Dell Networking W-IAP224/225 Instant Access Points
Ultimate performance and scale for mobile devices
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Overview:
Multifunctional 220 series wireless APs deliver gigabit WiFi performance to 802.11ac mobile devices. Integrated ClientMatch™ technology ensures consistently high performance across the WLAN infrastructure.
With a maximum data rate of 1.3Gbps in the 5GHz band and 600Mbps in the 2.4GHz band, 220 series APs are three times faster than 802.11n APs and provide performance similar to a wired connection.
The 220 series APs include ClientMatch technology, which eliminates sticky clients by continuously gathering session performance metrics from mobile devices. This information is then used to steer each mobile device to the best AP and radio on the WLAN.
Proactive and deterministic, ClientMatch dynamically optimizes WiFi client performance as users roam and RF conditions change. If a mobile device moves out of range of an AP or RF interference impedes performance, ClientMatch automatically steers it to a better AP.
With ClientMatch, 220 series APs load web pages faster, deliver video streams with improved quality and support high densities of mobile devices. An 802.11ac network without ClientMatch performs no different than an 802.11n WLAN.
The 220 series APs additionally support priority handling and policy enforcement for individual Microsoft Lync media on the same device, including encrypted videoconferencing, voice, chat and desktop sharing.
Unique Benefits
- Allows phased wired infrastructure upgrades.
- Adapts to available 802.3af power-over-Ethernet (PoE) instead of requiring customers to upgrade to 802.3at PoE+
- Delivers 1.9Gbps aggregate throughput.
- EtherChannel link aggregation on two Gigabit Ethernet ports provides 1.9Gbps throughput.
- 600Mbps in the 2.4GHz band.
- Supports up to 600Mbps for TurboQAM-enabled mobile devices operating in the 2.4GHz band – an industry first.
- 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.
- Spectrum analysis
- Capable of part-time or dedicated air monitoring, the spectrum analyzer remotely scans the 2.4GHz and 5GHz radio bands to identify sources of RF interference.
- Wireless mesh
- Wireless mesh connections are convenient where Ethernet drops are not available.
- Security
- Integrated wireless intrusion protection offers threat protection and mitigation and eliminates the need for separate RF sensors and security appliances.
- With an OpenDNS service subscription, Dell Instant APs deliver integrated web filtering, malware and botnet protection to every device connected to the WLAN.
- Encrypted IPsec VPN tunnels securely connect remote users to corporate network resources.
- Integrated Trusted Platform Module (TPM) for secure storage of credentials and keys.
- SecureJack-capable for secure tunneling of wired Ethernet traffic.
Choose your operating mode
- Controller-managed AP or Remote AP (RAP) running ArubaOS™. When managed by Dell Mobility Controllers, 220 series APs offer centralized configuration, data encryption, policy enforcement and network services, as well as distributed and centralized traffic forwarding.
- Dell Instant AP running InstantOS™. In Instant mode, a single AP automatically distributes the network configuration to other Instant APs in the WLAN. Simply power-up one Instant AP, configure it over the air, and plug in the other APs – the entire process takes about five minutes.
- Spectrum analysis identifies sources of RF interference
- Air monitor provides wireless intrusion protection
- Hybrid AP serves WiFi clients and provides wireless intrusion protection and spectrum analysis
- Secure enterprise mesh
If WLAN and network requirements change, a built-in migration path allows 220 series Instant APs to become part of a WLAN that is centrally managed by a Mobility Controller.
