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802.11n Access Point

Learn more about this easy-to-deploy, energy-efficient 802.11n access point and about 802.11n Limited Time Offer.

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802.11n Scalable Wireless Performance

802.11n wireless networks let you create a seamless working environment by combining the mobility of wireless with the performance of wired networks. Cisco Next-Generation Wireless solutions use 802.11n technology to deliver the performance needed to support new applications and meet user expectations for mobility.

Why choose Cisco for 802.11n? Because Cisco:

  • Was the first vendor with an enterprise-class Wi-Fi-certified 802.11n product and led the industry toward IEEE ratification of the standard in September 2009
  • Has a history of innovation, delivering features that improve mixed-client environment performance and allow you to migrate to 802.11n at your own pace
  • Provides industry-leading wireless performance: up to 169 percent faster than wireless from other vendors
  • Delivers the industry's most flexible and scalable architecture, which seamlessly integrates with the existing wired network to deliver a simple-to-manage end-to-end solution
  • Eases your adoption with WLAN services

Now is the time to take advantage of 802.11n and the power of Cisco Wireless.

Featured Content

The 802.11n Ratification Check List (PDF - 470 KB)
Check these useful guidelines on how IT can harness the value of 802.11n.

802.11n Competitive Performance Test Results (PDF - 1.0 MB)
Compares Cisco throughput, capacity, and coverage with Aruba, Motorola, and Hewlett Packard.

Evaluating Key WLAN Strategies (PDF - 1.1 MB)
Farpoint Group´s testing validates the effectiveness of Cisco BandSelect for dual-band client devices.

Miercom Lab Test Report for ClientLink (PDF - 698 KB)
Independent testing validates performance improvements for 802.11a/g devices.

High-Speed Mobility Without Complexity (PDF - 171 KB)
Take full advantage of the performance and scalability offered by 802.11n and simplify deployment and maximize network efficiency.

Featured Products

802.11n Limited Time Offer

Simplify your 802.11n deployment and save money.

Cisco Unified Wireless Network

High-performance wireless is the foundation for transforming business with mobility.

802.11n Testing Results

Cisco and Intel showcase their joint 802.11n testing efforts.

Video over WLAN Webcast

Learn how to leverage VideoStream and deliver enterprise quality video.

More Applications and Users, Faster Connections

802.11n technology delivers unprecedented reliability and up to nine times the throughput of current 802.11a/b/g networks providing mobile users with:

  • Anytime access to network resources and applications
  • Maximum performance to support the growing number of mobile users
  • Quality of Service for consistent voice and video over the WLAN
  • Reliable connections for mission-critical applications
  • Predictable coverage for challenging RF environments

Adoption of 802.11n wireless today protects your long-term investment by delivering the performance needed to support new applications and meet user expectations for mobility.

Featured Content

802.11n: The Standard Revealed (PDF - 1.0 MB)
Get an overview of the 802.11n standard, including features and benefits.

True-Sizing the Network (PDF - 130 KB)
ABI Research demonstrates the business case and strategies for developing a converged wired and wireless access layer.

Cisco and Intel: Collaborating to Enhance 802.11n in the Enterprise (PDF - 72 KB)
Review enterprise WLAN testing and results.

Key Performance Benefits of 802.11n (PDF - 64KB)
Some of the key benefits of 802.11n include increased number of video streams and users as well as incremental performance improvements.

Collaborative 802.11n Leadership and Testing (PDF - 344 KB)
Review the test results from Intel's Over-the-Air test facility.

High-Performance Wireless in a Sleek Design

Realize the true value of business mobility with a high-performance wireless network that is easy to deploy and maintain. The Cisco Aironet 1140 Series Access Point with Cisco M-Drive technology can help your business to achieve more with less by:

  • Simplifying wireless management
  • Optimizing client connections
  • Increasing wireless capacity and coverage

The 1140 Series is a high-performance 802.11n platform that is powered by standard Power over Ethernet, provides robust security, comes in a sleek design for office environments, and is taking 802.11n mainstream.

