High Speed Cloud-Managed Wireless

The GCS500 is an Enterprise class access point ideal for use in Schools, Offices, Shopping Malls, Hotels and anywhere you need high-speed wireless coverage. It is the smallest enterprise-class access point available , even though it also supports a 5-port switch for wired as well as wireless client access that competitive devices lack.

Unlike other dual band routers, the GCS500 features a two CPU design, offloading the mesh to a second CPU with its own radio. This allows the mesh to run completely in the background and not compete with local client access.

The GCS500 uses the new "next generation" cloud controller which offers several enterprise-class features including a powerful mesh bridge mode. This optionally gives users on secured SSIDs access to full LAN resources.

Specifications:

• Dual 300mbps 802.11n radios, one 2.4ghz, one 5ghz.
• Up to 45mbps actual throughput to clients on 2.4ghz using standard 20mhz (narrow) channels over 1 hop mesh
• Dual SSIDs: One public with bandwidth control & splash page, redirect URL; one private with WPA2 encryption
• Advanced 802.11n features including 2x2 MIMO (on each radio, 4 internal antennas) and beam forming
• Self-configuration and self-healing layer 2 mesh
• Creates an optional wireless bridge for secure access to network resources, even over the mesh
• Automatic mesh fallback for wired access points
• QoS (WMM) to prioritize voice traffic
• GCS dashboard for centralized setup and monitoring of all devices - no IT staff required
• Over-the-air firmware upgrades. Features / security / fixes keep you up to date automatically
• AES encryption of node configuration data
• 5-port 10/100 Ethernet switch. Over 26% Power saving (Green technology)
• Supports up to 100 clients per AP
• No POE requirement, 12v dual-voltage (110/240) power supply included. Optional 802.3af POE adapter ($25)
• Includes wallmount hardware and Ethernet cable
• Dimensions: 6-3/4" x 4-3/8" x 1" (17cm x 11cm x 2.5cm)
• Operating Temperature: 0°C to 45°C (32°F to 113°F), Humidity (non-condensing) 15% - 95% typical
• TX power: 18dBm (MSC7/15), 21dBm (MSC0/8) with 4dBi antenna gain.
• Receive sensitivity: HT40_MCS0/8: -92, HT40_MCS7: -75dBm, HT40_MSC15: -69dBm
• Certifications: FCC, CE, UL, ROHS