AIR-AP1815W-Z-K9 Cisco Aironet 1815W 802.11 b/g/n MU-MIMO Access Point

The Cisco^® Aironet^® 1815w Access Point offers a compact, wall plate–mountable access point, ideal for hospitality, cruise ships, residential halls, or other multiple-dwelling-unit deployments.

Packing 802.11ac Wave 2 wireless support and Gigabit Ethernet wired connectivity into a sleek device, the 1815w is built to take full advantage of existing cabling infrastructure while blending into the visual footprint. This combination provides best-in-class performance while reducing total cost of ownership.

The Cisco Aironet 1815w access point is an 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (Wave 2) access point, with internal antennas.

The Cisco Aironet 1815w AP can be vertically mounted on a wall or on a standard junction box. Physical security is offered with the included Torx screw and the option to add a Kensington lock.

The AP supports 2.4 GHz 2x2 802.11 b/g/n MU-MIMO and 5 GHz 2x2 802.11 a/n/ac (Wave 2) MU-MIMO applications simultaneously.

The features of the 1815w access points are:

• Supported mode(s) of operation:

– Centralized, including Enhanced Local sub-Mode

– OfficeExtend Mode with hardware-based encryption

– FlexConnect Mode

– Monitor Mode, including Enhanced Local Mode (ELM)

– Mobility Express

• Radio features supported are:

– 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz concurrent radios

– 2.4GHz radio with 2TX x 2RX and 2 spatial steams

– 5GHz radio with 2TX x 2RX and 2 spatial steams

– 802.11ac based Transmit Beamforming

– Quality of Service (QoS)

– Radio Resource Management (RRM)

– Rogue Detection

– BandSelect

– Integrated Bluetooth LE 4.1 radio for location and asset tracking.

• The AP supports the following hardware external interfaces:

– Three local GigE Ethernet Ports, one uplink GigE port, and one passive pass-through RJ45 port.

– RS-232 management console interface through a custom 4-pin connector AIR-CONSADPT=.

