AIR-AP1832I-Q-K9 - Cisco Aironet 1832i Access Point Overview
AIR-AP1832I-Q-K9 - Cisco Aironet 1832i 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-AP1832I-Q-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 Wave 2 AP, 3x3:2, Internal Antenna, Q 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-AP1832I-Q-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-AP1832I-Q-K9
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AIR-AP1832I-Q-K9 Specifications | |||||||||||||||||||
Software | Cisco Unified Wireless Network Software Release with AireOS wireless controllers: ● 8.1.121.0 or later for the Cisco Aironet 1830 Series Access Points | ||||||||||||||||||
Deployment modes | Centralized, standalone, sniffer,** Cisco FlexConnect®, monitor,** OfficeExtend,** mesh** | ||||||||||||||||||
Supported wireless LAN controllers | ● Cisco 2500 Series Wireless Controllers, Cisco 3500 Series Wireless Controllers, Cisco Wireless Controller Module for ISR G2, Cisco Wireless Services Module 2 (WiSM2) for Cisco Catalyst ® 6500 Series Switches, Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controllers, Cisco Flex ® 7500 Series Wireless Controllers, Cisco 8500 Series Wireless Controllers, Cisco Catalyst 9800 Series Wireless Controllers, Cisco 5760 Wireless LAN Controller, * * Cisco Catalyst 3650 and 3850 Series Switches with integrated controller ** ● Cisco Mobility Express | ||||||||||||||||||
802.11n version 2.0 (and related) capabilities | ● 3x3 MIMO with two spatial streams ● Maximal Ratio Combining (MRC) ● 20- and 40-MHz channels ● PHY data rates up to 300 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 and 2 capabilities | ● 3x3 MIMO with two spatial streams, single-user or multiuser MIMO ● MRC ● 802.11ac beamforming (transmit beamforming) ● 20-, 40-, and 80-MHz channels ● PHY data rates up to 867 Mbps (80 MHz in 5 GHz) ● Packet aggregation: A-MPDU (Tx/Rx), A-MSDU (Tx/Rx) ● 802.11 DFS ● CSD support | ||||||||||||||||||
Data rates supported | 802.11a: 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, and 54 Mbps | ||||||||||||||||||
802.11g: 1, 2, 5.5, 6, 9, 11, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, and 54 Mbps | |||||||||||||||||||
802.11n data rates on 2.4 GHz (only 20 MHz and MCS 0 to MCS 23) and 5 GHz: | |||||||||||||||||||
MCS index | GI = 800 ns | GI = 800 ns | GI = 400 ns | GI = 400 ns | |||||||||||||||
| 20-MHz rate (Mbps) | 40-MHz rate (Mbps) | 20-MHz rate (Mbps) | 40-MHz rate (Mbps) | |||||||||||||||
0 | 6.5 | 13.5 | 7.2 | 15 | |||||||||||||||
1 | 13 | 27 | 14.4 | 30 | |||||||||||||||
2 | 19.5 | 40.5 | 21.7 | 45 | |||||||||||||||
3 | 26 | 54 | 28.9 | 60 | |||||||||||||||
4 | 39 | 81 | 43.3 | 90 | |||||||||||||||
5 | 52 | 108 | 57.8 | 120 | |||||||||||||||
6 | 58.5 | 121.5 | 65 | 135 | |||||||||||||||
Data rates supported | MCS index | GI = 800 ns | GI = 800 ns | GI = 400 ns | GI = 400 ns | ||||||||||||||
| 20-MHz rate (Mbps) | 40-MHz rate (Mbps) | 20-MHz rate (Mbps) | 40-MHz rate (Mbps) | |||||||||||||||
