Data Sheet

Alcatel-Lucent
OmniAccess Stellar AP1230 Series
Indoor ultra high performance 802.11ac Wave 2
wireless access points
Multifunctional Alcatel-Lucent OmniAccess® Stellar AP1230 series access points are high end,
high density, multi-gig Ethernet 802.11ac Wave 2 APs for high density and key IT applications
for high density and large business deployments. The OmniAccess Stellar AP1230 series indoor
Wi-Fi access point provides high throughput and a seamless user experience.

The high performance 802.11ac AP1230 employees, guest management and

series supports a maximum concurrent BYOD devices. The AP1230 series
data rate of 4.266 Gb/s (dual 1733 Mb/s has built-in DPI technology providing
in 5 GHz and 800 Mb/s in 2.4 GHz), real-time Application Monitoring and
dual uplinks with 2.5 GbE and 1 GbE, enforcement. The network administrator
AP1231 160 MHz channels (VHT160*), multi- can obtain a comprehensive view of
user MIMO (MU-MIMO) and four spatial applications running in the network
streams (4SS). They provide simultaneous and apply adequate control to optimize
multicast data transmission to multiple the performance of the network for
devices, maximizing data throughput and business critical applications. OmniVista
improving network efficiency. 2500 provides advanced options for RF
management, WIDS/WIPS for intrusion
Featuring enhanced WLAN technology with detection and prevention, and a heatmap
RF Radio Dynamic Adjustment, a distributed for WLAN site planning.
control Wi-Fi architecture, secure network
AP1232 admission control with unified access, built
in application intelligence and analytics, Plug and Play: Secure Web
making it ideal for enterprises of all sizes managed (HTTPS) cluster
demanding a simple, secure and scalable deployment
wireless solution. The AP1230 series APs by default operate
in a cluster architecture to provide
simplified plug-and-play deployment.
OmniVista 2500 managed
The access point cluster is an autonomous
deployment system that consists of a group of
The OmniAccess Stelllar AP1230 series OmniAccess Stellar APs and a virtual
APs can be managed from the Alcatel- controller, which is a selected access point,
Lucent OmniVista® 2500 Network for cluster management. One AP cluster
Management System. The access points supports up to 64 APs.
are managed as one or more acccess point
(AP) groups (a logical grouping of one or The access point cluster architecture
more access points). The OmniVista 2500 ensures simplified and quick deployment.
next generation management suite embeds Once the first AP is configured using the
a visionary controller-less architecture, configuration wizard, the remaining APs
providing user friendly workflows for in the network will come up automatically
unified access together with an integrated with an updated configuration. This
unified policy authentication manager ensures the whole network is up and
(UPAM) which helps define authentication functional within a few minutes.
strategy and policy enforcement for
 The OmniAccess Stellar AP1230 series also • 2.4 GHz: Four spatial stream single user • 1x USB 2.0 (Type A connector)
supports secure zero-touch provisioning (SU) MIMO for up to 800 Mb/s wireless • 1x management console port (RJ-45)
with Alcatel-Lucent OXO Connect R2, a data rate to individual 4x4 VHT40 client
• Reset button: Factory reset
mechanism by which all access points in a devices (600 Mb/s for HT40 802.11n
• Kensington security slot
cluster will obtain bootstrap data securely client devices)
from an on premise OXO Connect. • AP1232: 8x RP-SMA Antenna connectors
• Supported frequency bands (country
specific restrictions apply): Visual Indicators (Tri-color LEDs)
Integrated guest management ¬ 2.400 to 2.4835 GHz • For system and radio status
¬ 5.150 to 5.250 GHz ¬ Red flashing: System abnormal, link
The OmniAccess Stellar AP1230 series
¬ 5.250 to 5.350 GHz down
supports role based management access
to the AP cluster which includes Admin, ¬ 5.470 to 5.725 GHz ¬ Red light: System startup
Viewer and GuestOperator access. ¬ 5.725 to 5.850 GHz ¬ Red and blue rotate flashing: System
