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DATA SHEET
R550
Indoor Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) Access Point for Dense Environments
Wi-Fi capacity requirements in classrooms, office spaces, and medium-size venues are rising due to the increase in the number of Wi-Fi connected devices. An increase in bandwidth requirements for
Benefits

Stunning Wi-Fi performance

Mitigate interference and extend coverage with patented BeamFlex+™ adaptive antenna technology utilizing several directional antenna patterns.

Serve more devices

2.4/5GHz radios while enhancing device performance.

Converged Access Point

Allows customers to eliminate siloed networks and unify WiFi and non-WiFi wireless technologies into one single network by using built-in BLE and Zigbee, and also expand to any future wireless technologies through the USB port.

Automate optimal throughput

ChannelFly dynamic channel technology uses machine learning to automatically find the least congested channels. You always get the highest throughput the band can support.

Better mesh networking

Reduce expensive cabling, and complex mesh configurations by checking a box with SmartMesh wireless meshing technology to dynamically create self-forming, self-healing mesh networks.

More Than Wi-Fi

Support services beyond Wi-Fi with Ruckus IoT Suite,
Cloudpath security and onboarding software, SPoT
Wi-Fi locationing engine, and RUCKUS analytics.
applications and an ever-growing assortment of IoT devices puts further strain on already stretched Wi-Fi networks.
The R550 access point (AP) with the latest Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 ax) technology delivers the ideal combination of increased capacity, improved coverage and affordability in dense environments. The R550 is our mid- range dual-band, dual-concurrent AP that supports four spatial streams (2x2:2 in 2.4GHz/5GHz). The R550 supports peak data rates of up to 1774 Mbps and efficiently manages up to 512 clients connections.
Also, wireless requirements within enterprises are expanding beyond Wi-Fi with BLE, Zigbee and many other non-Wi-Fi wireless technologies resulting in creation of network silos. Enterprises need a unified platform to eliminate network silos. The RUCKUS AP portfolio is equipped to solve these challenges.
The R550 has built-in IoT radios with onboard BLE and Zigbee capabilities. In addition, the R550 is a converged access point that allows customers to seamlessly integrate any new wireless technologies with the pluggable IoT module.
The R550 is packed with ruckus patented technologies in addition to Wi-Fi 6 features such as OFDMA, MU-MIMO and TWT. The R550 is ideal for medium-density deployments such a, K-12 classrooms, residence halls, hallways and office spaces.
The R550 Wi-Fi 6 AP incorporates patented technologies found only in the RUCKUS Wi-Fi portfolio.
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BeamFlex+ Antennas: Extended coverage and optimized throughput with patented multi­directional antennas and radio patterns
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ChannelFly: Improved throughput with dynamically changing the channels to use least congested channel
Whether you are deploying ten or ten thousand APs, the R550 is also easy to manage through RUCKUS’ cloud, physical, virtual and controllerless management options.
R550
Indoor Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) Access Point for Dense Environments
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R550
Indoor Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) Access Point for Dense Environments

