Description:

The Cisco AIR-AP2802I-B-K9 wireless access point is used in enterprise and industrial network infrastructures to deliver high-performance, dual-band Wi-Fi 5 connectivity with advanced features like MU-MIMO and seamless roaming. Commonly installed in data centers, warehouses, manufacturing floors, office buildings, and campus environments to support wireless clients, IoT devices, and mobile equipment. Maintenance teams, network engineers, and system integrators use this access point for network expansions, wireless infrastructure upgrades, retrofits, and replacement of legacy Wi-Fi hardware.

Applications:

The Cisco AIR-AP2802I-B-K9 is commonly used in high-density Wi-Fi environments including warehouse automation, industrial IoT deployments, enterprise office networks, retail point-of-sale areas, and educational campus wireless systems where robust, secure, and high-throughput wireless connectivity is required.

Technical Specifications:

• Manufacturer: Cisco
• Model / Part Number: AIR-AP2802I-B-K9
• Product Type: Wireless Access Point (Aironet 2800 Series)
• Wireless Standard: IEEE 802.11ac Wave 2
• Frequency Bands: Dual-band 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz
• Maximum Data Rate: Up to 2.6 Gbps combined
• Antenna Type: Internal antennas (optimized for indoor coverage)
• MIMO: 4×4 MU-MIMO
• Ethernet Interface: 1× Gigabit Ethernet
• Power Input: Power over Ethernet (PoE/PoE+)
• Operating Temperature: –20 °C to +50 °C (industrial range)
• Mounting Options: Ceiling or wall mount
• Security Features: WPA2/WPA3, 802.1X, Secure Access
• Management: Cisco Mobility Express / Wireless LAN Controller support

Common Replacements:

• Cisco AIR-AP3802I-B-K9
• Cisco C9120AXI-B (Wi-Fi 6 upgrade)
• Aruba AP-515 (industry alternative)