Overview of Cisco Beacon Point Module
About Cisco Beacon Point Module
Cisco Beacon Point Module (AIR-RM-VBLE2-K9=) is a Bluetooth Low Energy beacon module that is mounted on supported access points. The APs now has the ability to provide Wi-Fi access as well as act as BLE Beacons for Bluetooth-integrated clients. With Cisco Beacon Point Module, smart client devices can receive different signal strengths from the multiple integrated beacon to improve location calculations.
Deploying Bluetooth-integrated APs is similar to Wi-Fi location based service solution. The recommended density for deploying the Bluetooth-integrated APs is one per 1500-to-2500 sq.ft. The optimum height for a Bluetooth-integrated APs is 13 to 15 ft (3.9 to 4.6m). Cisco Beacon Center requires the correct physical orientation, position, and height of Bluetooth-integrated APs for providing clients with indoor navigation, turn-by-turn guidance and proximity messaging for best indoor navigation experience.
Bluetooth-integrated APs connect with Cisco Beacon Center over the internet using secure HTTPS protocol. Bluetooth-integrated APs, each have a unique IP address just like any enterprise grade networking device. Bluetooth-integrated APs should connect with Cisco Beacon Center for management and control. For Bluetooth-integrated APs to communicate with the Cisco Beacon Center, outbound communications from Cisco Beacon Point Module to the cloud service using port 80 (TCP) and 443 (TCP) must be possible.
Number |
Description |
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1 |
Cisco Beacon Point Module pointing direction. |
2 |
Host interface connector to access point. Draws power from the host bus interface with the access point. |
3 |
Cisco Beacon Point Module swing arm latch screw. |
4 |
Decorative gasket:
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5 |
LED status indicator. A multicolor system status LED on the front-face of the unit. Note that you can vary (dim) the strength of this LED from the cloud settings. |
6 |
Serial Number, MAC, Claim code labels |
7 |
Regulatory labels |
8 |
Console port (covered with mylar label at manufacturing). |
Supported Access Points
The Cisco Beacon Point Module can be attached to the following APs:
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AP3802I
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AP3802E
Cisco Beacon Point Module Features
Cisco Beacon Point Module comes with the following features:
Feature |
Description |
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LED indicators |
A multicolor system status LED on the front-face of the unit. Note that you can vary (dim) the strength of this LED from the cloud settings. |
Power Options |
Draws power from the PCIe bus interface with the access point. |
Technical Specifications
Feature |
Description |
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Dimensions (of APs with Cisco Beacon Point Module) |
285 mm x 275 mm x 61 mm 11.2 in. x 10.8 in. x 2.4 in. |
Weight |
1.4 kg (3.0 lbs) |
Environmental |
Fanless operation; passive cooling Nonoperating (storage) temperature: – 30 to 70℃ (– 22 to 158℉) Operating temperature: 0 to 40℃ (32 to 104℉) Operating humidity: 10 to 90% (noncondensing) Operating altitude: 10,000 ft (3048 m) |
Power Dissipation |
Less than 6 W |
Cisco Beacon Point Module Model Number
Cisco Beacon Point Module is available in the following model:
Product ID |
Description |
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AIR-RM-VBLE2-K9= |
Cisco Beacon Point Module can be mounted on supported APs. Note that while the Cisco Beacon Point Module must be attached to supported APs, the Cisco Beacon Point itself is a standalone device. |