Cisco WAP551 User Manual

2 Cisco WAP551 and WAP561 Wireless-N Access Points
Welcome
Thank you for choosing the Cisco WAP551 and WAP561 Wireless-N
Access Points. The Cisco WAP551 is a single-radio, selectable-band,
450Mbps data rate 802.11n access point, and the Cisco WAP561 is a dual-
radio variant of the Cisco WAP551.
This guide is designed to familiarize you with the general layout of the
access point, describe how to deploy the device in your network, and
describe how to configure the device. Your access point has more features
and functionality than what is described in this guide. For additional
information, see the Administration Guide. A link to the Administration
Guide is found in “Where to Go From Here” on page 11.
Package Contents
• Wireless Access Point
• Mounting kit
• This Quick Start Guide
• Product CD
• Ethernet Cable
• Technical Support Contacts
• China RoHS (for China SKU only)
Before You Begin
Before you begin the installation, make sure that you have the following
equipment and services:
• A computer with Browser support for:
– Internet Explorer v7.0 or later
– Chrome v5.0 or later
– Firefox v3.0 or later
–Safari v3.0 or later
• Tools for installing the hardware
• One or more Ethernet network switches with PoE
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Cisco WAP551 Specifications

General

Brand	Cisco
Model	WAP551
Category	Wireless Access Point
Language	English