Cisco WAP131 User Manual

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Data Sheet

Cisco WAP131 Wireless-N Dual Radio Access
Point with PoE

Improved Coverage, Easy to Deploy, Secure Business-Class Wireless-N Connectivity

Highlights

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Provides cost-effective 802.11n connectivity for 2.4-GHz and 5-GHz clients

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Single Power over Ethernet (PoE) Gigabit Ethernet for connecting to PoE switch

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PD port allows access point to be powered by backbone switch

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Works right out of the box with easy installation and simple web-based configuration and wizard

Product Overview

In today’s dynamic business environment, employees are becoming more mobile and collaborative than ever. To
stay productive, they need dependable, business-class access to network applications throughout the office.
The Cisco® WAP131 Wireless-N Dual Radio Access Point provides a simple, cost-effective way to extend secure,
high-performance mobile networking to your employees and guests, so they can stay connected anywhere in the
office. This flexible solution lets you connect dozens of employees, and can scale to accommodate additional users
and changing business needs.

The Cisco WAP131 Wireless-N Dual Radio Access Point uses concurrent dual-band radios for improved coverage
and user capacity. The Gigabit Ethernet port allows the AP to be powered by PoE switch to help reduce cabling
and wiring costs. Intelligent quality-of-service (QoS) features let you prioritize bandwidth-sensitive traffic for
voice-over-IP (VoIP) and video applications.

The Cisco WAP131 Wireless-N Dual Radio Access Point is easy to set up and use, with intuitive wizard-based
configuration to get you up and running in minutes. An attractive desktop design with an integrated stand allows
you to place the AP on your desk vertically or horizontally.

To enhance reliability and safeguard sensitive business information, the Cisco WAP131 Wireless-N Dual Radio
Access Point supports both Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) Personal and Enterprise, encoding all your wireless
transmissions with powerful encryption. In addition, 802.1 X RADIUS authentications help keep unauthorized users
out.

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Figure 1 shows the front panel of the Cisco WAP131 Wireless-N Dual Radio Access Point with PoE, and Figure 2
shows the back panel.

Figure 1. Front Panel of Cisco WAP131 Wireless-N Dual Radio Access Point with PoE

Figure 2. Back Panel of Cisco WAP131 Wireless-N Dual Radio Access Point with PoE

Features

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Concurrent dual-band radio support for up to 300 Mbps per radio to maximize capacity and coverage.

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Single Gigabit Ethernet LAN interface enables a high-speed uplink to the wired network.

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Robust security, including WPA2, 802.1X with RADIUS secure authentication, and rogue-access-point
detection, helps protect sensitive business information.

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Simple installation and intuitive web-based configuration and wizard enable fast, simple deployment and
setup in minutes.

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Desktop design with integrated stand, for easy access and placement.

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Intelligent QoS prioritizes network traffic to help keep critical network applications running at top
performance.

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Specifications

Description

Standards

IEEE 802.11n, 802.11g, 802.11b, 802.3af, 802.3u, 802.1X (security authentication), 802.1Q (VLAN), 802.1D
(Spanning Tree), 802.11i (WPA2 security), 802.11e (wireless QoS), IPv4 (RFC 791), IPv6 (RFC 2460)

Cabling type

Category 5e or better

Antennas

Internal antennas optimized for desktop installation with vertical orientation

LED indicators

Power, WLAN, LAN

Operating system

Linux

Physical Interfaces

Ports

10/100/1000 Ethernet, with support for 802.3af/at PoE, Power Port for AC adapter

Power Supply

External 12V 1.5A DC power jack (Energy Star 2.0 compliant with Efficiency Level 5) and 802.3af/at PoE

Buttons

Reset button, Power (on/off), Push button

Lock slot

Slot for Kensington lock

LEDs

Power, Wireless, Ethernet

Physical Specifications

Physical dimensions (W x D x H)

6.693 x 6.693x 1.413 in. (170 x 170 x 35.9 mm)

Weight

0.89 lb (0.40kg)

Network Capabilities

VLAN support

Yes

Number of VLANs

1 management VLAN plus 8 VLANs for SSIDs

802.1X supplicant

Yes

SSID-to-VLAN mapping

Yes

Auto channel selection

Yes

Spanning tree

Yes

Load balancing

Yes

IPv6

Yes

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IPv6 host support

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IPv6 RADIUS, syslog, Network Time Protocol (NTP), etc.

Layer 2

802.1Q-based VLANS, 8 active VLANS plus 1 management VLAN

Security

WPA and WPA2

Yes, including Enterprise authentication

Access control

Yes, management access control list (ACL) plus MAC ACL

Secure management

HTTPS

SSID broadcast

Yes

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Power-saving sleep mode and port control features help maximize energy efficiency.

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Workgroup Bridge mode lets you expand your network by wirelessly connecting to a second Ethernet
network.

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Support for IPv6 lets you deploy future networking applications and operating systems without costly
upgrades.

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Limited lifetime hardware warranty provides peace of mind.

Specifications

Table 1 lists the specifications, package contents, and minimum requirements for the Cisco WAP131 access point,
and Table 2 gives RF performance information.

Table 1. Specifications for the Cisco WAP131 Wireless Access Point