7 | 65 | 135 | 72.2 | 150 | |||||||||||||||
8 | 13 | 27 | 14.4 | 30 | |||||||||||||||
9 | 26 | 54 | 28.9 | 60 | |||||||||||||||
10 | 39 | 81 | 43.3 | 90 | |||||||||||||||
11 | 52 | 108 | 57.8 | 120 | |||||||||||||||
12 | 78 | 162 | 86.7 | 180 | |||||||||||||||
13 | 104 | 216 | 115.6 | 240 | |||||||||||||||
14 | 117 | 243 | 130 | 270 | |||||||||||||||
15 | 130 | 270 | 144.4 | 300 | |||||||||||||||
802.11ac data rates (5 GHz): | |||||||||||||||||||
MCS index | Spatial streams | GI = 800 ns | GI = 400 ns | ||||||||||||||||
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| 20-MHz rate (Mbps) | 40-MHz rate (Mbps) | 80-MHz rate (Mbps) | 20-MHz rate (Mbps) | 40-MHz rate (Mbps) | 80-MHz rate (Mbps) | ||||||||||||
0 | 1 | 6.5 | 13.5 | 29.3 | 7.2 | 15 | 32.5 | ||||||||||||
1 | 1 | 13 | 27 | 58.5 | 14.4 | 30 | 65 | ||||||||||||
2 | 1 | 19.5 | 40.5 | 87.8 | 21.7 | 45 | 97.5 | ||||||||||||
3 | 1 | 26 | 54 | 117 | 28.9 | 60 | 130 | ||||||||||||
4 | 1 | 39 | 81 | 175.5 | 43.3 | 90 | 195 | ||||||||||||
5 | 1 | 52 | 108 | 234 | 57.8 | 120 | 260 | ||||||||||||
6 | 1 | 58.5 | 121.5 | 263.3 | 65 | 135 | 292.5 | ||||||||||||
7 | 1 | 65 | 135 | 292.5 | 72.2 | 150 | 325 | ||||||||||||
8 | 1 | 78 | 162 | 351 | 86.7 | 180 | 390 | ||||||||||||
| MCS index | Spatial streams | GI = 800 ns | GI = 400 ns | |||||||||||||||
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| 20-MHz rate (Mbps) | 40-MHz rate (Mbps) | 80-MHz rate (Mbps) | 20-MHz rate (Mbps) | 40-MHz rate (Mbps) | 80-MHz rate (Mbps) | ||||||||||||
9 | 1 | – | 180 | 390 | – | 200 | 433.3 | ||||||||||||
0 | 2 | 13 | 27 | 58.5 | 14.4 | 30 | 65 | ||||||||||||
1 | 2 | 26 | 54 | 117 | 28.9 | 60 | 130 | ||||||||||||
2 | 2 | 39 | 81 | 175.5 | 43.3 | 90 | 195 | ||||||||||||
3 | 2 | 52 | 108 | 234 | 57.8 | 120 | 260 | ||||||||||||
4 | 2 | 78 | 162 | 351 | 86.7 | 180 | 390 | ||||||||||||
5 | 2 | 104 | 216 | 468 | 115.6 | 240 | 520 | ||||||||||||
6 | 2 | 117 | 243 | 526.5 | 130 | 270 | 585 | ||||||||||||
7 | 2 | 130 | 270 | 585 | 144.4 | 300 | 650 | ||||||||||||
8 | 2 | 156 | 324 | 702 | 173.3 | 360 | 780 | ||||||||||||
9 | 2 | – | 360 | 780 | – | 400 | 866.7 | ||||||||||||
Maximum number of nonoverlapping channels | Q (Q regulatory domain): ● 2.412 to 2.472 GHz; 13 channels ● 5.180 to 5.320 GHz; 8 channels ● 5.500 to 5.700 GHz; 11 channels | ||||||||||||||||||
Maximum number of nonoverlapping channels | 2.4 GHz ● 802.11b/g: ◦ 20 MHz: 3 ● 802.11n: ◦ 20 MHz: 3 ◦ 40 MHz: 1 (hardware capable) | 5 GHz ● 802.11a: ◦ 20 MHz: 25 ● 802.11n: ◦ 20 MHz: 25 ◦ 40 MHz: 12 ● 802.11ac: ◦ 20 MHz: 21 ◦ 40 MHz: 12 ◦ 80 MHz: 6 | |||||||||||||||||
Note: This varies by regulatory domain. Refer to the product documentation for specific details for each regulatory domain. | |||||||||||||||||||