Networking W-Series Access Points:
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| Dell W-Series Instant Access Points | |
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W-Series IAP224/225 802.11ac Access Points W-Series IAP224 (external antenna) and W-Series IAP225 (internal antenna) are 802.11ac access points, supporting the new 5GHz industry standard for gigabit wireless data rates. These purpose-built 3x3 MIMO 802.11ac access points are designed to deliver blazing fast performance that is up to three times higher than comparable 802.11n access points. Dual-radio configurations enable flexible deployments:
The IAP224 and IAP225 each include dual GbE ports to access wired backbones and are powered by Power-over-Ethernet 802.3at (PoE+) or an optional adapter. |
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W-Series IAP274/275 802.11ac Outdoor Instant Access Points W-Series IAP274/275 instant access points (IAPs) are innovative and aesthetic designs that deliver Gigabit WiFi performance to 802.11ac mobile devices. These purpose-built access points are designed to survive harsh outdoor environments, including extreme high and low temperatures as well as persistent moisture and precipitation, and are fully sealed to keep out airborne contaminants. With a maximum data rate of 1.3Gbps in the 5-GHz band and 600Mbps in the 2.4-GHz band, the IAP274/275 outdoor IAPs support concurrent dual-radio operation. |
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W-Series IAP134/135 Instant Access Points Enterprise-grade W-Series IAP134 (external antenna) and IAP135 (internal are the highest-performing W-Series 802.11n dual-radio indoor access points, designed to deliver data rates of up to 450Mbps per radio, up to 900Mbps total for denser environments. |
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W-Series IAP114/115 Instant Access Points W-Series IAP114 (external antenna) and IAP115 (internal antennas) high-performance, dual-radio 802.11n access points designed to deliver data rates up to 450Mbps per radio, suited for medium-density deployments. |
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W-Series IAP 108/109 Wired + Wireless Instant Access Points Multifunctional dual-radio W-Series IAP 108 (connecters for external antenna) and W-Series IAP 109 (four integrated antennas) are 802.11abgn, 2x2:2 MIMO access points with instant or remote AP modes for wireless and wired networking in large deployments. With 300Mbps wireless data rate per radio, each IAP features:
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W-Series IAP104/105 Instant Access Points W-Series IAP104 (external antenna) and W-Series IAP105 (internal antenna) are enterprise-grade dual-radio 802.11n indoor access points designed to deliver data rates of up to 300Mbps per radio, up to 600Mbps total for medium density deployments. |
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W-Series IAP103 Instant Access Points W-Series I AP103 instant access points (IAPs) provide cost - effective dual-band coverage in medium-density enterprise WiFi environments while minimizing interference from cellular networks. These compact APs deliver wireless data rates up to 300Mbps per radio employing 802.11n technology with two spatial MIMO streams. The I AP103 features a 2.4-GHz and a 5-GHz radio, each with 2x2:2 MIMO and two integrated omnidirectional down-tilt antennas per radio. |
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W-Series IAP175 Outdoor Instant Access Points Enterprise-grade family of mainstream dual-radio 802.11n outdoor access points designed to deliver data rates of up to 300Mbps per radio, up to 600Mbps total. Ideal for campuses, industrial parks and other harsh, outdoor open-air environments, W-Series IAP175 instant access points can be powered via PoE, AC or DC power sources and include convenient wall and mast mounting options as well as a solar shield. Enterprise-grade portable or desktop 802.11n indoor access points that offer data rates of up to 300Mbps. |
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W-Series IAP92/93 Instant Access Points W-Series IAP92 (external antenna) and W-Series IAP93 (internal antenna) are entry-level, enterprise-grade, single-radio 802.11n indoor access points designed to deliver data rates of up to 300Mbps. |
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W-Series IAP3WN/IAP3WNP Wired + Wireless Instant Access Points Enterprise-grade portable or desktop 802.11n indoor access points that offer data rates of up to 300Mbps. W-Series IAP3WN features:
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W-Series IAP155/155P Wired + Wireless Instant Access Points
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Dell PowerConnect Instant Access Point (IAPs) eliminate the need for an external controller and make it easier to set up and manage enterprise-grade wireless LAN (WLAN) while delivering the affordability and simplicity of an entry-level Wi-Fi network.
Ease of deployment
Networking W-IAP is designed to be up and running in minutes. From a laptop, simply connect wirelessly to perform over-the-air provisioning in a few easy steps. To expand the network, simply add more Networking W-IAPs—configuration is automatically applied to the new IAPs.
Enterprise features
The Virtual Controller technology integrated within a Networking W-IAP delivers enterprise-grade capabilities such as AP auto discovery, 802.1x authentication, role-and device-based policy enforcement, rogue detection and Adaptive Radio Management (ARM) to optimize Wi-Fi client behavior.
Management and visibility
Networking W-IAP includes a built-in web interface to manage IAP based WLAN network. Multiple Networking W-IAP networks can be securely and centrally managed by Dell Networking W-Series AirWave Wireless Management Suite, allowing groups of W-IAPs to operate in hundreds of remote locations. With Dell Networking W-Series AirWave, IT has real-time visibility into users, mobile devices and wireless and wired network status from a single management console.
