AIR-AP1572EAC-B-K9 - Cisco Aironet 1572EAC Outdoor Access Point Overview
AIR-AP1572EAC-B-K9 - Cisco Aironet 1572EAC Outdoor Access Point is a genuine wireless coverage and secure client access product from Cisco, a leading enterprise networking vendor whose Catalyst, Nexus and ISR families power campus, data-center and branch networks worldwide. Belonging to the Cisco family, the AIR-AP1572EAC-B-K9 unit is built to the original factory specification, so it integrates with existing Cisco deployments predictably and behaves exactly as the platform documentation describes. In the network, it is deployed as a standalone unit or as part of a larger managed network, following the standard operating procedures of the platform.
This unit follows the original factory specification for the Cisco family, covering its intended role without compatibility surprises. Standard mounting, cabling and management practices apply, and it interoperates with surrounding hardware using the same procedures as other Cisco equipment already deployed in the network.
Typical deployments include high-density wireless for offices and halls, branch and remote-site Wi-Fi coverage, and guest networks and IoT onboarding. Organizations commonly source it for refresh programs, capacity expansion and spares management, keeping a tested unit on hand so outages stay short and replacements are predictable. The factory detail for this unit reads: “802.11ac Outdoor AP, External Antenna, AC-power, B Regulatory Domain”. This makes it a practical choice when original-spec hardware is required at a predictable cost.
Every unit at LinkNewNet is inspected and tested before dispatch, and stock is graded, cleaned and verified for correct operation, including port status, console access and firmware state. Our warranty coverage and responsive technical support protect the purchase after it arrives, and our team can confirm revision levels and software compatibility before you order. For volume requirements we also offer configuration checks and staged delivery options.
Contact our sales team for current availability, lead time and shipping options for the AIR-AP1572EAC-B-K9. We respond quickly with stock status and a firm quote, so you can plan the refresh or expansion with confidence.
Key Specifications
Applications
Campus Coverage
High-density wireless for offices and halls.
Branch Wi-Fi
Cost-effective coverage for remote sites.
Guest & IoT
Isolated guest networks and IoT onboarding.
Buying a Pre-Owned AIR-AP1572EAC-B-K9
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AIR-AP1572EAC-B-K9 Specifications | ||||||||||||||
802.11n Version 2.0 capabilities | ● 4x4 MIMO with three spatial streams (3SS) ● Maximal Ratio Combining (MRC) ● 802.11n and 802.11a/g Beamforming ● 20- and 40-MHz channels ● PHY data rates up to 450 Mbps (40 MHz with 5 GHz) ● Packet aggregation: A-MPDU (Tx/Rx), A-MSDU (Tx/Rx) ● 802.11 Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS) ● Cyclic Shift Diversity (CSD) support | |||||||||||||
802.11ac Wave 1 capabilities | ● 4x4 MIMO with three spatial streams (3SS) ● Maximum Ratio Combining (MRC) ● 802.11ac Beamforming ● 20-, 40-, and 80-MHz channels ● PHY data rates up to 1.3 Gbps (80 MHz with 5 GHz) ● Packet aggregation: A-MPDU (Tx/Rx), A-MSDU (Tx/Rx) ● 802.11 Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS) ● Cyclic Shift Diversity (CSD) support | |||||||||||||
