AP 300 Access Port

Next-Generation Access Ports:

More Functionality at a Lower Cost

WIRELESS LANS

More Functionality for a Fraction

of the Cost of Access Points
Access Ports are a key component of Symbol Technologies’
award winning Wireless Switch System, the second-generation
wireless LAN architecture that does more, yet costs less. Working
in conjunction with Symbol’s Wireless Switch 2000, the AP 300
Access Port delivers robust and feature rich IEEE 802.11a/b/g
connectivity. Access Ports substantially reduce the cost of
deploying, implementing and managing a wireless LAN, while Features Benefits
significantly increasing features, functionality and security of the
Dual form-factors Plenum-rated external antenna
wireless LAN infrastructure.
model with metal housing is ideal
for installation above ceiling tiles;
Virtual AP Enables True RF Virtual LANs (VLANs) the plastic internal-antenna housing
for Better Device and Network Performance allows for installation within the
With Virtual AP, each Access Port can support four separate ‘carpeted-space’ and provides cost-
wireless broadcast domains—functionality that would otherwise effective coverage via the integrated
2.4 GHz and 5.2 GHz antennas
require the installation of four first-generation access points.
These true wireless VLANs enable separation of mobile end- Interoperability Standards-based wireless, wired
and security protocols ensure
users, ensuring that broadcast traffic reaches only those recipients
interoperability with third-party
for which it is intended. Overall network traffic is reduced, hardware
network and device performance is improved, and device battery
802.1x supplicant Allows authentication to a
life is increased—at a fraction of the cost required to deliver the RADIUS server to enable an
same functionality in a first generation access point-based network. 802.1x-protected Ethernet port
Each AP 300 supports four BSSIDs (Basic Service Set 802.11h Enables worldwide operation
Identifiers) and 16 ESSIDs (Extended Service Set Identifiers) through support for standards-based
per radio, enabling granular segmentation of the wireless LAN dynamic frequency selection and
into multiple broadcast domains to meet specific enterprise power control
needs. Typical access points support only one BSSID, utilizing 802.11i Support for IEEE standards-based
ESSIDs (instead of BSSIDs) to create wireless VLANs. security protocols for strong
Encryption (AES, TKIP),
Authentication and Key
Dual-radio 802.11a and 802.11g Design
Management (802.1x-EAP)
Simultaneous service to 802.11a, 802.11b and 802.11g mobile
Flexible mounting options Fast and easy installation with
devices provides high-bandwidth wireless connectivity at speeds wall, ceiling and above-ceiling tile
of up to 54 Mbps in both the 2.4 GHz and 5.2 GHz ISM bands. mounting options; internal antenna
version snaps on to T-bars of
Thin AP Design suspended ceilings without the
The AP 300, as all other Symbol Access Ports, requires no use of any hardware; external
antenna version installs above
configuration or manual firmware maintenance. The Symbol
ceiling tiles
Wireless Switch discovers Access Ports on the network and
802.3af Simplifies and reduces total cost
automatically downloads all configuration parameters and
of installation through support of
firmware. Installation, maintenance and troubleshooting costs standards-based Power-over-
are greatly reduced. Ethernet (PoE)
For more information, contact Symbol at +1.800.722.6234 or Load Balancing, Pre-emptive Increases reliability and resilience
+1.631.738.2400, or visit us on the web at: www.symbol.com Roaming and Rate Scaling of the wireless network to support
mission critical applications
AP 300 Specification Highlights
Physical Characteristics AP 300 (internal antenna) AP 300 (external antenna)
