Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) with support for 320 MHz channels, 4K-QAM modulation, and Multi-Link Operation (MLO)
- 12 spatial streams total: 4x4:4 MU-MIMO across three simultaneous radios (2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz)
- Aggregate throughput up to 18 Gbps with tri-radio concurrent operation
- Dedicated fourth radio for continuous tri-band (2.4/5/6 GHz) Air Marshal WIDS/WIPS, spectrum analysis, and location services
- Integrated fifth radio: Bluetooth 5.3 Low Energy (BLE) and ultra-wideband (UWB) for IoT applications and asset tracking
- 10 Gigabit Ethernet uplink (100M/1G/2.5G/5G/10G multigigabit auto-negotiation)
- Software-defined flex radio: configurable for tri-band (2.4/5/6 GHz) or dual 5 GHz + 6 GHz operation
- Full 6 GHz band support with 160 MHz and 320 MHz channel widths for ultra-high throughput and reduced interference
- UL/DL OFDMA and UL/DL MU-MIMO for efficient multi-user environments
- BSS coloring (Spatial Reuse) for improved performance in dense RF environments
- Target Wake Time (TWT) for power-efficient operation with IoT and mobile devices
- Maximal ratio combining (MRC) and beamforming for extended range and reliability
- WPA3-Personal, WPA3-Enterprise, WPA3-Suite B, Enhanced Open, and 192-bit encryption
- 802.1X authentication with native Active Directory integration
- Hardware-accelerated AES encryption engine
- Intelligent Capture (iCAP) for deep packet inspection and network analytics
- Built-in GPS/GNSS module with external antenna port for location analytics and timing
- USB 2.0 port (9W) for external IoT devices and sensors
- Environmental sensors: power, pressure, and accelerometer for asset management and monitoring
- Cisco Meraki cloud management: zero-touch provisioning, automatic firmware updates, intuitive dashboard
- Cisco Catalyst Center and Catalyst 9800 WLC support: AI/ML-driven analytics, SD-Access, Software-Defined Networking
- Flexible mode migration: switch between cloud and on-premises management without hardware changes
- Unified global SKU (single PID) for worldwide deployment across all regulatory domains
- Mounting options: ceiling tile, T-bar, wall mount, or plenum-rated enclosures
- Operating modes: Local, FlexConnect, Monitor, Sniffer, Site Survey