Cisco WAP571 User Manual

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Data Sheet

Cisco WAP571 Wireless-AC/N Premium Dual
Radio Access Point with PoE

High-Performance, Easy-to-Deploy, Highly Secure Business-Class Wireless-AC
Connectivity for Indoor Spaces

Highlights

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Provides cost-effective 802.11ac connectivity with speed up to 1.9Gbps

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Supports 3x3 multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) technology with three spatial streams for maximum
performance on both 2.4- and 5.0-GHz radios

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Dual Gigabit Ethernet LAN with Energy Efficient Ethernet and link aggregation support

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Captive portal helps enable highly secure guest access with customized roles and rights

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Single Point Setup requires no controller, for easy, cost-effective deployment of multiple access points

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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.
Cisco® WAP571 Wireless-AC/N Premium Dual Radio Access Points provide a simple, cost-effective way to extend
highly secure, high-performance mobile networking to your employees and guests, so they can stay connected
anywhere in the office, regardless of what mobile devices they use. This flexible solution lets you connect dozens
of employees, and can scale to accommodate additional users and changing business needs.

The WAP571 Wireless-AC/N Premium Dual Radio Access Point uses concurrent dual-band radio for improved
coverage and user capacity. The 3x3 multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) technology with three spatial streams
allows the access point to run at maximum performance in both the 5.0-GHz and 2.4-GHz frequency. Gigabit
Ethernet LAN interfaces with Power over Ethernet (PoE) facilitates flexible installation and reduces cabling and
wiring costs. Intelligent quality-of-service (QoS) features let you prioritize bandwidth-sensitive traffic for voice over
IP (VoIP) and video applications.

To provide highly secure guest access to visitors and other users, WAP571 Wireless-AC/N Premium Dual Radio
Access Points support a captive portal with multiple authentication options and the ability to configure rights, roles,
and bandwidth. A customized guest login page lets you present a welcome message and access details, and
reinforces your brand with company logos.

WAP571 Wireless-AC/N Premium Dual Radio Access Points are easy to set up and use, with intuitive wizard­based configuration to get you up and running in minutes. An attractive design with flexible mounting options allows
the access points to smoothly blend into any small-business environment.

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To enhance reliability and safeguard sensitive business information, WAP571 Wireless-AC/N Premium Dual Radio
Access Points support both Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) Personal and Enterprise, encoding all your wireless
transmissions with powerful encryption. In addition, 802.1X RADIUS authentication helps keep unauthorized users
out.

Designed to scale smoothly as your organization grows, the access points feature controller-less Single Point
Setup, which simplifies the deployment of multiple access points without additional hardware. With a Wireless­AC/N Premium Dual Radio Access Point, you can extend business-class wireless networking to employees and
guests anywhere in the office, with the flexibility to meet new business needs for years to come.

Figure 1 shows a typical wireless access point configuration. Figures 2 and 3 show the product’s front and back
panels, respectively.

Figure 1. Typical Configuration

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Figure 2. Front Panel of the WAP571 Wireless-AC/N Premium Dual Radio Access Point

Figure 3. Back Panel of the WAP571 Wireless-AC/N Premium Dual Radio Access Point

Features

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Concurrent dual-band radio support up to 1.3 Gbps on a 5.0-Ghz radio and 600 Mbps on a 2.4-Ghz radio to
make the most of capacity and coverage

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3x3 MIMO with three spatial streams on both 5.0 GHz and 2.4 GHz allows for maximum performance

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Single Point Setup, a controller-less technology, simplifies the deployment and management of multiple
access points, without requiring additional hardware

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A two-Gigabit Ethernet LAN interface can enable a high-speed uplink to the wired network and also link
aggregation support to increase the overall bandwith between the two ports

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

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A captive portal support facilitates highly secure, customized guest access with multiple rights and roles

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Specifications

Description

Standards

IEEE 802.11ac, 802.11a, 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)

Ports

2 LAN Gigabit Ethernet autosensing

Cabling type

Category 5e or better

Antennas

Internal antennas optimized for installation on a wall or ceiling

LED indicators

One LED

Operating system

Linux

Physical Interfaces

Ports

2- 10/100/1000 Ethernet, with support for 802.3at at PoE support is only for 1 port and not 2 ports

Buttons

Reset button

Lock slot

Slot for Kensington lock

LEDs

One multi-function LED

Physical Specifications

Physical dimensions (W x D x
H)

9.05 x 9.05 x 1.57 in. (230 x 230 x 40 mm)

Weight

1.71 lb (778g)

Network Capabilities

VLAN support

Yes

Number of VLANs

1 management VLAN plus 32 VLANs for SSIDs

802.1X supplicant

Yes

SSID-to-VLAN mapping

Yes

Auto-channel selection

Yes

Spanning tree

Yes

Load balancing

Yes

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

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Support for PoE allows for easy installation without expensive additional wiring

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Sleek design with multiple internal antennas and a versatile mounting kit allows for installation on a ceiling,
wall, or desktop

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

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A power-saving sleep mode and port control features help increase 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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A limited lifetime hardware warranty provides peace of mind

Specifications

Table 1 lists the specifications, package contents, and minimum requirements for the WAP571 Wireless-AC/N
Premium Dual Radio Access Point.

