Cisco Aironet 3502e Wireless Access Point - Dual-Band 802.11n - External Antenna - AIR-CAP3502E-E-K9

The Cisco Aironet 3502e is a high-performance dual-band wireless access point designed for enterprise networks. It supports IEEE 802.11n standard with 3x3 MIMO technology, delivering data rates up to 300 Mbps per radio. This controller-based (lightweight) access point requires external antennas and is ideal for indoor deployments requiring reliable wireless connectivity.

Advantages

Enhanced wireless coverage and capacity with dual-band operation (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz). Cisco CleanAir technology provides proactive spectrum intelligence to mitigate RF interference. Quality of Service (QoS) and Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM) support ensure optimal performance for voice and video applications. Power over Ethernet (PoE+) simplifies installation by eliminating the need for separate power cables.

Suitable for

• Enterprise offices and campuses
• Hospitals and educational institutions
• Retail and hospitality environments
• Any indoor location requiring robust Wi-Fi coverage

Key specifications

• Device Type: Wireless Access Point
• Form Factor: External Antenna Model (6 x RP-TNC connectors)
• Wi-Fi Standard: IEEE 802.11n (Wi-Fi 4)
• Frequency Band: 2.4 GHz / 5 GHz (Dual-band)
• Data Transfer Rate: Up to 300 Mbps per radio
• MIMO: 3x3 with 3 spatial streams
• Network Interface: 1 x Gigabit Ethernet (1000Base-T)
• PoE Support: 802.3af/802.3at PoE+
• Security: WPA, WPA2, AES, TKIP, EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, PEAP
• Management: SNMP, HTTP, HTTPS
• RAM: 128 MB, Flash: 32 MB
• Mounting: Ceiling / Wall mountable
• Max Clients: 255 per AP

Recommendations

For optimal performance, pair this access point with Cisco Aironet external antennas and a compatible PoE+ switch. Ideal for upgrading legacy 802.11a/b/g networks to 802.11n.