spatial
Streams

GI = 800 ns

GI = 400 ns

20-MHz Rate
(Mbps)

40-MHz Rate
(Mbps)

80-MHz Rate
(Mbps)

20-MHz Rate
(Mbps)

40-MHz Rate
(Mbps)

80-MHz Rate
(Mbps)

0 1 6.5

13.5

29.3

7.2

15

32.5 1 1

13

27

58.5

14.4

30

65

2 1 19.5

40.5

87.8

21.7

45

97.5

3 1 26

54

117

28.9

60

130 4 1

39

81

175.5

43.3

90

195

5 1 52

108

234

57.8

120

260

6 1 58.5

121.5

263.3

65

135

292.5 7 1

65

135

292.5

72.2

150

325

8 1 78

162

351

86.7

180

390

9 1 –

180

390 – 200

433.3 0 2

13

27

58.5

14.4

30

65

1 2 26

54

117

28.9

60

130

2 2 39

81

175.5

43.3

90

195 3 2

52

108

234

57.8

120

260

4 2 78

162

351

86.7

180

390

5 2 104

216

468

115.6

240

520 6 2

117

243

526.5

130

270

585

7 2 130

270

585

144.4

300

650

8 2 156

324

702

173.3

360

780

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Specification

9 2 –

360

780 – 400

866.7

Maximum number of
non-overlapping
channels

A (A regulatory domain):

●

2.412 to 2.462 GHz; 11 channels

●

5.180 to 5.320 GHz; 8 channels

●

5.500 to 5.700 GHz; 8 channels
(excludes 5.600 to 5.640 GHz)

●

5.745 to 5.825 GHz; 5 channels

B (B regulatory domain):

●

2.412 to 2.462 GHz; 11 channels

●

5.180 to 5.320 GHz; 8 channels

●

5.500 to 5.720 GHz; 12 channels

●

5.745 to 5.825 GHz; 5 channels

C (C regulatory domain):

●

2.412 to 2.472 GHz; 13 channels

●

5.745 to 5.825 GHz; 5 channels

D (D regulatory domain):

●

2.412 to 2.462 GHz; 11 channels

●

5.180 to 5.320 GHz; 8 channels

●

5.745 to 5.825 GHz; 5 channels

E (E regulatory domain):

●

2.412 to 2.472 GHz; 13 channels

●

5.180 to 5.320 GHz; 8 channels

●

5.500 to 5.700 GHz; 8 channels
(excludes 5.600 to 5.640 GHz)

F (F regulatory domain):

●

2.412 to 2.472 GHz; 13 channels

●

5.745 to 5.805 GHz; 4 channels

G (G regulatory domain):

●

2.412 to 2.472 GHz; 13 channels

●

5.745 to 5.825 GHz; 5 channels

H (H regulatory domain):

●

2.412 to 2.472 GHz; 13 channels

●

5.150 to 5.350 GHz; 8 channels

●

5.745 to 5.825 GHz; 5 channels

I (I regulatory domain):

●

2.412 to 2.472 GHz; 13 channels

●

5.180 to 5.320 GHz; 8 channels

K (K regulatory domain):

●

2.412 to 2.472 GHz; 13 channels

●

5.180 to 5.320 GHz; 8 channels

●

5.500 to 5.620 GHz; 7 channels

●

5.745 to 5.805 GHz; 4 channels

N (N regulatory domain):

●

2.412 to 2.462 GHz; 11 channels

●

5.180 to 5.320 GHz; 8 channels

●

5.745 to 5.825 GHz; 5 channels

Q (Q regulatory domain):

●

2.412 to 2.472 GHz; 13 channels

●

5.180 to 5.320 GHz; 8 channels

●

5.745 to 5.825 GHz; 5 channels

R (R regulatory domain):

●

2.412 to 2.472 GHz; 13 channels

●

5.180 to 5.320 GHz; 8 channels

●

5.660 to 5.805 GHz; 7 channels

S (S regulatory domain):

