ALCATEL-LUCENT

OMNIACCESS 228 ACCESS POINTS

802.11AC FOR HARSH,
WEATHER-PROTECTED AREAS
Rugged Alcatel-Lucent OmniAccess® 228 wireless access points (APs) deliver
gigabit Wi-Fi® performance to 802.11ac mobile devices in harsh, weather-
protected environments, such as warehouses, industrial freezers or enclosures in
extreme environments, such as stadiums.

With a maximum data rate of 1.3 Gb/s BENEFITS

in the 5-GHz band and 600 Mb/s in the
•  Industrial design for harsh, weather-
2.4-GHz band, OmniAccess 228 APs are
protected environments
three-times faster than 802.11n APs and
¬ Extends temperature range for indoor
provide performance similar to a wired
environments that lack heating and
connection.
cooling
The 228 APs include ClientMatch™ ¬ Sealed connector interfaces to lock out
technology, which eliminates sticky dust and moisture
clients by continuously gathering session
¬ Connectorized antenna ports support
performance metrics from mobile devices.
high gain large public venue antennas
This information is then used to steer each
¬ Designed for enhanced physical security.
mobile device to the best AP and radio on
the WLAN. •  Delivers 1.9 Gb/s aggregate throughput.
¬ EtherChannel link aggregation on two
Proactive and deterministic, ClientMatch
Gigabit Ethernet ports provides 1.9
dynamically optimizes Wi-Fi client
Gb/s throughput.
performance as users roam and RF
•  Supports aggregate data rates up to 1.9
conditions change. If a mobile device
Gb/s
moves out of range of an AP or RF
interference impedes performance, ¬ 802.11ac transmit beam-forming to
ClientMatch automatically steers it to a enhance signal, throughput and multi
better AP. stream operation
¬ Supports 1.3 Gb/s rates in the 5 GHz
With ClientMatch, 228 APs load web band for 802.11ac clients
pages faster, deliver video streams
¬ Supports up to 600 Mb/s for
with improved quality and support high
TurboQAM-enabled mobile devices
densities of mobile devices. An 802.11ac
operating in the 2.4 GHz band
network without ClientMatch performs no
different than an 802.11n WLAN. •  Best-in-class RF management
¬ Integrated Adaptive Radio Management™
The rugged 228 APs additionally support technology manages the 2.4-GHz and
priority handling and policy enforcement 5-GHz radio bands and ensures that APs
for individual Microsoft Lync media on stay clear of RF interference.
the same device, including encrypted
•  Spectrum analysis
videoconferencing, voice, chat and
desktop sharing. ¬ Capable of part-time or dedicated air
monitoring, the spectrum analyzer
remotely scans the 2.4-GHz and 5-GHz
radio bands to identify sources of
RF interference.
•  Wireless mesh TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS •  Maximum ratio combining (MRC) for
¬ Wireless mesh connections are improved receiver performance
AP228
convenient where Ethernet drops are •  Cyclic delay diversity (CDD) for improved
•  2.4-GHz (600 Mb/s max) and 5-GHz (1.3
not available. downlink RF performance
Gb/s max) radios, each with 3x3 MIMO
• Security and three combined, diplexed external •  Short guard interval for 20-MHz, 40-MHz
¬ Integrated wireless intrusion protection antenna connectors. and 80-MHz channels
offers threat protection and mitigation •  Space-time block coding (STBC) for
and eliminates the need for separate RF increased range and improved reception
WIRELESS RADIO
sensors and security appliances. •  Low-density parity check (LDPC) for high-
•  AP type: Indoor, dual radio, 5 GHz
¬ With an OpenDNS service subscription, efficiency error correction and increased
802.11ac and 2.4 GHz 802.11n
Instant APs deliver integrated web throughput
¬ In addition to 802.11n data rates, the
filtering, malware and botnet protection •  Transmit beam-forming (TxBF) for
2.4-GHz radio supports 802.11ac data
to every device connected to the WLAN. increased reliability in signal delivery
rates using 256-QAM modulation. This
¬ Encrypted IPsec VPN tunnels securely •  Supported data rates (Mb/s):
gives TurboQAM-enabled clients a 33
connect remote users to corporate
percent boost above the maximum ¬ 802.11b: 1, 2, 5.5, 11
network resources.
supported data rate. ¬ 802.11a/g: 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54
¬ Integrated Trusted Platform Module
•  Software-configurable dual radio supports ¬ 802.11n: 6.5 to 450 (MCS0 to MCS23)
(TPM) for secure storage of credentials
5 GHz and 2.4 GHz
and keys. ¬ 802.11ac: 6.5 to 1,300 (MCS0 to MCS9,
•  3x3 MIMO with three spatial streams and NSS = 1 to 3)
¬ SecureJack-capable for secure tunneling
up to 1.3 Gb/s wireless data rate
of wired Ethernet traffic. •  802.11n high-throughput (HT) support: HT
•  Supported frequency bands (country- 20/40
specific restrictions apply):
•  802.11ac very high throughput (VHT)
CHOOSE YOUR ¬ 2.4000 GHz to 2.4835 GHz support: VHT 20/40/80
OPERATING MODE ¬ 5.150 GHz to 5.250 GHz •  802.11n/ac packet aggregation: A-MPDU,
The 228 APs offer a choice of operating ¬ 5.250 GHz to 5.350 GHz A-MSDU
modes to meet your unique management
¬ 5.470 GHz to 5.725 GHz
and deployment requirements.
¬ 5.725 GHz to 5.850 GHz POWER
•  Available channels: Dependent upon •  Worst-case power consumption from the
•  Controller-managed AP or Remote AP
configured regulatory domain AP: 23W
(RAP) running AOS-W. When managed by
OmniAccess Controllers, 228 APs offer •  Dynamic frequency selection (DFS) •  Power sources sold separately
centralized configuration, data encryption, optimizes the use of available RF spectrum •  Power over Ethernet (PoE+):
policy enforcement and network services, •  Supported radio technologies: 802.3at-compliant
as well as distributed and centralized ¬ 802.11b: Direct-sequence spread-
traffic forwarding. spectrum (DSSS) ANTENNAS
•  Instant™ AP running InstantOS. In ¬ 802.11a/g/n/ac: Orthogonal frequency- •  Six RP-SMA connectors for external
Alcatel-Lucent Instant mode, a single AP division multiplexing (OFDM) antennas
automatically distributes the network
¬ 802.11n/ac: 3x3 MIMO with up to three
configuration to other Instant APs in the
spatial streams
WLAN. Simply power-up one Instant AP, OTHER INTERFACES
•  Supported modulation types: •  Two 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet
configure it over the air, and plug in the
other APs — the entire process takes about ¬ 802.11b: BPSK, QPSK, CCK network interfaces (RJ-45)
five minutes. ¬ 802.11a/g/n: BPSK, QPSK, 16-QAM, ¬ Auto-sensing link speed and MDI/MDX
•  Spectrum analysis identifies sources of RF 64-QAM ¬ Load balancing support to achieve
interference ¬ 802.11ac: BPSK, QPSK, 16-QAM, platform throughput greater than one
•  Air monitor provides wireless intrusion 64-QAM, 256-QAM Gb/s
protection •  Transmit power: Configurable in ¬ PoE-PD: 802.3at PoE+
•  Hybrid AP serves Wi-Fi clients and increments of 0.5 dBm •  Serial console interface (Micro USB)
provides wireless intrusion protection and •  Maximum (aggregate, conducted total)
spectrum analysis transmit power (limited by local regulatory
MOUNTING
•  Secure enterprise mesh requirements):
•  Optional mounting kits:
¬ 2.4-GHz band: +23 dBm (18 dBm per
¬ AP-130-MNT or AP-220-MNT-W1 are
chain)
If WLAN and network requirements directly compatible
change, a built-in migration path allows ¬ 5-GHz bands: +23 dBm (18 dBm per
¬ 270 Series outdoor AP mounts
228 Instant APs to become part of a WLAN chain)
(AP-270-MNT-V1, AP-270-MNT-V2,
that is centrally managed by a Controller. •  Advanced cellular coexistence (ACC)
AP-270-MNT-H1, AP-270-MNT-H2) are
feature to effectively deal with
compatible when the AP-270-MNT-ADP
interference from cellular systems
adapter is utilized