DOCSIS 3.0 Capabilities | DOCSIS3.0 with up to 8x4, 16x8, and 24x8 Downstream (DS) x Upstream (US) channel bonding capability for Hybrid Fiber-Coaxial (HFC) Cable Modem (CM) options. The CM protocols include NA-DOCSIS3.0, Euro-DOCSIS3.0 and Japan-DOCSIS3.0. The NA-DOCSIS3.0 is offered with either (42/88 MHz or 85/108 MHz) diplexer split. The Euro and Japan DOCSIS are offered with (65/108 MHz) diplexer split. NA-DOCSIS3.0, Euro-DOCSIS3.0 24x8 cable modem provides up to: ● Twenty-four (24) bonded channels on the downstream with total throughput of up to 912 and 1200 Mbps respectively (maximum usable throughput without overhead) ● Eight (8) bonded channels on the upstream with total throughput of up to 216 Mbps (maximum usable throughput without overhead) ● Designed to meet DOCSIS 3.0 specifications as well as backward compatibility with existing DOCSIS2.0 networks ● Enhanced packet processing technology to maximize performance Channel-bonded cable modems must be used in conjunction with a Cable Modem Termination System (CMTS) that supports channel bonding per the DOCSIS3.0 specifications. When used with a non-channel-bonded CMTS, channel-bonded cable modems function as conventional DOCSIS 2.0 cable modems. | |||||||||||||
Frequency Band and 20-MHz Operating Channels (Regulatory Domains) | B: 2.412 to 2.462 GHz, 11 channels 5.180 to 5.240 GHz, 4 channels 5.260 to 5.320 GHz, 4 channels 5.500 to 5.560 GHz, 4 channels 5.680 to 5.720 GHz, 3 channels 5.745 to 5.825 GHz, 5 channels | |||||||||||||
Maximum Number of Non-overlapping Channels | 2.4 GHz ● 802.11b/g: ◦ 20 MHz: 3 ● 802.11n: ◦ 20 MHz: 3 | 5 GHz ● 802.11a: ◦ 20 MHz: 27 ● 802.11n: ◦ 20 MHz: 27 ◦ 40 MHz: 13 ● 802.11ac: ◦ 20 MHz: 27 ◦ 40 MHz: 13 ◦ 80 MHz: 6 | ||||||||||||
Receive Sensitivity | 2.4 GHz 802.11, 802.11b (DSSS, CCK) -103 dBm @ 1 Mbps -101 dBm @ 2 Mbps -93 dBm @ 5.5 Mbps -90 dBm @ 11 Mbps |
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2.4 GHz 802.11g (non HT20) -93 dBm @ 6 Mbps -93 dBm @ 9 Mbps -93 dBm @ 12 Mbps -92 dBm @ 18 Mbps -89 dBm @ 24 Mbps -87 dBm @ 36 Mbps -82 dBm @ 48 Mbps -81 dBm @ 54 Mbps | 5 GHz 802.11a (non HT20) -92 dBm @ 6 Mbps -92 dBm @ 9 Mbps -92 dBm @ 12 Mbps -91 dBm @ 18 Mbps -89 dBm @ 24 Mbps -86 dBm @ 36 Mbps -81 dBm @ 48 Mbps -80 dBm @ 54 Mbps |
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2.4-GHz 802.11n (HT20) -93 dBm @ MCS0 -93 dBm @ MCS1 -91 dBm @ MCS2 -88 dBm @ MCS3 -85 dBm @ MCS4 -80 dBm @ MCS5 -79 dBm @ MCS6 -78 dBm @ MCS7 -93 dBm @ MCS8 -91 dBm @ MCS9 -89 dBm @ MCS10 -86 dBm @ MCS11 -82 dBm @ MCS12 -78 dBm @ MCS13 -77 dBm @ MCS14 -76 dBm @ MCS15 -93 dBm @ MCS16 -90 dBm @ MCS17 -88 dBm @ MCS18 -84 dBm @ MCS19 -81 dBm @ MCS20 -77 dBm @ MCS21 -75 dBm @ MCS22 -74 dBm @ MCS23 | 5-GHz 802.11n (HT20) -92 dBm @ MCS0 -91 dBm @ MCS1 -90 dBm @ MCS2 -87 dBm @ MCS3 -84 dBm @ MCS4 -79 dBm @ MCS5 -78 dBm @ MCS6 -77 dBm @ MCS7 -92 dBm @ MCS8 -90 dBm @ MCS9 -87 dBm @ MCS10 -85 dBm @ MCS11 -81 dBm @ MCS12 -77 dBm @ MCS13 -76 dBm @ MCS14 -74 dBm @ MCS15 -91 dBm @ MCS16 -89 dBm @ MCS17 -87 dBm @ MCS18 -84 dBm @ MCS19 -80 dBm @ MCS20 -76 dBm @ MCS21 -75 dBm @ MCS22 -73 dBm @ MCS23 | 5-GHz 802.11n (HT40) -88 dBm @ MCS0 -88 dBm @ MCS1 -87 dBm @ MCS2 -84 dBm @ MCS3 -81 dBm @ MCS4 -76 dBm @ MCS5 -75 dBm @ MCS6 -74 dBm @ MCS7 -89 dBm @ MCS8 -87 dBm @ MCS9 -85 dBm @ MCS10 -82 dBm @ MCS11 -79 dBm @ MCS12 -74 dBm @ MCS13 -73 dBm @ MCS14 -71 dBm @ MCS15 -88 dBm @ MCS16 -86 dBm @ MCS17 -84 dBm @ MCS18 -80 dBm @ MCS19 -78 dBm @ MCS20 -73 dBm @ MCS21 -71 dBm @ MCS22 -70 dBm @ MCS23 | ||||||||||||
Spatial Streams | MCS Index | 5 GHz 802.11ac (VHT20) | 5 GHz 802.11ac (VHT40) | 5 GHz 802.11ac (VHT80) | ||||||||||
