Cisco Aironet 1560 Series Outdoor Access Point

The Cisco Aironet 1560 Series Outdoor Access Point is built for rugged outdoor and enterprise deployments that require reliable, high-speed wireless coverage. Designed with a durable, weather-resistant housing and flexible antenna configuration, the 1560 Series delivers strong Wi-Fi connectivity for outdoor campuses, industrial sites, campuses, public spaces or outdoor-to-indoor bridging. With support for high-density clients and fast data rates, it meets the demands of modern wireless networks for both client access and backhaul. Cisco+2Cisco+2

Specification Table

Description

The Cisco Aironet 1560 Series delivers enterprise-grade outdoor wireless connectivity optimized for demanding environments. The devices support dual-band (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz) 802.11ac Wave 2 radios with MIMO and MU-MIMO — ensuring robust throughput and capacity even in high-density deployment areas. Cisco+2Zenitel+2

With flexible antenna choices (internal omni, external omni, or directional) and options for fiber uplink via SFP or Gigabit Ethernet backhaul, the 1560 Series can serve as standard AP, mesh node, point-to-point/point-to-multipoint bridge, or backbone-to-edge distribution hub. Cisco+2Cisco+2

The rugged design makes it ideal for outdoor environments — campuses, industrial plants, stadiums, parks, warehouses, or across multiple buildings. Its weather-resistant housing and robust RF design allow stable performance even under harsh environmental conditions. edgesystems.co.ke+1

Key Features

• Dual-band 802.11ac Wave 2 — high-speed, modern Wi-Fi standard
• Up to 1.3 Gbps PHY speed with 3×3 MIMO and MU-MIMO support
• Flexible antenna configurations (internal, external, directional) for varied deployment needs
• Supports mesh networking, point-to-point / point-to-multipoint bridging, and traditional AP modes
• Fiber uplink via SFP or Gigabit Ethernet/PoE uplink — ideal for remote or backbone connectivity
• Enterprise-grade wireless features — beamforming, radio resource management, CleanAir, high-density support
• Rugged outdoor-ready housing for durability in extreme or demanding environments
• Easy to deploy and manage — suitable for enterprise, ISP, campus, industrial, and public-space applications

Where It Can Be Used

• Outdoor campuses: university grounds, corporate campuses, large complexes
• Industrial facilities: warehouses, factories, industrial parks needing outdoor & indoor coverage
• Public spaces: parks, stadiums, transport terminals, outdoor venues
• Multi-building campuses: bridging networks across buildings, providing backbone + access
• ISP / service providers: outdoor Wi-Fi, backhaul links, mesh networks, coverage in remote areas
• Event venues: temporary or permanent outdoor Wi-Fi coverage for concerts, fairs, exhibitions

Installation & Deployment Scenarios

• Mount on a pole, tower, wall, or rooftop for broad coverage outdoors. Cisco

• Use external antennas and fiber uplink (SFP) to connect remote buildings or backhaul networks.

• Deploy as mesh APs to cover large outdoor areas with multiple clients — smartphones, laptops, tablets.

• Use for point-to-point or point-to-multipoint bridging — connecting separate network zones without fiber.

• Ideal for mixed indoor/outdoor coverage: place some APs outdoors, others indoors, all managed under unified network.

Note on Lifecycle Status

The Cisco Aironet 1560 Series is marked as End-of-Sale (EoS) as of 31-Jan-2023, but Cisco continues support (maintenance, security updates) until 31-Jan-2028. Cisco+1
If you are building a long-term network, consider newer series — but 1560 remains a proven, rugged solution for many outdoor & legacy deployments. Cisco+1