WA251DK-NE

Outdoor AP
Highly reliable wireless access
High security
Superb environment adaptability
Convenient deployment and configuration
Easy device management and maintenance
Industry-leading and reliable features

Complies with IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n.

Highly reliable wireless Uses dual-band RF modules and 3x3 MIMO-OFDM
access technology, to provide rates of up to 450 Mbit/s for
each module.
Provides outdoor high-power coverage, supporting a
wide coverage area and high transmission rates.
Gains access to IP networks through various protocols
including static IP addresses and Dynamic Host
Configuration Protocol (DHCP), to satisfy various
situations.

Provides various network security features, such as

High security XDoS defense and Datagram Transport Layer
Security (DTLS).
Supports open system authentication, including
encryption and a variety of authentication methods,
such as WLAN Authentication and Privacy
Infrastructure (WAPI), wired equivalent privacy
(WEP), WLAN protected access (WPA), and WPA2.

Meets IP66 standards for reliable device protection,

Superb environment protecting the equipment from rain, snow, and
lightning strikes (using a built-in lightning arrester).
adaptability
Works at temperatures ranging from –40°C to +55°C.

Automatically discovers access controllers (ACs)

Convenient network and loads configurations on startup.
deployment and Automatically adjusts channels and frequencies to
implement user service load balancing.
configuration
Supports roaming without interrupting services.

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 Supports fit access point (AP) management by an AC
Easy device management and and plug-and-play.
maintenance Supports real-time monitoring by the network
management system (NMS).

Spectrum Analysis and Interference Detection:

Industry-leading and reliable scans the spectrum in the radio environment in real
features time, detects interference, identifies the interference
type, and provides customized interference alarm
reporting to visualize the network quality and improve
network operation and maintenance.
Low Rate User Suppression: sets thresholds to
reduce the number of times low rate users are
scheduled and the duration in which low rate users
occupy air interface resources. In this way, remaining
air interface resources can be allocated to high rate
users, making full use of air interface resources and
improving system capacity without affecting user
experience of low rate users.
Intelligent Frequency Band Navigation: When a
dual-band STA is covered by an AP working at the
2.4 GHz band and an AP working at the 5 GHz band,
the STA is preferentially associated with the AP
working at the 5 GHz band to offload the traffic of the
AP working at the 2.4 GHz band. In this way, the two
band resources are fully utilized.
Intelligent Load Balancing: If multiple APs cover a STA, the
AC decides the light-loaded AP for STA access based on AP
load, such as the number of associated STAs, AP traffic, and
duty cycle.
Hotspot 2.0: aiming to provide users cellular-like experiences,
uses the IEEE 802.11u standard to provide convenient and
secure Wi-Fi access, offloading traffic on the macro network,
and raising user loyalty for operators. Hotspot 2.0-IEEE
802.11u supports automatic network discovery and selection,
WPA2 and 802.1X EAP authentication.

The WA251DK-NE is an outdoor high-performance AP complying with IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n standards.

Using integrated smart antennas, the AP supports 3x3 MIMO-OFDM and two frequency bands: 2.4 GHz and 5
GHz. The AP also supports PoE+ switches and DC/PoE+ adapters. The WA251DK-NE is designed to help
operators, Internet service providers (ISPs), and enterprises build a high performance network giving them a
competitive edge.
The WA251DK-NE on a wireless local area network (WLAN) has the following advantages:
 High security

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 The WA251DK-NE supports a variety of authentication and encryption modes:
WEP authentication and encryption
WPA/WPA2 authentication and encryption
 Superb environment adaptability
The WA251DK-NE meets IP66 requirements and ensures normal transmission of radio signals in an
outdoor environment.
 Easy device management and maintenance
The WA251DK-NE is a fit AP managed by an AC. After being powered on, the AP automatically
discovers the AC and loads necessary configurations from it. Authentication, AP management, security protocol
configuration, and routing are performed by the AC, while the AP status is monitored in real time by the NMS.
This simplifies AP management and maintenance. In addition, the WA251DK-NE automatically manages
channel and frequency adjustment and supports in-service fast roaming.

Typical Networking
Figure 1 shows the typical networking of the WA251DK-NE.
Figure 1 WA251DK-NE typical networking

AP: base station in the WLAN DHCP server: address server Switch: convergence switch
AC: access controller in the OSS: operations support
WLAN system

On this network, the WA251DK-NE (a fit AP) functions as a bridge used to forward data. The AC is
responsible for user access, authentication, AP management, and security protocol configuration.
Developed as an outdoor coverage device, the WA251DK-NE can be applied in various WLAN
enhancement scenarios like hot spots in densely populated urban areas, continuous coverage for streets, indoor
coverage provided by outdoor devices in residential areas and coverage in isolated and rural areas.

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 Hardware Specifications

The following illustrates the body of the WA251DK-NE and describes its ports and indicators.

WA251DK-NE
Figure 2 shows the exterior of the WA251DK-NE.