In addition, Dell also offers the OpenManage Network Manager 5.0 (OMNM 5.0) management software that is an easy-to-use, web-based management interface tool that can be customized. It delivers support for the full line of Dell Networking products, including Force10, PowerConnect, & W-Series wireless devices and offers enhanced features for Traffic flow analysis, Deployment, Monitoring, and Management. OMNM 5.0 comes with ten free licenses. Each local IAP based network, regardless of number of IAP’s in network, is considered as one, leaving customer up to 9 licenses to manage other devices.
Investment protection
As WLAN requirements expand, Networking W-IAP can be converted via firmware as an 802.11n campus AP and migrate to a centralized Mobility Controller architecture.
| IAP vs. Controller based AP: Key High Level Differences | ||
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| Features | Instant Based Architecture | Controller Based Architecture |
| Mobility and Roaming | Mobility across Layer-2 network | Mobility supported across Layer-2 and Layer-3 network |
| Scalability | Bounded by layer-2 network design best practices Use AirWave to manage multiple IAP networks |
Thousands of APs |
| Security | Decrypts traffic at the IAP | Decrypts traffic at the central controller for applications that require this |
| VPN Termination Capability | No | Yes, Controller can be a VPN concentrator/ termination point |
| FIPS, NSA Suite B support. May be required by US Government/ Military. | No | Yes |
Compare Entry Level:
Legend: S —Standard AO — Available Optional N — Not Available
| W-Series Instant Access Points High Performance Comparision Specs | ||||||
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| W-IAP108 / W-IAP109 |
W-IAP114 / W-IAP115 |
W-IAP134 / W-IAP135 |
W-IAP 155 / W-IAP 155P |
W-IAP274 / W-IAP275 |
W-IAP224 / W-IAP225 |
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| Data rate | 300Mbps | 450 Mbps 3x3 MIMO |
900Mbps (450Mbps each radio) | 900 Mbps 3x3 MIMO |
1.3 Gbps 3x3 MIMO 802.11ac |
1.3 Gbps 3x3 MIMO 802.11ac |
| Radios | Dual-radio, dual-band 802.11n indoor | 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, dual-band 802.11n indoor | Dual radio, 5GHz 802.11ac and 2.4GHz 802.11n outdoor | Dual radio, 5GHz 802.11ac and 2.4GHz 802.11n indoor |
| Operating frequencies | (Country-specific restrictions apply): 2.4 to 2.4835 GHz, 5.150 to 5.875 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 5.850 GHz |
2.4 to 2.5GHz, 5.150 to 5.950GHz with DFS support. | 2.400 to 2.4835GHz 5.150 to 5.250GHz 5.250 to 5.350GHz 5.470 to 5.725GHz 5.725 to 5.850GHz |
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 |
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 |
| Antennas | RAP-108: Two RP-SMA connectors for external dual-band antennas RAP-109: Four integrated omni- directional antennas for 2x2 MIMO with maximum antenna gain of 5.0 dBi in both 2.4 and 5 GHz. Built-in antennas are optimized for vertical orientation |
10/100/1000 BASE-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 |
2.4GHz: Two internal omni-directional antennas for 2x2 MIMO with maximum antenna gain of 5.5dBi 5GHz: Three internal omni-directional antennas for 3x3 MIMO with maximum antenna gain of 5.0dBi Antennas are optimized for vertical orientation of the device |
IAP-274: Six N-type female connectors for external antennas IAP-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 IAP-275. |
IAP-224: Three RP-SMA connectors for external dual-band antennas IAP-225: 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 IAP-225 |
| Network interfaces | ENET0 (uplink): One 10/100/1000 Base-T Ethernet (RJ-45), auto-sensing link speed and MDI/MDX ENET1 (local): One 10/100 Base-T Ethernet (RJ-45), auto-sensing link speed and MDI/MDX |
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 100/1000 Base-T Ethernet Auto- sensing MDI/MDX. Supports MACSec Encryption, 802.3az |
ENET0 (uplink): One 10/100/1000 BASE-T Ethernet (RJ-45), auto-sensing link speed and MDI/MDX ENET1-4 (local): Four 10/100/1000 BASE-T Ethernet (RJ-45), auto-sensing link speed and MDI/MDX ENET1 & ENET2 capable of sourcing POE power |
