Cisco AIR-LAP1041N-x-K9 Full English Product Description
1. Short Official Part & License Label
AIR-LAP1041N-x-K9: Cisco Aironet 1041N Lightweight Indoor Wireless Access Point, Single-Band 2.4 GHz 802.11b/g/n, 2×2 MIMO, CAPWAP/LWAPP Lightweight Mode, Managed Exclusively by Cisco AireOS Wireless LAN Controllers, Integrated 4 dBi Omni-Directional Diversity Antennas, 10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet, Supports 802.3af PoE, Centralized RF & Security Policy, WIDS/WIPS, End-of-Sale Entry-Level 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-LAP1041N-x-K9 belongs to the Aironet 1040 Series, factory-shipped lightweight CAPWAP/LWAPP access point built for the Cisco Unified Wireless Network (CUWN) architecture. This lightweight variantcannot operate standalone. It must establish encrypted CAPWAP control tunnels to an AireOS wireless LAN controller for all configuration, security rules, RF management and mobility services.
It features a single 2.4 GHz radio with 2×2 MIMO supporting IEEE 802.11b/g/n, maximum PHY rate up to 300 Mbps. Integrated omnidirectional diversity antennas deliver balanced indoor coverage for small offices, retail spaces and branch locations with high volumes of legacy 2.4 GHz clients such as barcode scanners and IoT devices. The compact low-profile plastic enclosure simplifies ceiling tile and wall mounting.
Power is supplied via standard IEEE 802.3af PoE, eliminating separate DC power adapters. All WLAN definitions, authentication parameters, roaming profiles and threat detection policies are centrally managed from the wireless controller. It supports WPA2 enterprise security, wireless intrusion detection/prevention (WIDS/WIPS), rogue AP containment, WMM QoS, and Layer 2 / Layer 3 client roaming.
Lifecycle Status: AIR-LAP1041N-x-K9 reached End-of-Sale (EoS) and End-of-Support (EoL). It is compatible only with legacy AireOS WLC platforms;incompatible with modern Catalyst 9800 IOS-XE wireless controllers. The autonomous equivalent PID is AIR-AP1041N-x-K9; bidirectional firmware conversion between autonomous IOS and lightweight CAPWAP images is supported via TFTP.
Key Differentiator vs AIR-LAP1042N-x-K9: AIR-LAP1041N is single-band 2.4 GHz only; AIR-LAP1042N supports simultaneous dual-band 2.4G+5G. Compared to older 1131AG lightweight APs: Native Gigabit Ethernet, 802.11n MIMO higher throughput and improved power efficiency.
3. Complete Hardware Physical & Interface Specifications
Form Factor & Mechanical
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Form Factor: Low-profile indoor plastic enclosure, ceiling tile rail / wall mountable
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Dimensions: 217 mm × 217 mm × 44 mm (8.5” × 8.5” × 1.73”)
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Unit Weight: 0.54 kg (1.19 lbs)
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Mounting: Standard mounting bracket compatible with ceiling rails; security lock provision
Rear Panel Interface Layout
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1× RJ45 10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet port, supports 802.3af PoE input
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RJ45 Serial Console port for local troubleshooting and emergency recovery
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Mode reset pushbutton for factory default restoration and CAPWAP controller discovery
Top Panel LED Status Indicator
Single multi-function Status LED:
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Indicates boot progress, CAPWAP controller association state, operational health and fault alerts
Power & Environmental Parameters
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Power Options: IEEE 802.3af Class 3 PoE (no external DC power input)
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Typical power consumption: 12.95 W
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Operating Temperature: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
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Storage Temperature: -40°C to 65°C (-40°F to 149°F)
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Humidity: 10%–90% non-condensing relative humidity
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Regulatory Certifications: UL 60950-1, CE, FCC Class B, Wi-Fi Alliance certified
Radio Hardware Specifications
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Standards: IEEE 802.11b / 802.11g / 802.11n
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Maximum PHY Rate: 300 Mbps (40 MHz channel, 2 spatial streams)
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Supported rates: 802.11b/g legacy rates plus full 802.11n MCS set
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Integrated diversity omnidirectional antennas, 4 dBi gain
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Transmit power: Software configurable, capped per regional regulatory domain
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Maximum simultaneous BSSIDs (SSIDs): Up to 16
Embedded Hardware Resources
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RAM: 64 MB
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Flash Storage: 32 MB for lightweight CAPWAP / LWAPP firmware
4. Core CUWN Lightweight AP Feature Suite (All Policies Orchestrated from AireOS WLC)
1. CAPWAP / LWAPP Centralized Control Tunnel
Establishes encrypted CAPWAP control tunnel to AireOS wireless controllers; zero-touch discovery via DHCP Option 43, DNS or static controller IP. All configuration pushed dynamically from the WLC.
2. Centralized WLAN & Enterprise Security
SSID definitions, VLAN mapping, client isolation managed centrally on WLC
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Encryption: WPA (TKIP), WPA2 (AES-CCMP)
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Authentication: 802.1X, PEAP, EAP-TLS, EAP-FAST, MAC Authentication Bypass (MAB)
3. Dynamic RF Resource Management
Automatic transmit power adjustment, dynamic channel assignment, interference detection and load balancing coordinated across AP groups by the wireless controller.
4. Wireless Mobility
Fast Secure Roaming, Layer 2 and Layer 3 inter-controller roaming within mobility groups.
5. Wireless Threat Protection
Rogue AP detection, classification and rogue containment, Wireless Intrusion Detection System (WIDS) and Wireless Intrusion Prevention System (WIPS).
6. Voice & Multimedia QoS
Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM) traffic prioritization, 802.1p CoS marking for voice and video clients.
7. Management & Diagnostics
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Local console access only for recovery purposes; primary administration via AireOS WLC GUI/CLI
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All client statistics, radio metrics and fault logs forwarded to the wireless controller
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Supports bidirectional firmware conversion between lightweight CAPWAP and autonomous IOS
8. Network Integration
Interoperates with Catalyst switched infrastructure; supports trunk VLANs and DHCP for CAPWAP discovery.
5. Typical Deployment Scenarios
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Controller-managed single-band 2.4 GHz wireless coverage for small offices, retail and branch sites
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Dedicated coverage for legacy 2.4 GHz IoT equipment, barcode scanners and older Wi-Fi clients
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Legacy CUWN wireless deployments built around AireOS wireless controllers
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Migration staging environment before upgrade to modern Wi-Fi 6 access points
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Lab environments for training on CAPWAP lightweight AP and AireOS controller workflows
6. Short Sales Listing Tagline
Cisco AIR-LAP1041N-x-K9 Legacy Aironet 1041N Lightweight Indoor Access Point, Single-Band 2.4GHz 802.11b/g/n, 2×2 MIMO, CAPWAP/LWAPP Lightweight Mode Managed by AireOS Wireless LAN Controllers, Integrated 4 dBi Omni Antennas, 10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet with 802.3af PoE, Centralized RF & Security Policy, WIDS/WIPS Threat Detection, Supports Fast Roaming, End-of-Sale Entry-Tier Lightweight AP for Small-to-Medium CUWN Wireless Networks
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