ZyXEL WiFi Access Point Dual Band 802.11ac PoE [2x2] with Smart Antenna for High-Density Environments [WAC6502D-S]

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Smart Antenna Wi-Fi Access Point The Perfect Choice for Easy 802.11ac Migration

the Gigabit era in Wi-Fi connectivity, upgrading to the 802.11ac standard represents the next step in wireless evolution. Many enterprises looking to break the 1-Gbps Wi-Fi speed barrier face the challenge of replacing existing 802.11n access points. While 802.11n operates on both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz frequency band, 802.11ac predominantly uses the 5 GHz band which by its nature traditionally reduces coverage when compared to 2.4 GHz. This led to costly and time consuming efforts for installers to ensure that sufficient APs were installed to give complete coverage.

ZyXEL Smart Antenna technology is a groundbreaking feature of the WAC6502D-S of wireless APs that solves the coverage problem by adaptively adjusting antenna patterns to fit a variety of wireless environments. The Smart Antenna’s industry-leading RF output power and sensitivity combine to offer greater coverage and performance over traditional networks, making ZyXEL’s WAC6502D-S the ultimate one-to-one AP upgrade choice.

As well as ZyXEL Smart Antenna technology, the WAC6502D-S includes several other new features including the innovative APFlexTM, tool-less mounting bracket, and many other software enhancements such as the ZyXEL One Network utilities, making the WAC6502D-S a complete product designed to streamline network installation and speed deployment for the best possible Wi-Fi experience.


Breakthrough Smart Antenna technology for any environment The WAC6502D-S of 802.11ac APs delivers industry leading performance, thanks in part to its innovative Smart Antenna design. Featuring more than 700 optimized antenna patterns, the ZyXEL Smart Antenna continuously calculates the ideal physical-layer path for each individual client. This feature not only offers the best possible signal by shaping to various patterns, but it also mitigates interference from other wireless clients. The WAC6502D-S’s ultra-fast capabilities makes it perfect for delivering premium performance in interference-laden environments, such as conference rooms, airports, educational facilities and other high-density venues. And the series’ enhanced adaptability further simplifies one-to-one AP replacement.	Best-in-class coverage and performance In a Wi-Fi market crowded with 802.11ac APs, the WAC6502D-S stands out with regard to performance and coverage due to its unique RF design. The AP’s three-stream hardware configuration provides power of up to 30 dBm while providing unequaled receive sensitivity as low as -102 dBm. The ZyXEL Smart Antenna doubles the WAC6502D-S’ performance over conventional internal antennas, and performs three times (3x) better than legacy 802.11n APs.	Easy and instant deployment with APFlex, DCS, and tool-les ZyXEL APFlex eases installation by resolving the managed/standalone AP mode configuration, automatically integrating into the network environment with or without Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), eliminating the need for pre-installation preparation. Other helpful features include Dynamic Channel Selection (DCS), avoid the interference of co-channel and overlapping channel at initialization. In addition to software solutions, the WAC6502D-S simplifies installation through creative design features. For example, the universal and tool-less bracket design allows for flexible ceiling track mounting without the need for special tools. From software to hardware, the WAC6502D-S makes setup and operation fast and simple.	Efficient and reliable Wi-Fi network The WAC6502D-S ensures users get the best possible overall network performance by utilizing load balancing and client steering. Load balancing allows administrators to set limits on network traffic and the number of clients associated with each AP. Client steering monitors the capabilities of each wireless client and steers them to the less congested band and better signal AP. When it comes to deployments in challenging cabling locations, wireless mesh networks help extend Wi-Fi coverage. ZyXEL’s proprietary ZyMesh* creates reliable and resilient mesh links instantly. Yet the configuration is intuitive and centralized manageable on NXC controller. ZyMesh improves network reliability through true wireless connectivity with repeater APs selecting multiple routes to provide backup and failover for uninterrupted service. Together, these three technologies provide the WAC6502D-S with unbeatable efficiency and reliability.

ZyXEL Smart Antenna

ZyXEL Smart Antenna continuously applies a unique algorithm to compute the best physical-layer path for every individual client. It not only considers best signal, but also mitigates RF interference on over 700 optimized antenna patterns. The “switch-beam” technique mitigating RF interference runs at the physical layer, requiring no effort on the part of the end-user. The adaptive antenna design handles a variety of tough deployments, including high-capacity, high-performance and interference-laden environments like conference rooms, airports, classrooms and other crowded venues.

ZyXEL APFlex

ZyXEL APFlex includes Zero-touch AP mode changing and Automatic IP configuration. The Zero-touch AP mode setting detects if there is an existing ZyXEL controller and chooses stand-alone or managed mode. The Automatic IP configuration removes manual configuration, allowing the AP to set itself to fixed or dynamic IP address automatically. With these two intelligent features, IT administrators can skip the two critical settings that were handled manually on legacy products, shifting focus to more critical configuration tasks.

