PRODUCT SPEC SHEET

AP 6521

FEATURES
Full 802.11n
performance with
standard 802.3af

AP 6521 Simplifies and reduces total

cost of installation using
standard Power-over- Ethernet (
PoE)
VERSATILE SINGLE RADIO 802.11A/B/G/N WIRELESS ACCESS
POINT Mobility
Supports fast secure roaming
The AP 6521 is a versatile access point with the cost-efficiency of a single radio. With it’s WiNG 5 intelligence, this access point
offers higher throughput along with direct forwarding, security, QoS services and site survivability. The AP 6521 can also serve
as a virtual controller and coordinate the operation of up to 23 neighboring access points. Security
This unique multi-purpose
device can execute and enforce
UNIQUE VALUE the IDS/IPS security policies
The AP 6521 is a multipurpose access point designed to lower the cost of deploying and operating a secure, reliable 802.11n configured in the Zebra wireless
wireless LAN (WLAN) in branch offices or headquarters facilities. The access point features a MIMO radio, superior receive and switch, and can also be utilized
transmit sensitivity, and a GigE WAN uplink port. The embedded WiNG 5 intelligence ensures that traffic is locally forwarded as a 24x7 dedicated sensor with
along the most efficient paths without sacrificing quality of service and security implemented at the access point itself. The AP Wireless IPS from WLAN
6521 can also be used as a sensor for both 2.4 Ghz and 5.0 Ghz frequency bands for multi-band intrusion protection or Security Services

troubleshooting.
Application Support
AUTOMATIC CHANNEL AND POWER OPTIMIZATION Supports Call Admission
Control, for optimized
Common problems such as building attenuation, electronic interference or sub-optimal access point placement are minimalized as
VoWLAN performance, as well
the SMART RF feature of the switch/controller automatically optimizes power and channel selection so each user gets always-on
as video streaming and data
high-quality access and mobility. throughput for 802.11 a/b/g/n
clients
HIGH RELIABILITY
The AP 6521 is designed to optimize network availability through its central and pre-emptive intelligence which dynamically LESS IS MORE
senses weak or failing signals, securely moves mobile users to alternate APs, and boosts signal power to automatically fill RF Zebra's WiNG 5 WLAN
holes and ensure uninterrupted mobile user access. solutions offer all the benefits
of 11n—and then some. Our
distributed architecture extends
GAP-FREE SECURITY
QoS, security and mobility
Security includes layer 2-7 stateful packet filtering firewall, AAA RADIUS services, Wireless IPS-lite,VPN gateway, and services to the APs so you get
location-based access control. better direct routing and
network resilience. That means
FAST AND EASY DEPLOYMENT no bottleneck at the wireless
controller, no latency issues for
The access ports require no configuration or manual firmware maintenance. The wireless controller discovers access points on the
voice applications, and no jitter
network and automatically downloads all configuration parameters and firmware, greatly reducing installation, maintenance and
in your streaming video. And
troubleshooting costs for Layer 2 and Layer 3 deployments. with our broad selection of
access points and flexible
DEVICE AND NETWORK ACCELERATION network configurations, you get
the network you need with less
Device and network performance can be accelerated through a virtual LAN feature via the switch/controller. Each AP 6521 access
hardware to buy. Let us show
point can be virtualized into four unique VLANs which can be customized to direct broadcast traffic to the intended recipient.
you the less complicated, less
This reduces overall network traffic while improving device performance and battery life up — to 25%. This also reduces the expensive way to more capacity
overall number of access points required to provide unique device services. , more agility, and more
satisfied users.
For more information on how the AP 6521 can benefit your business, please
visit us on the web at www.zebra.com/wlan or access our global contact
directory atwww.zebra.com/contact.

AP 6521 SPECIFICATIONS CHART

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS WIRELESS DATA COMMUNICATIONS

AND NETWORKING
Dimensions: AP 6521 (INTERNAL ANTENNA)
6.0 in. L x 5.5 in. W x 1.63 in. H Data rates supported: 802.11b/g:
15.24 cm L x 13.97 cm W x 4.11 cm 1,2,5.5,11,6,9,12,18,24,36,48, and
H 54Mbps
AP 6521 (EXTERNAL ANTENNA) 802.11a: 6,9,12,18,24,36,48, and
6.0 in. L x 5.5 in. W x 1.63 in. H 54Mbps
15.24 cm L x 13.97 cm W x 4.11 cm 802.11n: MCS 0-15 up to 300Mbps
H
Network standard: 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n
Weight: AP 6521 (INTERNAL ANTENNA)
Wireless medium: Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (
0.60 lbs./0.272 kg
DSSS) and Orthogonal Frequency
AP 6521 (EXTERNAL ANTENNA)
Division Multiplexing (OFDM), and
0.60 lbs./0.272 kg
Spatial Multiplexing (MIMO)
Part number: AP 6521 (INTERNAL ANTENNA)
VLANs/WLANs VLANs and WLANs are
AP-6521-60010-US
supported: controller-dependent
AP-6521-60010-WR
AP 6521 (EXTERNAL ANTENNA) Uplink: Auto-sensing 10/100/1000Base-T
AP-6521-60020-US Ethernet
AP-6521-60020-OUS
AP-6521-60020-WR

Available mounting AP 6521 (INTERNAL ANTENNA)

USER ENVIRONMENT
configurations: Ceiling-mount (to suspended ceiling Operating 32°F to 104° F/0°C to 40° C
T-bars, below tile); wall mount temperature:
AP 6521 (EXTERNAL ANTENNA)
Ceiling-mount (above tile); Storage temperature: -40°F to 158° F/-40°C to 70° C
wall-mount Operating humidity: 5%-95% (non-condensing)
Plenum rated: Yes, certified to UL 2043 Operating altitude: 8,000 ft./2438 m
LED indicators: 2 LED indicators with multiple modes Storage altitude: 15,000 ft./4572 m
indicating 2.4GHz/5 GHz Activity,
Power, Adoption and Errors Electrostatic discharge +/- 15 kV (Air), +/- 8 kV (contact)
:

