Wireless Access Point That Extends Network Connectivity for Small Businesses
Highlights
Increases wireless throughput and range and reduces "dead spots" in the wireless coverage area with RangeBooster technology
Connects to Power over Ethernet devices, simplifying installation and eliminating the need for and cost of installing external power supplies
Protects network traffic to safeguard business information with enhanced security, including advanced encryption and security monitoring for additional visibility
Provides consistent network performance with integrated quality of service to support voice and video applications
Simplifies installation and configuration with easy-to-use web interface
Figure 1. Cisco WAP200 Wireless-G Access Point: PoE/RangeBooster
Product Overview
RangeBooster technology is a compatible add-on to standard Wireless-G that can nearly double your wireless network's range and increase its throughput by up to 35 percent. Unlike ordinary wireless technologies that are confused by signal reflections, RangeBooster uses two smart receivers at each end to detect and decode reflected signals at distances where standard technologies give up. You'll find that "dead spots" in the wireless coverage area are reduced, too.
The advanced security features make this solution ideal for your business. Advanced wireless security using Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA2) with up to 256-bit encryption, and Wireless Security Monitoring give your business the visibility and protection it needs. Used when Cisco WUSB 200, WMP200 or WPC200 Wireless adapters are present, Wireless Security Monitoring alerts you of possible wireless intruders and vulnerabilities in the wireless deployment and gives you visibility into denial-of-service attacks.
The Cisco WAP200 Wireless-G Access Point (Figure 1) lets you connect Wireless-G (802.11g) or Wireless-B (802.11b) devices to your wired network so you can add PCs to the network with no cabling hassle. Power over Ethernet (PoE) support makes it easy to install - you can mount the access point anywhere, even without ready access to a power plug. With appropriate PoE support at the other end, you need to run only one cable to the access point to deliver both data and power. Of course, you can also use the included AC adapter if power is available nearby.
The integrated quality of service (QoS) features provide consistent voice and video quality on both the wired and wireless networks, enabling the deployment of business-quality voice over IP (VoIP) and video applications.
Additional features like multiple basic service set identifiers (BSSIDs), wireless roaming, and auto-channel selection, make this solution ideal for your business.
Features
10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ethernet port, autosensing half/full duplex and medium dependent interface (MDI) and MDI crossover (MDI-X)
Full backward compatibility with 802.11b
Easy installation and configuration
Supports Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP), WPA Pre-Shared Key (WPA-PSK), WPA2-PSK, WPA-ENT, and WPA2-ENT authentication (802.11i ready)
SMA detachable dipole antennae with 1x2 multiple-input, multiple-output (MIMO) to increase coverage
Supports PoE or external DC power
Supports 4 BSSID and 802.1Q VLAN to service set identifier (SSID) mapping
Supports Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) and features an intuitive web-based interface
Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM) wireless QoS support, upgradable to 802.11e
Supports wireless roaming based on 802.11F (Inter-Access Point Protocol [IAPP])
Supports access point, bridge mode, and repeater mode
Supports wireless security monitoring (working together with Cisco WUSB 200, WMP200 or WPC200 clientcards)
Supports wireless client isolation
Limited lifetime warranty
Specifications
Table 1 gives specifications, package contents, and minimum requirements for the Cisco WAP200 Wireless-G Access Point.
Table 1. Specifications for the Cisco WAP200 Wireless-G Access Point: PoE/RangeBooster
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Specifications
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Standards
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IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3af (PoE), 802.1p (QoS priority), 802.1q (VLAN), 802.1X (security authentication), 802.11i ready (security WPA2), 802.11e ready (wireless QoS), 802.11F (wireless roaming)
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Ports
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10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ethernet, 12V DC power
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Buttons
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Reset
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Cabling type
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Unshielded twisted pair (UTP) Category 5
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LEDs
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Power, PoE, Wireless, Ethernet
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Operating system
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Linux
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Setup/Configuration
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Web user interface
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Built-in web user interface for easy browser-based configuration (HTTP/HTTPS)
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Management
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SNMP version
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SNMP version 1, 2c, 3
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Event logging
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Email notification
Remote syslog
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Web firmware upgrade
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Firmware upgradable through web browser
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Diagnostics
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Flash, RAM, LAN, WLAN
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Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)
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DHCP client
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Operating Modes
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Access point
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Access point mode, point-to-point bridge mode, point-to-multipoint bridge mode, repeater mode
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Wireless
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Spec/modulation
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Radio and modulation type: 802.11b/DSSS, 802.11g/OFDM
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Channels
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Operating channels: 11 North America, 13 most of Europe (ETSI and Japan)
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External antennas
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2 (omnidirectional) SMA detachable
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Transmit power
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Transmit power (adjustable) at normal temperature range:
802.11b: 18~19 dBm
802.11g: 14~15 dBm
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Antenna gain in dBi
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2
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Receiver sensitivity
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802.11.g: 54 Mbps at -72 dBm, 802.11.b: 11 Mbps at -85 dBm
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Security
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WEP/WPA/WPA2
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WEP 64-bit/128-bit, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, WPA-ENT, WPA2-ENT
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Access control
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Wireless connection control: MAC-based
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SSID broadcast
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SSID broadcast enable/disable
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802.1X
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IEEE 802.1X support
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Wireless client isolation
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Wireless client devices can be isolated from each other either within an SSID or between 2 SSIDs
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Wireless Security Monitor
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Scan and classify wireless devices in the network
Report new client and access point joining network and suspicious network events (works together with Cisco WUSB 200, WMP200 or WPC200 business client adapters):
Intrusion alarms (e.g., rogue client detected, spoofed MAC address)
Denial-of-service alarms (e.g., duration attack, association table full)
Vulnerability alarms (e.g., access point is not using encryption, access point is broadcasting SSID)
Other alarms (e.g., low speed connection)
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Quality of Service
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QoS
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4 queues
Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM) wireless priority
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General
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Wireless roaming based on IAPP
Auto-channel selection
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Environmental
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Dimensions
W x H x D
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6.69 x 8.07 x 7.68 in.
(170 x 205 x 195 mm)
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Unit weight
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0.88 lb (0.4 kg)
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Power
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12V 1A DC Input, and IEEE 802.3af compliant PoE
Maximum power draw: 3.36W
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Certification
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FCC, ICES-003, CE
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Operating temperature
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32 to 104F (0 to 40C)
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Storage temperature
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-4 to 158F (20 to 70C)
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Operating humidity
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10% to 85% noncondensing
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Storage humidity
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5% to 90% noncondensing
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Package Contents
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Cisco WAP200 Wireless-G Access Point
2 SMA detachable dipole antennas
User guide on CD-ROM
Ethernet network cable
Power adapter
Product stands
Registration card
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Minimum Requirements
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802.11b, 802.11g wireless adapter with TCP/IP installed per PC
Switch/router with PoE support or PoE injector when used with PoE
Web-based configuration: Java-enabled web browser
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Product Warranty
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Limited lifetime hardware warranty with return to factory replacement.
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Networking
