Cisco AIR-AP3802E-B-K9CUncategorized

Aironet 3800 Series Enterprise Wi-Fi 5 Access Point

Product Description

The Cisco AIR-AP3802E-B-K9C from Cisco is a high-performance enterprise indoor wireless access point from the Aironet 3800 Series, designed to deliver stable, high-capacity Wi-Fi in dense business environments.

It supports 802.11ac Wave 2 dual-band wireless with 4×4 MU-MIMO, enabling simultaneous communication with multiple devices for improved efficiency and network throughput. This model supports external antennas, allowing engineers to fine-tune RF coverage for complex indoor layouts such as large offices, warehouses, lecture halls, and public venues.

With multigigabit Ethernet uplinks, PoE+ power support, and advanced RF intelligence, the AP3802E-B-K9C is built for scalable enterprise wireless deployments where performance, flexibility, and reliability are critical.

Model Type

Indoor Dual-Band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac Wave 2) Enterprise Access Point with External Antenna Support

Category

Networking – Enterprise Indoor Wireless Infrastructure

Key Features

802.11ac Wave 2 Dual-Band Wi-Fi — Supports both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz radios with MU-MIMO for efficient high-density connectivity.

Up to ~5.2 Gbps Aggregate Throughput — Provides very high wireless capacity for demanding enterprise deployments.

4×4 MU-MIMO Radio Design — Four spatial streams enhance performance, reliability, and user capacity.

External Antenna Flexibility — Compatible with Cisco antenna options for optimized RF planning and coverage control.

Multigigabit Ethernet Support — Dual uplink ports support speeds up to 5 GbE for high-bandwidth environments.

Advanced RF Intelligence — Includes CleanAir®, ClientLink®, beamforming, and band steering for improved signal quality and client performance.

PoE+ Deployment — Powered via 802.3at PoE+ for simplified installation with a single Ethernet cable.

Controller & Enterprise Security Support — Works with Cisco Wireless Controllers, FlexConnect, and Mobility Express architectures.

Technical Specs at a Glance

Typical Use Cases

Enterprise Offices — Supports dense device environments with reliable, high-speed connectivity.

Education Institutions — Ideal for lecture halls, libraries, and classrooms with heavy Wi-Fi usage.

Warehouses & Industrial Indoor Sites — External antennas allow targeted aisle or zone coverage.

Healthcare & Public Facilities — Stable wireless for mission-critical applications and staff mobility.

Retail & Hospitality — Reliable guest Wi-Fi plus connectivity for POS and operational devices.