GuestOperator access simplifies guest running, OS upgrading
• Available channels: Dependent on
account creation and management, and ¬ Blue light: System running, dual bands
configured regulatory domain
can be used by any non-IT person such as working
• DFA (dynamic frequency adjustment)
a front desk worker or receptionist. The ¬ Green flashing: System running, no SSID
optimizes available channels and provides
OmniAccess Stellar AP1230 series access created
proper transmission power
points also support a built-in customizable
• Short guard interval for 20 MHz, 40 Mhz, ¬ Green light: System running, single band
captive portal which enables customers to
80 Mhz and 160* Mhz channels working
offer unique guest access.
• Transmit beam forming (TxBF) for ¬ Red, blue and green rotate flashing:
increased signal reliability and range System running, use for location of
Quality of service for unified • 802.11n/ac packet aggregation:
an AP
communication apps Aggregated Mac Protocol Data Unit Antenna
The OmniAccess Stellar AP1230 series (A-MPDU), Aggregated Mac Service Data • AP1231: Built-in 4×4:4 @ 2.4GHz, dual
access points support fine tuned, Unit (A-MSDU) 4x4:4 @ 5GHz
quality of service (QoS) parameters to • Supported data rates (Mb/s): ¬ Integrated dual-band tri-radio down tilt
differentiate and provide appropriate QoS
¬ 802.11b: 1, 2, 5.5, 11 omni-directional antennas for 4x4 MIMO
for each application such as voice, video
¬ 802.11a/g: 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 with maximum antenna gain of 3.9dBi
and desktop sharing. Application aware RF
in 2.4 GHz and 5.9dBi in 5 GHz. Built-in
scanning avoids interruption of real-time ¬ 802.11n: 6.5 to 600 (MCS0 to MCS31)
antennas are optimized for horizontal
applications. ¬ 802.11ac: 6.5 to 1,733 (MCS0 to MCS9,
ceiling mounted orientation of the AP.
NSS = 1 to 4 for VHT20/40/80, NSS = 1
• AP1232: External 4×4:4 @ 2.4 GHz, dual
to 2 for VHT160*)
RF management 4x4:4 @ 5 GHz 8 RP-SMA connectors for
• Supported modulation types:
external dual band antennas.
Radio Dynamic Adjustment (RDA)
¬ 802.11b: BPSK, QPSK, CCK
technology automatically assigns channels • Optional external antenna(sold separately)
¬ 802.11a/g/n/ac: BPSK, QPSK, 16-QAM,
and power settings, provides DFS/TPC, and ¬ Offers broad selection of antennas,
64-QAM, 256-QAM
ensures that access points stay clear of all delivering optimal coverage for a
radio frequency interference (RFI) sources ¬ 802.11n high-throughput (HT) support: variety of deployment scenarios
to deliver reliable, high-performance HT 20/40
Receive sensitivity (per chain)
wireless LANs. The OmniAccess Stellar ¬ 802.11ac very high throughput (VHT)
support: VHT 20/40/80/160* 2.4 GHz 5 GHz
AP1230 series APs can be configured
1 Mb/s -96
to provide part-time or dedicated air • Advanced Cellular Coexistence (ACC)
11 Mb/s -88
monitoring for spectrum analysis and Minimizes interference from 3G/4G
6 Mb/s -92 -89
wireless intrusion protection. cellular networks, distributed antenna
54 Mb/s -74 -72
systems, and commercial small cell/
HT20 (MSC 0/8) -91 -89
femtocell equipment
Product specifications HT20 (MSC 7/15) -71 -68
Interfaces HT40 (MSC 0/8) -88 -86
Radio specification HT40 (MSC 7/15) -68 -66
• 1x 100/1000/2500Base-T autosensing
• AP type: Indoor, tri radio, dual 5 GHz VHT20 (MSC 0) -91 -89
(RJ-45) port, Power over Ethernet (PoE)
802.11ac 4x4:4 MU-MIMO and 2.4 GHz VHT20 (MSC 8) -67 -65
• 1x 10/100/1000Base-T autosensing
802.11n 4x4:4 MIMO VHT40 (MSC 0) -88 -86
(RJ-45) port, Power over Ethernet (PoE)
• 5 GHz: Four spatial stream multi user (MU) VHT40 (MSC 9) -63 -61
• 1x Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) radio,
MIMO for up to 1733 Mb/s wireless data VHT80 (MCS0) -83
integrated antenna
rate to up to three MU-MIMO capable VHT80 (MCS9) -56
client devices simultaneously ¬ 9.5 dBm transmit power (typical, basic VHT160* (MCS0) -82
rate) VHT160* (MCS9) -56
• 5 GHz: Four spatial stream Single User
(SU) MIMO for up to 1,733 Mb/s wireless ¬ -92.5 dBm(Typical) receive sensitivity
data rate to individual 4x4 VHT80 or 2x2
VHT160* client devices

