Linksys WAP4400N Wireless-N Business Access Point with Power Over Ethernet

Linksys WAP4400N Wireless-N Business Access Point with Power Over Ethernet

With the growth in high bandwidth applications, such as storage and video in the work place, network performance is essential. Wireless technology is no longer lagging behind wired performance. The introduction of the Linksys Business Series WAP4400N wireless Access Point answers the growing business' need for access, speed and security.

The Access Point uses the very latest wireless networking technology, Wireless-N (draft 802.11n). By overlaying the signals of multiple radios, Wireless-N's “Multiple In, Multiple Out” (MIMO) technology multiplies the effective data rate. Unlike ordinary wireless networking technologies that are confused by signal reflections, MIMO actually uses these reflections to increase the range and reduce “dead spots” in the wireless coverage area.

The Linksys Wireless-N Access Point lets you connect Wireless-N (802.11n), 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 support makes it easy to install -- you can mount the Access Point anywhere, even without ready access to a power plug. With appropriate Power Over Ethernet support at the other end, you only need to run one cable to the Access Point to deliver both data and power. Of course, you can also use the included AC adapter if your installation point has power available nearby.

Moreover, the integrated QoS features provide consistent voice and video quality on both the wired and wireless networks, enabling the deployment of business qualilty VoIP and video applications.

To protect your data and privacy, the Wireless-G Exterior Access Point supports both Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) and the industrial-strength wireless security of Wi-Fi Protected Access™ (WPA), encoding all your wireless transmissions with powerful encryption. The MAC Address filter lets you decide exactly who has access to your wireless network, and advanced logging keeps you appraised. Configuration is a snap with the web browser-based configuration utility.

The Linksys Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Ethernet is the best way to add wireless access to your existing business network.

• Complies with IEEE draft 802.11n standards while at the same time being backwards compatible with 802.11b and g devices
• Standards-based POE (IEEE 802.3af) or External DC power
• MIMO technology uses multiple radios to create a robust signal that travels farther and reduces dead spots
• Support for WMM provides improved QoS over wireless connections for better video and voice performance

Specifications

• Standards Draft IEEE802.11n, IEEE802.11g, IEEE802.11b, IEEE802.3, IEEE802.3u, IEEE802.3af (Power Over Ethernet), 802.1x (Security Authentication), 802.11i - Ready (Security WPA2), 802.11e - Ready (Wireless QoS)
• Ports Ethernet, Power
• Buttons Reset
• Cabling Type UTP CAT 5
• LEDs Power, Ethernet, Wireless, POE
• Operating System Linux

Setup/Config

• WebUI Built in Web UI for Easy browser-based configuration (HTTP/HTTPS)

Management

• SNMP Version SNMP Version 1, 2c, 3
• Logging Event Logging Remote Syslog
• Web F/W upgrade Firmware Upgradable Through Web-Browser
• Diags: Flash, etc. Diags: Flash, RAM, LAN, WLAN
• DHCP Client

Operating Modes

• Access Point Mode

Wireless

• Spec/Modulation Radio and Modulation Type: 802.11b/DSSS, 11g/OFDM, 11n/OFDM
• Channels Operating Channels: 11 North America, 13 Most of Europe (ETSI and Japan)
• Number of Internal Ant. None
• Number of External Ant. 3 (Omni-Directional)
• Transmit Power Transmit Power (Adjustable) @ Normal Temp Range: 11b - 16 dBm@1TX, 19 dBm@2TX; 11g - 13 dBm@1TX, 16 dBm@2TX; 11n - 13 dBm@1TX, 16 dBm@2TX
• Antenna Gain in dBi 2
• Receiver Sensitivity 11.n: 300Mbps@ -69dbM, 11.g: 54Mbps@ -73dBm, 11.b: 11Mbps@-88dBM

Security

• WEP/WPA/WPA2 WEP 64bit/128bit, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, WPA-ENT, WPA2-ENT
• Access Control Wireless Connection Control: MAC-Based
• SSID Broadcast Enable/Disable
• IEEE 802.1X support

Quality of Service

• QoS 4 queues
• WMM Wireless priority

General

• Load Balancing
• New AP Detection (Used with WPC4400N)
• New Client Detection (Used with WPC4400N)
• Auto-channel selection

Environmental

• Dimensions 7.80” x 5.16” x 7.80”
• W x H x D (198 x 131 x 198 mm)
• Unit Weight 0.84 lb (380 g)
• Power 12V 1A DC input, and IEEE802.3af Compliant PoE
• Certification FCC, CE, IC
• Operating Temp. 32ºF to 104ºF (0ºC to 40ºC)
• Storage Temp. -20ºC to 70ºC
• Operating Humidity 10% to 85% non-nondensing
• Storage Humidity 5% to 90% non-condensing

Package Contents

• Wireless-N Access Point with PoE
• User Guide on CD-ROM
• Ethernet Network Cable
• Power Adapter
• Product Stands Registration Card

Minimum Requirements

• 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n Wireless Adapter With TCP/IP Protocol Installed Per PC
• Switch/Router with Power Over Ethernet (PoE) Support Or PoE Injector when used with POE
• Web-Based Configuration Java-Enabled Web Browser

About Draft 802.11n
With speeds of up to 600 Mbps, the emerging 802.11n standard is the next generation of wireless networking, delivering the speed, range, and reliability to support the most bandwidth intensive applications. 802.11n incorporates multiple technologies including Spatial Multiplexing MIMO (Multi-In, Multi-Out), 20 and 40 MHz channels, and dual bands (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz) to generate the high speeds and at the same time communicate with legacy 802.11b/g devices. The 802.11n specification was approved for 1.0 draft status in March 2006, with ratification expected sometime in 2007. Manaufactures are committed to collaborating with the IEEE and WiFi Alliance to ensure that 802.11n devices will interoperate at the highest speeds without degrading performance of neighboring 802.11b/g wireless networks.