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Cisco Business 150AX

Access Point

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Contents
Product overview 3
Features and benefits 4
Prominent features 5
Product specifications 6
Ordering information 12
Cisco 3-year limited hardware warranty for Cisco Business products 12
Product sustainability 12
Cisco Business Support Service 13
Cisco Capital 13
For more information 13
Document history 14

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Ideal for smaller networks, the Cisco ® Business 150AX Access Point brings a full slate of
Cisco high-performance functionality to the business environment at an affordable price
point.

Product overview
The Cisco Business 150AX Access Point delivers industry-leading wireless performance with support for the
latest Wi-Fi 6 standard, IEEE’s 802.11ax (Figure 1). It also meets the growing flexibility of wireless networks by
introducing mesh technology which enables scalable expansion of the network where network cabling may not
exist—all while delivering a simple user experience, deployable with the Cisco Business Mobile app or the
integrated WebUI.

The 150AX access point extends coverage and capacity to Wi-Fi clients such as smartphones, tablets, and
high-performance laptops that have integrated Wi-Fi 6 capabilities, while being backwards compatible with the
previous 802.11ac Wave 1 or Wave 2 standards.

Figure 1.
Cisco Business 150AX Access Point

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Features and benefits
By adhering to the 802.11ax standard, the Cisco Business 150AX Access Point delivers a dat a rate of up to
1.2 Gbps on its 5-GHz radio. This exceeds the data rates offered by access points that support the 802.11ac
Wave 1 and Wave 2 standards. It also enables a total aggregate dual-radio data rate of up to 1 Gbps, providing
the necessary foundation to stay ahead of the performance expectations and needs of wireless users.

In recent years, small businesses have increasingly preferred wireless access as the principal form of network
connectivity. Along with this shift, there is an expectation that wireless should enable a high performance
experience. The Cisco Business 150AX Access Point delivers industry -leading performance for highly secure
and reliable wireless connections, for an optimal end-user experience.
Table 1 lists the features and benefits of the Cisco Business 150AX Access Point.

Table 1. Features and benefits

Feature Benefits

Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) The IEEE 802.11ax emerging standard, also known as High-Efficiency Wireless (HEW)
or Wi-Fi 6, builds on 802.11ac. It delivers a better experience in typical environments
with more predictable performance for advanced applications such as 4K or 8K video,
high-density, high-definition collaboration apps, all-wireless offices, and IoT. Wi-Fi 6
is designed to use both the 2.4-GHz and 5-GHz bands, unlike the 802.11ac standard.

Uplink/downlink OFDMA OFDMA-based scheduling splits the bandwidth into smaller frequency allocations
called Resource Units (RUs), which can be assigned to individual clients in both the
downlink and uplink directions to reduce overhead and latency.

Downlink MU-MIMO technology Supporting two spatial streams, MU-MIMO enables access points to split spatial
streams between client devices to maximize throughput.

Simplified management Easily deploy and manage multiple Cisco Business Wireless CBW150AX access
points and CBW151AXM mesh extenders as one entity, without a physical controller
or licensing, using your favorite web browser with the integrated WebUI or using your
mobile device with the Cisco Business Mobile app.
Optional multisite remote management is available through the Cisco Business
Dashboard, which is free to use for up to 25 devices

Mesh technology support Easily enhance your wireless coverage and capacity without network cabling and
Ethernet switches. Mix and match Cisco Business Wi-Fi 6 Mesh Extenders and/or
Access Points to extend seamless Wi-Fi coverage throughout your business or
workplace.

Bluetooth 5 Integrated Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) 5 radio [for future use]

Flexible deployment Flexible deployment models supporting multiple concurrent use cases required by
small businesses, including point of sale systems, surveillance cameras, secure guest
access, and more.

Optional Cloud-based Security Cisco Umbrella offers a cloud-based security service to protect your business and
connected wireless users, devices, and guests. The seamless integration enables
content filtering, blocks malware and phishing attacks and is always up-to-date.