●

2.412 to 2.472 GHz; 13 channels

●

5.180 to 5.320 GHz; 8 channels

●

5.500 to 5.700 GHz; 11 channels

●

5.745 to 5.825 GHz; 5 channels

T (T regulatory domain):

●

2.412 to 2.462 GHz; 11 channels

●

5.280 to 5.320 GHz; 3 channels

●

5.500 to 5.700 GHz; 8 channels
(excludes 5.600 to 5.640 GHz)

●

5.745 to 5.825 GHz; 5 channels

Z (Z regulatory domain):

●

2.412 to 2.462 GHz; 11 channels

●

5.180 to 5.320 GHz; 8 channels

●

5.500 to 5.700 GHz; 8 channels
(excludes 5.600 to 5.640 GHz)

●

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.

Receive sensitivity
(combined sensitivity)

802.11b

-99 dBm @ 1 Mbps

-96 dBm @ 2 Mbps

-93 dBm @ 5.5 Mbps

-86 dBm @ 11 Mbps

802.11g

-94 dBm @ 6 Mbps

-93 dBm @ 9 Mbps

-92 dBm @ 12 Mbps

-90 dBm @ 18 Mbps

-86 dBm @ 24 Mbps

-83 dBm @ 36 Mbps

-78 dBm @ 48 Mbps

-77 dBm @ 54 Mbps

802.11a

-94 dBm @ 6 Mbps

-93 dBm @ 9 Mbps

-91 dBm @ 12 Mbps

-89 dBm @ 18 Mbps

-86 dBm @ 24 Mbps

-83 dBm @ 36 Mbps

-78 dBm @ 48 Mbps

-76 dBm @ 54 Mbps

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2.4 GHz

802.11n (HT20)

-93 dBm @ MCS0

-90 dBm @ MCS1

-88 dBm @ MCS2

-84 dBm @ MCS3

-81 dBm @ MCS4

-76 dBm @ MCS5

-75 dBm @ MCS6

-74 dBm @ MCS7

-92 dBm @ MCS8

-89 dBm @ MCS9

-87 dBm @ MCS10

-83 dBm @ MCS11

-79 dBm @ MCS12

-76 dBm @ MCS13

-74 dBm @ MCS14

-73 dBm @ MCS15

5 GHz

802.11n (HT20)

-93 dBm @ MCS0

-90 dBm @ MCS1

-88 dBm @ MCS2

-84 dBm @ MCS3

-81 dBm @ MCS4

-76 dBm @ MCS5

-75 dBm @ MCS6

-73 dBm @ MCS7

-92 dBm @ MCS8

-89 dBm @ MCS9

-86 dBm @ MCS10

-83 dBm @ MCS11

-80 dBm @ MCS12

-75 dBm @ MCS13

-74 dBm @ MCS14

-73 dBm @ MCS15

5 GHz

802.11n (HT40)

-90 dBm @ MCS0

-87 dBm @ MCS1

-85 dBm @ MCS2

-81 dBm @ MCS3

-78 dBm @ MCS4

-74 dBm @ MCS5

-72 dBm @ MCS6

-71 dBm @ MCS7

-90 dBm @ MCS8

-86 dBm @ MCS9

-84 dBm @ MCS10

-81 dBm @ MCS11

-78 dBm @ MCS12

-73 dBm @ MCS13

-72 dBm @ MCS14

-70 dBm @ MCS15

802.11ac (non HT80)

-88 dBm @ 6 Mbps

-70 dBm @ 54 Mbps

MCS Index

Spatial
Streams

VHT20

VHT40

VHT80

VHT20­STBC

VHT40­STBC

VHT80­STBC

0 1 -93 dBm

-90 dBm

-87 dBm

-95 dBm

-93 dBm

-90 dBm

8 1 -69 dBm

-72 dBm

-68 dBm

-65 dBm

9 1

-64 dBm

-61 dBm

0 2

-92 dBm

-89 dBm

-86 dBm

8 2 -68 dBm

9 2

-63 dBm

-60 dBm

Maximum transmit
power

2.4 GHz

●

802.11b

◦ 17 dBm with 1 antenna

●

802.11g

◦ 20 dBm with 2 antennas

●

802.11n (HT20)