1 | 0 | -92 | -89 | -85 | ||||||||||
1 | 4 | -86 | -83 | -80 | ||||||||||
1 | 7 | -79 | -75 | -73 | ||||||||||
1 | 8 | -74 | -71 | -68 | ||||||||||
1 | 9 | NA | -69 | -66 | ||||||||||
2 | 0 | -92 | -89 | -85 | ||||||||||
2 | 4 | -83 | -81 | -77 | ||||||||||
2 | 7 | -76 | -74 | -70 | ||||||||||
| 2 | 8 | -72 | -68 | -66 | |||||||||
2 | 9 | NA | -67 | -63 | ||||||||||
3 | 0 | -91 | -89 | -85 | ||||||||||
3 | 4 | -82 | -79 | -76 | ||||||||||
3 | 7 | -75 | -72 | -69 | ||||||||||
3 | 8 | -69 | -66 | -64 | ||||||||||
3 | 9 | -66 | -64 | -60 | ||||||||||
Maximum Conducted Transmit Power | 2.4 GHz ● 802.11, 802.11b (DSSS, CCK) ◦ 30 dBm with 4 antennas ● 802.11g (non-HT20) ◦ 30 dBm with 4 antennas ● 802.11n (HT20) ◦ 30 dBm with 4 antennas | 5 GHz ● 802.11a (non HT20) ◦ 30 dBm with 4 antennas ● 802.11n non-HT duplicate (802.11a duplicate) mode ◦ 30 dBm with 4 antennas ● 802.11n (HT20) ◦ 30 dBm with 4 antennas ● 802.11n (HT40) ◦ 30 dBm with 4 antennas ● 802.11ac ◦ non-HT80: 30 dBm, 4 antennas ◦ VHT20: 30 dBm, 4 antennas ◦ VHT40: 30 dBm, 4 antennas ◦ VHT80: 30 dBm, 4 antennas ◦ VHT20-STBC: 30 dBm, 4 antennas ◦ VHT40-STBC: 30 dBm, 4 antennas ◦ VHT80-STBC: 30 dBm, 4 antennas | ||||||||||||
Note: The maximum power setting will vary by channel and according to individual country regulations. | ||||||||||||||
Interface | ● WAN port 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet, autosensing (RJ-45) ● LAN port 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet, autosensing (RJ-45) ● Fiber SFP ● Cable modem: NA-DOCSIS3.0/Euro-DOCSIS3.0/Japan-DOCSIS3.0 (8x4, 16x8, or 24x8) ● Management console port (RJ-45) ● Four multicolor LEDs ● Reset button | |||||||||||||
Uplink options | 1572EAC 1572IC 1572EC | Ethernet, Fiber SFP, Wireless Mesh Ethernet, Fiber SFP, Wireless Mesh, Cable Modem Ethernet, Fiber SFP, Wireless Mesh, Cable Modem | ||||||||||||
Dimensions (L x W x D) | 1572EAC/1572EC 1572IC | 11.8 x 7.9 x 6.3 in. 11.8 x 7.9 x 7.9 in. | (30.0 x 20.1 x 16.0 cm) (30.0 x 20.1 x 20.1 cm) | |||||||||||
Weight | 1572EAC/1572EC 1572IC Pole mounting Kit 1 (PMK1): Pole mounting Kit 2 (PMK2): Pole mounting Kit 3 (PMK3): Cable strand mounting bracket 1 (SMK1): Cable strand mounting bracket 2 (SMK2): Cable strand mounting bracket 2 (SMK3): | 13.5 lbs. (6.1 kg) 11.5 lbs. (5.2 kg) 2.2 lbs. (1.0 kg) 4.4 lbs. (2.0 kg) 6.1 lbs. (2.8 kg) 0.3 lbs. (0.2 kg) 0.7 lbs. (0.3 kg) 1.2 lbs. (0.5 kg) | ||||||||||||
Environmental | Operating temperature: ● -40 to 65°C (-40 to 149°F) ambient air with no solar loading ● -40 to 55°C (-40 to 131°F) ambient air with solar loading 743W/m2 (details in HW installation guide) Storage temperature: -50 to 70°C (-58 to 158°F) Humidity: 5 - 95%, non-condensing Wind resistance: ● Up to 100-MPH sustained winds ● Up to 165-MPH wind gusts | |||||||||||||
Environmental Ratings | IP67 NEMA Type 4X | |||||||||||||
Compliance | Safety ● UL/cUL 60950, 2nd Edition ● IEC 60950, 2nd Edition ● EN 60950, 2nd Edition ● ARIB-STD 66 (Japan) ● ARIB-STD T71 (Japan) Immunity ● <= 5 mJ f or 6kV/3kA @ 8/20 ms waveform ● ANSI/IEEE C62.41 ● EN61000-4-5 Level 4 AC Surge Immunity ● EN61000-4-4 Level 4 Electrical Fast Transient Burst Immunity ● EN61000-4-3 Level 4 EMC Field Immunity ● EN61000-4-2 Level 4 ESD Immunity ● EN60950 Overvoltage Category IV Radio approvals ● FCC Part 15.247, 15.407 ● FCC Bulletin OET-65C ● RSS-210 ● RSS-102 ● AS/NZS 4268.2003 ● EN 300 328 ● EN 301 893 EMI and susceptibility ● FCC part 15.107, 15.109 ● ICES-003 ● EN 301 489-1, -17 Security ● Wireless bridging/mesh ◦ X.509 digital certificates ◦ MAC address authentication ◦ Advanced Encryption Standards (AES), Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP) ● Wireless access ◦ 802.11i, Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA2), WPA ◦ 802.1X authentication, including Extensible Authentication Protocol and Protected EAP (EAP-PEAP), EAP Transport Layer Security (EAP-TLS), EAP-Tunneled TLS (EAP-TTLS), and Cisco LEAP ◦ Advanced Encryption Standards (AES), Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP) ◦ VPN pass-through ◦ IP Security (IPsec) ◦ Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol (L2TP) ● MAC address filtering | |||||||||||||
Configuration Options | Flexible deployment configurations include: ● Controller-based ● Standalone (future) ● Mesh ● Point-to-point or point-to-multipoint campus bridge ● Serial backhaul (linear mesh) ● Workgroup bridge | |||||||||||||
AIR-AP1572EAC-B-K9 - Variant Details
This unit is the US region regulatory-domain variant of the AIR-AP1572EAC-B-K9 family. The regulatory domain determines the supported wireless channels and transmit power levels for the country or region where the access point is deployed. Confirm that the B variant matches your deployment region (or that your controller is set to a compatible domain) before ordering.
This SKU is a multi-unit bundle (approximately 157 units), providing an economical option for deploying coverage across multiple floors, offices, or sites at once. Each unit in the bundle shares the same hardware and software baseline as the single-unit SKUs.
When selecting between variants of the AIR-AP1572EAC-B-K9 family, compare the regulatory domain, bundled accessories, and total cost of ownership. For a like-for-like refresh of an existing deployment, match the variant of the units already in service so channel and power settings remain consistent across the network.
AIR-AP1572EAC-B-K9 - Cisco Series Notes
This listing is part of the Cisco enterprise networking product family, sourced and tested by LinkNewNet for enterprise deployment. Cisco wireless product delivers Wi-Fi coverage, controller functionality, or antenna solutions for enterprise networks. It integrates with Cisco wireless controllers and DNA Center for centralized management.
Deployment guidance: When planning this AIR-AP1572EAC-B-K9 unit into a network, confirm the software image (IOS/IOS-XE/NX-OS) required, the power and cooling profile, and the upstream/downstream interface types that match your existing infrastructure. For a like-for-like refresh, match the feature set of the units already in service so management and automation behave consistently.
Our Cisco reconditioning process: Every pre-owned Cisco unit at LinkNewNet passes a documented reconditioning flow before dispatch - visual inspection, internal cleaning, firmware verification, port-by-port testing, and configuration reset to factory defaults. This ensures the unit you receive operates reliably and integrates cleanly with your existing Cisco management tools.
Related models in this family: AIR-AP1572EAC-D-K9, AIR-AP1572EAC-E-K9, AIR-AP1572EAC-Z-K9, AIR-AP1572EAC-S-K9, AIR-AP1572EC1-D-K9. Compare specifications to confirm the right port density, feature set and uplink options for your deployment.
Model code: K9 = Cryptographic (encryption) software feature set - this suffix indicates the feature set, power, or regulatory variant of the AIR-AP1572EAC-B-K9, which affects software licensing and regional compliance.