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Prominent features
Increased wireless performance and coverage, featuring mesh technology
The Cisco Business 150AX Access Point supports the latest Wi-Fi 6 standard for higher performance, greater
coverage, and higher-density networks. With simultaneous dual radios and dual bands with 802.11ax
functionality, this access point can handle the increasing number of high-bandwidth devices and applications
that will soon become a common part of the network.
Integrated mesh technology enables deployment flexibility that is simple and secure. You can easily expand
coverage and capacity using Cisco Business Wi-Fi 6 wireless access points and mesh extenders, which include
models that can be placed on a desktop, or plugged directly into an AC electrical outlet.
Cisco Business Mobile app
The Cisco Business 150AX Access Point can be easily deployed and managed with your favorite mobile device
using the Cisco Business Mobile app. This intuitive mobile application dramatically simplifies the traditional
challenges associated with wireless network deployment, all without having to be an IT or networking expert.
You can easily extend your network by adding new mesh extenders using Quick Response (QR) codes and
wireless network activation in minutes. A robust management capability dynamically changes network
configuration such as enabling secure guest access. Network usage, traffic patterns, and network throughput
can be closely monitored, providing a real-time snapshot; this not only provides peace of mind, it virtually
ensures optimal user experience. The Cisco Business Mobile app is available on app stores for both iPhone and
Android devices.
Power over Ethernet injector is included
The Cisco Business 150AX Access Point features a single Gigabit Ethernet uplink port and is powered by a
passive Power over Ethernet injector (this injector is not supported with other Cisco Business Access Point
Models).
Mounting
This sleek, compact access point is designed with flexible mounting options in mind. You can mount it directly
on the ceiling (primary orientation) or a vertically on a wall (secondary orientation). It is easy to install, and the
necessary mounting hardware is included.

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Product specifications
Table 2 lists the specifications for the Cisco Business 150AX Access Point.

Table 2. Specifications

Item Specification

Authentication and security ● Wi-Fi Protected Access - with WPA2 or WPA3, including WPA2-Entperprise authentication

● 802.1X, RADIUS Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting (AAA)

● Segmentation via VLANs (up to 16)

● 802.11r and 802.11i

● Guest network can also authenticate against a Social Login account: Google and Facebook

Maximum clients ● Maximum number of associated wireless clients: 200 per Wi-Fi radio, for a total of 400 clients
per access point, or 1000 in a system

Maximum # of Access Points ● 50

● Recommended up to 25

Max # of Mesh Extenders ● Maximum number of associated Cisco Business mesh extenders: 25 per Access Point, up to
8 hops

Management Compatibility ● A group of access points and mesh extenders comprised of only CBW150AX and
CBW151AXM devices may be managed as a single entity.
● CBW150AX access points must not be installed on the same management network and
CBW140AC or CBW240AC access points.
● CBW150AX and CBW151AXM devices are supported by Cisco Business Dashboard versions
2.4.1 and higher.

802.11ax ● 2x2 downlink MU-MIMO with two spatial streams

● Uplink/downlink OFDMA

● TWT
● BSS coloring

● MRC
● 802.11ax beamforming

● 20-, 40-, 80- channels

● PHY data rates up to 1.488 Gbps (80 MHz with 5 GHz and 20 MHz with 2.4 GHz)

● Packet aggregation: A-MPDU (transmit and receive), A-MSDU (transmit and receive)
● 802.11 DFS
● CSD support
● WPA3 support

802.11ac ● 2x2 single-user/multi-user MIMO with two spatial streams, up to 867 Mbps in 5GHz
● 20-, 40-, and 80-MHz channels
● Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS)

Ethernet ports ● Authentication with 802.1X or MAC filtered

● Dynamic VLAN or per port
● Traffic locally switched or tunneled back to Master AP

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Data rates supported 802.11a: 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, and 54 Mbps

802.11b/g: 1, 2, 5.5, 6, 9, 11, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, and 54 Mbps

802.11n data rates on 2.4 GHz: 6.5 to 300 Mbps (MCS0 -MCS15, HT 20/40)

802.11ac data rates on 5 GHz: 6.5 to 867 Mbps (MCS0 -MCS9)

802.11ax data rates on 2.4 & 5GHz: 6.5 to 1200 Mbps (MCS0 -MCS11)

