Allied Telesis AT-AP500-01 CLOUD-ENABLED ENT-CLASS 11AC WAVE 2 4X4:4SS WL AP

Product Overview

The Allied Telesis AT-AP500-01 is a cloud-managed enterprise-class 802.11ac Wave 2 wireless access point designed for high-density indoor environments. This Allied Telesis AP500 cloud 802.11ac Wave 2 enterprise access point features a 4x4:4 MIMO radio configuration delivering up to 2.2 Gbps aggregate wireless throughput across 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands. Cloud-based centralized management enables scalable deployment across campuses and distributed branch offices, reducing total cost of ownership for enterprise wireless networks.

Product Description

The Allied Telesis AT-AP500 is a dual-band, concurrent 802.11ac Wave 2 enterprise access point built for demanding wireless environments in education, healthcare, hospitality, and corporate campuses. The 4x4:4 spatial stream configuration maximizes MIMO performance, allowing simultaneous transmission to multiple clients with beamforming technology for improved signal quality and range. MU-MIMO (Multi-User MIMO) capability lets the AP serve up to four client devices simultaneously on the 5 GHz band, dramatically increasing effective throughput in high-density deployments. The 5 GHz 802.11ac radio delivers up to 2.2 Gbps of raw wireless capacity, while the 2.4 GHz radio provides backward compatibility with 802.11n and older clients. Cloud-based management enables IT teams to centrally configure, monitor, and administer thousands of access points from a single pane of glass, eliminating the need for on-premises wireless controllers. SSID-to-VLAN mapping creates logical network separation for different user groups, while Dynamic VLANs assigned via RADIUS enable per-user policy enforcement without manual AP configuration. IEEE 802.3at PoE+ compliance allows the AP500 to be powered directly from a compatible PoE+ switch, simplifying cable runs and centralizing power management. The included wall and ceiling mounting kit supports flexible deployment in any indoor space.

Key Features

• 802.11ac Wave 2, 4x4:4 MIMO — Up to 2.2 Gbps aggregate wireless throughput with four spatial streams for maximum client capacity.
• MU-MIMO (Multi-User MIMO) — Simultaneous transmission to up to four client devices reduces contention in high-density environments.
• Cloud-Based Management — Centralized control and administration of thousands of APs; no on-premises wireless controller required.
• Dual-Band Concurrent — Simultaneous 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz operation; backward-compatible with 802.11a/b/g/n clients.
• Beamforming Technology — Focuses wireless signal toward connected clients, improving range and reliability.
• Dynamic VLAN Assignment — Per-user VLANs via RADIUS server integration; supports secondary RADIUS for redundancy.
• IEEE 802.3at PoE+ Powered — Single Ethernet cable delivers data and power; compatible with any standard PoE+ switch or injector.
• Multiple SSIDs with VLAN Mapping — Create separate wireless networks for employees, guests, IoT devices, and more on a single AP.

Typical Applications

• Enterprise campus and multi-building Wi-Fi deployments
• Education environments with high client density (classrooms, lecture halls)
• Healthcare facilities requiring reliable wireless for mobile devices and IoT
• Hospitality and retail guest Wi-Fi with VLAN-segmented networks
• Branch office wireless with cloud-managed central administration
• Conference rooms and open-plan offices with heavy video and collaboration traffic

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Does the AT-AP500-01 require a hardware wireless controller?

No. The AP500 uses cloud-based management, eliminating the need for an on-premises wireless LAN controller. Cloud management supports centralized deployment, monitoring, and administration of large-scale AP deployments.

Q: What does 4x4:4 MIMO mean for the AP500?

The 4x4:4 designation means the AP has 4 transmit antennas, 4 receive antennas, and supports 4 independent spatial streams. This maximizes throughput compared to 2x2:2 or 3x3:3 configurations, particularly in environments with many simultaneous clients.

Q: Is the AP500 compatible with 802.11n and older clients?

Yes. The AT-AP500 supports IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n in addition to 802.11ac, providing full backward compatibility with legacy wireless clients.

Q: How is the AP500 powered?

The AP500 is powered via IEEE 802.3at PoE+ from a compatible PoE+ switch or midspan injector. No separate power adapter is required, simplifying installation and enabling centralized power management.

Q: How does Dynamic VLAN work on the AP500?

When a client authenticates via RADIUS, the RADIUS server returns a VLAN attribute. The AP500 dynamically assigns that client to the specified VLAN without requiring manual configuration on the AP, enabling per-user network policy enforcement at scale.

Q: Where can I purchase the AT-AP500-01?

The AT-AP500-01 is available from Creation Networks at creationnetworks.net, an authorized Allied Telesis reseller.