Cisco AIR-LAP1262N-x-K9 Full English Product Description
1. Short Official Part & License Label
AIR-LAP1262N-x-K9: Cisco Aironet 1262N Lightweight Indoor Wireless Access Point, Simultaneous Dual-Band 2.4 GHz 802.11b/g/n + 5 GHz 802.11a/n, 2×3 MIMO Radio Architecture, CAPWAP/LWAPP Lightweight Mode, Managed Exclusively by Cisco AireOS Wireless LAN Controllers, Six RP-TNC External Antenna Connectors (Antennas Sold Separately), Rugged Metal Enclosure, Extended Operating Temperature Range, 10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet, Supports 802.3af PoE, ClientLink, BandSelect, VideoStream Multicast Optimization, Centralized RF & Security Policy, WIDS/WIPS, End-of-Sale Mid-Generation Connectorized 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-LAP1262N-x-K9 belongs to the Aironet 1260 Series, factory-shipped lightweight CAPWAP access point built for the Cisco Unified Wireless Network (CUWN) architecture. This lightweight variantcannot operate standalone. It must establish encrypted CAPWAP/LWAPP control tunnels to an AireOS wireless LAN controller for all configuration, security rules, RF resource management and mobility services.
Two independent active radios operate simultaneously with 2×3 MIMO:
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2.4 GHz: IEEE 802.11b/g/n, maximum PHY rate up to 300 Mbps
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5 GHz: IEEE 802.11a/n, maximum PHY rate up to 300 Mbps
Six RP-TNC antenna ports (3 ports per radio) enable flexible deployment of omnidirectional, directional, sector and high-gain external antennas, making it suitable for warehouses, manufacturing facilities and large retail spaces requiring customized RF coverage. The rugged metal chassis supports an extended operating temperature range for semi-industrial indoor environments.
Power is supplied via IEEE 802.3af PoE to simplify ceiling and wall mounting. The platform introduces Cisco M-Drive technology including ClientLink for improved legacy client performance, BandSelect to steer dual-band clients to the less congested 5 GHz band, and VideoStream optimized multicast for video applications. All WLAN definitions, authentication profiles, roaming parameters and threat detection policies are centrally managed on the wireless controller. It supports Layer 2 / Layer 3 inter-controller roaming, wireless intrusion detection/prevention (WIDS/WIPS), rogue AP containment, and WMM voice prioritization for VoWLAN deployments.
Lifecycle Status: AIR-LAP1262N-x-K9 reached End-of-Sale (EoS). Compatible only with legacy AireOS WLC platforms;incompatible with modern Catalyst 9800 IOS-XE wireless controllers. Successor models include later connectorized AP generations. Bidirectional firmware conversion between lightweight CAPWAP and autonomous IOS images (AIR-AP1262N-x-K9) is supported via TFTP.
Key Differentiator vs AIR-LAP1252AG-x-K9: Enhanced M-Drive feature set (ClientLink, BandSelect, VideoStream), refined radio architecture. Difference from AIR-AP1262N-x-K9: AIR-LAP1262N ships lightweight CAPWAP firmware requiring an AireOS WLC; AIR-AP1262N boots autonomous IOS for standalone operation. Compared to 1142N lightweight APs: External RP-TNC antenna ports and rugged metal housing for large-scale and industrial indoor environments.
3. Complete Hardware Physical & Interface Specifications
Form Factor & Mechanical
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Form Factor: Rugged metal indoor enclosure, wall / ceiling rail mountable
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Dimensions: 221 mm × 221 mm × 47 mm (8.7” × 8.7” × 1.85”)
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Unit Weight: 1.04 kg (2.3 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 10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet port, supports 802.3af PoE input
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DC power barrel jack for optional external 48 VDC power injector
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RJ45 Serial Console port for local troubleshooting and emergency recovery
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6× RP-TNC female antenna connectors:
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3 × RP-TNC for 2.4 GHz 2×3 MIMO radio
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3 × RP-TNC for 5 GHz 2×3 MIMO radio (5GHz ports marked blue identifier)
(Antennas purchased separately)
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Mode reset pushbutton for factory default restoration and CAPWAP controller discovery
Front Panel LED Status Indicators
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 PoE or external 48 VDC power supply
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Typical power consumption: 15 W (dual radio active)
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Operating Temperature: -20°C to 55°C (-4°F to 131°F)
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Storage Temperature: -40°C to 85°C (-40°F to 185°F)
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Humidity: 10%–90% non-condensing relative humidity
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Regulatory Certifications: UL 60950-1, UL 2043, 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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Antenna Interface: 3 × RP-TNC diversity ports
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Standards: IEEE 802.11a / 802.11n
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Maximum PHY Rate: 300 Mbps (40 MHz channel, 2 spatial streams)
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Antenna Interface: 3 × RP-TNC diversity ports
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Transmit power: Software configurable, capped per regional regulatory domain
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Maximum simultaneous BSSIDs (SSIDs): Up to 16 per radio
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MRC Maximum Ratio Combining improves resistance to indoor multipath fading
Embedded Hardware Resources
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RAM: 128 MB DDR
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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 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. M-Drive Enhanced RF Technology
ClientLink improves signal quality for legacy single-stream clients; BandSelect steers capable clients to 5 GHz; VideoStream optimizes multicast video delivery over Wi-Fi.
3. 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)
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Security enhancement: Management Frame Protection (MFP)
4. Dynamic RF Resource Management
Automatic transmit power adjustment, dynamic channel assignment, DFS support, interference detection and load balancing coordinated across AP groups by the wireless controller.
5. Wireless Mobility
Fast Secure Roaming, CCKM, Layer 2 and Layer 3 inter-controller roaming within mobility groups.
6. Wireless Threat Protection
Rogue AP detection, classification and rogue containment, Wireless Intrusion Detection System (WIDS) and Wireless Intrusion Prevention System (WIPS).
7. Voice & Multimedia QoS
Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM) traffic prioritization, 802.1p CoS marking optimized for VoWLAN voice over wireless deployments.
8. 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
9. 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 dual-band MIMO wireless coverage for warehouses, manufacturing facilities and large retail environments requiring directional or high-gain external antennas
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Legacy CUWN enterprise wireless architecture built around AireOS wireless controllers
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Mixed-client environments supporting legacy 2.4 GHz barcode scanners/IoT and high-speed 5GHz 802.11n laptop clients
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Maintenance of existing pre-Catalyst 9800 wireless deployments before platform migration
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Lab environments for training on CAPWAP lightweight AP and AireOS controller workflows
6. Short Sales Listing Tagline
Cisco AIR-LAP1262N-x-K9 Legacy Aironet 1262N Lightweight Indoor Access Point, Simultaneous 2.4GHz 802.11b/g/n + 5GHz 802.11a/n, 2×3 MIMO, CAPWAP/LWAPP Lightweight Mode Managed by AireOS Wireless LAN Controllers, Six RP-TNC External Antenna Ports (Antennas Not Included), Rugged Metal Enclosure with Extended Operating Temperature, 10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet with 802.3af PoE, ClientLink/BandSelect/VideoStream M-Drive Features, Centralized RF Management, WIDS/WIPS Threat Detection, Supports Fast Secure Roaming, End-of-Sale Mid-Generation Connectorized Lightweight AP for Industrial & Large-Site CUWN Wireless Networks
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