The AP-4900M delivers unparalleled enterprise-scale security, management and QoS features, and is pre-configured with quad mode for best-in-class performance and flexibility in large deployments. The AP- 4900M is perfect for large production public safety and metro Wi-Fi networks. |
Highest-Performance Access Point Delivers Scalability for Large 4.9 GHz and Wi-Fi Deployments Supporting both 4.9 GHz public safety and 2.4 GHz metropolitan Wi-Fi networks through dual 4.9/2.4 GHz radios, the Proxim ORiNOCO AP-4900M Access Point delivers the versatility and feature robustness required by today's demanding emergency response and metro Wi-Fi applications. The Proxim ORiNOCO AP-4900M Access Point delivers unparalleled enterprise-scale security, management and QoS features, and is pre-configured with quad mode for best-in-class performance and flexibility in large deployments. The Proxim ORiNOCO AP-4900M Access Point is perfect for large production public safety and metro Wi-Fi networks.
- Dual-radio, multi-band mesh system
- Quad-mode (4.9 GHz, 802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.11g) and dual radio AP-to-AP communication for deployment in large or hard-to-reach areas
- Unique scalability – external antenna connector for increased transmit distance, and maximum system gain on baseband radio for repeating configurations
- Twice the memory of competing APs, ensuring software upgrade capacity
- Industry-leading throughput with 802.11g and 802.11a/4.9 GHz operation, and new Super Mode
- New level of intrusion detection and prevention
- Sophisticated hotspot interfaces with RADIUS integration
- Pre-standard IEEE 802.11e quality of service support for latency-sensitive applications
Proxim ORiNOCO AP-4900M Access Point Proactive Security Measures to Protect Your Network ORiNOCO access points support the latest security standards, including IEEE 802.11i and AES encryption, and add proactive security measures.
- IEEE 802.1x mutual authentication
- Dynamic per-user, per-session rotating keys
- Rogue Access Point and client identification
- Secure management interfaces: SNMPv3, SSL and SSH
- Intra-cell blocking to prevent client-to-client snooping
Easy to Deploy and Manage Ease of deployment and integration with the wired network are critical factors in a successful, profitable wireless LAN rollout. ORiNOCO access points excel with key capabilities that simplify WLAN deployment.
- Tools to speed installation and optimization: automatic channel selection, adjustable transmit power, external antenna connectors
- ORiNOCO Mesh Creation Protocol for maximum coverage, flexibility, reliability, and lowest infrastructure costs.
- Wireless repeating functionality in areas without Ethernet wiring
- Remote management via SNMP, HTTP and Telnet
- Extensive RADIUS accounting support
- Powerful group configuration, software updates and automatic alerts via Proxim Wavelink Mobile Manager
Reliable by Design With over 25 years of experience in the design and manufacture of wireless LANs, Proxim understands that public safety, service providers, and enterprises require the same uptime and reliability in a wireless network as in a wired network
- Robust features for enterprise, public access – compared to consumer grade APs
- Automatic reconfiguration of security policy in the event of power loss
- Dual firmware image support – for rollback in the event of software or configuration change problems
- IEEE 802.3af Power-over-Ethernet, plenum rating, builtin Kensington lock and external antenna connectors
Proxim ORiNOCO AP-4900M Access Point Applications:
- Emergency services Real-time computeraided- dispatch on the move. Mobile office, voice, live-streaming video, and data connectivity for responder vehicles.
- Metro Wi-Fi & 4.9 GHz public safety Simultaneous 4.9 GHz Public Safety access and 2.4 GHz Metro Wi-Fi coverage on a single, dual-radio platform.
