Cisco AIR-AP1562E-I-K9 Outdoor Wireless Access Point (1560 Series, 802.11ac Wave 2)

The Cisco AIR-AP1562E-I-K9 Outdoor Access Point from Datacom Technologies BD delivers enterprise-grade outdoor Wi-Fi with rugged build quality and high performance. As part of Cisco’s 1560 Series, it supports 802.11ac Wave 2, dual-band wireless, and is designed for demanding outdoor deployments — ideal for campuses, factories, transit hubs, public areas, and remote sites requiring reliable wireless connectivity. Cisco+2Cisco+2

Specification Table

AIR-AP1562E-I-K9 Description

The AIR-AP1562E-I-K9 is a robust outdoor access point built for high-throughput, dual-band Wi-Fi deployment in challenging outdoor or semi-outdoor environments. Its support for 802.11ac Wave 2 enables up to 1.3 Gbps data rates, making it suitable for bandwidth-intensive tasks like video streaming, high-density client access, wireless backhaul, and large-area coverage. Router-Switch.com+2password.mx+2

With external antenna flexibility — thanks to 4 antenna ports — you can tailor coverage, range, and signal orientation depending on deployment needs: omni-directional for broad area coverage or directional for point-to-point/bridge links. The optional SFP fiber uplink adds flexibility for remote connectivity, long-distance backhaul, and network backbone integration. Cisco+2Geizhals+2

Being part of Cisco’s 1560 Series, the AIR-AP1562E-I-K9 supports advanced wireless features such as MU-MIMO, beamforming, dynamic frequency & power management, and robust interference mitigation — suitable for high-density environments and wireless networks requiring stability and performance. Cisco+1

Key Features

• Dual-band 2.4 GHz & 5 GHz with 802.11ac Wave 2 for high-speed wireless connectivity
• Up to 1.3 Gbps PHY data rate — ideal for video, high-bandwidth clients, and wireless-backhaul links
• 2×2 MIMO with dual spatial streams, MU-MIMO, beamforming, and dynamic channel/power control — stable performance even with multiple clients Router-Switch.com+1
• 4 external antenna ports — customizable antenna configuration (omni or directional) for coverage or point-to-point links Cisco+1
• Gigabit Ethernet uplink + optional SFP fiber port — flexible wired-backhaul integration Geizhals+1
• Supports multiple deployment modes: Outdoor AP, Mesh, Point-to-Point, Point-to-Multipoint — adaptable for campus, industrial or remote deployments Cisco+1

Where It Can Be Used

• Outdoor campus Wi-Fi (university, corporate campus, public zones)
• Industrial outdoor coverage (factory yard, warehouse exterior, plant sites)
• Wireless backhaul / point-to-point / point-to-multipoint links for bridging networks between buildings or remote sites
• Transit hubs, outdoor public spaces, parks — high-density user environments needing robust Wi-Fi
• Integration into fiber-backbone network via SFP uplink for stable long-distance connectivity

Deployment & Installation Considerations

• Mount on pole, wall or tower with suitable bracket and external antennas per design.

• Use Gigabit Ethernet PoE uplink or SFP fiber uplink for backbone connectivity.

• Configure antenna type and orientation (omni / directional) depending on coverage requirements.

• For point-to-point links, choose directional antennas; for coverage area, use omni-directional.

• Ensure proper weather-proof sealing and outdoor-rated cabling due to outdoor installation.

Note on Lifecycle

The 1560 Series (including AIR-AP1562E-I-K9) is marked End-of-Sale as of 31-Jan-2023; however, support (software maintenance, security updates) will continue until Jan-2028. Cisco+1
For new deployments, consider future upgrade paths — but for existing or legacy networks, AIR-AP1562E-I-K9 remains a proven outdoor AP solution.