Cisco AIR-LAP1131AG-x-K9 Full English Product Description
1. Short Official Part & License Label
AIR-LAP1131AG-x-K9: Cisco Aironet 1131AG Lightweight Indoor Wireless Access Point, Simultaneous Dual-Band 2.4 GHz 802.11b/g + 5 GHz 802.11a, LWAPP CAPWAP Lightweight Mode, Managed Exclusively by Cisco AireOS Wireless LAN Controllers, Integrated Diversity Omni Antennas, 10/100BASE-T Ethernet, Supports 802.3af PoE or Local DC Power, Hardware-Accelerated AES Encryption, Centralized WLC Policy Enforcement, End-of-Sale Legacy CUWN Lightweight AP.
(Suffix "x" denotes regional regulatory domain: A=USA, E=Europe, C=China, K=Korea, etc.)
2. Full Product Overview
The Cisco AIR-LAP1131AG-x-K9 belongs to the Aironet 1130AG Series, factory-configured as alightweight LWAPP CAPWAP access pointfor the Cisco Unified Wireless Network (CUWN) architecture. Unlike autonomous AIR-AP1131AG-x-K9, this lightweight variant cannot operate standalone; it must establish a secure LWAPP control tunnel to an AireOS wireless LAN controller (WLC) for all configuration, security policy and mobility management.
It incorporates two independent active radios operating simultaneously:
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2.4 GHz: IEEE 802.11b/g (up to 54 Mbps)
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5 GHz: IEEE 802.11a (up to 54 Mbps)
Combined aggregate throughput reaches 108 Mbps. Integrated built-in diversity omnidirectional antennas deliver balanced indoor RF coverage for offices, retail and branch sites. The platform supports IEEE 802.3af Power over Ethernet to simplify ceiling tile and wall mounting deployments.
All control logic, WLAN definitions, authentication parameters, RF management and roaming profiles reside centrally on the wireless controller. The AP only handles wireless client data-plane forwarding and radio signal transmission. Hardware-assisted AES encryption supports full WPA2 enterprise security without performance degradation. It supports Layer 2 and Layer 3 inter-controller roaming, rogue AP detection, wireless intrusion prevention, and WMM voice QoS orchestrated from the WLC.
Lifecycle Status: AIR-LAP1131AG-x-K9 reached End-of-Sale (EoS) and End-of-Support (EoL). Supported AireOS WLC firmware versions are legacy releases; it is incompatible with modern Catalyst 9800 IOS-XE wireless controllers. Successor models include 1142N, 3500 series and Wi‑Fi 6 Catalyst APs.
Key Differentiator vs AIR-AP1131AG-x-K9: AIR-LAP1131AG ships lightweight LWAPP firmware requiring a WLC; AIR-AP1131AG boots autonomous IOS for standalone operation. Firmware conversion between autonomous and lightweight images is supported via TFTP upgrade. Compared to connectorized LAP1242AG: fixed integrated antennas, compact low-profile enclosure for typical office environments.