Access Point Antenna Pattern

RUCKUS’ BeamFlex+ adaptive antennas allow the R550 AP to dynamically choose among a host of antenna patterns (up to 64 possible combinations) in real-time to establish the best possible connection with every device. This leads to:
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Better Wi-Fi coverage
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Reduced RF interference
Traditional omni-directional antennas, found in generic access points, oversaturate the environment by needlessly radiating RF signals in all directions. In contrast, the RUCKUS BeamFlex+ adaptive antenna directs the radio signals per-device on a packet by-packet basis to optimize Wi-Fi coverage and capacity in real-time to support high device density environments. BeamFlex+ operates without the need for device feedback and hence can benefit even devices using legacy standards.
Figure 2. R550 2.4GHz
Azimuth Antenna Patterns
Figure 3. R550 5GHz
Azimuth Antenna Patterns
Figure 4. R550 2.4GHz
Elevation Antenna Patterns
Figure 1. Example of BeamFlex+ pattern
Figure 5. R550 5GHz
Elevation Antenna Patterns
Note: The outer trace represents the composite RF footprint of all possible BeamFlex+ antenna patterns, while the inner trace represents one BeamFlex+ antenna pattern within the composite outer trace.
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R550
Indoor Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) Access Point for Dense Environments
WI-FI
Wi-Fi Standards
Supported Rates
Supported Channels
MIMO
Spatial Streams
Radio Chains and Streams
Channelization
Security
Other Wi-Fi Features
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IEEE 802/11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
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802.11ax: 4 to 1774 Mbps
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802.11ac: 6.5 to 867Mbps (MCS0 to MCS9, NSS = 1 to 2 for VHT20/40/80)
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802.11n: 6.5 Mbps to 300Mbps (MCS0 to MCS15)
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802.11a/g: 6 to 54 Mbps
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802.11b: 1 to 11 Mbps
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2.4GHz: 1-13
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5GHz: 36-64, 100-144, 149-165
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2x2 SU-MIMO
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2x2 MU-MIMO
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2 streams SU/MU MIMO 5GHz
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2 streams SU/MU MIMO 2.4GHz
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2x2:2 (5GHz)
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2x2:2 (2.4GHz)
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20, 40, 80MHz
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WPA-PSK, WPA-TKIP, WPA2 AES, WPA3-Personal, WPA3­Enterprise, 802.11i, Dynamic PSK, OWE
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WIPS/WIDS
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WMM, Power Save, Tx Beamforming, LDPC, STBC,
802.11r/k/v
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Hotspot
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Hotspot 2.0
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Captive Portal
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WISPr
5GHZ RECEIVE SENSITIVITY (dBm)
VHT20 VHT40 VHT80
MCS0 MCS7 MCS8 MCS9 MCS0 MCS7 MCS8 MCS9 MCS0 MCS7 MCS8 MCS9
-97 -78 -75 -72 -94 -75 -72 -69 -91 -72 -69 -66
HE20 HE40 HE80
MCS0 MCS7 MCS9 MCS11 MCS0 MCS7 MCS9 MCS11 MCS0 MCS7 MCS9 MCS11
-97 -78 -72 -67 -94 -75 -69 -64 -91 -72 -66 -61
2.4GHZ TX POWER TARGET (PER CHAIN)
Rate Pout (dBm)
MCS0 HT20 22
MCS7 HT20 18
MCS8 VHT20 17
MCS9 VHT40 16
MCS11 HE40 14
5GHZ TX POWER TARGET (PER CHAIN)
Rate Pout (dBm)
MCS0, VHT20 22
MCS7, VHT40, VHT80 17.5
MCS9, VHT40, VHT80 16
MCS11, HE20, HE40, HE80 13
RF
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BeamFlex+ adaptive antennas with polarization diversity
Antenna Type
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Adaptive antenna that provides up to 64 unique antenna patterns per band
Antenna Gain (max)
Peak Transmit Power (Tx port/ chain + Combining gain)
Frequency Bands
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Up to 3dBi
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2.4GHz: 26 dBm
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5GHz: 25 dBm
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ISM (2.4-2.484GHz)
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U-NII-1 (5.15-5.25GHz)
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U-NII-2A (5.25-5.35GHz)
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U-NII-2C (5.47-5.725GHz)
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U-NII-3 (5.725-5.85GHz)
2.4GHZ RECEIVE SENSITIVITY (dBm)
HT20 HT40 VHT20 VHT40
MCS0 MCS7 MCS0 MCS7 MCS0 MCS7 MCS0 MCS7
-97 -78 -94 -75 -97 -78 -94 -75
HE 20 HE40
MCS0 MCS7 MCS9 MCS11 MCS0 MCS7 MCS9 MCS11
-97 -78 -73 -67 -94 -75 -70 -64
PERFORMANCE AND CAPACITY
Peak PHY Rates
Client Capacity
SSID
RUCKUS RADIO MANAGEMENT
Antenna Optimization
Wi-Fi Channel Management
Client Density Management
SmartCast Quality of Service
Mobility
Diagnostic Tools
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2.4GHz: 574 Mbps
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5GHz: 1200 Mbps
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Up to 512 clients per AP
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Up to 31 per AP
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BeamFlex+
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Polarization Diversity with Maximal Ratio Combining (PD­MRC)
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ChannelFly
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Background Scan Based
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Adaptive Band Balancing
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Client Load Balancing
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Airtime Fairness
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Airtime-based WLAN Prioritization
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QoS-based scheduling
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Directed Multicast
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L2/L3/L4 ACLs
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SmartRoam
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Spectrum Analysis
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SpeedFlex
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Indoor Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) Access Point for Dense Environments
NETWORKING
Controller Platform Support
Mesh
IP
VLAN
802.1x
Tunnel
Policy Management Tools
IoT Capable
PHYSICAL INTERFACES
Ethernet
USB
PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Physical Size
Weight
Mounting
Physical Security
Operating Temperature
Operating Humidity
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SmartZone
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ZoneDirector