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 Maximum Transmit power (per Mounting • Captive portal
chain) • The AP ships with two (white) mounting • Internal user database
2.4 GHz 5 GHz clips to attach to a 9/16-inch or 15/16- • Radius client
1 Mb/s 18 dBm inch flat T-bar drop-tile ceiling.
• Wireless QoS
11 Mb/s 18 dBm • Optional mount kits for Open Silhouette
• Band steering
6 Mb/s 18 dBm 18 dBm and Flanged Interlude.
54 Mb/s 17 dBm 17 dBm • Client based smart load balance
• Optional mount kits for flat-surface (wall).
HT20 (MSC 0/8) 18 dBm 18 dBm • White/black list
HT20 (MSC 7/15) 16 dBm 17 dBm Environmental • Zero-touch provisioning (ZTP)
HT40 (MSC 0/8) 18 dBm 18 dBm • Operating: • NTP server client
HT40 (MSC 7/15) 16 dBm 17 dBm ¬ Temperature: 0°C to 40°C • ACL
VHT20 (MSC 0) 18 dBm 18 dBm (+32°F to +104°F)
VHT20 (MSC 8) 16 dBm 17 dBm • Rogue AP location and containment
¬ Humidity: 10% to 90% non-condensing
VHT40 (MSC 0) 18 dBm 18 dBm • System log report
• Storage and transportation:
VHT40 (MSC 9) 15 dBm 15 dBm • SNMP Trap Notification with OmniVista
VHT80 (MCS0) 18 dBm ¬ Temperature: -40°C to +70°C 2500
VHT80 (MCS9) 15 dBm (-40°F to +158°F) • Wireless attack detection with OmniVista
VHT160* (MCS0) 18 dBm 2500
Dimensions/Weight
VHT160* (MCS9) 15 dBm
• Single AP excluding packing box and • Floor plan and heat map with OmniVista
accessories: 2500
Note: Maximum capability of the hardware
provided (excluding antenna gain). ¬ 230 mm (W) x 230 mm (D) x 47 mm (H) Security
Maximum transmit power is limited by -9.05” (W) x 9.05” (D) x 1.85” (H) • 802.11i, Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 (WPA2),
local regulatory settings. ¬ 1400 g / 3.08 lb WPA
Power • Single AP including packing box and • 802.1X
• Supports direct DC power and Power over accessories: • WEP, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES),
Ethernet (PoE) ¬ 283 mm (W) x 267 mm (D) x 80 mm (H) Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP)
• When both power sources are available, 11.14” (W) x 10.51” (D) x 3.14” (H) • Firewall: ACL, wIPS/wIDS and DPI
DC power takes priority over PoE ¬ 1775 g/ 3.91lb application policy enforcement with
• Maximum (worst case) power OmniVista™
Reliability
consumption: • Portal page authentication
MTBF: 534,683h (61.03 years) at +25ºC
¬ 27.6 W (PoE or DC) operating temperature • Integrated Trusted Platform Module (TPM)
¬ Excludes power consumed by external for secure storage of credentials and keys
Capacity
USB device; USB with 500mA load can IEEE standard
• Up to 8 SSID per radio (total 24 SSID)
add up to 2.9 W
• Support for up to 768 associated client • IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2
¬ Maximum power consumption in idle
devices • IEEE 802.11e WMM
mode: 13.5 W
• IEEE 802.11h, 802.11i, 802.11e QoS
• Direct DC source: 48 V DC nominal, ±5% Software features
• Up to 512 APs when managed by • 802.11k Radio Resource Management
• Power over Ethernet (PoE):
OmniVista 2500 managed. No limit on the • 802.11v BSS Transition Management
¬ 48 V DC (nominal) 60W/802.3at
number of AP groups • 802.11r Fast Roaming
compliant source; If PoE PSE side does
• Up to 64 APs per web managed (HTTP/
not support LLDP, AP would be powered Regulatory & certification
by 30W/802.3at HTTPS) cluster
• CB Scheme Safety, cTUVus
¬ Unrestricted functionality with 802.3 • Auto channel selection
• Wi-Fi Alliance (WFA) certified
at High PoE (4-pair) • Auto transmit power control 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
¬ The USB port is disabled and all the • Bandwidth control per SSID • FCC
three radio will operate in 2x2:2 mode • L2 roaming • CE marked
when the AP is powered by 30W • L3 roaming with OmniVista 2500 • RoHS, REACH, WEEE
802.3at PoE source.
• UL2043 plenum rating
• EMI and susceptibility (Class B)