Integrated antenna 2.4GHz: peak gain 4dBi, internal antenna, omnidirectional in azimuth
5GHz: peak gain 5dBi, internal antenna, omnidirectional in azimuth

Maximum number of A (A regulatory domain): K (K regulatory domain)

non-overlapping channels
● 2.412 to 2.462 GHz; 11 channels ● 2.412 to 2.472 GHz; 13 channels

● 5.180 to 5.320 GHz; 8 channels ● 5.180 to 5.320 GHz; 8 channels

● 5.500 to 5.700 GHz; 8 channels ● 5.500 to 5.620 GHz; 7 channels

● 5.745 to 5.825 GHz; 5 channels

◦ excludes 5.600 to 5.640 GHz
● 5.745 to 5.825 GHz; 5 channels Q (Q regulatory domain):
B (B regulatory domain): ● 2.412 to 2.472 GHz; 13 channels

● 2.412 to 2.462 GHz; 11 channels ● 5.180 to 5.320 GHz; 8 channels

● 5.180 to 5.320 GHz; 8 channels ● 5.500 to 5.700 GHz; 11 channels

● 5.500 to 5.720 GHz; 12 channels R (R regulatory domain):

● 5.745 to 5.825 GHz; 5 channels ● 2.412 to 2.472 GHz; 13 channels

D (D regulatory domain): ● 5.180 to 5.320 GHz; 8 channels

● 2.412 to 2.462 GHz; 11 channels ● 5.660 to 5.700 GHz; 3 channels

● 5.180 to 5.320 GHz; 8 channels ● 5.745 to 5.805 GHz; 4 channels

● 5.500 to 5.720 GHz; 12 channels S (S regulatory domain)

● 5.745 to 5.865 GHz; 7 channels ● 2.412 - 2.472 GHz; 13 channels

E (E regulatory domain): ● 5.180 - 5.320 GHz; 8 channels

● 5.500 -5.700 GHz; 11 channels
● 2.412 to 2.472 GHz; 13 channels
● 5.745- 5.825 GHz; 5 channels
● 5.180 to 5.320 GHz; 8 channels
T (T regulatory domain):
● 5.500 to 5.700 GHz; 8 channels
● 2.412 to 2.462 GHz; 11 channels
F (F regulatory domain)
● 5.180 to 5.320 GHz; 8 channels
● 2.412 - 2.472 GHz; 13 channels
● 5.500 to 5.720 GHz; 12 channels
● 5.180 - 5.320 GHz; 8 channels
● 5.745 to 5.825 GHz; 5 channels
● 5.745 to 5.805 GHz; 4 channels

I (I regulatory domain): Z (Z regulatory domain):

● 2.412 to 2.462 GHz; 11 channels
● 2.412 to 2.472 GHz; 13 channels
● 5.180 to 5.320 GHz; 8 channels
● 5.180 to 5.320 GHz; 8 channels
● 5.500 to 5.700 GHz; 8 channels

◦ excludes 5.600 to 5.640 GHz

● 5.745 to 5.825 GHz; 5 channels

Note: This varies by regulatory domain. Refer to the product documentation for specific details for each regulatory domain.

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 Item Specification

Available transmit power 2.4 GHz 5 GHz

settings
Up to 20 dBm Up to 20 dBm

Note: The maximum power setting will vary by channel and according to individual country regulations.
Refer to the product documentation for specific details.

Interfaces ● 1x Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000BASE-T autosensing), Power over Ethernet (PoE)

Indicators ● Status LED indicates boot loader status, association status, operating status, boot loader
warnings, boot loader errors

Dimensions (W x L x H) ● Access point (without mounting bracket): 5.92 x 5.92 x 1.57 in. (150.4 x 150.4 x 39.9 mm)

Weight ● Access point without mounting bracket or any other accessories: 11.6 oz (330 g)

Environmental Operating
● Temperature: 32° to 104°F (0° to 40°C)
● Humidity: 0% to 95% (noncondensing)

● Maximum altitude: 9843 ft (3000 m) at 40°C

Nonoperating (storage and transportation)

