Features and benefits

By adhering to the 802.11ac Wave 2 standard, the Cisco Business 145AC Access Point delivers a data rate of up to 867 Mbps on its 5-GHz radio. This exceeds the data rates offered by access points that support the 802.11n standard. It also enables a total aggregate dual-radio data rate of up to 1 Gbps, providing the necessary foundation for small business and Managed Service Providers (MSPs) to stay ahead of the performance expectations and needs of their wireless users.

In recent years, small businesses, enterprises, and managed service providers alike have increasingly preferred wireless access as the principal form of network connectivity. Along with this shift, there is an expectation that wireless should enable a high-performance experience. The Cisco Business 145AC Access Point delivers industry-leading performance with highly secure and reliable wireless connections, for a robust, mobile end-user experience.

MU‑MIMO

Multi-User (MU) Multiple-Input Multiple-Output (MU-MIMO) technology allows transmission of data to multiple 802.11ac Wave 2–capable clients simultaneously to improve the client experience. Prior to MU-MIMO, 802.11n and 802.11ac Wave 1 access points could transmit data to only one client at a time. This was typically referred to as Single-User MIMO (SU-MIMO).

Gigabit Ethernet ports

Three local Gigabit Ethernet ports are available to securely connect wired devices to the network. Traffic from wired devices can be tunneled back to Master AP or be locally switched by the access point. One of these Ethernet ports can also provide Power over Ethernet (PoE) out to power a device such as an IP phone or a security camera.

Simplified management

Deploy and configure multiple Cisco Business access points and mesh extenders easily without a physical controller, using Cisco Business Mobile app. Optional multisite remote management is available through the Cisco FindIT Network Management.

Mesh technology support

Mix and match Cisco Business mesh extenders or access points to increase WiFi coverage throughout your business.

Specifications

Connectivity technology: Wireless AC
Maximum active WLAN clients: 16
Antenna: 2 x internal PIFA
Number of access points supported per cluster: None
Data transfer rate: Up to 867 Mbps
Network and transport protocol: DHCP, Bonjour
Multiple input, multiple output (MIMO): 2 x 2:2 for 2.4 Ghz and 5 GHz or 1×1 on both 2.4 Ghz and 5 GHz
Number of radios: 1
Status indicators: One LED power, WLAN, LAN
Frequency band: 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz
Interfaces: 1 Ethernet 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX/1000BASE-T; RJ-45
Mounting kit: No desktop only
Data link protocol: IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n, IEEE 802.11ac