3. Complete Hardware Physical & Interface Specifications
Form Factor & Mechanical
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Form Factor: Low-profile indoor plastic enclosure, wall / ceiling rail mountable
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Dimensions: 222 mm × 222 mm × 47 mm (8.7” × 8.7” × 1.85”)
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Unit Weight: 0.91 kg (2.0 lbs)
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Mounting: Keyhole mounting slots, compatible with standard ceiling tile brackets, security lock provision
Rear Panel Interface Layout
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1× RJ45 10/100BASE-T Ethernet port, supports 802.3af PoE input
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DC power barrel jack for optional 48 VDC external power injector
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RJ45 Serial Console port for local troubleshooting and recovery
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Mode pushbutton for factory default restoration and controller discovery
Front Panel LED Status Indicators
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Status: System boot, CAPWAP controller association, operational health and fault alerts
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Ethernet: Link status and traffic activity
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Radio: Wireless transmit and receive activity
Power & Environmental Parameters
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Power Options: IEEE 802.3af PoE or external 48 VDC power supply
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Typical power consumption: 13 W
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Operating Temperature: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
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Storage Temperature: -20°C to 65°C (-4°F to 149°F)
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Humidity: 10%–90% non-condensing relative humidity
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Regulatory Certifications: UL 60950, CE, FCC Class B, Wi-Fi Alliance certified
Radio Hardware Specifications
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Standards: IEEE 802.11b / 802.11g
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Data Rates: 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9, 6 Mbps (g); 11, 5.5, 2, 1 Mbps (b)
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Integrated diversity antenna gain: 3 dBi omnidirectional
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Data Rates: 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9, 6 Mbps
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Integrated diversity antenna gain: 4.5 dBi omnidirectional
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Transmit power: Software configurable, regulated by regional domain
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Maximum BSSIDs (SSIDs): Up to 16 per radio
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Antenna diversity to mitigate multipath fading
Embedded Hardware Resources
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RAM: 32 MB
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Flash Storage: 16 MB for lightweight LWAPP CAPWAP firmware
4. Core CUWN Lightweight AP Feature Suite (Features Orchestrated from AireOS WLC)
1. LWAPP / CAPWAP Centralized Control
Establishes encrypted LWAPP control tunnel to wireless controller; zero-touch discovery via DHCP, DNS or static controller IP. All configuration pushed dynamically from WLC.
2. Centralized WLAN & Security Policy
SSID definitions, VLAN mapping, client isolation, security policies managed on WLC.
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Encryption: WPA (TKIP), WPA2 (AES-CCMP, hardware accelerated)
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Authentication: 802.1X, PEAP, EAP-TLS, EAP-FAST, MAC Authentication Bypass
3. Dynamic RF Resource Management
Automatic transmit power adjustment, dynamic channel assignment, interference detection and load balancing coordinated across AP groups by the WLC.
4. Enterprise Wireless Mobility
Fast Secure Roaming (802.11r pre-standard support), Layer 2 and Layer 3 inter-controller roaming, mobility group integration.
5. Wireless Threat Protection
Rogue AP detection and classification, client rogue containment, wireless intrusion detection system (WIDS) and wireless intrusion prevention (WIPS).
6. Voice & Multimedia QoS
Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM) traffic prioritization, 802.1p CoS marking optimized for VoWLAN voice over wireless deployments.
7. Management & Diagnostics
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Local console access only for recovery; primary administration via AireOS WLC GUI/CLI
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All client statistics, radio metrics, fault logs forwarded to wireless controller
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Supports lightweight ↔ autonomous IOS firmware conversion via TFTP
8. Network Integration
Works with Catalyst switched infrastructure; supports trunk VLANs, DHCP for CAPWAP discovery.
5. Typical Deployment Scenarios
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Controller-managed dual-band wireless coverage for enterprise offices, retail spaces and branch locations within CUWN architectures
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Large-scale centralized wireless deployments requiring single-pane management from AireOS WLCs
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Mixed-client environments supporting legacy 2.4GHz IoT scanners and 5GHz laptop clients
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Legacy CUWN maintenance environments before migration to Catalyst 9800 IOS-XE wireless architecture
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Lab environments for training on legacy LWAPP lightweight wireless controller workflows
6. Short Sales Listing Tagline
Cisco AIR-LAP1131AG-x-K9 Legacy Aironet 1131AG Lightweight Indoor Access Point, Simultaneous 2.4GHz 802.11b/g + 5GHz 802.11a, LWAPP CAPWAP Lightweight Mode, Managed by AireOS Wireless LAN Controllers, Integrated Diversity Omni Antennas, 10/100BASE-T with 802.3af PoE, Hardware AES Encryption, Centralized RF & Security Policy, Supports Fast Roaming & WIDS/WIPS, End-of-Sale CUWN Lightweight Enterprise Wireless Access Point
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