Table 1. WAP571 Wireless-AC/N Premium Dual Radio Access Point Specifications

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Specifications

Description

IPv6

Yes

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IPv6 host support

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IPv6 RADIUS, syslog, Network Time Protocol (NTP)

Layer 2

802.1Q-based VLANS, 32 active VLANS plus 1 management VLAN

Security

WPA, WPA2

Yes, including Enterprise authentication

Access control

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

Secure management

HTTPS

SSID broadcast

Yes

Rogue access point detection

Yes

Mounting and Physical Security

Multiple mounting options

Mounting bracket included for easy ceiling or wall mounting

Physical security lock

Kensington lock slot

Quality of Service

QoS

Wi-Fi Multimedia and Traffic Specification (WMM TSPEC), client QoS

Performance

Wireless throughput

Up to 1.9Gbps data rate (real-world throughput will vary)

Recommended user support

Up to 200 connective users, 50 active users per radio

Multiple Access Point Management

Single Point Setup

Yes

Number of access points per
cluster

16

Active clients per cluster

960

Configuration

Web user interface

Built-in web user interface for easy browser-based configuration (HTTP/HTTPS)

Management

Management protocols

Web browser, Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) v3, Bonjour

Remote management

Yes

Event logging

Local, remote syslog, email alerts

Network diagnostics

Logging and packet capture

Web firmware upgrade

Firmware upgradable through web browser, imported or exported configuration file

Dynamic Host Configuration
Protocol (DHCP)

DHCP client

IPv6 host

Yes

HTTP redirect

Yes

Wireless

Frequency

Dual concurrent radios (2.4 and 5 GHz)

Radio and modulation type

Dual radio, orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (OFDM)
IEEE 802.11a/n: OFDM (BPSK/QPSK/16QAM/64QAM/256QAM)
IEEE 802.11ac: OFDM (BPSK/QPSK/16QAM/64QAM/256QAM)

WLAN

802.11n/ac
3x3 MIMO with 3 spatial streams at 5 GHz and 2.4 GHz
21 for 20-MHz bandwidth; 9 for 40-MHz bandwidth; 4 for 80-MHz bandwidth
11 for 20-MHz bandwidth; 7 for 40-MHz bandwidth

802.11 dynamic frequency selection (DFS)

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Specifications

Description

Data rates supported

IEEE 802.11b: DSSS (1/2/5.5/11)
IEEE 802.11g: OFDM (6/9/12/18/24/36/48/54)
IEEE 802.11n: see the below table
IEEE 802.11b: 12.94 MHz
IEEE 802.11g: 24.49 MHz
EEE 802.11n MCS0 (HT20): 27.44 MHz
IEEE 802.11n MCS0 (HT40): 36.18 MHz
IEEE 802.11b: 29.76 dBm
IEEE 802.11g: 29.24 dBm
IEEE 802.11n MCS0 (HT20): 29.25 dBm
IEEE 802.11n MCS0 (HT40): 23.81 dBm

Frequency band and operating
channels

Frequency
Band

Channel No.

Frequency

Channel No.

Frequency

2400~2483.5M
Hz

1

2412 MHz

7

2442 MHz

2

2417 MHz

8

2447 MHz

3

2422 MHz

9

2452 MHz

4

2427 MHz

10

2457 MHz

5

2432 MHz

11

2462 MHz

6

2437 MHz

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Frequency
Band

Channel No.

Frequency

Channel No.

5150~5250 MHz
Band 1

36

5180 MHz

44

38

5190 MHz

46

40

5200 MHz

48

42

5210 MHz

-

52

5260 MHz

60

54

5270 MHz

62

5250~5350 MHz
Band 2

56

5280 MHz

64

58

5290 MHz

-

100

5500 MHz

112

102

5510 MHz

116

104

5520 MHz

132

5470~5725 MHz
Band 3

106

5530 MHz

134

108

5540 MHz

136

110

5550 MHz

140

149

5745 MHz

157

151

5755 MHz

159

5725~5850 MHz
Band 4

153

5765 MHz

161

155

5775 MHz

165

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Specifications

Description

Transmitted output power

2.4 GHz

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802.11b: 20.0 +/- 1.5 dBm at CH6, all rates

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802.11g: 20.0 +/- 1.5 dBm at CH6, 6 Mbps

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802.11g: 17.0 +/- 1.5 dBm at CH6, 54 Mbps

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802.11n(HT20): 20.0 +/- 1.5 dBm at CH6, MCS0

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802.11n(HT20): 17.0 +/- 1.5 dBm at CH6, MCS7

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802.11n(HT40): 16.0 +/- 1.5 dBm at CH6, MCS7

5 GHz UNII-1 (5150~5250 MHz)

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802.11a: 22.0 +/- 1.5 dBm at 6 Mbps

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802.11a: 22.0 +/- 1.5 dBm at 54 Mbps

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802.11ac(HT20): 22.0 +/- 1.5 dBm at MCS0

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802.11ac(HT20): 14.0 +/- 1.5 dBm at MCS9

