{"product_id":"cisco-aironet-521-air-ap521g-a-k9-802-11g-wireless-access-point-poe-business-wty","title":"Cisco Aironet 521 AIR-AP521G-A-K9 802.11g Wireless Access Point PoE Business Wty","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Arial,sans-serif;font-size:14px;line-height:1.7;color:#222;max-width:700px;margin:0 auto;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#0060a9;font-size:20px;margin:0 0 12px;padding-bottom:10px;border-bottom:3px solid #0060a9;\"\u003eCisco Aironet 521 — 802.11g Business Wireless Access Point (AIR-AP521G-A-K9)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Cisco Aironet 521 (AIR-AP521G-A-K9) is a business-class 802.11b\/g wireless access point built for small and medium-sized offices. It delivers reliable 2.4 GHz WiFi with enterprise-grade security and is powered over Ethernet, so a single cable carries both data and power to the unit. Part of the Cisco Mobility Express \/ Smart Business Communications System, it pairs with the Cisco 526 Wireless Express Mobility Controller for centralised management. Backed by a 12-month Reboot IT warranty and professionally tested at our Melbourne facility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#0060a9;font-size:17px;margin:26px 0 10px;padding-bottom:6px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-left:20px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e802.11b\/g business WiFi:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reliable 2.4 GHz wireless coverage up to 54 Mbps, designed for office, retail, and light-industrial environments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower over Ethernet:\u003c\/strong\u003e IEEE 802.3af PoE means a single cable carries both data and power — no separate power outlet needed at the mounting location.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCentralised management:\u003c\/strong\u003e Works with the Cisco 526 Wireless Express Mobility Controller for zero-touch configuration and consistent policy across multiple access points.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnterprise security:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supports WPA\/WPA2, 802.1X authentication, and multiple SSIDs to separate staff and guest traffic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCost-effective legacy support:\u003c\/strong\u003e An affordable way to keep an existing Cisco 521\/526 wireless deployment running, or to add a spare\/replacement unit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e12-month Reboot IT warranty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Professionally inspected, tested, and graded at our Melbourne facility — Australian warranty and support since 2001.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#0060a9;font-size:17px;margin:26px 0 10px;padding-bottom:6px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003ePerformance in Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Aironet 521 was designed as part of Cisco's Smart Business Communications System — an all-in-one voice, data, and wireless solution aimed at small and medium businesses. Deployed with a Cisco 526 controller, multiple 521 access points can be managed as a single wireless network, with the controller handling channel assignment, security policy, and roaming between APs so staff stay connected as they move around the premises.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs an 802.11b\/g access point, the 521 operates in the 2.4 GHz band and is well suited to general office use — email, web, line-of-business applications, and barcode scanners or handheld terminals that connect over 2.4 GHz WiFi. Power over Ethernet simplifies installation: mount the unit on a wall or ceiling, run one Ethernet cable back to a PoE switch or injector, and the access point powers up with no local outlet required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a legacy platform, best suited to maintaining or extending an existing Cisco 521\/526 environment rather than a new high-density 802.11ac\/WiFi 6 build. For sites still running the Smart Business Communications System, it remains a practical and economical way to keep wireless coverage online.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#0060a9;font-size:17px;margin:26px 0 10px;padding-bottom:6px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:0 0 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background:#0060a9;color:#fff;padding:9px 12px;text-align:left;font-size:13px;\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background:#0060a9;color:#fff;padding:9px 12px;text-align:left;font-size:13px;\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-weight:bold;background:#eef2f7;width:33%;\"\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eCisco AIR-AP521G-A-K9 (Aironet 521)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-weight:bold;background:#eef2f7;width:33%;\"\u003eWiFi Standard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;background:#f5f8fb;\"\u003e802.11b\/g, 2.4 GHz single-band\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-weight:bold;background:#eef2f7;width:33%;\"\u003eMax Data Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eUp to 54 Mbps (802.11g)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-weight:bold;background:#eef2f7;width:33%;\"\u003ePower\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;background:#f5f8fb;\"\u003eIEEE 802.3af Power over Ethernet (single-cable deployment)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-weight:bold;background:#eef2f7;width:33%;\"\u003eNetwork Port\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e1× 10\/100 Mbps Ethernet (RJ-45)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-weight:bold;background:#eef2f7;width:33%;\"\u003eManagement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;background:#f5f8fb;\"\u003eCisco 