Cisco AIR-AP2802E-K-K9 Wireless Access Point (2800 Series, 802.11ac Wave 2, External-Antenna)
The Cisco AIR-AP2802E-K-K9 from Datacom Technologies BD is an enterprise-class wireless access point designed for high-density environments where strong performance, external-antenna flexibility, and advanced RF optimization are required. As part of the Cisco Aironet 2800 Series, it supports 802.11ac Wave 2, MU-MIMO, dual radios, and smart antenna features — making it suitable for corporate campuses, hotels, universities, public hotspots, and building-to-building wireless links.
Specification Table
| Feature | Details |
|---|
| Model | Cisco AIR-AP2802E-K-K9 |
| Series | Cisco Aironet 2800 Series |
| Wi-Fi Standard | IEEE 802.11ac Wave 2 (backward compatible with 802.11a/b/g/n) |
| MIMO / Spatial Streams | 4×4 MU-MIMO, up to 3 spatial streams |
| Radios | Dual radios with Flexible Radio Assignment |
| Frequency Bands | 2.4 GHz & 5 GHz dual-band |
| Max Data Rate | Up to 5.2 Gbps aggregate (both radios combined) |
| Antenna Type | External-antenna model with smart antenna connectors |
| Interfaces | 1× Gigabit Ethernet (PoE) uplink |
| Deployment Modes | Access Point, Mesh, Bridge (Point-to-Point / Multipoint), Controller-based or standalone |
| Typical Power | PoE / PoE+ depending on configuration |
| Use-Case Type | High-density indoor or semi-outdoor deployments |
Cisco AIR-AP2802E-K-K9 Description
The AIR-AP2802E-K-K9 is engineered for environments where high-density client usage, advanced RF management, and flexible antenna design are essential. With 4×4 MU-MIMO and Wave 2 Wi-Fi architecture, it can handle large numbers of concurrent wireless clients, making it ideal for auditoriums, universities, retail spaces, large offices, and public venues.
As an external-antenna model, it gives you complete flexibility to use omni or directional antennas depending on your coverage requirements. This makes it suitable not only for indoor high-density areas but also for semi-outdoor spaces or building-to-building links.
Its dual-radio design allows intelligent radio assignment, where the AP automatically decides when to use 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz or dual 5 GHz operation to increase capacity. Cisco’s advanced RF features such as CleanAir, ClientLink, and beamforming further enhance stability and coverage in dense environments.
Key Features
• 802.11ac Wave 2 with MU-MIMO for high-performance wireless
• External-antenna flexibility for precise coverage shaping
• Dual radios with Flexible Radio Assignment for optimized performance
• Up to 5.2 Gbps aggregate throughput
• 4×4 MIMO architecture with 3 spatial streams
• Supports mesh, AP mode, and wireless bridge modes
• Enterprise-class security, roaming, QoS, and interference management
• Ideal for high-density indoor, semi-outdoor, and directional coverage deployments
Where It Can Be Used
• Universities, colleges, lecture halls, auditoriums
• Corporate offices and enterprise campuses
• Hotels, shopping malls, convention centers
• Transport hubs, large public venues with many simultaneous users
• Building-to-building wireless links using directional antennas
• High-density Wi-Fi zones requiring stable and high-throughput coverage
• Industrial or semi-outdoor areas where external antennas are needed
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