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802.11ac(HT40): 21.0 +/- 1.5 dBm at MCS0

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802.11ac(HT40): 14.0 +/- 1.5 dBm at MCS9

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802.11ac(HT80): 20.0 +/- 1.5 dBm at MCS0

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802.11ac(HT80): 14.0 +/- 1.5 dBm at MCS9

5GHz UNII-2 (5250 – 5350 MHz)/UNII-2 Extended (5470 – 5725 MHz)

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802.11a: 18.0 +/- 1.5 dBm at 6 Mbps

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802.11a: 18.0 +/- 1.5 dBm at 54 Mbps

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802.11ac(HT20): 18.0 +/- 1.5 dBm at MCS0

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802.11ac(HT20): 14.0 +/- 1.5 dBm at MCS9

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802.11ac(HT40): 18.0 +/- 1.5 dBm at MCS0

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802.11ac(HT40): 14.0 +/- 1.5 dBm at MCS9

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802.11ac(HT80): 14.0 +/- 1.5 dBm at MCS9

5GHz UNII-3 (5725~5850 MHz)

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802.11a: 22.0 +/- 1.5 dBm at 6 Mbps

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802.11a: 22.0 +/- 1.5dBm at 54 Mbps

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802.11ac(HT20): 22.0 +/- 1.5 dBm at MCS0

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802.11ac(HT20): 14.0 +/- 1.5 dBm at MCS9

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802.11ac(HT40): 21.0 +/- 1.5 dBm at MCS0

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802.11ac(HT40): 14.0 +/- 1.5 dBm at MCS9

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802.11ac(HT80): 20.0 +/- 1.5 dBm at MCS0

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802.11ac(HT80): 14.0 +/- 1.5 dBm at MCS9

Wireless isolation

Wireless isolation between clients

External antennas

None

Internal antennas

6 Internal fixed PIFA antenna

Antenna gain in dBi

1.99 dBi for 5 Ghz and 1.28 dBi for 2.4 GHz

Receiver sensitivity

2.4 GHz

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802.11b: -86 dBm at 11Mbps

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802.11g: -74 dBm at 54 Mbps

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802.11n(HT20): -71 dBm at MCS7

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802.11n(HT40): -68 dBm at MCS7

5 GHz

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802.11a: -90 dBm at 6 Mbps

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802.11a: -75 dBm at 54 Mbps

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802.11ac(HT20): -63 dBm at MCS9

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802.11ac(HT40): -60 dBm at MCS9

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802.11ac(HT80): -58 dBm at MCS9

Wireless distribution system
(WDS)

Yes

Fast roaming

Yes

Multiple SSIDs

16 per Radio

Wireless VLAN map

Yes

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Specifications

Description

WLAN security

Yes

Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM)

Yes, with unscheduled automatic power save

Operating Modes

Access point

Access point mode, Wireless Domain Services (WDS) bridging, Workgroup Bridge mode

Environmental

Power options

IEEE 802.3at/af Ethernet switch
Cisco power injector: SB-PWR-INJ2-xx
Peak power: 18 Watts

Compliance

Safety:

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UL 60950-1

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

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IEC 60950-1

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EN 60950-1

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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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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EN 301.489-1 and -17 (Europe)

Operating temperature

0° to 40°C (32° to 104°F)

Storage temperature

-20° to 70°C (-4° to 158°F)

Operating humidity

10% to 85% noncondensing

Storage humidity

5% to 90% noncondensing

System memory

256 MB RAM
128 MB flash

Package Contents

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WAP571 Wireless-AC/N Premium Dual Radio Access Point

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Ceiling and wall mounting kit

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Quick-start guide

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Ethernet network cable

Minimum Requirements

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Switch or router with PoE support, PoE injector

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Web-based configuration: Java-enabled web browser

Warranty

Access point

Limited lifetime

Note: Depending on the part number (see table 1) one or more of the bands above may not be available in the
product due to national regulations.

Note: Table 1 shows the maximum capability of the hardware. The transmit power may be reduced to comply
with local regulatory requirements.

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Part Number

Description

WAP571-A-K9

WAP571 Wireless-AC/N Premium Dual Radio Access Points (United States)

WAP571-C-K9

WAP571 Wireless-AC/N Premium Dual Radio Access Points (China)

WAP571-E-K9

WAP571 Wireless-AC/N Premium Dual Radio Access Points (Europe, EU region, United Kingdom, HK, Thailand, UAE,
Turkey, South Africa, Vietnam)

WAP571-K-K9

WAP571 Wireless-AC/N Premium Dual Radio Access Points (Korea)

WAP571-B-K9

WAP571 Wireless-AC/N Premium Dual Radio Access Points (Canada, Argentina, Colombia, Mexico, Brazil)

WAP571-I-K9

WAP571 Wireless-AC/N Premium Dual Radio Access Points (India, Chile, Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines)

WAP571-N-K9

WAP571 Wireless-AC/N Premium Dual Radio Access Points (Australia/New Zealand)

Printed in USA C78-736449-01 05/16

Ordering Information

Table 2 shows the product part numbers and descriptions to make ordering easier.

Table 2. Product Ordering Information

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