Name: 802.11a,b/g Outdoor Mesh AP for Haz Loc, China Cfg 1520 Series Mesh Access Points
Brand: Cisco
SKU: AIR-LAP1522HZ-C-K9
Price: 2282.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.7 (7 reviews)

Question 1

What is the Cisco AIR-LAP1522HZ-C-K9?

Accepted Answer

The AIR-LAP1522HZ-C-K9 is an 802.11a/b/g outdoor mesh access point designed for hazardous locations in China, part of Cisco’s 1520 Series.

Question 2

What hazardous‐location certifications does AIR-LAP1522HZ-C-K9 hold?

Accepted Answer

It holds Class I Zone 2/Div 2, ATEX Zone 2, IECEx Zone 2 and China CCC Ex d IIC T6 certifications for safe operation in flammable environments.

Question 3

Which frequency bands and data rates are supported?

Accepted Answer

It operates in 2.4 GHz (802.11b/g) and 5 GHz (802.11a) bands, delivering up to 54 Mbps per band.

Question 4

How does its mesh capability extend coverage?

Accepted Answer

Using Cisco’s Distributed Wireless System (DWS), it forms a self-healing mesh backhaul—no wired links required—extending coverage dynamically.

Question 5

What environmental protections are provided?

Accepted Answer

The unit is IP67-rated, features corrosion-resistant housing, and operates reliably from –40 °C to +55 °C in outdoor conditions.

Question 6

What power-over-Ethernet options are supported?

Accepted Answer

It supports IEEE 802.3af PoE and Cisco prestandard PoE, enabling installation without local AC power.

Question 7

How is the AIR-LAP1522HZ-C-K9 managed?

Accepted Answer

It integrates with Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers or Cisco Prime Infrastructure for centralized provisioning, monitoring, and updates.

Question 8

How many SSIDs and security protocols does it support?

Accepted Answer

It delivers up to 16 SSIDs with WPA2-Enterprise, WPA3, and 802.1X authentication for segmented, secure access.

Question 9

What antennas are integrated or optional?

Accepted Answer

It includes dual omnidirectional sector antennas for uniform outdoor coverage, with optional high-gain directional antennas available.

Question 10

How do I mount the AIR-LAP1522HZ-C-K9?

Accepted Answer

It ships with adjustable pole and wall-mount brackets for flexible installation on masts, poles, or walls.

Question 11

What are typical use cases for this access point?

Accepted Answer

Ideal for petrochemical plants, mining sites, oil/gas installations and other industrial outdoor environments requiring intrinsically safe Wi-Fi.

Question 12

How do I update its firmware?

Accepted Answer

Download the latest image from Cisco’s support portal and apply it via the on-board web UI or managed controller for security and feature updates.

Question 13

What warranty and support are included?

Accepted Answer

It comes with Cisco’s limited lifetime hardware warranty and 90 days of complimentary technical support via the Cisco TAC.

Question 14

How does China Cfg differ from global models?

Accepted Answer

The China configuration complies with local radio regulations and China CCWF approval, ensuring legal operation within the People’s Republic of China.

Question 15

How many mesh hops can this AP support?

Accepted Answer

It supports up to four mesh hops, maintaining throughput and network resilience across extended outdoor deployments.

Question 16

Can I integrate it with existing wired networks?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Its PoE-enabled Ethernet port connects directly to standard switches, facilitating seamless integration with wired infrastructures.

	AIR-LAP1522HZ-C-K9	AIR-LAP1524PS-A-K9	AIR-LAP1524SB-C-K9	AIR-LAP1522AG-E-K9	AIR-LAP1522AG-M-K9
Antenna Gain	5dBi	N/A	N/A	3dBi	N/A
Antenna Type	Omnidirectional	Internal Omni-directional	Internal Omnidirectional	Omnidirectional	Internal Omni-directional
Beamforming	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	Yes
Compliance	FCC / CE / RoHS	FCC, CE, RoHS	FCC / CE / RoHS	FCC / CE / RoHS	FCC, CE, RoHS
Connector Type	RJ-45	RJ-45	RJ-45	RJ-45	RJ-45
Coverage Area	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Data Rate	Up to 1.3Gbps	Up to 300Mbps per radio (aggregate up to 600Mbps)	300Mbps	1Gbps	1.3Gbps
Depth	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Ethernet Port	1x Gigabit	1x Gigabit	1x Gigabit	1x Gigabit	1x Gigabit
Frequency Bands	2.4GHz / 5GHz	Dual-Band (2.4GHz/5GHz)	2.4GHz / 5GHz	2.4GHz / 5GHz	2.4GHz, 5GHz
Height	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
MIMO Technology	MU-MIMO	SU-MIMO	SU-MIMO	SU-MIMO	MU-MIMO
Management Features	On-Premises / Cisco Wireless Controller	On-Premises, SNMP	Cisco CleanAir / On-Premises Controller	On-Premises	Cloud Management, SNMP
Max Number of Devices Supported	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Max Range	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Memory	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Mesh Networking	No	No	No	No	No
Mounting Options	Ceiling Mount / Wall Mount	Ceiling Mount / Wall Mount	Ceiling Mount / Wall Mount	Ceiling Mount	Ceiling Mount, Wall Mount
Outdoor Use	No	No	No	No	No
Power Supply	PoE	PoE	PoE	PoE	PoE
Processor	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Product Name	Cisco Aironet 1522H Access Point	Cisco Aironet 1524 Wireless Access Point	Cisco AIR-LAP1524SB-C-K9	Cisco AIR-LAP1522AG-E-K9 Wireless Access Point	AIR-LAP1522AG-M-K9
Product Type	Wireless Product	Wireless Access Point	Wireless Access Point	Wireless Access Point	Wireless Product
Protocols Supported	802.11a/b/g/n/ac	802.11a/b/g/n, Ethernet	802.11a/b/g/n / Ethernet	802.11a/b/g/n	802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Security Features	WPA2 / 802.1X	WPA2, 802.1X	WPA2 / 802.1X	WPA2, 802.1X	WPA2, WPA3, 802.1X
Weight	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Wi-Fi Standard	Wi-Fi 5	802.11a/b/g/n	802.11a/b/g/n	802.11a/b/g/n	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Width	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Wireless Type	Access Point	Access Point	Access Point	Access Point	Access Point
Wi‑Fi Standard

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