● Temperature: –22° to 158°F (-30° to 70°C)
● Humidity: 0% to 95% (noncondensing)

● Maximum altitude: 15,000 ft (4570 m) at 25°C

System ● 1 GB DRAM, 512MB flash

● 1GHz quad core processor

Powering options ● Use the included Cisco Business passive PoE injector

or
● 802.3af/at Ethernet switch; a Cisco Business Switch with PoE is recommended
(CBS220/250/350 series)

Power draw ● 9.2W (maximum, on PoE)

Mounting and physical security Included with the access point:

● Mounting bracket and hardware

Warranty Cisco Business 3-year limited hardware warranty

Free software updates, no service contract required

Compliance ● Safety:

◦ UL 60950-1
◦ CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1
◦ IEC 60950-1
◦ EN 60950-1
◦ IEC 62368-1
◦ EN 62368-1
◦ UL/CUL 62368-1
● Radio approvals:
◦ FCC Part 15.247, 15.407

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◦ RSS-247
◦ EN 300328, EN 301893
◦ EN 50385
◦ ARIB-STD 66
◦ ARIB-STD T71
● EMC

◦ EMI and susceptibility (Class B)

◦ FCC Part 15B
◦ ICES-003
◦ VCCI(Japan)
◦ EN 301489-1 and -17
◦ EN 55032, EN55035

● IEEE standards:

◦ IEEE 802.3
◦ IEEE 802.3ab
◦ IEEE 802.3af/at
◦ IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
◦ IEEE 802.11h, 802.11d
● Security:

◦ 802.11i, WPA2, WAP3, WPA

◦ 802.1X
◦ AES
● Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP) types:
◦ EAP-Transport Layer Security (TLS)
◦ EAP-Tunneled TLS (TTLS) or Microsoft Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol
Version 2 (MSCHAPv2)
◦ Protected EAP (PEAP) v0 or EAP-MSCHAPv2
◦ EAP-Flexible Authentication via Secure Tunneling (FAST)
◦ PEAP v1 or EAP-Generic Token Card (GTC)
◦ EAP-Subscriber Identity Module (SIM)
● Multimedia:

◦ Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM)

● Other:
◦ FCC Bulletin OET-65C
◦ RSS-102

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Figure 2.
Cisco CBW150AX Antenna Pattern 2.4GHz - Azimuth

Figure 3.
Cisco CBW150AX Antenna Pattern 2.4GHz - Elevation

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Figure 4.
Cisco CBW150AX Antenna Pattern 5GHz - Azimuth

Figure 5.
Cisco CBW150AX Antenna Pattern 5GHz - Elevation

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Ordering information
Table 3 provides ordering information for the Cisco Business 150AX Access Point.

To download software, visit the Cisco Software Center.

Table 3. Ordering information for the Cisco Business Wireless Access Point. To place an order, visit the Cisco Ordering
homepage

Part number Description

CBW150AX-x Cisco Business 150AX Wi-Fi 6 Access Point, Ceiling Mounted

Note: Customers are responsible for verifying approval for use in their individual countries.
To verify approval that corresponds to a particular country or the regulatory domain used in a specif ic country, visit
https://www.cisco.com/go/compliance.
Regulatory domain approval occurs in phases. As they are approved, the part numbers will be available on the Cisco
Wholesale Price List (WPL).
Regulatory domains: (x = regulatory domain).

Cisco 3-year limited hardware warranty for Cisco Business products

This Cisco Business product comes with a 3-year limited hardware warranty. Product warranty terms and other
information applicable to Cisco products are available at https://www.cisco.com/go/warranty.

Product sustainability
Information about Cisco’s Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) initiatives and performance is provided
in Cisco’s CSR and sustainability reporting.

Table 4. Product sustainability information

Sustainability Topic Reference

General Information on product-material-content laws and regulations Materials

Information on electronic waste laws and regulations, including WEEE Compliance

our products, batteries and packaging

Information on product takeback and resuse program Cisco Takeback and Reuse Program

Sustainability Inquiries Contact: csr_inquiries@cisco.com

Material Product packaging weight and materials Contact: environment@cisco.com

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