◦ 20 dBm with 2 antennas

5 GHz

●

802.11a

◦ 17 dBm with 1 antenna

●

802.11n non-HT duplicate mode

◦ 20 dBm with 2 antennas

●

802.11n (HT20)

◦ 20 dBm with 2 antennas

●

802.11n (HT40)

◦ 20 dBm with 2 antennas

●

802.11ac

◦ Non-HT80: 20 dBm with 2 antennas
◦ VHT20: 20 dBm with 2 antennas
◦ VHT40: 20 dBm with 2 antennas
◦ VHT80: 20 dBm, 2 antennas
◦ VHT20-STBC: 20 dBm with 2 antennas
◦ VHT40-STBC: 20 dBm with 2 antennas
◦ VHT80-STBC: 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.

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Specification

Available transmit
power settings

2.4 GHz

20 dBm (100 mW)
17 dBm (50 mW)
14 dBm (25 mW)
11 dBm (12.5 mW)
8 dBm (6.25 mW)
5 dBm (3.13 mW)
2 dBm (1.56 mW)

-1 dBm (0.78 mW)

5 GHz

20 dBm (100 mW)
17 dBm (50 mW)
14 dBm (25 mW)
11 dBm (12.5 mW)
8 dBm (6.25 mW)
5 dBm (3.13 mW)
2 dBm (1.56 mW)

-1 dBm (0.78mW)

Note: The maximum power setting will vary by channel and according to individual country regulations. Refer to the product documentation for
specific details.

Integrated antennas

●

2.4 GHz, gain 2 dBi

●

5 GHz, gain 5 dBi

Interfaces

●

One 10/100/1000BASE-T PoE uplink port

●

Management console port (RJ-45)

●

Three 10/100/1000BASE-T ports (local Ethernet ports), including one PoE out port:

◦ PoE out provides 802.3af when access point is powered by Cisco local power supply (AIR-PWR-D=), or ~6.5W

when powered by 802.3at, or no output when powered by 802.3af

●

One passive pass-through port RJ-45 (back to bottom)

●

DC power connector

Indicators

●

Status LED indicates boot loader status, association status, operating status, boot loader warnings, boot loader
errors

◦ For privacy, status LED is automatically turned off when the access point joins a controller

●

Per-port status for local Ethernet ports

Dimensions
(W x L x H)

●

Access point (without mounting bracket): 6.5 x 4.5 x 1.6 in. (165 x 114 x 41 mm)

Weight ● Access point without mounting bracket or any other accessories: 1.2 lb (560 g)

Environmental

●

Nonoperating (storage) temperature: -22° to 158°F (-30° to 70°C)

●

Nonoperating (storage) maximum altitude: 25°C, 15,000 ft (4,500m)

●

Operating temperature: 32° to 104°F (0° to 40°C)

●

Operating humidity: 10% to 90% percent (noncondensing)

●

Operating maximum altitude: 40°C, 9843 ft (3,000m)

System ● 512 MB DRAM

●

256 MB flash

●

1.4 GHz system dual-core CPU

Input power
requirements

●

44 to 57V DC

●

Optional power supply and power injector: 100 to 240V AC; 49 to 60 Hz

Powering options

●

802.3af/at Ethernet switch

●

Optional Cisco power injectors (AIR-PWRINJ5=, AIR-PWRINJ6=)

●

Optional Cisco local power supply (AIR-PWR-D=)

Power draw

●

Maximum values: 12.95W (15.4W with 100m of cable) with no PoE out, 20.7W (22W with 100m of cable) with

6.49W PoE out and 27.65W with 12.95W PoE out

Note: When deployed using PoE, the power draw numbers listed above include the power loss in 100m of cabling on
the uplink port and 100m of cabling on the PoE out port.