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 MECHANICAL REGULATORY CERTIFICATIONS
•  Dimensions/weight (unit, excluding mount •  FCC/Industry of Canada •  CB Scheme Safety, cTUVus
accessories): •  CE Marked •  UL2043 plenum rating
¬  222 mm (L) x 150 mm (W) x 75 mm (H) •  R&TTE Directive 1995/5/EC •  Wi-Fi Alliance certified 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
(8.5” (L) x 6” (W) x 2.5” (H)) •  Low Voltage Directive 72/23/EEC
¬  1.225 kg (2.700 lbs) •  EN 300 328 WARRANTY
•  EN 301 489 •  Limited lifetime warranty
ENVIRONMENTAL •  EN 301 893
• Operating: •  UL/IEC/EN 60950 MINIMUM OPERATING SYSTEM
¬  Temperature: -40° C to +60° C (-40° F to •  EN 60601-1-1, EN60601-1-2 SOFTWARE VERSIONS
+140° F) •  AOS-W 6.4.3.0
For more country-specific regulatory
¬  Humidity: 5% to 95% non-condensing information and approvals, see your •  Instant 4.1.2.0
¬  Storage and transportation: Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise representative.
¬  Temperature: -40° C to +70° C (-40° F to
+158° F) REGULATORY MODEL NUMBERS
¬  Operating altitude: 3,000 m •  OAW-AP-228 and OAW-IAP-228:
APIN0228

