Radio specification

• AP type: Indoor, tri-radio, 2.4GHz 2x2:2+5GHz 4x4:4+6GHz 2x2:2
• 2.4 GHz: Two spatial stream DL/UL MU- MIMO for up to 688 Mb/s
• 5 GHz: Two spatial stream DL/UL MU- MIMO for up to 5.76 Gb/s wireless data rate
• 6 GHz: Two spatial stream DL/UL MU- MIMO for up to 5.76 Gb/s wireless data rate
• Supported frequency bands (country-specific restrictions apply):

¬ 2.400 - 2.4835 GHz
¬ 5.150 - 5.250 GHz
¬ 5.250 - 5.350 GHz
¬ 5.470 - 5.725 GHz
¬ 5.725 - 5.850 GHz

• Available channels: Dependent on configured regulatory domain
• DFA (Dynamic Frequency Adjustment) optimizes available channels and provides proper transmission power
• Transmit beam forming (TxBF) for increased signal reliability and range
• Supported 20MHz, 40MHz, 80MHz, 160MHz, 320MHz
• Supported data rates (Mbps):

¬ 802.11b: 1, 2, 5.5, 11
¬ 802.11a/g: 6, 9, 12, 18,24,36,48,54
¬ 802.11n:6.5 to 300 (MCS0 toMCS15, HT20 to HT40)
¬ 802.11ac(5GHz): 6.5 to 1733.4(MCS0 to MCS9, NSS = 1 to 4 forVHT20/40/80)
¬ 802.11ax(2.4GHz): 3.6 to 573.5(MCS0 to MCS11, NSS=1 to 2, HE20to HE40)
¬ 802.11ax(5GHz): 3.6 to 4804(MCS0 to MCS11, NSS=1 to 4, HE20to HE160)
¬ 802.11be(2.4GHz): 3.6 to 688(MCS0 to MCS13, NSS=1 to 2, EHT20to EHT40)
¬ 802.11be(5GHz): 3.6 to 5760(MCS0 to MCS13, NSS=1 to 4, EHT20to EHT160)

• Supported modulation types:

¬ 802.11b: BPSK, QPSK, CCK
¬ 802.11a/g/n/ac: BPSK, QPSK,16-QAM, 64-QAM, 256-QAM
¬ 802.11ax:BPSK,QPSK,16-QAM,64-QAM,256-QAM,1024-QAM
¬ 802.11be:BPSK,QPSK,16-QAM,64-QAM,256-QAM,1024-QAM,4096-QAM

• Advanced Cellular Coexistence

¬ Minimizes interference from 3G/4G cellular networks, distributed antenna systems, and commercial small cell/femtocell equipment.

• 1×BLE5.3/Zigbee（802.15.4）module

Interfaces

• 1× 10/100/1000/2500/5000/10000Mbps (RJ-45) port, Power over Ethernet (PoE) 802.3bt
• 1× 10/100/1000Mbps (RJ-45) port
• 1× Management Console Port (USB Type C)
• 1× USB 2.0 TypeC(5V,1A)
• Reset button: Factory reset. Press reset button for 5s, AP LEDs will quickly flash for 3s, then AP will restart and restore factory configurations.
• Kensington security slot

Visual Indicators (Tri-color LEDs)

• For system and radio status

¬RED flashing: system abnormal, link down

¬RED light: system startup

¬RED and BLUE rotate flashing: OS upgrading

¬BLUE light: system running, dual bands or tri bands working

¬GREEN flashing: no SSID created

¬GREEN light: system running, single band working

¬RED, BLUE and GREEN rotate flashing: system running, use for location of an AP

Antenna

• AP521: built-in 2×2:2 @ 2.4GHz, 4x4:4 @ 5GHz antenna, 2×2:2 @ 6GHz

¬Antenna Gain: 4.6dBi @ 2.4 GHz, 5.8dBi @ 5 GHz, 6.4dBi@6GHz

¬Built-in antennas are optimized for horizontal ceiling mounted orientation of the AP.

Receive sensitivity (per chain)

-99@2.4GHz, -94@5GHz, -93@6GHz

Maximum Transmit power ± 2dBm

25dBm@2.4GHz, 29dBm@5GHz, 27dBm

Power

• Supports direct DC power and Power over Ethernet (PoE)
• Direct DC source: 48V DC nominal, +/- 5%
• Maximum (worst case) power consumption: 40.2W (802.3bt PoE or DC)

Mounting

• The AP ships with mount kits for flat surface (wall or ceiling).
• Optional mount kits for Open Silhouette and Flanged Interlude.
• Optional mount kits for 9/16-inch or 15/16-inch flat T-bar drop-tile ceiling.

Environmental

• Operating temperature: 0°C to 45°C (+32°F to +113°F)
• Humidity: 5% to 95% non-condensing
• Storage and transportation Temperature: -40°C to +70°C (-40°F to +158°F)

Dimensions/weight

• Single AP, 210mm (W) x 210mm (D) x 43mm(H), 1020g

Reliability

MTBF: 650, 124hours(74.22years),+25ºC operating temperature

Software Feature

• 16 SSID/Radio
• Max 1280 association clients
• Max 255 APs per Cluster
• Auto channel selection
• Auto transmit power control
• Bandwidth control per SSID
• L2 roaming
• L3 roaming
• Captive Portal
• Internal User Database
• Radius Client
• Wireless QoS
• Band steering
• Client smart load balance
• Client sticky avoidance
• User behavior tracking
• Allowed/Blocked list
• Zero-touch provisioning (ZTP) with support of third-party partner
• NTP server client
• ACL
• Rogue AP location and containment
• Wireless Attack Detection
• System log report

Note: some features are limited by local regulatory settings

Authentication & Encryption

• 802.11i, Wi-Fi Protected Access 3 (WPA3), WPA2, WPA
• 802.1X
• Web Portal authentication
• WEP, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP)

IEEE standard

• IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be
• IEEE 802.11e WMM, U-APSD
• IEEE 802.11h, 802.11i, 802.11e QoS
• 802.11k Radio Resource Management
• 802.11v BSS Transition Management • 802.11r Fast roaming

Regulatory & certification

• CB Scheme Safety, cTUVus
• CE
• EN 60601-1-1 & EN 60601-1-2
• FCC
• WFA certified Wi-Fi 7，Passpoint
• RoHS, REACH, WEEE
• UL2043(plenum rated)
• SRRC