Product Name			Cisco Aironet 1815w
Part Number			●  AIR-AP1815w-x-K9: Dual-band, controller-based 802.11a/g/n/ac, Wave 2
Authentication and security			●  Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) for Wi-Fi Protected Access 3 (WPA3), WPA2, WPA
			●  802.1X, RADIUS Authentication, Authorization and Accounting (AAA)
			●  802.11r
			●  802.11i
Software			●  Cisco Unified Wireless Network Software with AireOS Wireless Controllers Release 8.4.100.0/84 CCO or later
			●  Cisco Mobility Express
Supported WLAN controllers			●  Cisco 2500 Series Wireless Controllers, Cisco 3500 Series Wireless Controllers, Cisco Wireless Controller Module for ISR G2, Cisco Wireless Services Module 2 (WiSM2) for Catalyst ® 6500 Series Switches, Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controllers, Cisco Flex ® 7500 Series Wireless Controllers, Cisco 8500 Series Wireless Controllers, Cisco Catalyst ® 9800 Series Wireless Controllers
			●  Cisco Mobility Express
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: 4 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
			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
			9	2	–	360		780	–	400	866.7
Maximum number of non-overlapping channels			A (A regulatory domain):					K (K regulatory domain):
			●  2.412 to 2.462 GHz; 11 channels					●  2.412 to 2.472 GHz; 13 channels
			●  5.180 to 5.320 GHz; 8 channels					●  5.180 to 5.320 GHz; 8 channels
			●  5.500 to 5.700 GHz; 8 channels					●  5.500 to 5.620 GHz; 7 channels
			(excludes 5.600 to 5.640 GHz)					●  5.745 to 5.805 GHz; 4 channels
			●  5.745 to 5.825 GHz; 5 channels					N (N regulatory domain):
			B (B regulatory domain):					●  2.412 to 2.462 GHz; 11 channels
			●  2.412 to 2.462 GHz; 11 channels					●  5.180 to 5.320 GHz; 8 channels
			●  5.180 to 5.320 GHz; 8 channels					●  5.745 to 5.825 GHz; 5 channels
			●  5.500 to 5.720 GHz; 12 channels					Q (Q regulatory domain):
			●  5.745 to 5.825 GHz; 5 channels					●  2.412 to 2.472 GHz; 13 channels
			C (C regulatory domain):					●  5.180 to 5.320 GHz; 8 channels
			●  2.412 to 2.472 GHz; 13 channels					●  5.500 to 5.700 GHz; 11 channels
			●  5.745 to 5.825 GHz; 5 channels					R (R regulatory domain):
			D (D regulatory domain):					●  2.412 to 2.472 GHz; 13 channels
			●  2.412 to 2.462 GHz; 11 channels					●  5.180 to 5.320 GHz; 8 channels
			●  5.180 to 5.320 GHz; 8 channels					●  5.660 to 5.700 GHz; 3 channels
			●  5.745 to 5.825 GHz; 5 channels					●  5.745 to 5.805 GHz; 4 channels
			E (E regulatory domain):					S (S regulatory domain):
			●  2.412 to 2.472 GHz; 13 channels					●  2.412 to 2.472 GHz; 13 channels
			●  5.180 to 5.320 GHz; 8 channels					●  5.180 to 5.320 GHz; 8 channels
			●  5.500 to 5.700 GHz; 8 channels					●  5.500 to 5.700 GHz; 11 channels
			(excludes 5.600 to 5.640 GHz)					●  5.745 to 5.825 GHz; 5 channels
			F (F regulatory domain):					T (T regulatory domain):
			●  2.412 to 2.472 GHz; 13 channels					●  2.412 to 2.462 GHz; 11 channels
			●  5.250 to 5.350 GHz; 4 channels					●  5.280 to 5.320 GHz; 3 channels
			●  5.725 to 5.825 GHz; 4 channels					●  5.500 to 5.700 GHz; 11 channels
			G (G regulatory domain):					●  (excludes 5.600 to 5.640 GHz)
			●  2.412 to 2.472 GHz; 13 channels					●  5.745 to 5.825 GHz; 5 channels
			●  5.745 to 5.865 GHz; 7 channels					Z (Z regulatory domain):
			H (H regulatory domain):					●  2.412 to 2.462 GHz; 11 channels
			●  2.412 to 2.472 GHz; 13 channels					●  5.180 to 5.320 GHz; 8 channels
			●  5.180 to 5.320 GHz; 8 channels					●  5.500 to 5.700 GHz; 8 channels
			●  5.745 to 5.825 GHz; 5 channels					●  (excludes 5.600 to 5.640 GHz)
			I (I regulatory domain):					●  5.745 to 5.825 GHz; 5 channels
			●  2.412 to 2.472 GHz; 13 channels
			●  5.180 to 5.320 GHz; 8 channels
Note: This varies by regulatory domain. Refer to the product documentation for specific details for each regulatory domain.
Available transmit power settings		2.4 GHz					5 GHz
		20 dBm (100 mW)					20 dBm (100 mW)
		17 dBm (50 mW)					17 dBm (50 mW)
		14 dBm (25 mW)					14 dBm (25 mW)
		11 dBm (12.5 mW)					11 dBm (12.5 mW)
		8 dBm (6.25 mW)					8 dBm (6.25 mW)
		5 dBm (3.13 mW)					5 dBm (3.13 mW)
		2 dBm (1.56 mW)					2 dBm (1.56 mW)
		-1 dBm (0.78 mW)					-1 dBm (0.78 mW)
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 3 dBi
Interfaces	●  1 x 10/100/1000BASE-T autosensing (RJ-45), Power over Ethernet (PoE)
	●  Management console port (4-pin connector)
	●  Three 10/100/1000BASE-T ports (local Ethernet ports), including one PoE out port:
	◦  PoE out provides 802.3af (class 0) when access point is powered by 802.3at, or no output when powered by 802.3af
	●  One passive pass-through port RJ-45 (back to bottom)
Indicators	●  Status LED indicates boot loader status, association status, operating status, boot loader warnings, boot loader errors
Dimensions	●  Access point (without mounting bracket): 3.5 x 5.5 x 1.25 in (89 x 140 x 31.5 mm)
(W x L x H)
Weight	●  Access point without mounting bracket or any other accessories: 10 oz (280 g)
Environmental	●  Operating
	◦  Temperature: 32° to 104°F (0° to 40°C)
	◦  Humidity: 10% to 90% (non-condensing)
	◦  Max. altitude: 9843 ft (3,000 m) @ 40°C
	●  Non-operating (storage and transportation)
	◦  Temperature: -22° to 158°F (-30° to 70°C)
	◦  Humidity: 10% to 90% (non-condensing)
	◦  Max. altitude: 15,000 ft (4,500 m) @ 25°C
System	●  1 GB DRAM
	●  256 MB flash
	●  710 MHz quad-core
Powering options	●  802.3af/at Ethernet switch
	●  Optional Cisco power injectors (AIR-PWRINJ5=, AIR-PWRINJ6=)
Power draw	●  8.5W (maximum, without PoE out)
Physical security	●  Torx security screw, included with the access point
	●  Kensington lock slot to lock device to mounting bracket.
Mounting	●  Included with the access point: mounting bracket AIR-AP-BRACKET-W3
Accessories	●  Mounting bracket: AIR-AP-BRACKET-W3= (available as spare)
	●  Spacer kit: AIR-AP1815W-KIT= (sold separately), includes spacer 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, 20 pcs. RJ-45 caps and 2 pcs. unlock keys used to block physical access to Ethernet ports
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)
	◦  EN 50385
	●  IEEE standards:
	◦  IEEE 802.11a/b/g, 802.11n, 802.11h, 802.11d
	◦  IEEE 802.11ac
	●  Security:
	◦  802.11i, WPA3, 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, and the coding rate and data rate values.
2 A Guard Interval (GI) between symbols helps receivers overcome the effects of multipath delay spreads.
RF specifications

