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What is the Cisco Catalyst 1250 Access Point?
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The Cisco Catalyst 1250 Access Point is an indoor Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) device designed for high-density enterprise environments, delivering secure, high-performance wireless connectivity.
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Which Wi-Fi standards does the Cisco Catalyst 1250 support?
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The Cisco Catalyst 1250 supports IEEE 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6), 802.11ac Wave 2, 802.11n, 802.11g, 802.11b and 802.11a for backward compatibility.
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What is the maximum data rate and spatial streams of the Cisco Catalyst 1250?
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It offers up to four spatial streams and aggregate data rates of 4.8 Gbps on 5 GHz and 574 Mbps on 2.4 GHz for a combined 5.374 Gbps capacity.
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How many client devices can a Cisco Catalyst 1250 Access Point support?
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Each Cisco 1250 AP can handle up to 200 associated client devices simultaneously, optimized for high-density office and campus deployments.
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What Power over Ethernet (PoE) options does the Cisco Catalyst 1250 require?
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The Cisco Catalyst 1250 requires PoE+ (802.3at) or Cisco UPoE (802.3bt Type 3) with a minimum 30 W budget per access point.
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Does the Cisco Catalyst 1250 support the latest Wi-Fi security standards?
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Yes. It supports WPA3-Personal, WPA3-Enterprise, Enhanced Open (OWE), 802.1X authentication and secure device onboarding.
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Which management platforms are compatible with the Cisco Catalyst 1250?
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It integrates seamlessly with Cisco DNA Center for on-premises management and Cisco Catalyst Cloud for cloud-based provisioning and monitoring.
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What deployment modes are available for the Cisco Catalyst 1250?
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Deployment options include standalone mode, controller-based mode with Cisco 9800 Series Wireless Controllers and cloud-managed mode via Cisco Catalyst Cloud.
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What antenna configuration does the Cisco Catalyst 1250 use?
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It features high-efficiency internal omni-directional antennas optimized for ceiling-mount coverage; external antennas are not supported.
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What is the typical and maximum power consumption of the Cisco Catalyst 1250?
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Typical power consumption is 22 W, with a maximum draw of 30 W under full load when using UPoE.
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Can the Cisco Catalyst 1250 operate in extreme environmental conditions?
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The Cisco Catalyst 1250 is rated for indoor use with an operating temperature of 0 °C to 40 °C and relative humidity of 10%–90% non-condensing.
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Does the Cisco Catalyst 1250 support MU-MIMO and OFDMA?
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Yes. It supports downlink MU-MIMO with up to four streams and both uplink and downlink OFDMA for enhanced multi-user efficiency.
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What are the physical dimensions and weight of the Cisco Catalyst 1250?
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The access point measures 220 mm × 220 mm × 55 mm (8.7″ × 8.7″ × 2.2″) and weighs 0.9 kg (2 lb).
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How do I upgrade the firmware on my Cisco Catalyst 1250?
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Firmware updates can be performed via Cisco DNA Center, the Cisco 9800 Series Wireless Controller GUI/CLI or Cisco Catalyst Cloud with zero-touch provisioning.
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What warranty and support are available for the Cisco Catalyst 1250?
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Cisco provides a limited lifetime hardware warranty and 90 days of complimentary technical support; extended support and Smart Net Total Care contracts are optional.
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What LED indicators are available on the Cisco Catalyst 1250?
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The front-panel multi-color LED displays power, boot status, network connectivity and radio health, enabling quick on-site diagnostics.
