Specification
Cisco Aironet 1815i Access Point Specification
Authentication
and security
● Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) for Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 (WPA2)
● 802.1X, RADIUS authentication, authorization, and accounting (AAA)
● 802.11r
● 802.11i
Software ● Cisco Unified Wireless Network Software with AireOS Wireless Controllers Release 8.5 or later
● Cisco Mobility Express
Supported
WLAN
Controllers
● Cisco 2500 Series Wireless Controllers, Cisco 3500 Series Wireless Controllers, Cisco Wireless Controller Module for ISR G2, Cisco
Wireless Services Module 2 (WiSM2) for Catalyst® 6500 Series Switches, Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controllers, Cisco Flex® 7500 Series
Wireless Controllers, Cisco 8500 Series Wireless Controllers, Cisco 9800 series Wireless Controllers,
● Cisco Mobility Express
Maximum clients ● Maximum number of associated wireless clients: 200 per Wi-Fi radio, in total 400 clients per access point
802.11ac ● 2×2 single-user/multiuser MIMO with two spatial streams
● Maximal ratio combining (MRC)
● 20-, 40- and 80-MHz channels
● PHY data rates up to 866.7 Mbps (80 MHz on 5 GHz)
● Packet aggregation: A-MPDU (Tx/Rx), A-MSDU (Rx)
● 802.11 Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS)
● Cyclic shift diversity (CSD) support
Ethernet ports ● Authentication with 802.1X or MAC filtered
● Dynamic VLAN or per port
● Traffic locally switched or tunneled back to wireless LAN controller
Bluetooth
(future
availability)
● Integrated Bluetooth 4.1 (including BLE) radio
● Maximum transmit power: 4 dBm
● Antenna gain: 2 dBi
Data rates
supported
802.11a: 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 Mbps
802.11b/g: 1, 2, 5.5, 6, 9, 11, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 Mbps
802.11n data rates on 2.4 GHz:
MCS Index1 GI2 = 800 ns GI = 400 ns
20-MHz Rate (Mbps) 20-MHz Rate (Mbps)
0 6.5 7.2
1 13 14.4
2 19.5 21.7
3 26 28.9
4 39 43.3
5 52 57.8
6 58.5 65
7 65 72.2
8 13 14.4
9 26 28.9
10 39 43.3
11 52 57.8
12 78 86.7
13 104 115.6
14 117 130
15 130 144.4
802.11ac data rates on 5 GHz:
MCS
Index
Spatial
Streams
GI = 800 ns GI = 400 ns
20-MHz Rate
(Mbps)
40-MHz Rate
(Mbps)
80-MHz Rate
(Mbps)
20-MHz Rate
(Mbps)
40-MHz Rate
(Mbps)
80-MHz Rate
(Mbps)
0 1 6.5 13.5 29.3 7.2 15 32.5
1 1 13 27 58.5 14.4 30 65
2 1 19.5 40.5 87.8 21.7 45 97.5
3 1 26 54 117 28.9 60 130
4 1 39 81 175.5 43.3 90 195
5 1 52 108 234 57.8 120 260
6 1 58.5 121.5 263.3 65 135 292.5
7 1 65 135 292.5 72.2 150 325
8 1 78 162 351 86.7 180 390
9 1 – 180 390 – 200 433.3
0 2 13 27 58.5 14.4 30 65
1 2 26 54 117 28.9 60 130
2 2 39 81 175.5 43.3 90 195
3 2 52 108 234 57.8 120 260
4 2 78 162 351 86.7 180 390
5 2 104 216 468 115.6 240 520
6 2 117 243 526.5 130 270 585
7 2 130 270 585 144.4 300 650
8 2 156 324 702 173.3 360 780
9 2 – 360 780 – 400Maximum
number of nonoverlapping
channels
A (A regulatory domain):
● 2.412 to 2.462 GHz; 11 channels
● 5.180 to 5.320 GHz; 8 channels
● 5.500 to 5.700 GHz; 8 channels
(excludes 5.600 to 5.640 GHz)
● 5.745 to 5.825 GHz; 5 channels
B (B regulatory domain):
● 2.412 to 2.462 GHz; 11 channels
● 5.180 to 5.320 GHz; 8 channels
● 5.500 to 5.720 GHz; 12 channels
● 5.745 to 5.825 GHz; 5 channels
C (C regulatory domain):
● 2.412 to 2.472 GHz; 13 channels
● 5.745 to 5.825 GHz; 5 channels
D (D regulatory domain):
● 2.412 to 2.462 GHz; 11 channels
● 5.180 to 5.320 GHz; 8 channels
● 5.745 to 5.825 GHz; 5 channels
E (E regulatory domain):
● 2.412 to 2.472 GHz; 13 channels
● 5.180 to 5.320 GHz; 8 channels
● 5.500 to 5.700 GHz; 8 channels
(excludes 5.600 to 5.640 GHz)
F (F regulatory domain):
● 2.412 to 2.472 GHz; 13 channels
● 5.745 to 5.805 GHz; 4 channels
G (G regulatory domain):
● 2.412 to 2.472 GHz; 13 channels
● 5.745 to 5.865 GHz; 7 channels
H (H regulatory domain):
● 2.412 to 2.472 GHz; 13 channels
● 5.180 to 5.320 GHz; 8 channels
● 5.745 to 5.825 GHz; 5 channels
I (I regulatory domain):
● 2.412 to 2.472 GHz; 13 channels
● 5.180 to 5.320 GHz; 8 channels
K (K regulatory domain):
● 2.412 to 2.472 GHz; 13 channels
● 5.180 to 5.320 GHz; 8 channels
● 5.500 to 5.620 GHz; 7 channels
● 5.745 to 5.805 GHz; 4 channels
N (N regulatory domain):
● 2.412 to 2.462 GHz; 11 channels
● 5.180 to 5.320 GHz; 8 channels
● 5.745 to 5.825 GHz; 5 channels
Q (Q regulatory domain):
● 2.412 to 2.472 GHz; 13 channels
● 5.180 to 5.320 GHz; 8 channels
● 5.500 to 5.700 GHz; 11 channels
R (R regulatory domain):
● 2.412 to 2.472 GHz; 13 channels
● 5.180 to 5.320 GHz; 8 channels
● 5.660 to 5.700 GHz; 3 channels
● 5.745 to 5.805 GHz; 4 channels
S (S regulatory domain):
● 2.412 to 2.472 GHz; 13 channels
● 5.180 to 5.320 GHz; 8 channels
● 5.500 to 5.700 GHz; 11 channels
● 5.745 to 5.825 GHz; 5 channels
T (T regulatory domain):
● 2.412 to 2.462 GHz; 11 channels
● 5.280 to 5.320 GHz; 3 channels
● 5.500 to 5.700 GHz; 8 channels
(excludes 5.600 to 5.640 GHz)
● 5.745 to 5.825 GHz; 5 channels
Z (Z regulatory domain):
● 2.412 to 2.462 GHz; 11 channels
● 5.180 to 5.320 GHz; 8 channels
● 5.500 to 5.700 GHz; 8 channels
(excludes 5.600 to 5.640 GHz)
● 5.745 to 5.825 GHz; 5 channels
Note: This varies by regulatory domain. Refer to the product documentation for specific details for each regulatory domain.