Tool-less Installation

WAC6502D-S features a creative mounting bracket design allowing installation of the AP in a variety of suspended ceiling tracks without the need for tools. The variable width of ceiling tracks makes our bracket universally adaptable to any building structure. Individual end-users can easily install the hardware, saving valuable time that could be better spent deploying additional APs.

Wireless Layer-2 Isolation

The Layer-2 isolation protects private networks among client users, allowing users to access their shared devices without entering the rest of a private network for enhanced security. In addition, the intra-BSS blocking prevents different WiFi clients associated with the same AP from seeing each other and each others data.

WPA2 Enterprise Certified

ZyXEL WAC6502D-S has been certified with industrial strength WPA2 enterprise protection and supports a wide range of Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP) types. It can be seamlessly integrated with deployed corporate RADIUS servers.

ZyXEL One Network Utility

To streamline the management process, the WAC6502D-S comes with the ZyXEL One Network (ZON) utility, allowing administrators to assign IP addresses to multiple APs through just one platform. Administrators can avoid the hassle logging into each AP to change the default IP addresses before physical installation.

ZyMesh*

Wireless Mesh is an array of access points automatically forming dynamic wireless links. Built on this foundation of mesh networking, ZyMesh is ZyXEL’s proprietary protocol for creating wireless mesh links for easy configuration, optimized management and enhanced reliability.

* ZyMesh feature on WAC6500 Series will be available in future release

ZyXEL AP Configurator

While deploying a number of APs, repetitive configuration of each unit takes time and effort. ZyXEL AP Configurator (ZAC) builds templates that allows users to copy one profile to several APs, allowing batch firmware upgrades and profile backups in three easy steps to significantly reduce configuration time and effort.


	WAC6502D-E	WAC6502D-S	WAC6503D-S
Standard	802.11a/b/g/n/ac	802.11a/b/g/n/ac	802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Wireless Frequency	2.4 and 5 GHz	2.4 and 5 GHz	2.4 and 5 GHz
Radio	2	2	2
Streams	2x2	2x2	3x3
Antenna	4 external	4 embedded smart antenna	6 embedded smart antenna
Max. Data Rate	1.16 Gbps	1.16 Gbps	1.75 Gbps
Max. Output Power	28 dBm	28 dBm	30 dBm
Min. Receive Sensitivity	-100 dBm	-100 dBm	-102 dBm
PoE	802.3at	802.3at	802.3at
ZyXEL One Network	Yes	Yes	Yes

Product Quick Look

ZyXEL AP Flex TM eases installation by resolving the managed/standalone AP mode configuration, automatically integrating into the network environment with or without Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), eliminating the need for pre-installation preparation. Other helpful features include Dynamic Channel Selection (DCS), avoid the interference of co-channel and overlapping channel at initialization. In addition to software solutions, the WAC6500 Series' simplifies installation through creative design features. For example, the universal and tool-less bracket design allows for flexible ceiling track mounting without the need for special tools. From software to hardware, the WAC6500 Series makes setup and operation fast and simple. The WAC6500 Series ensures users get the best possible overall network performance by utilizing load balancing and client steering. Load balancing allows administrators to set limits on network traffic and the number of clients associated with each AP. Client steering monitors the capabilities of each wireless client and steers them to the less congested band and better signal AP. When it comes to deployments in challenging cabling locations, wireless mesh networks help extend Wi-Fi coverage. ZyXEL' s proprietary ZyMesh (future release few upgrade) creates reliable and resilient mesh links instantly. Yet the configuration is intuitive and centralized manageable on NXC controller. ZyMesh improves network reliability through true wireless connectivity with repeater APs selecting multiple routes to provide backup and failover for uninterrupted service. Together, these three technologies provide the WAC6500 Series with unbeatable efficiency and reliability.
High powered 2x2 Dual Band Dual Radio 802.11ac wireless access point to meet today and tomorrows Wireless access demands
Smart Antenna design for improved coverage and throughput
ZyXEL Apple zero touch AP mode changing and Auto IP Configuration makes easier to install and deploy
Tool-less installation allows for fast deployment
Wireless Layer-2 Isolation to keep private and guest networks separate
WPA2 Enterprise Certified for highest class of Wi-Fi Security
ZyXEL One Network Integration for easier configuration, management and deployment
802.11at Standard Poe+ Powered (Optional 12VDC Power Supply Sold Separately) <13W Power Consumption

Wireless Type	‎802.11ac
Brand	‎ZyXEL
Item model number	‎WAC6502D-S
Item Weight	‎3.85 pounds
Product Dimensions	‎9 x 9 x 2 inches
Item Dimensions LxWxH	‎9 x 9 x 2 inches
Color	‎White
Manufacturer	‎ZYXEL
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer	‎No
Date First Available	‎October 21, 2017

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