Dimensions: 9.5 in. L x 7.0 in. W x 2.0 in. H/24.1 cm L x 17.8 cm W x 5.1 cm H 9.25 in. L x 5.75 in. W x 1.0 in. H/23.5 cm L x 14.6 cm W x 2.54 cm H
Weight: 1.0 lbs./0.45kg 1.6 lbs./0.73kg
Part Number*: WSAP-5110-100-WW WSAP-5100-100-WW
Available Mounting Configurations: Ceiling-Mount (to suspended ceiling T-bars, below tile); Wall Mount Ceiling-Mount (above tile); Wall-Mount
Plenum Rated: No Yes, certified to UL 2043
LEDs Indicators: 2 LED indicators with multiple modes indicating 802.11a/802.11g Activity, Power, Adoption and Errors
Wireless Data Communications
Data Rates Supported: 802.11a: 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48 and 54 Mbps; 802.11b/g: 1, 2, 5.5, 6, 9,11, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 Mbps
Network Standard: 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g
Wireless Medium: Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) and Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM)
Uplink: Auto-sensing 10/100Base-T Ethernet
Radio Characteristics
Frequency: 802.11b/g: 2.412 GHz to 2.484 GHz; 802.11a: 4.9 GHz to 5.875 GHz
FCC (US and Canada): 2.412 GHz to 2.462 GHz; 5.150 GHz to 5.250 GHz (UNII -1); 5.250 GHz to 5.350 GHz (UNII -2); 5.725 GHz to 5.825 GHz (UNII -3); 5.825 GHz to 5.850 GHz (ISM)
EU: 2.412 GHz to 2.472 GHz; 5.150 GHz to 5.250 GHz; 5.150 GHz to 5.350 GHz; 5.470 GHz to 5.725 GHz; (Country Specific)
Japan: 2.412 GHz to 2.484 GHz; 4.900 GHz to 5.000 GHz; 5.150 GHz to 5.250 GHz
China: 2.412 GHz to 2.472 GHz 5.725 GHz to 5.850 GHz
Operating Channels: 802.11b/g: ETSI: 13; North America: 11; TELEC (Japan): 13
802.11a: ETSI: Country Specific; North America: 12; UNII I, II, III; (approval for 5.4-5.7 GHz pending); TELEC (Japan): 8
Nominal Transmitter Power: 802.11b/g: 17.5 dBm +/- 1 dBm @ 1, 2, 5.5, 11 Mbps; 17.0 dBm +/- 1 dBm @ 6 and 9 Mbps; 16.5 dBm +/- 1 dBm @ 12 and 18 Mbps;
14.0 dBm +/- 1 dBm @ 24 and 36 Mbps; 12.5 dBm +/- 1 dBm @ 48 and 54 Mbps
802.11a: 17.5 dBm +/- 1 dBm @ 6 and 9 Mbps; 16.0 dBm +/- 1 dBm @ 12 and 19 Mbps; 14.0 dBm +/- 1 dBm @ 24 and 36 Mbps;
12.0 dBm +/- 1 dBm @ 48 and 54 Mbps
Receiver Sensitivity: 802.11b: 11 Mbps @ -84dBm; 5.5 Mbps @ -87dBm; 2 Mbps @ -88dBm; 1 Mbps @ -90dBm
802.11g: 54 Mbps @-68 dBm; 48 Mbps @ -70 dBm; 36 Mbps @ -75 dBm; 24 Mbps @-79 dBm;
18 Mbps @ -81 dBm; 12 Mbps @-85 dBm; 9 Mbps @ -87 dBm; 6 Mbps @-88 dBm
802.11a: 54 Mbps @-68 dBm; 48 Mbps @ -70 dBm; 36 Mbps @ -75 dBm; 24 Mbps @-79 dBm;
18 Mbps @ -81 dBm; 12 Mbps @-85 dBm; 9 Mbps @ -87 dBm; 6 Mbps @-88 dBm
User Environment
Operating Temperature: 32°F to 104°F/0°C to 40°C -4°F to 122°F/-20°C to 50°C
Storage Temperature: -40°F to 158°F/-40°C to 70°C
Operating Humidity: 5%-95% (non-condensing)
Operating Altitude: 8000 ft./2438 m
Storage Altitude: 15000 ft./4572 m
Electrostatic Discharge: +/- 15 kV (Air), +/- 8 kV (Contact)
Power Specifications
Operating Voltage: 48 VDC @ 7W (Typical), 36 VDC to 57 VDC (Range)
Operating Current: 145mA @ 48VDC (typical)
Integrated Power Over Ethernet Support: Standards-based IEEE 802.3af
Antenna Specifications
Type: Integrated 2.4 GHz and 5.2 GHz Dual-Antenna; Elements with diversity Two RSMA and two RBNC connectors for external antennas (not included)
Band: 2.4 GHz to 2.5 GHz; 4.9 GHz to 5.850 GHz (actual operating frequencies depend on regulatory rules and certification agency)
VSWR: 2.4 GHz: Less than 2:1; 5.2 GHz: Less than 1.5:1 (antenna-specific)
Gain: 2.4 GHz: 0.0 dBi; 5.2 GHz: 3.0 dBi (antenna-specific)
Regulatory
Product Safety Certifications: UL 60950, cUL, EU EN 60950, TUV and UL 2043 (external Antenna)
Radio Approvals: FCC (USA), Industry Canada, CE (Europe) and TELEC (Japan)
*WS-2000-1C-ABG-WW (1-Cell Package includes one WS-2000-SME-WW with one AP 300)

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