Cisco Aironet 1815w Access Point Specification |
| Authentication and security | ● Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) for Wi-Fi Protected Access 2
(WPA2) ● 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 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 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): ● 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 5.865 GHz; 7 channels H (H 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 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 ● 5.500 to 5.700 GHz; 11 channels R (R regulatory domain): ● 2.412 to 2.472 GHz; 13 channels ● 5.180 to 5.320 GHz; 8 channels ● 5.660 to 5.700 GHz; 3 channels ● 5.745 to 5.805 GHz; 4 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. |
| 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 (0.78 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
(W x L x H) | ● Access point (without mounting bracket): 3.5 x 5.5 x 1.25 in (89
x 140 x 31.5 mm) |
| 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, 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 |
