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What is the Cisco Catalyst 521 Access Point?
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The Cisco Catalyst 521 Access Point is an indoor Wi-Fi 6 device designed for high-performance wireless connectivity in enterprise and branch environments.
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Which Wi-Fi standards does the Cisco 521 Access Point support?
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The Cisco 521 Access Point supports IEEE 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6) with backward compatibility for 802.11a/b/g/n/ac devices.
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What is the maximum data rate of the Cisco 521 Access Point?
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The Cisco 521 delivers up to 3 Gbps aggregate throughput (1.2 Gbps on 2.4 GHz and 1.8 Gbps on 5 GHz) for high-speed wireless access.
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How many radios and spatial streams does the Cisco 521 have?
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The Cisco 521 features dual-radio architecture with 4×4:4 spatial streams on both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands.
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What is the coverage area of the Cisco 521 Access Point?
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The Cisco 521 offers up to 2,000 square feet of optimal Wi-Fi coverage depending on environment and antenna orientation.
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Does the Cisco 521 support Power over Ethernet (PoE)?
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Yes, the Cisco 521 supports IEEE 802.3at PoE+ for both data and power over a single Ethernet cable.
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How many clients can the Cisco 521 handle simultaneously?
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The Cisco 521 is optimized to support up to 200 concurrent client devices per access point.
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What security protocols are supported by the Cisco 521?
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The Cisco 521 supports WPA3, WPA2, 802.1X with RADIUS, and Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) for enterprise-grade security.
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Which mounting options are available for the Cisco 521?
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The Cisco 521 can be ceiling- or wall-mounted using the included bracket and T-bar clip for flexible indoor installation.
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How do I perform a factory reset on the Cisco 521 Access Point?
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Press and hold the reset button for 10 seconds until the LED blinks amber, then release to restore factory default settings.
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Is the Cisco 521 Access Point cloud-managed?
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Yes, the Cisco 521 can be managed via Cisco Meraki Cloud, Cisco DNA Center, or on-premises Cisco Mobility Express.
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Which software platforms are compatible with the Cisco 521?
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The Cisco 521 is compatible with Cisco IOS XE, Cisco DNA Center, Cisco Meraki Dashboard, and Cisco Mobility Express.
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What is the warranty period for the Cisco 521 Access Point?
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The Cisco 521 includes a limited lifetime warranty for hardware with 90 days of software updates and support.
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How do I update the firmware on the Cisco 521 Access Point?
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Use the Cisco software management interface (DNA Center or Meraki Dashboard) to schedule and deploy OTA firmware upgrades automatically.
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What antennas are integrated in the Cisco 521?
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The Cisco 521 features internal omnidirectional antennas with 4 dBi gain on 2.4 GHz and 5 dBi gain on 5 GHz bands.
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What are the dimensions and weight of the Cisco 521 Access Point?
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The Cisco 521 measures 217 × 217 × 43 mm and weighs 800 grams, making it compact for ceiling or wall installation.
