Cisco Embedded Wireless Controller C9115AX Access Point

Cisco Catalyst Series 9115 with Wi-Fi 6 is the next generation of enterprise access points. They are resilient, secure, and intelligent. Hyper-connectivity with stable performance in challenging conditions. Exponential growth of Internet of Things (IoT) devices and next-generation applications. Advanced persistent security threats. All of this requires a wireless network that provides resilience and excellent connectivity, integrated security with advanced classification and localization, as well as hardware and software innovations for automation, protection, and simplification of networks. Upgrading your wireless infrastructure to one that meets these needs is paramount for modern digital businesses. The next-generation Cisco Catalyst 9100 access points with high-performance Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) capabilities and innovations in radio frequency performance, security, and analytics enable end-to-end digitization and help accelerate the deployment of business services through delivery beyond Wi-Fi. Expanding the Cisco network based on intent and perfectly suited for networks of any size, the Catalyst Series 9115 scales to meet the growing demands of the Internet of Things, fully supporting the latest innovations and new technologies. The Catalyst Series 9115 is also a leader in performance, security, and analytics. The Catalyst Series 9115 access points, combined with Cisco's digital network architecture (Cisco DNA), represent enterprise-class products that meet both your current and future needs. This is the first step in upgrading your network to better leverage all the features and benefits that Wi-Fi 6 offers. With the Catalyst Series 9115, you can secure remote employees or a micro-office. Any Cisco Aironet or Catalyst access point can function as an OfficeExtend Access Point (OEAP). With OEAP, an employee at home or in a temporary micro-office will have access to the corporate SSID and corporate network without the need to set up a VPN or have any advanced technical know-how. 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6) The new IEEE 802.11ax standard, also known as High-Efficiency Wireless (HEW) or Wi-Fi 6, is based on the 802.11ac standard. It will provide a better user experience in typical environments and more predictable performance for advanced applications such as 4K or 8K video, high-density and high-resolution collaboration applications, fully wireless offices, and IoT. The 802.11ax standard is designed for use in both the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands, unlike the 802.11ac standard. Uplink/Downlink OFDMA OFDMA-based scheduling breaks the bandwidth into smaller fragments called resource units (RUs), which can be allocated to individual clients in both the downlink and uplink directions to reduce overhead and latency. MU-MIMO Technology Supporting four spatial streams, MU-MIMO allows access points to divide spatial streams among client devices to maximize throughput. BSS Coloring Spatial reuse (also known as Basic Service Set [BSS] coloring) allows access points (APs) and their clients to distinguish between BSSs, thereby enabling a greater number of simultaneous transmissions. Target Wake Time A new power-saving mode called Target Wake Time (TWT) allows the client to remain in sleep mode and wake up only at a pre-scheduled (target) time to exchange data with the access point. This provides significant energy savings for battery-powered devices, from 3 to 4 times compared to 802.11n and 802.11ac. Built-in Cisco Wireless Controller The 9115 Wi-Fi 6 access points are available with a built-in controller. The built-in Cisco wireless controller on Catalyst 9100 access points is a simple-to-deploy and manage option that does not require a physical device. The control element resides on the access point, so there are no additional spaces or complexities. And since it uses the Cisco Catalyst 9800 series code, it is easy to migrate into your network as your needs grow. User Defined Network A feature available in Cisco DNA Center allows IT professionals to enable end users to manage their own section of the wireless network within the shared network. End users can then remotely and securely deploy their devices on this network. The Cisco User Defined Network is ideal for university dormitories or long-term hospital stays, providing both device security and control, allowing each user to choose who can connect to their network. (Available in the second half of calendar year 2020.) For more detailed information, see UDN. Hosting Applications on Catalyst 9100 Access Hosting applications on Catalyst 9100 access points helps navigate the future and simplifies IoT deployment by eliminating the need to install and manage overlay networks. Using the USB interface, container applications and hardware modules can be deployed to reduce costs and complexity. Adding Cisco DNA Center provides workflow and application lifecycle management across the entire deployment. Multi-Gigabit Ethernet Support Provides uplink speeds of 2.5 Gbps, in addition to 100 Mbps and 1 Gbps. For the first time in the industry, all speeds are supported for Category 5e cables as well as for 10GBASE-T cables (IEEE 802.3bz). Bluetooth 5.0 Built-in Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) 5.0 radio for implementing IoT use cases such as location tracking and wayfinding. Apple Features Apple and Cisco are collaborating to create an optimal mobile environment for iOS devices in corporate networks based on Cisco technologies. By leveraging new iOS 10 features in conjunction with the latest software and hardware from Cisco, enterprises can now more effectively utilize their network infrastructure to enhance user experience across all business applications. At the core of this collaboration is a unique handshake between Cisco WLAN and Apple devices. This handshake allows Cisco WLAN to provide optimal Wi-Fi roaming for Apple devices. Additionally, Cisco WLAN trusts Apple devices and prioritizes mission-critical business applications identified by the Apple device. This feature is also known as Fast Lane. Secure Infrastructure Robust systems built using Cisco Trust Anchor technologies provide a reliable foundation for Cisco products. In Cisco Catalyst 9100 access points, these technologies enable the assurance of hardware and software authenticity to ensure trust in the supply chain and strong mitigation against man-in-the-middle attacks that threaten software and firmware. Trust anchor capabilities include: - Image signing - Secure boot - Cisco Trust Anchor module. Support for Cisco DNA Software Integrating Cisco Catalyst Series 9115 access points with Cisco DNA software allows for a complete transformation of the network. Cisco DNA software enables you to truly understand your network with real-time analytics, quickly detect and contain security threats, and easily ensure consistency across the entire network through automation and virtualization. Catalyst Series 9115 access points support SD-Access, Cisco's leading enterprise architecture. Cisco Catalyst Series 9115 and Cisco DNA software, working together, offer the following features: - Cisco Spaces - Cisco Identity Services Engine - Cisco DNA Analytics and Assurance.