Cisco Aironet AIR-AP1552I-x-K9
Listing Title
Cisco Aironet AIR-AP1552I-x-K9 Low-Profile Lightweight Outdoor Mesh Access Point, Dual 802.11n MIMO Radios, Integrated Built-In Dual-Band Omnidirectional Antenna Array, AC Mains Powered, IP67/NEMA 4X Weatherproof Enclosure, Cisco CleanAir Spectrum Intelligence, CAPWAP Controller-Managed for Municipal Public Wi-Fi, Campus Outdoor Coverage, Low-Visual-Impact Streetlight & Urban Deployments
Full Commercial Product Description
The Cisco Aironet AIR-AP1552I-x-K9 is a compact, low-profile lightweight outdoor mesh access point in the Cisco Aironet 1550 Series, distinguished from 1552E, 1552H variants by its fully integrated internal antenna radome, lighter weight, streamlined enclosure, AC-only power input, and absence of PoE-Out and SFP fiber portsCisco. This CAPWAP-only mesh AP is optimized for aesthetically sensitive urban environments, streetlight pole deployments, residential community Wi-Fi, enterprise campus perimeter coverage, and low-density outdoor zones where external antenna cabling and bulky housings are undesirable. It requires centralized management by Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers (WLCs) to deliver unified RF orchestration, self-healing mesh routing, consistent enterprise security policies, and seamless client mobility across large outdoor mesh domains.
This AP features two independent concurrent 802.11a/b/g/n MIMO radios built on a 2×3 MIMO architecture with two spatial streams per radio, delivering a maximum single-radio PHY throughput of 300 Mbps with maximum ratio combining (MRC) to extend signal reception range in open outdoor spacesCisco.
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2.4 GHz 802.11b/g/n Radio: Primarily deployed for civilian end-user Wi-Fi client access, supporting adjustable transmit power across 5 selectable power levels.
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5 GHz 802.11a/n Radio: Dedicated high-frequency wireless mesh backhaul link for inter-node data relay; can also be configured to carry additional client traffic for capacity expansion.
The core differentiator of the AIR-AP1552I-x-K9 is its factory-integrated three-element dual-band omnidirectional antenna array enclosed within a smooth, sealed radome, eliminating external N-Type antenna connectors and messy RF cablingCisco. The integrated antenna provides 2 dBi gain on the 2.4 GHz band and 4 dBi gain on the 5 GHz band, delivering uniform 360-degree RF coverage for plazas, park areas, street corridors and campus walkways without additional external antenna hardwareCisco.
Rugged Low-Profile Weatherproof Hardware Design
The unit adopts a compact, streamlined fully sealed IP67 / NEMA Type 4X weatherproof metal enclosure with a stamped hole-free outer cover for clean visual integration into urban streetlight and pole infrastructureCisco. It supports extreme wide environmental tolerance:
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Operating temperature: -40°C to 55°C with full solar load resistance
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Storage temperature: -50°C to 85°C
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Wind resistance: 100-MPH sustained winds, 165-MPH wind gusts
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Operating humidity: 0–100% condensing humidity resistance
Key hardware distinctions vs other 1552-series models:
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Lightweight construction: Only 6.4 kg (14 lbs), smaller dimensions (31.2 × 22.9 × 14.2 cm) than external antenna 1552E/1552H variantsCisco.
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AC mains power only (100–277 VAC input); no PoE-In power supply support, no PoE-Out port for external cameras/sensorsCisco.
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No SFP fiber transceiver slot; only a single copper Gigabit Ethernet uplink port for wired root AP backhaul.
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No internal backup battery module support, no DOCSIS cable modem interface, no hazardous-location explosion certificationCisco.
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Native compatibility with streetlight power TAP installations for city municipal Wi-Fi deployments.
Core Cisco Mesh & RF Intelligence Technologies
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Cisco CleanAir Spectrum Intelligence: Embedded on-board spectrum analyzer detects, classifies, locates and reports all non-Wi-Fi RF interference sources, generating Air Quality Index (AQI) reports to eliminate wireless disconnections and stabilize outdoor mesh backhaul linksCisco.
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Adaptive Wireless Path Protocol (AWPP): Self-forming, self-healing wireless mesh routing protocol. Mesh Access Points (MAPs) automatically discover adjacent mesh nodes, calculate optimal backhaul paths based on signal strength and hop count, and instantly reroute traffic if any wireless mesh link fails to avoid coverage outagesCisco.