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Unleashed
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Standalone
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Cloud
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SmartMesh™ wireless meshing technology. Self-healing
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Mesh
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IPv4, IPv6, dual-stack
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802.1Q (1 per BSSID or dynamic per user based on RADIUS)
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VLAN Pooling
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Port-based
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Authenticator & Supplicant
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L2TP, GRE, Soft-GRE
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Application Recognition and Control
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Access Control Lists
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Device Fingerprinting
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Rate Limiting
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Integrated BLE and ZigBee (1 radio, switchable)
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2 x 1GbE Ethernet ports
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Power over Ethernet (802.3af/at) with Category 5/5e/6 cable
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LLDP
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1 USB 2.0 port, Type A
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17.60cm (L), 19.02cm (W), 4.78cm (H)
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6.93in (L) x 7.49in (W) x 1.88in (H)
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0.562 kg
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1.24 lbs
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Wall, acoustic ceiling, desk
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Secure bracket (sold separately)
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Hidden latching mechanism
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Kensington lock
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Bracket (902-0120-0000)
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0ºC (32ºF) - 50ºC (122ºF)
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Up to 95%, non-condensing
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POWER
Power Supply Operating Characteristics
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2.4GHz radio: 2x2, 19dBm per chain
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802.3af PoE
5GHz radio: 2x,2 18dBm per chain
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2nd Ethernet port, onboard IoT &
PoE: 12.71W
USB disabled
802.3at PoE+
Full Functionality
PoE+ : 18.71W
DC Input 12VDC Full Functionality 16.58W
CERTIFICATIONS AND COMPLIANCE
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Wi-Fi Alliance
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Standards Compliance
Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ a, b, g, n, ac
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Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 6
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WPA3™-Enterprise, Personal
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Wi-Fi Enhanced Open
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Wi-Fi Agile Multiband
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Passpoint
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Vantage
®
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WMM
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EN 60950-1 Safety
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EN 60601-1-2 Medical
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EN 61000-4-2/3/5 Immunity
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EN 50121-1 Railway EMC
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EN 50121-4 Railway Immunity
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IEC 61373 Railway Shock & Vibration
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UL 2043 Plenum
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EN 62311 Human Safety/RF Exposure
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WEEE & RoHS
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ISTA 2A Transportation
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SOFTWARE AND SERVICES
Location Based Services
Network Analytics
Security and Policy
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SPoT
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SmartCell Insight (SCI), Ruckus Analytics
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Cloudpath
ORDERING INFORMATION
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R550 dual-band (5GHz and 2.4GHz concurrent) 802.11ax wireless access point, 2x2:2 + 2x2:2 streams, adaptive
901-R550-XX01
antennas, dual ports, onboard BLE and Zigbee, PoE support. Not plenum rated. Includes adjustable acoustic drop ceiling bracket. Does not include power adaptor.
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R550 dual-band (5GHz and 2.4GHz concurrent) 802.11ax wireless access point, 2x2:2 + 2x2:2 streams, adaptive
901-R550-XX00
antennas, dual ports, onboard BLE and Zigbee, PoE support. Plenum rated. Includes adjustable acoustic drop ceiling bracket. Does not include power adaptor.
See Ruckus price list for country-specific ordering information. Warranty: Sold with a limited lifetime warranty. For details see: http://support.ruckuswireless.com/warranty.
Max Power
Consumption
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Refer to Unleashed datasheets for SKU ordering information.
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Max power varies by country setting, band, and MCS rate.
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For complete list of WFA certifications, please see Wi-Fi Alliance website.
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For current certification status, please see price list.
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Indoor Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) Access Point for Dense Environments
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
902-0180-XX00
902-1169-XX00
902-0120-0000
902-0195-0000
PLEASE NOTE: When ordering Indoor APs, you must specify the destination region by indicating
-US, -WW, or -Z2 instead of XX. When ordering PoE injectors or power supplies, you must specify the destination region by indicating -US, -EU, -AU, -BR, -CN, -IN, -JP, -KR, -SA, -UK, or -UN instead of -XX. For access points, -Z2 applies to the following countries: Algeria, Egypt, Israel, Morocco, Tunisia, and Vietnam.
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PoE Injector (60W)
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Power Supply (12V, 2.0A, 24W)
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Spare, Accessory Mounting Bracket
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Spare, T-bar ceiling mount kit for mounting to flush frame ceiling
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