RADIO CHARACTERISTICS
MAXIMUM RADIO TRANSMIT POWER:
Operating channels: 5GHz: All channels from 5180 MHz
to 5825 MHz SINGLE ANTENNA +27 dBm (2400MHZ)
2.4GHz: 2412-2472 MHz COMPOSITE +22 dBm (5200MHZ)
Actual operating frequencies depend TRANSMIT POWER
on national regulatory limits
DUAL ANTENNA +30 dBm (2400MHZ)
Maximum available 27dBm COMPOSITE +25 dBm (5200MHZ)
transmit power: TRANSMIT POWER

Transmit power 1dB increments

Adjustment: ANTENNA PORT SPECIFICATON
Antenna configuration 2x2 MIMO (transmit on two and Type: Integrated 2.4 GHz and 5.2 GHz
: receive on two antennas) Dual-Antenna Elements (AP 6521 (
INTERNAL ANTENNA))
Operating bands: FCC EU 2.412 to 2.462 GHz 2.412 to
Two RP-SMA connectors for external
2.472 GHz 5.150 to 5.250 (UNII -1)
antennas (not included) (AP 6521 (
5.150 to 5.250 GHz
EXTERNAL ANTENNA) )
5.725 to 5.825 (UNII -3) 5.150 to
 5.350 GHz 5.725 to 5.850 (ISM) 5.470 Band: 2.4 GHz to 2.5 GHz; 4.9 GHz to 5.180
to 5.725 GHz GHz (actual operating frequencies
depend on regulatory rules and
certification agency)
POWER SPECIFICATIONS
Operating voltage: 802.3af supply: 48 VDC @ 12.95W (
REGULATORY
typical), 36 VDC to 57 VDC (range)
Product safety UL 60950, cUL, EU EN 60950, TUV
Operating current: 270mA rms at 48V
certifications: and UL 2043 (external antenna)
Integrated Standards-based IEEE 802.3af
Radio approvals: FCC (USA), Industry Canada, CE (
Power-over-Ethernet
Europe)
support:

TYPICAL OPERATIONAL RMS POWER

CONSUMPTION
DC VOLTAGE 48V (Option1)
48V (Option2)

DC AMPS 270mA (Option1)

209mA (Option2)

DC POWER 12.95W (Option1)

CONSUMPTION 10.00W (Option2)

INTERNAL ANTENNA INFORMATION

VALUES 3.0dBi (Peak gain, 2.4GHz band)
6.0dBi (Peak gain, 5.2GHz band)

CONDUCTED RECEIVER SENSITIVITY (ANTENNA ELEMENT NOT

INCLUDED)
(maximum) at antenna housing connector
RATE/MCS MODE SENSITIVITY ( RATE/MCS MODE SENSITIVITY (
(2400MHZ (2400MHZ DBM) (5200MHZ (5200MHZ DBM)
BAND) BAND) (2400MHZ BAND) BAND) (5200MHZ
BAND) BAND)
1 Legacy -95 6 Legacy -94

2 Legacy -95 9 Legacy -93

5.5 Legacy -95 12 Legacy -93

11 Legacy -92 18 Legacy -91

6 Legacy -96 24 Legacy -87

9 Legacy -96 36 Legacy -84

12 Legacy -95 48 Legacy -80

18 Legacy -93 54 Legacy -79

24 Legacy -89 MCS0 HT20 -94

36 Legacy -86 MCS1 HT20 -92

48 Legacy -82 MCS2 HT20 -90

54 Legacy -81 MCS3 HT20 -86

MCS0 HT20 -96 MCS4 HT20 -84

MCS1 HT20 -94 MCS5 HT20 -79

 MCS2 HT20 -91 MCS6 HT20 -78

MCS3 HT20 -88 MCS7 HT20 -76

MCS4 HT20 -85 MCS8 HT20 -91

MCS5 HT20 -81 MCS9 HT20 -88

MCS6 HT20 -79 MCS10 HT20 -86

MCS7 HT20 -78 MCS11 HT20 -83

MCS8 HT20 -93 MCS12 HT20 -80

MCS9 HT20 -90 MCS13 HT20 -75

MCS10 HT20 -87 MCS14 HT20 -74

MCS11 HT20 -85 MCS15 HT20 -72

MCS12 HT20 -82 MCS0 HT40 -90

MCS13 HT20 -77 MCS1 HT40 -88

MCS14 HT20 -76 MCS2 HT40 -86

MCS15 HT20 -74 MCS3 HT40 -83

MCS0 HT40 -92 MCS4 HT40 -80

MCS1 HT40 -90 MCS5 HT40 -76

MCS2 HT40 -88 MCS6 HT40 -74

MCS3 HT40 -85 MCS7 HT40 -73

MCS4 HT40 -82 MCS8 HT40 -88

MCS5 HT40 -78 MCS9 HT40 -85

MCS6 HT40 -76 MCS10 HT40 -82

MCS7 HT40 -75 MCS11 HT40 -80

MCS8 HT40 -89 MCS12 HT40 -76

MCS9 HT40 -86 MCS13 HT40 -72

MCS10 HT40 -84 MCS14 HT40 -71

MCS11 HT40 -81 MCS15 HT40 -69

MCS12 HT40 -78

MCS13 HT40 -73

MCS14 HT40 -72

MCS15 HT40 -70

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