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ClientLink Optimized Beamforming: Improves signal strength, throughput and mobile device battery efficiency for all legacy and modern 802.11 Wi-Fi client devices across wide outdoor coverage zones.
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Centralized Radio Resource Management (RRM): The wireless LAN controller globally synchronizes radio channel allocation and transmit power adjustment across all mesh nodes to minimize co-channel RF interference and balance concurrent client load.
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X.509 Digital Device Authentication: Blocks unauthorized rogue access points from joining the secure municipal/enterprise mesh network; all inter-AP mesh backhaul traffic is encrypted via hardware-accelerated AES to protect user and surveillance data transmitted over outdoor wireless links.
Comprehensive Enterprise-Grade Wireless Security Suite
Full enterprise wireless security capabilities are fully supported: WPA/WPA2 (802.11i) encryption with AES and TKIP algorithms, complete suite of EAP authentication protocols (EAP-TLS, PEAP, EAP-FAST, LEAP), MAC address filtering, VLAN traffic segmentation, rogue AP detection and wireless intrusion monitoring. All wireless security policies are centrally defined and pushed from the Cisco Wireless LAN Controller (WLC) to every mesh node for consistent end-to-end network protection.
The suffix "x" in the part number represents region-specific regulatory configurations (A=FCC North America, C=China, E=ETSI Europe, K=Korea, P=Japan, S=Singapore) to comply with local radio frequency spectrum power, channel and licensing regulations worldwide.
Key Specification Bullet Points
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Model: AIR-AP1552I-x-K9
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Wi-Fi Standard: IEEE 802.11b/g/n (2.4GHz client radio), IEEE 802.11a/n (5GHz mesh backhaul radio)
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Radio Architecture: Dual independent concurrent radios, 2×3 MIMO with two spatial streams per radio
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Max PHY Throughput: 300 Mbps per radio
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Antenna Design: Fully integrated 3-element dual-band omnidirectional antenna radome; gain: 2dBi (2.4GHz), 4dBi (5GHz); no external N-Type antenna ports
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Core RF & Mesh Features: Cisco CleanAir spectrum intelligence, ClientLink beamforming, AWPP self-healing wireless mesh, centralized RRM, X.509 device authentication, hardware AES mesh link encryption
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Operation Mode: CAPWAP Lightweight Controller-Managed Mode only, no standalone autonomous operation
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Wired Interfaces: Single 10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit copper uplink port;no PoE-Out, no SFP fiber slot
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Power Input: 100–277 VAC AC mains power only; no PoE power support; compatible with streetlight power TAPs
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Enclosure Rating: IP67, NEMA Type 4X fully weatherproof sealed outdoor metal housing
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Environmental Parameters: Operating temperature -40°C ~ 55°C (solar load supported); Storage -50°C ~ 85°C; Wind resistance up to 100-MPH sustained winds
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Optional Accessories: Pole/wall mounting brackets, GPS location tracking module
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Excluded Hardware (vs 1552E/H): No PoE-Out, no SFP fiber, no internal backup battery, no external antenna ports, no Class I Div 2 hazardous location certification
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Security Suite: WPA/WPA2, AES, TKIP, 802.1X, full multi-EAP authentication suite, rogue AP detection, VLAN segmentation
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Physical Specs: Dimension 31.2 × 22.9 × 14.2 cm (12.3 × 8.6 × 5.6 in); Weight 6.4 kg (14 lbs)
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Typical Deployment Scenarios: Municipal streetlight public Wi-Fi, residential community wireless, enterprise campus perimeter & park coverage, aesthetic-sensitive urban outdoor zones, low-density plaza & pedestrian walkway wireless mesh deployments
Model Quick Reference
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AIR-AP1552I-x-K9: Low-profile lightweight mesh AP, integrated internal omnidirectional antenna radome, AC-only power, no PoE-Out / SFP fiber ports
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AIR-AP1552E-x-K9: General outdoor mesh AP, three N-Type external antenna ports, PoE-In / PoE-Out + SFP fiber dual uplinks
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AIR-AP1552H-x-K9: Hazardous location Class I Div 2 certified industrial mesh AP, external N-Type antennas, PoE & fiber uplinks
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AIR-AP1552C-x-K9: DOCSIS cable modem HFC backhaul variant with integrated internal antennas
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AIR-CAP1552I-x-K9: Legacy lightweight equivalent part number for AIR-AP1552I-x-K9
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