*160 MHz channel support will be available in the future

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Ordering information
Access Points Description
OAW-AP1231-RW Indoor High-end Enterprise 802.11ac MU-MIMO AP, Tri-Radio, 11n 4x4:4 + 11ac 4x4:4 + 11ac 4x4:4, 2.5GbE+1GbE,
integrated BLE, 1x USB, 1x Console, integrated antennas. Restricted regulatory domain: Rest of World product, and
MUST NOT be used for deployments in the United States, Japan or Israel.
OAW-AP1231-US Indoor High-end Enterprise 802.11ac MU-MIMO AP, Tri-Radio, 11n 4x4:4 + 11ac 4x4:4 + 11ac 4x4:4, 2.5GbE+1GbE,
integrated BLE, 1x USB, 1x Console, integrated antennas. Restricted regulatory domain: United States.
OAW-AP1232-RW Indoor High-end Enterprise 802.11ac MU-MIMO AP, Tri-Radio, 11n 4x4:4 + 11ac 4x4:4 + 11ac 4x4:4, 2.5GbE+1GbE,
integrated BLE, 1x USB, 1x Console, antenna connectors. Restricted regulatory domain: Rest of World product, and
MUST NOT be used for deployments in the United States, Japan or Israel.
OAW-AP1232-US Indoor High-end Enterprise 802.11ac MU-MIMO AP, Tri-Radio, 11n 4x4:4 + 11ac 4x4:4 + 11ac 4x4:4, 2.5GbE+1GbE,
integrated BLE, 1x USB, 1x Console, antenna connectors. Restricted regulatory domain: United States.

Accessories Description
OAW-AP-MNT-B OmniAccess Indoor mounting kit for AP1101, AP122x, AP123x. Type B1(9/16”) and B2(15/16”) for T shaped ceiling
rail mounting. Standard configuration in the product packaging.
OAW-AP-MNT-W OmniAccess Indoor mounting kit for AP1101, AP122x, AP123x. Type W wall and ceiling mounting with screws.
Optional for customer ordering
OAW-AP-MNT-C OmniAccess Indoor mounting kit for AP1101, AP122x, AP123x. Type C1 (Open Silhouette) and C2 (Flanged
Interlude), for other shaped ceiling rail mounting. Optional for customer ordering
ADP-60GRBC 48V/60W AC-to-DC Power Adapter with Type A DC plug 2.1*5.5*9.5mm circular, straight. Please order PWR-
CORD-XX for country specific power cord.
PD-9501GR/AC 1-Port IEEE 802.3at 4-pair PoE Midspan. Port speed 10/100/1000M PoE power 60W. No power cord included.
Please order PWR-CORD-XX for country specific power cord.
ANT-O-6 Dual band 2.4/5GHz, 1-element direct mount , omni-directional antenna, 6dBi (box includes QTY 4)
ANT-O-M4-5 Dual band 2.4/5GHz, 4-element, Ceiling-mount , Downtilt omni-directional antenna, MIMO 4*4, max gain 4.8dBi (1X);
includes 4 element 30in RF cable
ANT-S-M4-60 Dual band 2.4/5GHz, 4-element, Wall-mount, sector antenna , >5dBi, 60°Hx60°V (1x); includes 4 element 30in
RF cable

Warranty
OmniAccess Stellar Access Points come with Hardware Limited Lifetime Warranty (HLLW)

Services and support

OmniAccess Stellar Access Points include 1 year of complementary SUPPORT Software for partners. For more information about our
Professional services, Support services, and Managed services, please go to
http://enterprise.alcatel-lucent.com/?services=EnterpriseServices&page=directory

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Figure 1. OmniAccess AP1231 antenna pattern plots

Horizontal or Azimuth plane (xy plane – top view)

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