Receive sensitivity | ● 802.11b (CCK) ◦ -101 dBm @ 1 Mbps ◦ -98 dBm @ 2 Mbps ◦ -92 dBm @ 5.5 Mbps ◦ -89 dBm @ 11 Mbps | ● 802.11g (non HT20) ◦ -96 dBm @ 6 Mbps ◦ -95 dBm @ 9 Mbps ◦ -94 dBm @ 12 Mbps ◦ -92 dBm @ 18 Mbps ◦ -88 dBm @ 24 Mbps ◦ -85 dBm @ 36 Mbps ◦ -81 dBm @ 48 Mbps ◦ -79 dBm @ 54 Mbps | ● 802.11a (non HT20) ◦ -96 dBm @ 6 Mbps ◦ -95 dBm @ 9 Mbps ◦ -94 dBm @ 12 Mbps ◦ -92 dBm @ 18 Mbps ◦ -88 dBm @ 24 Mbps ◦ -85 dBm @ 36 Mbps ◦ -80 dBm @ 48 Mbps ◦ -79 dBm @ 54 Mbps |
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2.4 GHz ● 802.11n (HT20) ◦ -96 dBm @ MCS0 ◦ -93 dBm @ MCS1 ◦ -90 dBm @ MCS2 ◦ -87 dBm @ MCS3 ◦ -84 dBm @ MCS4 ◦ -79 dBm @ MCS5 ◦ -78 dBm @ MCS6 ◦ -76 dBm @ MCS7 ◦ -93 dBm @ MCS8 ◦ -90 dBm @ MCS9 ◦ -87 dBm @ MCS10 ◦ -84 dBm @ MCS11 ◦ -81 dBm @ MCS12 ◦ -76 dBm @ MCS13 ◦ -75 dBm @ MCS14 ◦ -73 dBm @ MCS15 |
| 5 GHz ● 802.11n (HT20) ◦ -96 dBm @ MCS0 ◦ -92 dBm @ MCS1 ◦ -90 dBm @ MCS2 ◦ -86 dBm @ MCS3 ◦ -83 dBm @ MCS4 ◦ -79 dBm @ MCS5 ◦ -77 dBm @ MCS6 ◦ -76 dBm @ MCS7 ◦ -93 dBm @ MCS8 ◦ -89 dBm @ MCS9 ◦ -87 dBm @ MCS10 ◦ -83 dBm @ MCS11 ◦ -80 dBm @ MCS12 ◦ -76 dBm @ MCS13 ◦ -74 dBm @ MCS14 ◦ -73 dBm @ MCS15 | 5 GHz ● 802.11n (HT40) ◦ -93 dBm @ MCS0 ◦ -90 dBm @ MCS1 ◦ -87 dBm @ MCS2 ◦ -84 dBm @ MCS3 ◦ -80 dBm @ MCS4 ◦ -76 dBm @ MCS5 ◦ -75 dBm @ MCS6 ◦ -73 dBm @ MCS7 ◦ -90 dBm @ MCS8 ◦ -87 dBm @ MCS9 ◦ -84 dBm @ MCS10 ◦ -81 dBm @ MCS11 ◦ -77 dBm @ MCS12 ◦ -73 dBm @ MCS13 ◦ -72 dBm @ MCS14 ◦ -70 dBm @ MCS15 | ||||||||||||||||
802.11ac receive sensitivity | |||||||||||||||||||
802.11ac (non HT80) ● -89 dBm @ 6 Mbps ● -73 dBm @ 54 Mbps | |||||||||||||||||||
MCS index | Spatial streams |
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| VHT20 | VHT40 | VHT80 | |||||||||||||||
0 | 1 | -96 dBm | -93 dBm | -89 dBm | |||||||||||||||
7 | 1 | -76 dBm | -73 dBm | -70 dBm | |||||||||||||||
8 | 1 | -71 dBm | -69 dBm | -66 dBm | |||||||||||||||
9 | 1 | NA | -67 dBm | -64 dBm | |||||||||||||||
0 | 2 | -93 dBm | -90 dBm | -86 dBm | |||||||||||||||
7 | 2 | -73 dBm | -70 dBm | -67 dBm | |||||||||||||||
8 | 2 | -68 dBm | -66 dBm | -63 dBm | |||||||||||||||
9 | 2 | NA | -64 dBm | -61 dBm | |||||||||||||||
Maximum transmit power | 2.4 GHz ● 802.11b ◦ 22 dBm, 3 antennas ● 802.11g ◦ 22 dBm, 3 antennas ● 802.11n (HT20) ◦ 22 dBm, 3 antennas | 5 GHz ● 802.11a ◦ 23 dBm, 3 antennas ● 802.11n (HT20) ◦ 23 dBm, 3 antennas ● 802.11n (HT40) ◦ 23 dBm, 3 antennas ● 802.11ac ◦ non-HT80: 23 dBm, 3 antennas ◦ VHT20 23 dBm, 3 antennas ◦ VHT40: 23 dBm, 3 antennas ◦ VHT80: 23 dBm, 3 antennas | |||||||||||||||||
Note: The maximum power setting will vary by channel and according to individual country regulations. Refer to the product documentation for specific details. | |||||||||||||||||||
Available transmit power settings | 2.4 GHz ● 22 dBm ● 19 dBm ● 16 dBm ● 13 dBm ● 10 dBm ● 7 dBm ● 4 dBm ● 1 dBm | 5 GHz ● 23 dBm ● 20 dBm ● 17 dBm ● 14 dBm ● 11 dBm ● 8 dBm ● 5 dBm ● 2 dBm | |||||||||||||||||
Note: The maximum power setting will vary by channel and according to individual country regulations. Refer to the product documentation for specific details. | |||||||||||||||||||
