Overview:
Innovative and aesthetically-designed 270 Series outdoor wireless access points deliver gigabit Wi-Fi performance to 802.11ac mobile devices under any weather condition. The 270 Series is also the only outdoor access point (AP) that enables 802.11n clients to operate three-times faster at greater distances.
Purpose-built to survive in the harshest outdoor environments, 270 Series APs withstand exposure to extreme high and low temperatures, persistent moisture and precipitation, and are fully sealed to keep out airborne contaminants. All electrical interfaces include industrialstrength surge protection.
With a maximum data rate of 1.3 Gbps in the 5GHz band and 600 Mbps in the 2.4GHz band, 270 Series outdoor APs supports concurrent dual-radio operation at speeds that greatly exceed Fast Ethernet.
Wi-Fi Client Optimization
To eliminate sticky client behavior and ensure consistently high performance, every Dell Networking AP includes ClientMatch™ technology, which gathers session performance metrics that steer mobile devices to the best AP and radio on the WLAN in real time.
Unique Benefits
- Innovative industrial design
- Eliminates installation complexity
- Inconspicuous design that improves aesthetics
- Delivers IP66- and IP67-rated protection from the elements
- Best-in-class RF management
- Integrated Adaptive Radio Management™ technology manages the 2.4GHz and 5GHz radio bands and ensures that APs stay clear of RF interference
- Reliable and predictable Wi-Fi performance
- Patented ClientMatch™ technology ensures that roaming clients associate with the best AP to maximize performance
- AppRF™ technology identifies and prioritizes applications on the network
- Spectrum analysis
- Capable of part-time or dedicated spectrum analysis, which scans the 2.4GHz and 5GHz radio bands to identify sources of RF interference
- Extended lifetime warranty – an industry first for outdoors
Choose your operating mode
The 270 Series outdoor APs offers a choice of operating modes to meet your unique management and deployment requirements.
- Controller-managed AP operating in campus or remote mode. When managed by Dell Networking W-Series Mobility Controllers running AOS™, the 270 Series offers centralized configuration, data encryption, policy enforcement and network services, as well as distributed and centralized traffic forwarding.
- Instant AP running InstantOS™. In Instant mode, one AP automatically distributes the network configuration to other APs. Just power-up one Instant AP, configure it over the air, and plug in the other Instant APs – the entire process takes about five minutes.
In addition to operation mode, the APs can be optionally configured to perform the following functions:
- Spectrum analysis: Dedicated scan mode identifies sources of RF interference.
- Air monitoring: Dedicated scan mode provides wireless intrusion protection.
- Hybrid AP: Serves Wi-Fi clients and simultaneously provides wireless intrusion protection and spectrum analysis.
If WLAN and network requirements change, a built-in migration path allows 270 Series Instant APs to become part of a WLAN that is centrally managed by a Mobility Controller.
Compare Entry Level:
Legend: S —Standard AO — Available Optional N — Not Available
W-Series Access Points High Performance Comparision Specs |
Data rate |
450 Mbps
3x3 MIMO |
900Mbps (450Mbps each radio) |
1.3 Gbps
3x3 MIMO
802.11ac |
1.3 Gbps
3x3 MIMO
802.11ac |
Radios |
Dual radio, 5-GHz and 2.4-GHz 802.11n 3x3:3 |
Dual radios: Simultaneous operation in 2.4 and 5GHz band. (Concurrent operation of both radios in the same band is not supported.) |
Dual radio, 5GHz 802.11ac and 2.4GHz 802.11n indoor |
Dual radio, 5GHz 802.11ac and 2.4GHz 802.11n outdoor |
Operating frequencies |
2.4000 GHz to 2.4835 GHz
5.150 to 5.250 GHz
5.250 to 5.350 GHz
5.470 to 5.725 GHz
5.725 to 5.850 GHz |
2.4 to 2.5GHz, 5.150 to 5.950GHz with DFS support |
2.4000 GHz to 2.4835 GHz
5.150 to 5.250 GHz
5.250 to 5.350 GHz
5.470 to 5.725 GHz
5.725 to 5.850 GHz |
2.4000 GHz to 2.4835 GHz
5.150 to 5.250 GHz
5.250 to 5.350 GHz
5.470 to 5.725 GHz
5.725 to 5.875 GHz |
Antennas |
10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet network interface (RJ-45)
Auto-sensing link speed and MDI/MDX
802.3az Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE)
PoE-PD: 48 Vdc 802.3af PoE or 802.3at PoE+ |
W-AP134: three RP-SMA for external
dual-band antennas
W-AP135: six internal
omni-directional, dual-band |
W-AP224: Three RP-SMA connectors for external dual-band antennas
W-AP225: Six integrated down-tilt omni-directional antennas for 3x3 MIMO with maximum antenna gain of 3.5 dBi in 2.4 GHz and 4.5 dBi in 5 GHz.
