Product specifications

• Standalone mode: Access points are directly connected to the wired infrastructure and provide reliable high-speed wireless
connectivity to users in the area they cover. Configuration and management is performed locally at the individual access point level.
Maximum of three standalone APs are supported.
• Controller-based mode: Access points associate with a Cisco 526 Series Wireless Express Controller to provide wireless
connectivity and comprehensive monitoring of the airspace. The controller streamlines and manages the configuration of all
connected access points through a single interface, instead of requiring configuration of each unit separately.
The Cisco 521 Access Point delivers optimal value for carpeted offices and similar environments. Built-in antennas provide omni-
directional coverage specifically designed for today's open workspaces. A multipurpose mounting bracket easily secures Cisco 521
Access Points to ceilings and walls. With an unobtrusive design, the access points are aesthetically appealing and blend into their
surrounding environment. For maximum concealment, they may be placed above ceilings or suspended ceilings. The access point's
UL 2043 rating allows it to be placed above ceilings in plenum areas regulated by municipal fire codes. Offered at a competitive price
point and optimized for easy installation and operation, the Cisco 521 Access Point helps organizations attain a lower total cost of
ownership. Two 526 Wireless Mobility Express controllers and up to twelve Controller-mode 521 APs are supported.
Marketing Messages
Management (Lower Total Cost of Ownership)
The Cisco 521 Lightweight Access Points, which provide 802.11 b/g zero- touch configuration and management, deliver cost
effective wireless access with advanced WLAN services for any deployment.
Security (Lower Risk)
This series of access points supports Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) and 802.11i/WPA2 for enterprise-class interoperable WLAN
security.
• The APs support all the latest industry security standards to provide confidentiality, integrity and availability for the wireless
network.
• If an AP is stolen, confidential information cannot be harvested from the AP since the configuration is stored in volatile memory,
thus mitigating risk.
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