One PoE+ PD port 10/100/1000 BASE-T Ethernet network interface (RJ-45) One port 10/100/1000 BASE-T Ethernet network interface (RJ-45) |
Two 10/100/1000 BASE-T Ethernet network interfaces (RJ-45) Auto-sensing link speed and MDI/MDX Load balancing statement TBD MACSec encryption and 802.3az EEE |
| Other interfaces | One USB 2.0 port (Type A) connector One serial console interface (RJ-45) |
Power over Ethernet (PoE): 48 Vdc (nominal) 802.3af or 802.3at-compliant source | Console interface (RJ45) | DC power interface: 12V dc +/- 5% |
Serial console interface (micro USB) | 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) |
| Power over Ethernet (PoE) interfaces | 802.3af (PoE) or 802.3at (PoE+) on uplink Ethernet port Note: When using PoE, the USB port will be enabled only when an 802.3at-compliant source is used | 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) | 802.3af or 802.3at power sourcing support (PSE) provided on two local Ethernet ports (ENET1, 2) Device capable of supplying 1x full 802.3at power or 2x full 802.3af power |
Power over Ethernet (PoE): 48 Vdc (nominal) 802.3at-compliant source | POE-PD: 48 Vdc 802.3af POE or 802.3at POE+ |
| Power interfaces | One port for DC power connector (DC Input from AC power adapter or POE only) | Maximum power consumption: 13 watts, plus up to 2.5 watts for attached USB device. | 12V DC, 1.25A | W-IAP155: 12Vdc from external AC-to-DC power adapter W-IAP155P: 54Vdc from external AC-to-DC power adapter |
AC power interface; power cords sold separately | Direct DC source: 12 Vdc nominal, +/- 5% Power over Ethernet (POE): 48 Vdc (nominal) 802.3af or 802.3at compliant source |
| Power consumption | Without USB device connected: 12.5 watt With USB device: 15 watts |
Indoor | 15 Watts (maximum) | Without USB device connected: 17.5 W With USB device: 20 W When sourcing POE power (W-IAP155P only),total power consumption may increase by up to 34W |
23 watts | 15W, plus up to 2.5W for attached USB device. |
| Environmental Class | Indoor | Operating: Temperature: 0° C to +50° C (+32° F to +122° F) Humidity: 5% to 95% non-condensing |
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 | Indoor |
| Operating temperature | 0° C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) | 0°C to 50°C (32°F to 122°F) | 0°C to 50°C (32°F to 122°F) | 0° C to +40° C (+32° F to +104° F) | -40° C to +65° C (-40° F to +150° F) | 0° C to +50° C (+32° F to +122° F) |
| Humidity | 5% to 95% non-condensing | - | - | 5% to 95% non-condensing | 5% to 95% non-condensing | 5% to 95% non-condensing |
Specifications:
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AP-220 series specifications
Wireless radio specifications
Power
*With ArubaOS software 6.3.0, the 5GHz 802.11ac radio operates in 2x3:2 spatial stream mode when the AP is powered by 802.3af PoE. This restriction has been removed in 6.3.1. Antennas
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Other interfaces
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Performance Table:
| W-IAP224 and W-IAP225 RF Performance Table | ||
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| Maximum transmit power (dBm) per transmit chain |
Receiver sensitivity (dBm) per receive chain |
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| 802.11b 2.4GHz | ||
| 1Mbps | 18.0 | -92.0 |
| 2Mbps | 18.0 | -92.0 |
| 5.5Mbps | 18.0 | -90.0 |
| 11Mbps | 18.0 | -88.0 |
| 802.11g 2.4GHz and 802.11a 5GHz | ||
| 6Mbps | 18.0 | -88.0 |
| 54Mbps | 16.0 | -75.0 |
| 802.11n HT20 2.4 and 5GHz | ||
| MCS0/8 | 18.0 | -88.0 |
| MCS7/15 | 14.0 | -71.0 |
| 802.11n HT40 2.4 and 5GHz | ||
| MCS0/8 | 18.0 | -85.0 |
| MCS7/15 | 14.0 | -68.0 |
| 802.11ac VHT20 5GHz | ||
| MCS0 | 18.0 | -88.0 |
| MCS9 | 12.0 | -65.0 |
| 802.11ac VHT40 5GHz | ||
| MCS0 | 18.0 | -85.0 |
| MCS9 | 12.0 | -62.0 |
| 802.11ac VHT80 5GHz | ||
| MCS0 | 18.0 | -82.0 |
| MCS9 | 12.0 | -59.0 |
W-IAP225 Antenna Pattern Plots
Documentation:
Download the Dell Networking W-IAP224/225 Instant Access Points Data Sheet (PDF).
- Pricing and product availability subject to change without notice.