ZyXEL WAC6502D-S WAC6502D-S-EU0101F User Manual
Product codes
WAC6502D-S-EU0101F
In the Gigabit era in Wi-Fi connectivity, upgrading to the 802.11ac standard represents the next
step in wireless evolution. Many enterprises looking to break the 1-Gbps speed barrier face the
challenge of replacing existing 802.11n access points. While 802.11n operates on both 2.4 GHz
and 5 GHz frequency band, 802.11ac utilizes the 5GHz band, and the higher frequency of wireless
signals adds up to shorter ranges. Before, transitioning from 802.11n to 802.11ac involved costly
and time-consuming new wireless site surveys and the deployment of additional APs.
step in wireless evolution. Many enterprises looking to break the 1-Gbps speed barrier face the
challenge of replacing existing 802.11n access points. While 802.11n operates on both 2.4 GHz
and 5 GHz frequency band, 802.11ac utilizes the 5GHz band, and the higher frequency of wireless
signals adds up to shorter ranges. Before, transitioning from 802.11n to 802.11ac involved costly
and time-consuming new wireless site surveys and the deployment of additional APs.
The ZyXEL Smart Antenna is a groundbreaking feature of the WAC6500 series of wireless APs
that solves this problem by adaptively adjusting antenna patterns to fit a variety of wireless
environments. The Smart Antenna’s industry-leading RF output power and sensitivity combine
to offer greater coverage and performance over existing networks, ZyXEL WAC6500 makes
one-to-one AP upgrade possible as your ultimate choice for 802.11ac migration.
that solves this problem by adaptively adjusting antenna patterns to fit a variety of wireless
environments. The Smart Antenna’s industry-leading RF output power and sensitivity combine
to offer greater coverage and performance over existing networks, ZyXEL WAC6500 makes
one-to-one AP upgrade possible as your ultimate choice for 802.11ac migration.
Along with the ZyXEL Smart Antenna, the WAC6500 includes several other new features including
innovative AP Flex
innovative AP Flex
TM
, tool-less mounting bracket, and many other software enhancements like
ZON Utility, a complete product designed to streamline network installation and speed deployment
for the best possible Wi-Fi experience.
for the best possible Wi-Fi experience.
Benefits
Breakthrough Smart Antenna adapts to any environment
The WAC6500 series is the industry’s leading 802.11ac AP, thanks in part to its innovative Smart Antenna
design. Featuring more than 700 optimized antenna patterns, the ZyXEL Smart Antenna continuously
calculates the ideal physical-layer path for each individual client. This feature not only offers the best
possible signal by shaping to various patterns, but it also mitigates interference from other wireless
clients. The WAC6500’s ultra-fast performance makes it perfect for delivering premium performance
in interference-laden environments, such as conference centers, airports, educational facilities and
other high-density venues. And the series’ enhanced adaptability further simplifies one-to-one AP
replacement.
design. Featuring more than 700 optimized antenna patterns, the ZyXEL Smart Antenna continuously
calculates the ideal physical-layer path for each individual client. This feature not only offers the best
possible signal by shaping to various patterns, but it also mitigates interference from other wireless
clients. The WAC6500’s ultra-fast performance makes it perfect for delivering premium performance
in interference-laden environments, such as conference centers, airports, educational facilities and
other high-density venues. And the series’ enhanced adaptability further simplifies one-to-one AP
replacement.
Best-in-class coverage and performance
In a Wi-Fi market crowded with 802.11ac APs from a wide range of vendors, the WAC6500 series stands
out with regard to performance and coverage due its unique RF design. The AP’s three-stream hardware
configuration powers up to 30 dBm while providing unequaled Rx sensitivity as low as -102 dBm. The
ZyXEL Smart Antenna doubles the WAC6500 series’ performance over conventional internal antennas,
and performs three times (3x) better than legacy 802.11n APs
out with regard to performance and coverage due its unique RF design. The AP’s three-stream hardware
configuration powers up to 30 dBm while providing unequaled Rx sensitivity as low as -102 dBm. The
ZyXEL Smart Antenna doubles the WAC6500 series’ performance over conventional internal antennas,
and performs three times (3x) better than legacy 802.11n APs
• ZyXEL smart antenna provides
premium performance anywhere
• Advanced IEEE 802.11ac offers up
to 1.75 Gbps combined data rates
• Industry-leading Rx sensitivity as
low as -102 dBm
• AP Flex
TM
, ZyXEL ONE Network
utilities, DCS and tool-less
bracket design streamline
deployment
• Load balancing and client
steering ensure optimal wireless
experience
Smart Antenna makes us the perfect choice
for 802.11ac one-to-one replacement
WAC6500 Series
802.11ac Dual Radio
Unified Pro Access Point