526 Wireless Express Mobility Controller (SBCS); standalone web GUI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-weight:bold;background:#eef2f7;width:33%;\"\u003eSecurity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eWPA\/WPA2, 802.1X, multiple SSIDs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-weight:bold;background:#eef2f7;width:33%;\"\u003eRegulatory Domain\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;background:#f5f8fb;\"\u003e-A (Americas \/ FCC)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-weight:bold;background:#eef2f7;width:33%;\"\u003eMounting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eWall or ceiling mount\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-weight:bold;background:#eef2f7;width:33%;\"\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;background:#f5f8fb;\"\u003e12-month Reboot IT warranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#0060a9;font-size:17px;margin:26px 0 10px;padding-bottom:6px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eIs It Right for You?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:0 0 20px;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n  \u003ctd style=\"width:50%;padding:14px 16px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;background:#edf7ee;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e✓ Best For:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Existing Cisco 521\/526 (SBCS) wireless sites\u003cbr\u003e• Small and medium office 2.4 GHz WiFi\u003cbr\u003e• PoE-based installs with no local power outlet\u003cbr\u003e• Spare or replacement access point units\u003cbr\u003e• Budget-conscious legacy Cisco deployments\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003ctd style=\"width:50%;padding:14px 16px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;background:#fdf0ee;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e✗ Not Recommended For:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• High-density or high-throughput WiFi (choose 802.11ac \/ WiFi 6)\u003cbr\u003e• 5 GHz-only or dual-band requirements\u003cbr\u003e• Non-Cisco wireless environments\u003cbr\u003e• Outdoor installations — indoor model only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#0060a9;font-size:17px;margin:26px 0 10px;padding-bottom:6px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eCondition Grades\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:0 0 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background:#0060a9;color:#fff;padding:9px 12px;text-align:left;font-size:13px;\"\u003eGrade\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background:#0060a9;color:#fff;padding:9px 12px;text-align:left;font-size:13px;\"\u003eCosmetic Condition\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background:#0060a9;color:#fff;padding:9px 12px;text-align:left;font-size:13px;\"\u003eFunctional Condition\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-weight:bold;background:#eef2f7;width:33%;\"\u003eA — Excellent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eMinimal marks or scratches only visible on close inspection. No cracks or structural damage.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eFully tested. Radio, Ethernet port, and LEDs verified operational.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-weight:bold;background:#eef2f7;width:33%;\"\u003eB — Good\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;background:#f5f8fb;\"\u003eLight wear consistent with enterprise deployment — minor scuffs or marks on housing.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;background:#f5f8fb;\"\u003eFully tested. Radio, Ethernet port, and LEDs verified operational.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#0060a9;font-size:17px;margin:26px 0 10px;padding-bottom:6px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this access point need a controller?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eIn a Cisco Smart Business Communications System it is managed by a Cisco 526 Wireless Express Mobility Controller, which handles configuration and roaming across multiple 521 APs. It can also be configured standalone via its web interface for a single-AP site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs a power adapter included?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eNo. The unit is powered via 802.3af Power over Ethernet from a PoE switch or injector. A PoE injector can be purchased separately if your switch does not supply PoE.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat wireless speeds does it support?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eThe Aironet 521 is an 802.11b\/g access point operating on the 2.4 GHz band, with a maximum data rate of 54 Mbps. It is a legacy platform and does not support 802.11n\/ac or 5 GHz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this suitable for a new WiFi network?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eIt is best suited to maintaining or extending an existing Cisco 521\/526 deployment. For a new build requiring high throughput or many concurrent devices, a modern 802.11ac or WiFi 6 access point is a better choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat shipping options are available?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eShipping costs apply based on size and destination — rates are calculated at checkout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does the 12-month warranty cover?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eReboot IT's 12-month warranty covers hardware defects and functional failures. Physical damage caused after delivery is excluded. 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