Struggling with spotty Wi-Fi in a busy office? You need a reliable access point that can handle many devices without dropping speed. The Cisco Business 240AC delivers exactly that, giving you smooth, high-density wireless coverage.
Cisco Business 240AC 802.11ac 4x4 Wave 2 Access Point 2 GbE Ports - Ceiling Mount
The Cisco Business 240AC is built for small-office environments where performance and simplicity matter. Its 4x4 MU-MIMO antenna array supports up to 400 users on 29 channels, delivering a maximum data rate of 1733 Mbit/s across both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands. Two Gigabit Ethernet ports with PoE make installation easy, while the included mounting kit lets you place the unit on a ceiling or wall for optimal coverage.
Designed with security in mind, the access point supports WPA, WPA2, WPA3 and WPA2-Enterprise, plus RADIUS authentication for enterprise-grade protection. VLAN support lets you segment traffic, and the internal 512 MB flash and 1 GB memory ensure fast processing of client requests. With a compact grey chassis, LED indicators, and a USB 2.0 port for optional peripherals, the device blends into any professional setting while staying ready for future upgrades.
Benefits
Your team will experience consistent, high-speed connections even during peak usage, reducing frustration and boosting productivity. The dual-band, wave-2 technology expands range and capacity, while PoE simplifies wiring and cuts installation costs. Seamless integration with Cisco Business 100 Series Mesh Extenders lets you grow the network without replacing the core device.
Features
- 4x4 MU-MIMO for high density
- Supports 802.11ac Wave 2
- Two GbE PoE ports
- Ceiling or wall mounting
- Integrated USB 2.0
- VLAN tagging support
- WPA3 Enterprise security
- Up to 1733 Mbps throughput
Usage
Install the 240AC in a central ceiling location to blanket the office with strong signal. Connect the device to your network switch via one of the Gigabit ports, enable PoE, and configure SSIDs through the Cisco Business dashboard. The access point automatically balances clients across the 4 spatial streams, ensuring each device receives optimal bandwidth.
Specifications
| Features |
| VLAN support |
Yes |
| MIMO type |
Multi User MIMO |
| MIMO |
Yes |
| Channels quantity |
29 channels |
| Number of users |
400 user(s) |
| Cabling technology |
10/100/1000Base-T(X) |
| Networking standards |
IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n |
| Frequency band |
2.412 - 2.472, 5.18 - 5.32, 5.5 - 5.7 GHz |
| Ethernet LAN data rates |
10,100,1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum data transfer rate |
1733 Mbit/s |
| 5 GHz |
Yes |
| 2.4 GHz |
Yes |
| Security |
| Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service (RADIUS) |
Yes |
| Security algorithms |
WPA, WPA2, WPA3, WPA2-Enterprise |
| Ports & interfaces |
| USB 2.0 ports quantity |
1 |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports |
2 |
| Power |
| Power plug type |
Type C |
| AC input frequency |
50 Hz |
| AC input voltage |
100 - 240 V |
| Power over Ethernet (PoE) |
Yes |
| Design |
| Market segment |
Business |
| LED indicators |
Yes |
| Product colour |
Grey |
| Placement |
Ceiling, Wall |
| Performance |
| Flash memory |
512 MB |
| Internal memory |
1000 MB |
| Technical details |
| Products per shipping (inner) case |
1 pc(s) |
| Weight & dimensions |
| Weight |
426 g |
| Height |
38 mm |
| Depth |
177.8 mm |
| Width |
177.8 mm |
| Packaging data |
| Package weight |
890 g |
| Package height |
74.7 mm |
| Package depth |
207.9 mm |
| Package width |
226.9 mm |
| Packaging content |
| Mounting kit |
Yes |
| Quantity per pack |
1 pc(s) |
| Other features |
| Antenna |
4X4:4SS – 80 MHz |
| Operating temperature (T-T) |
0 - 50 °C |
| Operational conditions |
| Non-operating altitude |
0 - 4500 m |
| Operating altitude |
0 - 3000 m |
| Storage relative humidity (H-H) |
10 - 90% |
| Storage temperature (T-T) |
-30 - 70 °C |
| Operating temperature (T-T) |
0 - 50 °C |
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) |
10 - 90% |
