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Figure 3. Back Panel of the Cisco WAP551/WAP561 Wireless-N Access Point with PoE
Features
● Selectable or concurrent dual-band radios support up to 450 Mbps per radio to maximize capacity and
coverage.
● Single Point Setup, a controllerless technology, simplifies the deployment and management of multiple
access points – without requiring additional hardware.
● The Gigabit Ethernet LAN interface enables a high-speed uplink to the wired network.
● Robust security, including WPA2, 802.1X with RADIUS secure authentication, and rogue access point
detection, helps protect sensitive business information.
● Captive portal support enables highly secure, customized guest access with multiple rights and roles.
● SmartSignal Antenna increases the wireless coverage area by automatically optimizing the antenna
pattern.
● Simple installation and intuitive web-based configuration and wizard enable fast, simple deployment and
setup in minutes.
● Support for PoE enables easy installation without expensive additional wiring.
● Sleek design with 5 internal antennas on the WAP551 and 10 antennas on the WAP561, with a versatile
mounting kit that enables installation on a ceiling or wall.
● Intelligent QoS prioritizes network traffic to help keep critical network applications running at top
performance.
● Power-saving sleep mode and port control features help maximize energy efficiency.
● Workgroup Bridge mode lets you expand your network by wirelessly connecting to a second
Ethernet network.
● Support for IPv6 lets you deploy future networking applications and operating systems without costly
upgrades.
● Limited lifetime hardware warranty provides peace of mind.