Available
transmit power
settings
2.4 GHz
20 dBm (100 mW)
17 dBm (50 mW)
14 dBm (25 mW)
11 dBm (12.5 mW)
8 dBm (6.25 mW)
5 dBm (3.13 mW)
2 dBm (1.56 mW)
-1 dBm (0.78 mW)
5 GHz
20 dBm (100 mW)
17 dBm (50 mW)
14 dBm (25 mW)
11 dBm (12.5 mW)
8 dBm (6.25 mW)
5 dBm (3.13 mW)
2 dBm (1.56 mW)
-1 dBm (0.78mW)
Note: The maximum power setting will vary by channel and according to individual country regulations. Refer to the product documentation for specific
details.
Integrated
antennas
● 2.4 GHz, gain 2 dBi
● 5 GHz, gain 4 dBi
Interfaces ● 1 x 10/100/1000BASE-T autosensing (RJ-45), Power over Ethernet (PoE)
● Management console port (RJ-45)
Indicators ● Status LED indicates boot loader status, association status, operating status, boot loader warnings, boot loader errors
Dimensions
(W x L x H)
● Access point (without mounting bracket): 6 x 6 x 1.3 in (150.8 x 150.8 x 33 mm)
Weight ● Access point without mounting bracket or any other accessories: 14 oz (400 g)
Environmental ● Operating
◦ Temperature: 32° to 104°F (0° to 40°C)
◦ Humidity: 10% to 90% (noncondensing)
◦ Max. altitude: 9843 ft (3000 m) @ 40°C
● Nonoperating (storage and transportation)
◦ Temperature: -22° to 158°F (-30° to 70°C)
◦ Humidity: 10% to 90% (noncondensing)
◦ Max. altitude: 15,000 ft (4500 m) @ 25°C
System ● 1 GB DRAM
● 256 MB flash
● 710 MHz quad core
Input power
requirements
● Power injector: AIR-PWRINJ5= or AIR-PWRINJ6=
Powering
options
● 802.3af/at Ethernet switch
● Optional Cisco power injectors (AIR-PWRINJ5=, AIR-PWRINJ6=)
Power draw ● 8.3W (maximum, on PoE)
Physical
security
● Torx security screw, included with the access point
Mounting ● Included with the access point: mounting bracket AIR-AP-BRACKET8
Accessories ● Mounting bracket: AIR-AP-BRACKET8= (available as spare)
● Physical security kit: AIR-SEC-50= (sold separately), with 50 pcs. Security screws used to secure access point onto wall-mounting bracket,
50 pcs. RJ-45 caps and 2 pcs. unlock keys used to block physical access to Ethernet ports
Warranty Limited Lifetime Hardware Warranty
Compliance ● Safety:
◦ UL 60950-1
◦ CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1
◦ UL 2043
◦ IEC 60950-1
◦ EN 60950-1
● Radio approvals:
◦ FCC Part 15.247, 15.407
◦ RSS-247 (Canada)
◦ EN 300.328, EN 301.893 (Europe)
◦ ARIB-STD 66 (Japan)
◦ ARIB-STD T71 (Japan)
◦ EMI and susceptibility (Class B)
◦ FCC Part 15.107 and 15.109
◦ ICES-003 (Canada)
◦ VCCI (Japan)
◦ EN 301.489-1 and -17 (Europe)
◦ EN 50385
● IEEE standards:
◦ IEEE 802.11a/b/g, 802.11n, 802.11h, 802.11d
◦ IEEE 802.11ac
● Security:
◦ 802.11i, WPA2, WPA
◦ 802.1X
◦ AES
● Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP) types:
◦ EAP-Transport Layer Security (TLS)
◦ EAP-Tunneled TLS (TTLS) or Microsoft Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol Version 2 (MSCHAPv2)
◦ Protected EAP (PEAP) v0 or EAP-MSCHAPv2
◦ EAP-Flexible Authentication via Secure Tunneling (FAST)
◦ PEAP v1 or EAP-Generic Token Card (GTC)
◦ EAP-Subscriber Identity Module (SIM)
● Multimedia:
◦ Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM)
● Other:
◦ FCC Bulletin OET-65C
◦ RSS-102