Customer Reviews

Cisco AIR-LAP1131AG-A-K9 Aironet 1131AG Wireless Access Point

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I don't understand why people purchase enterprise level devices like this access point for their homes or apartments and complain when it doesn't work out of the box. This 1131AG is meant to be used in a networked environment, specifically in combination with a WLAN controller. When the WLAN controller is configured properly, this 1131AG will auto-configure itself as soon as it is given ethernet and broadcast all SSID's on the controller. (Note that the automatic behavior is unique to this Lightweight model, AIR-LAP1131AG - be careful when ordering.) The range on this unit is superb, and like most Cisco products, it is extremely reliable and durable. It comes with a variety of mounting plates, a bag of machine screws, power adapter (though PoE is preferred due to the size of the brick) and a user guide. I would have liked if they included wood or drywall screws because 99% of the time I am installing these on walls, but that is a small complaint. Overall this is one of the better WAP's out there for the small to medium sized business. Together with a WLAN controller like the Cisco 2106 you will enjoy a very robust and reliable WiFi network.

Excellent wireless device, much better than the older models or home versions. This allows us to setup multiple access points that you can move between without disconnecting and reconnecting. We have tried with other home style equipment and it really didn't do the job. I have deployed these in a few different houses and two of them can cover very large areas.

IMPORTANT: If you want stand alone NOT using a central enterprise CISCO wireless controller, make sure that you are getting part #AIR-APxxxx not AIR-LAPxxx. They will both be listed as Aironet 1131AG access points. The "L" means it needs a controller as opposed to be stand alone.

Make sure this is the one you want! I accidentally purchased this when I was looking for the stand alone AP. Notice the difference in the model number(AIR-LAP1131AG-A-K9). This means it's the LAP version, which requires a controller device and doesn't work as stand alone.

I was able however to configure it for being a stand alone AP using the other reviews from reviewers who also got the wrong one.

With that being said, it's Cisco, so once I did get it working correctly I haven't touched it since.

I purchased it for residential use. Clearly a good product, however, you'll need a networking specialist to set this up. The product did not include any instructions on how to configure. Quite complicated configuration for the average residential use.