Figure 2 Exterior of the WA251DK-NE

Ports and Indicators

The WA251DK-NE contains the following ports and indicators.
Figure 3 shows the ports and indicators, Table 2 describes the ports, and Table 3 describes the indicators.
Figure 3 Ports and indicators on the WA251DK-NE

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Table 2 Ports on the WA251DK-NE

Port Description
ETH/PoE A 10/100/1000 Mbit/s adaptive Ethernet port supporting PoE+
Grounding screw

Table 3 Indicators on the WA251DK-NE

Label Meaning Status Description
POWER Power supply Steady green All AP processes have started, and the power supply and
indicator the AP are working properly.
Blinking green The AP is starting up.
Steady red The power supply is working properly, but the AP has
failed to start up or it has a hardware fault.
Blinking red The temperature is too high. In this case, the RF unit will
be disabled.
Off The AP is powered off.
LINK Transmission Steady green If the AP connects to the AC using an Ethernet cable: The
indicator AP is online, and the CAPWAP tunnel is working
properly.
If the AP connects to the AC using the WDS: The AP is
online. The CAPWAP tunnel is working properly and the
transmission of WDS signals is working properly.
Steady red The AP has obtained the IP address, but the CAPWAP
tunnel is interrupted.
Blinking red The AP is online using the WDS and the CAPWAP
tunnel is working properly. However, the WDS signal is
weak. The indicator turns steady green two hours later.
Off The AP fails to obtain an IP address.
2.4G 2.4 GHz radio Steady green The 2.4 GHz radio module is enabled.
module status
indicator Blinking green The 2.4 GHz radio module is receiving/transmitting data.
Off The 2.4 GHz radio module is disabled.
5G 5 GHz radio Steady green The 5 GHz radio module is enabled.
module status
indicator Blinking green The 5 GHz radio module is receiving/transmitting data.
Off The 5 GHz radio module is disabled.

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 Functions and Features
WLAN features

 Complies with IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n standards

 Channel rate adjustment
− IEEE 802.11a-compliant rates: 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9, or 6 Mbit/s
− IEEE 802.11b-compliant rates: 11, 5.5, 2, or 1 Mbit/s
− IEEE 802.11g-compliant rates: 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9, or 6 Mbit/s
− IEEE 802.11b- and IEEE 802.11g-compliant rates: 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9, 6, 11, 5.5, 2, or 1 Mbit/s
− Adjustable IEEE 802.11n-compliant rates
20 MHz (HT20): mcs0-23
40 MHz (HT40): mcs0-23
 Automatic channel scanning
The WA251DK-NE automatically scans and selects the optimum channel.
 Power-saving mode for STAs
 Service set identifier (SSID) hiding
 Control and Provisioning of Wireless Access Points (CAPWAP)
 Automatic AC discovery
 Spectrum Analysis and Interference Detection
 Low Rate User Suppression
 Intelligent Frequency Band Navigation
 Intelligent Load Balancing

Network features

 Virtual local area network (VLAN) assignment based on SSIDs

 STA isolation within a VLAN on a virtual access point (VAP)
 Tunnel forwarding and direct forwarding
 Support for 4093 VLAN IDs (1–4093) and 32 VLANs (16 on either RF band)
 Support for IP addresses assignment through DHCP
 Support for Hotspot2.0

QoS features

 Priority mapping according to WLAN multimedia (WMM) profile, implementing priority-based data
processing and forwarding
 WMM parameter management for each radio frequency
 WMM power saving
 Priority mapping for upstream and downstream packets
 Queue mapping and scheduling
 Rate limiting for STAs on a VAP

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 Security features

 Open system authentication

 WEP authentication and encryption
 WPA/WPA2 authentication and encryption
 Link integrity checks (The AP stops sending radio signals when the tunnel between the AP and AC is
terminated.)
 Wireless Intrusion Detection System (WIDS)
 User Isolation
 DoS Attack Prevention

Ethernet features

 Compliance with IEEE 802.3u

 Auto-negotiation of rates and duplex mode
 Automatic switchover between the Media Dependent Interface (MDI) and Media Dependent Interface
Crossover (MDI-X)

Maintenance features

 AP management and maintenance on an AC

 AP management and maintenance through the command line interface (CLI)
 AP maintenance through Secure Shell (SSH)
 Upgrades through the CLI on the AC
 Factory default recovery through software
 Alarm monitoring using the NMS

Technical Specifications

Power specifications

 Maximum power consumption: 24 W

 Input of the PoE switch or PoE power supply: 42 V DC to 57 V DC
 Compliance with AC/NMS power supply through the CAPWAP tunnel
 Compliance with the 802.3at PoE power standard

Operating environment specifications

 Operating temperature: –40°C to +55°C

 Storage temperature: –40°C to +70°C
 Operating relative humidity: 5% to 100% (non-condensing)
 Storage relative humidity：10% to 100% (non-condensing)
 Protection rating: IP66

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 Physical specifications

 Dimensions (H x W x D): 320 mm x 320 mm x 81 mm

 Weight: 3 kg (without installation brackets)
 Installation mode: on a pole or wall
 Mean time between failures (MTBF): 100,000 hours

WLAN specifications

 Antenna type: integrated high-gain antenna array (supports MIMO)

 Antenna Horizontal Beamwidth: 2.4 GHz: 60°±10°(horizontal polarization)

80°±10°(vertical polarization)
5 GHz: 65°±20°
 Antenna Vertical Beamwidth: 2.4 GHz: 28°±3°
5 GHz: 15°±3°
 Antenna gain: 12 dBi (2.4 GHz) or 14.5 dBi (5 GHz)
 Transmit power adjustment step: 1 dB
 transmit power
Frequency Band Transmit Power (which may be lowered due to limitations of local
regulations and laws)
2.4 G 3*24dBm/(3*250mW)
5G  High band@5.725 GHz-5.825 GHz:3*24dBm/(3*250mW)
 Middle band@5.470 GHz-5.7250 GHz:3*23dbm/(3*200mW)
 Low band@5.150 GHz-5.350 GHz:3*22dBm/(3*160mW)

Issue: 03
Date: 2014-04-02

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