RF PERFORMANCE TABLE
Maximum transmit power (dBm) Receiver sensitivity (dBm)
per transmit chain per receive chain
802.11B

1 Mb/s 23.0 -92.0

2 Mb/s 23.0 -92.0
5.5 Mb/s 23.0 -90.0
11 Mb/s 23.0 -88.0
802.11G 2.4 GHZ AND 802.11A 5 GHZ

6 Mb/s 23.0 -88.0

54 Mb/s 18.0 -75.0
802.11N HT20 2.4 GHZ AND 5 GHZ

MCS0/8 23.0 -88.0

MCS7/15 17.0 -71.0
802.11N HT40 2.4 GHZ AND 5 GHZ

MCS0/8 23.0 -85.0

MCS7/15 17.0 -68.0
802.11AC VHT20 5 GHZ

MCS0 23.0 -88.0

MCS9 16.0 -65.0
802.11AC VHT40 5 GHZ

MCS0 23.0 -85.0

MCS9 16.0 -62.0
802.11AC VHT80 5 GHZ

MCS0 23.0 -82.0

MCS9 16.0 -59.0

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 ORDERING INFORMATION
PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION
AP228 ACCESS POINTS
OAW-AP228 OmniAccess AP228 Temperature Hardened Wireless Access Point, 802.11ac, 3x3:3, dual radio, antenna
connectors
OAW-IAP228-RW OmniAccess IAP228 Temperature Hardened Wireless Instant Access Point, 802.11ac, 3x3:3, dual radio,
antenna connectors - Unrestricted Regulatory Domain. These products should be considered as `Rest of
World' products and MUST NOT be used for deployments in the United States, Japan or Israel
OAW-IAP228-US OmniAccess IAP228 Temperature Hardened Wireless Instant Access Point, 802.11ac, 3x3:3, dual radio,
antenna connectors — Restricted regulatory domain: United States
OAW-IAP228-JP OmniAccess IAP228 Temperature Hardened Wireless Instant Access Point, 802.11ac, 3x3:3, dual radio,
antenna connectors — Restricted regulatory domain: Japan
AP228 ACCESSORIES

AP-130-MNT OmniAcess AP130 Series Access Point Wall / Ceiling Mounting Kit
AP-220-MNT-W1 OmniAccess AP220 Series Access Point Mount Kit (basic, flat surface). Contains 1x
flat surface wall/ceiling mount bracket.
AP-270-MNT-ADP Omniaccess Adapter to allow AP-228 to use outdoor AP-270 series brackets
AP-270-MNT-V1 OAW-AP270 Series Access Point Long Mount Kit. Pole/Wall Mount for OAW-AP270 300 mm from vertical
mounting asset.
AP-270-MNT-V2 OAW-AP270 Series Access Point Short Mount Kit. Pole/Wall Mount for OAW-AP270 75-mm from vertical
mounting asset
AP-270-MNT-H1 OAW-AP270 Series Access Point short mounting bracket to mount to horizontal surfaces
AP-270-MNT-H2 OAW-AP270 Series Access Point Horizontal or Vertical Flush Mount kit

GENERIC INDOOR AP
ACCESSORIES
PD-9001GR-AC OAW WLAN 1 Port 802.3at PoE Midspan 10/100/1000 30W. US power cord included. Rest all power cord
shall be ordered separately.
PD-9001GO-DC Outdoor, 12 - 24 DC in, Requires 9001GO mount for most applications. Does not ship with a cable
(order separately).
PD-9001GO-NA OmniAccess 1 Port 802.3at PoE Midspan 10/100/1000 30W Outdoor; NA power cord

PD-9001GO-INTL OmniAccess 1 Port 802.3at PoE Midspan 10/100/1000 30W Outdoor; EU/International

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