Cisco Aironet 1140 Series AIR-AP1142N-x-K9 802.11a/g/n 2x3:2 MIMO Standalone Wireless Access Point A

• Part Number: AIR-AP1142N-x-K9 (Dual-band Standalone 802.11a/g/n AP)
• Does *NOT* Include Power Supply; Requires either Power Injector (AIR-PWRINJ4=), Local Power Supply (AIR-PWR-B=), or 802.3af Ethernet Switch (requires 16+ W)
• 802.11n Capabilities: 2x3 multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) with two spatial streams (2x3:2)
• Mounting: Includes easy-to-install, multipurpose mounting bracket; UL 2043 plenum rated for above ceiling installation options or suspended from drop ceilings; Locks for theft protection

Setting up a Cisco Aironet device is not for the fainthearted. These devices are primarily designed to be used in large enterprise applications where a control system does all the configuration and management of the device for you.

That being said, it is possible to use the standalone version via command line configuration, or built in web server. Just don't expect the configuration to be easy or simple.

I had an application for multiple SSIDs, with each SSID being on it's own VLAN. The Cisco Aironet did the trick nicely. Add in the dual radio, as well as MIMO and you have the ability to hit 300Mbps through the device (MCS 15).

A final quick note it is possible, and supported by Cisco to upgrade / cross grade from a standalone device to a lightweight access point device that can be connected to an Aironet controller. This is well documented on the Cisco Connect website, which means this is a great startup investment, and as your company grows, you can purchase the controller down the line.

Happy Networking !

-Added comments below in September 2012 --

It appears that Cisco do not provide firmware updates for these devices without a support contract. People buying as end-users should beware that they will forever be stuck on whatever firmware revision they have unless they are prepared to pay exorbitant cisco maintenance contract prices. The version of devices I bought a year ago were IOS 12.4, and there is now IOS 15.2 available for these units....

Cheers !

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Rock solid performance and it means I can cover the whole house with one AP. Speed is amazing for a wireless connection.

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Would have given this 5 stars but the price tag.

USE the channel scan feature 5-10 times to find a clear channel and this thing delivers the goods. We are covering 7000 sq. ft. with partition walls, no drops, great throughput, etc in an office building where you can pick up 20+ SSIDs easily.

Works fine with generic POE adapter as it meets the a/f standard. It has been running for months, no issues, not even a power reset.

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I set a few of these up in standalone mode via the IOS console. We're using an HP switch with PoE to power them. This was my first IOS device to configure, and I found the process straightforward. I also like that these can switch to a managed mode for use with Cisco wireless controllers if we need better wireless client management and hand-off.

We've had some issues with Android devices maintaining a connection, but I'm pretty confident it's related to the configuration we're using.

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No power cord came with the unit!

Seems cisco sells them separate!

Of course the access port will only work with their cord...

Such BS