Integrated antenna | ● 2.4 GHz, gain 3 dBi, internal omni, horizontal beamwidth 360° ● 5 GHz, gain 5 dBi, internal omni, horizontal beamwidth 360° | ||||||||||||||||||
Interfaces | ● 1 x 10/100/1000BASE-T autosensing (RJ-45), Power over Ethernet (PoE) ● Management console port (RJ-45) ● USB 2.0 (enabled via future software) | ||||||||||||||||||
Indicators | ● Status LED indicates boot loader status, association status, operating status, boot loader warnings, boot loader errors | ||||||||||||||||||
Dimensions | ● Access point (without mounting bracket): 8.3 x 8.3 x 2 in. (210.8 x 210.8 x 50.8 mm) | ||||||||||||||||||
Weight | ● 2.05 lb (930 grams) | ||||||||||||||||||
Environmental | Cisco Aironet 1830i ● Nonoperating (storage) temperature: -22° to 158°F (-30° to 70°C) ● Nonoperating (storage) altitude test: 25˚C, 15,000 ft. ● Operating temperature: 32° to 104°F (0° to 40°C) ● Operating humidity: 10% to 90% (noncondensing) ● Operating altitude test: 40˚C, 9843 ft. | ||||||||||||||||||
System memory | ● 1 GB DRAM ● 256 MB flash | ||||||||||||||||||
Input power requirements | ● AP1830: 44 to 57 VDC ● Power supply and power injector: 100 to 240 VAC; 50 to 60 Hz | ||||||||||||||||||
Power draw | ● 15.4W Note: When deployed using a PoE specification, the power drawn from the power sourcing equipment will be higher by some amount, depending on the length of the interconnecting cable. | ||||||||||||||||||
Powering options | ● 802.3af/802.3at ● Enhanced PoE ● Cisco local power supply, AIR-PWR-C= ● Cisco power injector, AIR-PWRINJ5= ( Note: This injector supports 802.3af only), AIR-PWRINJ6= Note: If 802.3af PoE is the source of power, the USB port is disabled. | ||||||||||||||||||
Warranty | Limited lifetime hardware warranty | ||||||||||||||||||
Compliance standards | ◦ UL 60950-1 ◦ CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1 ◦ UL 2043 ◦ IEC 60950-1 ◦ EN 60950-1 ● Radio approvals: ◦ FCC Part 15.247, 15.407** ◦ RSS-210 (Canada) ◦ EN 300.328, EN 301.893 (Europe) ◦ ARIB-STD 66 (Japan) ◦ ARIB-STD T71 (Japan) ◦ EMI and susceptibility (Class B) ◦ FCC Part 15.107 and 15.109** ◦ ICES-003 (Canada) ◦ VCCI (Japan) ◦ EN 301.489-1 and -17 (Europe) ● IEEE standards: ◦ IEEE 802.11a/b/g, 802.11n, 802.11h, 802.11d ◦ IEEE 802.11ac Draft 5 ● Security: ◦ 802.11i, Wi-Fi Protected Access 3 (WPA3), WPA2, WPA ◦ 802.1X ◦ Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) ● Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP) types: ◦ EAP-Transport Layer Security (TLS) ◦ EAP-Tunneled TLS (TTLS) or Microsoft Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol Version 2 (MSCHAPv2) ◦ Protected EAP (PEAP) v0 or EAP-MSCHAPv2 ◦ EAP-Flexible Authentication via Secure Tunneling (FAST) ◦ PEAP v1 or EAP-Generic Token Card (GTC) ◦ EAP-Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) ● Multimedia: ◦ Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM) ● Other: ◦ FCC Bulletin OET-65C ◦ RSS-102 | ||||||||||||||||||