Transmit power and receive sensitivity (1815w)
		2.4-GHz Radio		5-GHz Radio
	Spatial Streams	Total TX Power (dBm)	RX Sensitivity (dBm)	Total TX Power (dBm)	RX Sensitivity (dBm)
802.11/11b
1 Mbps	1	17	-98	NA	NA
11 Mbps	1	17	-89	NA	NA
802.11a/g
6 Mbps	1	20	-94	17	-94
24 Mbps	1	20	-87	20	-87
54 Mbps	1	20	-78	18	-78
802.11n HT20
MSC0	1	20	-93	20	-93
MSC4	1	20	-83	18	-82
MSC7	1	20	-75	16	-75
MSC8	2	20	-90	20	-90
MSC12	2	20	-80	18	-79
MSC15	2	20	-72	16	-72
802.11n HT40
MSC0	1			20	-90
MSC4	1			18	-79
MSC7	1			16	-72
MSC8	2			20	-87
MSC12	2			18	-76
MSC15	2			16	-69
802.11ac VHT20
MSC0	1			20	-93
MSC4	1			18	-82
MSC7	1			16	-75
MSC8	1			15	-71
MSC0	2			20	-90
MSC4	2			18	-79
MSC7	2			16	-72
MSC8	2			15	-68
802.11ac VHT40
MSC0	1			20	-90
MSC4	1			18	-79
MSC7	1			16	-72
MSC8	1			15	-68
MSC9	1			15	-66
MSC0	2			20	-87
MSC4	2			18	-76
MSC7	2			16	-69
MSC8	2			15	-65
MSC9	2			15	-63
802.11ac VHT80
MSC0	1			20	-87
MSC4	1			18	-77
MSC7	1			16	-69
MSC8	1			15	-65
MSC9	1			15	-63
MSC0	2			20	-84
MSC4	2			18	-74
MSC7	2			16	-66
MSC8	2			15	-62
MSC9	2			15	-60
Note: The maximum power setting will vary by channel and according to individual country regulations. Refer to the product documentation for specific details.