Physical security

●

Torx security screw, included with the access point

●

Kensington security slot

Mounting

●

Included with the access point: mounting bracket AIR-AP-BRACKET-W2, compatible to install to single gang
junction box or multiple international standards

●

Optional:

◦ AIR-AP1810W-KIT=, spacer kit to mount the access point directly on a wall where standard junction boxes are

not available

◦ AIR-OEAP1810-CRD=, cradle kit to mount the access point on a desk

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Specification

Accessories

●

Mounting bracket: AIR-AP-BRACKET-W2= (available as spare)

●

Spacer kit: AIR-AP1810W-KIT= (sold separately), includes spacer and RJ-45 jumper cable

●

Cradle kit: AIR-OEAP1810-CRD= (sold separately), includes back cover and RJ-45 jumper cable

●

Physical security kit: AIR-SEC-50= (sold separately), with 50 pcs. security screws used to secure the access point
onto wall-mounting bracket, 50 pcs. RJ-45 caps and 2 pcs. unlock keys used to block physical access to Ethernet
ports

●

Cisco local power supply: AIR-PWR-D= (sold separately)

Warranty

Limited Lifetime Hardware Warranty

Compliance

●

Safety:

◦ UL 60950-1
◦ CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1
◦ UL 2043
◦ IEC 60950-1
◦ EN 60950-1

●

Radio approvals:

◦ FCC Part 15.247, 15.407
◦ RSS-247 (Canada)
◦ EN 300.328, EN 301.893 (Europe)
◦ ARIB-STD 66 (Japan)
◦ ARIB-STD T71 (Japan)
◦ 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 standards:

◦ IEEE 802.11a/b/g, 802.11n, 802.11h, 802.11d
◦ IEEE 802.11ac Draft 5

●

Security:

◦ 802.11i, WPA2, WPA
◦ 802.1X
◦ AES

●

Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP) types:

◦ EAP-Transport Layer Security (TLS)
◦ EAP-Tunneled TLS (TTLS) or Microsoft Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol Version 2 (MSCHAPv2)
◦ Protected EAP (PEAP) v0 or EAP-MSCHAPv2
◦ EAP-Flexible Authentication via Secure Tunneling (FAST)
◦ PEAP v1 or EAP-Generic Token Card (GTC)
◦ EAP-Subscriber Identity Module (SIM)

●

Multimedia:

◦ Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM)

●

Other:

◦ FCC Bulletin OET-65C
◦ RSS-102

1

MCS Index: The Modulation and Coding Scheme (MCS) index determines the number of spatial streams, the modulation, the

coding rate and data rate values.

2

A guard interval (GI) between symbols helps receivers overcome the effects of multipath delay spreads.

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Product Name

Part Number

Cisco Aironet 1810W
Series

●

AIR-AP1810W-x-K9: Dual-band, controller-based 802.11a/g/n/ac, Wave 2

●

AIR-AP1810W-x-K9C: Dual-band 802.11a/g/n/ac Wave 2 with default software Mobility Express

◦ Regulatory domains: (x = regulatory domain)
◦ For Mobility Express, part number AIR-AP1810W-x-K9C offers default software option Mobility Express

Customers are responsible for verifying approval for use in their individual countries. To verify approval that
corresponds to a particular country or the regulatory domain used in a specific country, 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.

Ordering Information

Table 3 provides ordering information for the Cisco Aironet 1800W Series Access Points. To place an order, visit
the Cisco Ordering Home Page. To download software, visit the Cisco Software Center.

Table 3. Ordering Information

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Warranty Information

The Cisco Aironet 1810W Series Access Points come with a Limited Lifetime Warranty that provides full warranty
coverage of the hardware for as long as the original end user continues to own or use the product. The warranty
includes 10-day advance hardware replacement and ensures that software media is defect-free for 90 days. For
more details, visit: http://www.cisco.com/go/warranty.

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