Built-in antennas are optimized for horizontal ceiling mounted orientation of AP-225 |
AP-274: Six N-type female connectors for external antennas
AP-275: Six integrated omni-directional antennas for 3x3 MIMO with maximum antenna gain of 5 dBi in 2.4 GHz and 5 dBi in 5 GHz. Built-in antennas are optimized for horizontal mounted orientation of AP-275. |
Network interfaces |
DC power interface, accepts 1.7/4.0-mm center-positive circular plug with 9.5-mm length
USB 2.0 host interface (Type A connector)
Serial console interface (RJ-45, TTL levels) |
Two 100/1000Base-T Ethernet Auto- sensing MDI/MDX. Supports MACSec Encryption, 802.3az |
Two 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet network interfaces (RJ-45)
Auto-sensing link speed and MDI/MDX
Load balancing statement TBD
MACSec encryption and 802.3az EEE |
One PoE+ PD port 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet network interface (RJ-45)
One port 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet network interface (RJ-45) |
Other interfaces |
Power over Ethernet (PoE): 48 Vdc (nominal) 802.3af or 802.3at-compliant source |
Console interface (RJ45) |
DC power interface, accepts 1.7/4.0mm center-positive circular plug with 9.5mm length
USB 2.0 port (Type A connector)
Serial console interface (RJ45, TTL levels) |
Serial console interface (micro USB) |
Power over Ethernet (PoE) interfaces |
Power sources sold separately
Direct DC source: 12 Vdc nominal, +/- 5% |
48V DC 802.3af or 802.3at or PoE+ interoperable with intellisource PSE sourcing intelligence (both ports) |
POE-PD: 48 Vdc 802.3af POE or 802.3at POE+ |
Power over Ethernet (PoE): 48 Vdc (nominal) 802.3at-compliant source |
Power interfaces |
Maximum power consumption: 13 watts, plus up to 2.5 watts for attached USB device |
12V DC, 1.25A |
Direct DC source: 12 Vdc nominal, +/- 5%
Power over Ethernet (POE): 48 Vdc (nominal) 802.3af or 802.3at compliant source |
AC power interface; power cords sold separately |
Power consumption |
|
15 Watts (maximum) |
15W, plus up to 2.5W for attached
USB device |
23 watts |
Environmental Class |
Indoor |
Indoor, plenum‑rated |
Indoor |
Outdoor; Operating Altitude: 3000m; Chassis Rating: IP66 and IP67; Wind Survivability: Up to 165 mph; Shock and Vibration: ETSI 300-19-2-4 spec T41.E 4M3 |
Operating temperature |
0° C to +50° C
(+32° F to +122° F) |
0°C to 50°C
(32°F to 122°F) |
0° C to +50° C
(+32° F to +122° F) |
-40° C to +65° C
(-40° F to +150° F) |
Humidity |
5% to 95% non-condensing |
|
5% to 95% non-condensing |
5% to 95% non-condensing |