Featured Content

M-Drive Technology: Simplify 802.11n Adoption (PDF - 113 KB)
Cisco simplifies the move to 802.11n through RF excellence and wireless management.

Optimized Device Performance with 802.11n (PDF - 110 KB)
Make the most of your investment in existing devices with the innovative ClientLink feature.

Miercom Test Report: Cisco Series 5508 Wireless Controller (PDF - 310 KB)
Review key conclusions on Cisco Wireless Controller from independent testing labs.

Cisco Aironet 1140 Series Access Point (Video - 3:44 min)
Learn more about this easy-to-deploy, energy-efficient 802.11n access point.

Triple Your Knowledge
Make 802.11n migration easier than ever by attending our three-part webcast series.

Transform Your Business with 802.11n Wireless

By deploying a next-generation 802.11n wireless network you can:

  • Lower the total cost of full employee mobility
  • Address the wave of mobile client devices entering the network
  • Meet challenges associated with demanding RF environments
  • Enable bandwidth-intensive multimedia applications

The benefits of 802.11n are numerous. Cisco provides a solution that is scalable and flexible, offers excellent performance and interoperability with Wi-Fi Alliance certified devices, and is easy to deploy.

Featured Content

Education in Motion (Video - 4:04 min)
Higher education technology experts discuss advantages of 802.11n for mobile campuses.

Next-Generation Wireless in Healthcare (Video - 8:26 min)
Southeast Alabama Medical Center deploys 802.11n wireless and reports test results.

Canadian Airport Gains Mobile Advantage (PDF - 163 KB)
Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport deploys Unified Wireless to support advanced applications and improve passenger experience.

University Protects Wireless Network Investment (PDF - 149 KB)
Western Michigan deploys next-generation 802.11n wireless in new buildings.

Medical Center Deploys Next-Generation Mobility (PDF - 161 KB)
Hennepin County Medical Center improves patient services with 802.11n.
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At-a-Glance (1)

Antenna Product Portfolio for Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Points (PDF - 200 KB)

Brochures (6)

Intel and Cisco WLAN Deployment Guide for Healthcare (PDF - 1 MB)

Miercom Test Report: 802.11n Wireless Optimization (PDF - 690 KB)

Miercom Test Report: Cisco Series 5508 Wireless Controller (PDF - 300 KB)

Sustainable Mobility: Cisco Strategies for Green Wireless (PDF - 150 KB)

The 802.11n Ratification Checklist (PDF - 470 KB)

True-Sizing the Network (PDF - 130 KB)

Q&A (2)

Cisco Aironet 1140 Series and 1250 Series Access Point

Cisco Enterprise Wireless Mesh Q&A

Solution Overviews (1)

Cisco M-Drive Technology: Simplify 802.11n Adoption

White Papers (11)

Cisco and Intel: Collaborating to Enhance 802.11n in the Enterprise (PDF - 76 KB)

Cisco and Intel: Collaborative 802.11n Leadership and Testing (PDF - 1 MB)

Cisco ClientLink: Optimized Device Performance with 802.11n

Cisco 802.11n Design and Deployment Guidelines

Enterprise Wireless Competitive Performance Test Results (PDF - 1 MB)

Evaluating Key Architectural and Operational WLAN Strategies in the Era of 802.11n (PDF - 1 MB)

Key Performance Benefits of 802.11n

The Next Generation of Wireless: 802.11n for the Business

80211n: The Standard Revealed (PDF - 750 KB)

802.11n Acceleration Kit: Special Offer to Save Now (PDF - 550 KB)

802.11n: The Next Generation of Wireless Performance

Case Studies (3)

Major Conference Supports Attendees with Wireless Net (PDF - 170 KB)

Pioneering University Deploys Canadas First 802.11n Wireless Network (PDF - 260 KB)

University Moves to New Wireless Network for Improved Student Life

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