Name: 802.11a,b/g Outdoor Mesh AP, NA Cfg 1520 Series Mesh Access Points
Brand: Cisco
SKU: AIR-LAP1522AG-N-K9
Price: 2123.00 USD
Availability: InStock

Question 1

What is the Cisco AIR-LAP1522AG-N-K9 Outdoor Mesh Access Point?

Accepted Answer

The AIR-LAP1522AG-N-K9 is a ruggedized 802.11a/b/g outdoor mesh access point from Cisco’s 1520 Series delivering scalable, secure wireless connectivity for harsh environments.

Question 2

What wireless standards does the AIR-LAP1522AG-N-K9 support?

Accepted Answer

It supports IEEE 802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.11g standards, providing data rates up to 54 Mbps for versatile outdoor deployments.

Question 3

How does Cisco’s mesh technology work on this AP?

Accepted Answer

Cisco’s self-healing mesh creates adaptive, multi-hop wireless paths between APs, simplifying installation in areas without Ethernet cabling.

Question 4

What is the typical coverage range?

Accepted Answer

Under clear line-of-sight, a single AIR-LAP1522AG-N-K9 covers up to 1,000 feet (300 meters), expandable via mesh repeater nodes.

Question 5

Is the unit weatherproof for outdoor installations?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it meets IP67 standards for dust and water ingress, enabling reliable performance in rain, snow, and extreme temperatures.

Question 6

How is the AIR-LAP1522AG-N-K9 powered?

Accepted Answer

It supports IEEE 802.3af PoE, eliminating the need for external power injectors and enabling easy mounting on poles or walls.

Question 7

What security features are integrated?

Accepted Answer

It offers WPA2-Enterprise, 802.1X authentication, AES encryption, rogue AP detection, and secure management via SSH/HTTPS.

Question 8

Which antennas are supported?

Accepted Answer

The unit has two RPSMA external antenna connectors, supporting Cisco’s 2.4 GHz/5 GHz sector, yagi, omni, and panel antennas for flexible coverage.

Question 9

How do I manage and configure the AP?

Accepted Answer

You can centrally manage it with Cisco Wireless LAN Controller (WLC) or Cisco Prime Infrastructure, or configure it individually via web GUI or CLI.

Question 10

What deployment scenarios are ideal?

Accepted Answer

Ideal for city-wide Wi-Fi, public safety, oil & gas, transportation hubs, and campus perimeters where wired connectivity is limited.

Question 11

How scalable is the 1520 Series mesh network?

Accepted Answer

You can add hundreds of AIR-LAP1522AG-N-K9 units with automatic radio channel and path optimization for seamless capacity growth.

Question 12

What is the maximum client capacity per AP?

Accepted Answer

Each AP can concurrently support up to 80 lightweight clients and handle high-density roaming in mesh topologies.

Question 13

What operational temperatures does it support?

Accepted Answer

It operates reliably from -40 °C to +60 °C (-40 °F to +140 °F), making it suitable for extreme outdoor environments.

Question 14

Does it support Quality of Service (QoS)?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it implements IEEE 802.11e/WMM for prioritizing voice, video, and data traffic to ensure optimal application performance.

Question 15

What warranty and support are available?

Accepted Answer

Cisco provides a limited lifetime warranty with next-business-day replacement options and access to Cisco TAC support.

Question 16

How do I troubleshoot connectivity issues?

Accepted Answer

Use Cisco’s diagnostic tools like spectrum analyzer, built-in packet capture, and WLC alarms for rapid identification and resolution of mesh link problems.

	AIR-LAP1522AG-N-K9	AIR-LAP1524SB-A-K9	AIR-LAP1522PC-A-K9	AIR-LAP1522HZ-A-K9	AIR-LAP1522HZ-E-K9
Product Type	Wireless Access Point	Wireless Product	Wireless Access Point	Wireless Access Point	Wireless Product
Wireless Type	Access Point	Access Point	Access Point	Access Point	Access Point
Wi-Fi Standard	802.11a/b/g/n	Wi-Fi 5	802.11a/b/g/n	802.11a/b/g/n	802.11a/b/g/n
Frequency Bands	2.4GHz / 5GHz	2.4GHz / 5GHz	2.4GHz / 5GHz	2.4GHz, 5GHz	2.4GHz / 5GHz
Data Rate	300Mbps per radio	1.3Gbps	300Mbps	Up to 450 Mbps	300Mbps
Max Range	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	100 meters
Coverage Area	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Connector Type	RJ-45	RJ-45	RJ-45	RJ-45	RJ-45
Antenna Type	Omnidirectional	Omnidirectional	Internal Omnidirectional	Internal, Omnidirectional	Omnidirectional
Antenna Gain	3dBi	5dBi	N/A	N/A	N/A
MIMO Technology	SU-MIMO	MU-MIMO	SU-MIMO	N/A	SU-MIMO
Beamforming	Yes	Yes	No	No	Yes
Mounting Options	Ceiling Mount / Wall Mount	Ceiling Mount / Wall Mount	Ceiling Mount / Wall Mount	Ceiling Mount, Wall Mount	Ceiling Mount / Wall Mount
Power Supply	PoE	PoE	PoE	PoE	PoE
Mesh Networking	No	No	No	No	No
Ethernet Port	1x Gigabit	1x Gigabit	1x Gigabit	1x Gigabit	1x Gigabit
Max Number of Devices Supported	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Protocols Supported	802.11a/b/g/n	802.11a/b/g/n/ac	802.11a/b/g/n, Ethernet	802.11a/b/g/n, Ethernet	802.11a/b/g/n
Management Features	Cloud Management / On-Premises / SNMP	On-Premises	On-Premises, SNMP	Cloud Management, SNMP	On-Premises
Security Features	WPA2 / WPA3 / 802.1X	WPA2 / WPA3	WPA2, WEP, 802.1X	WPA2, 802.1X	WPA2 / WPA3 / 802.1X
Compliance	FCC / CE / RoHS	FCC / CE / RoHS	FCC, CE, RoHS	FCC, CE, RoHS	FCC / CE / RoHS
Processor	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Memory	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Outdoor Use	No	No	No	No	No
Product Name	Cisco Aironet 1522AG Wireless Access Point	AIR-LAP1524SB-A-K9	Cisco Aironet 1522PC Access Point	AIR-LAP1522HZ-A-K9	AIR-LAP1522HZ-E-K9
Height	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	2.2 inches
Width	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	8.5 inches
Depth	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	11.4 inches
Weight	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	2.0 lbs
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AIR-LAP1522AG-N-K9

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