Proxim ORiNOCO Access Point AP-4900M Specifications:
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Additional Features |
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Quad-mode 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11a, and 4.9 GHz support |
Pre-configured simultaneous 802.11b/g and 4.9 GHz support. May also be configured to support simultaneous 802.11b/g and 802.11a |
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Field upgradeable |
Software upgradeable to support new standards |
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ORiNOCO Mesh Creation Protocol |
AP mesh networking allows quick installation, expanded network coverage, and self-healing capabilities for maximum network reliability. |
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IEEE 802.11i and AES encryption |
Highest authentication and encryption methods including mutual authentication, message integrity check (MIC), per-packet keys initialization vector hashing and broadcast key rotation |
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Intrusion Detection and Prevention |
Detects, alerts, and stops unauthorized rogue Access Points and cleints in the 2.4, 4.9, and 5 GHz bands* |
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Secure Management Interfaces |
SNMPv3 and SSL protect against unauthorized AP changes via the management interface |
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Multiple VLAN Support with different security settings |
Up to 16 separate VLANs per radio, each able to support multiple different authentication and encryption algorithms simultaneously |
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Auto configuration via DHCP |
Ensures new APs automatically receive correct configuration and prevents security vulnerabilities with deliberate resets |
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Central management and configuration |
Allows centralized management of AP settings including group updates of firmware* |
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Assured Software Upgrades |
Guarantees new AP configuration file is valid before deleting current image - dual image support |
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Quality of Service |
Draft IEEE 802.11e along with 802.1p and 802.1q improve performance of video and voice applications |
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High Output Power |
+20 dBm for 802.11b, +18 dBm for 802.11g, 802.11a, and 4.9 GHz |
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Transmit Power Control |
Supports settable transmit power levels to adjust coverage cell size |
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Automatic Channel Selection |
Simplifies installation by choosing best possible channel upon installation |
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RADIUS Support |
Extensive RADIUS Accounting support, intra-cell blocking to prevent client-to-client snooping, multiple VLAN support with different security modes |
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Super Mode |
Delivers greater than 30 Mbps throughput for ORiNOCO and Atheros-based clients while simultaneously compatible with non-Atheros clients |
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Designed for Metro 4.9 GHz & Wi-Fi |
AP-to-AP communication for extension of wireless LAN to areas without Ethernet wiring (parking lots, long corridors, etc) for 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11a, and 4.9 GHz public safety |
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Advanced Filtering Capabilities |
IEEE 802.1d bridging with static MAC address filtering, network protocol filtering, Proxy ARP, multicast/broadcast storm threshold filtering,TCP/UDP port filtering, intra-cell traffic filtering, and Spanning Tree support |
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IEEE 802.3af and AC Power |
Decreases installation costs up to $1000 per AP when Power over Ethernet is available |
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Integrated diversity 2.4 and 5 GHz antennas with horizontal and vertical polarization |
Delivers optimum coverage in any mounting position and excellent performance in high multipath environments |
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External antenna connectors for 802.11b/g, 802.11a, and 4.9 GHz |
Allows use of shaped and higher gain antennas to design for most efficient AP placement |
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Plenum rated |
Meets safety and insurance requirements when installed in air spaces |
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Interface |
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Wired Ethernet |
10/100 base-T Ethernet (RJ-45) |
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Wireless Ethernet |
1 integrated 802.11b/g radio and 1 integrated 802.11a/4.9 GHz radio |
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RS-232 |
Unit configuration |
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Hardware Specifications |
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Memory |
32 MB SDRAM; 8 MB Flash |
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Physical Specifications |
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Dimensions |
11.375 x 9.25 x 2.75 in (29 x 23.5 x 7 cm) |
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Weight |
2.05 lbs (0.93 kg) |
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Environmental Specifications |
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Temperature |
Operating 0°C to 55°C; Storage -10°C to 70°C |
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Humidity |
95% (non-condensing) |
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Power Supply |
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Types |
Integrated module Autosensing 100/240 VAC; 50/60 Hz IEEE 802.3af Active Ethernet for power over Ethernet |
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LEDs |
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Type |
Power, Ethernet LAN Activity Wireless 802.11b/g Activity Wireless 802.11a/4.9 GHz activity |
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Management |
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SNMPv1, SNMPv2c and secure SNMPv3 management
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Standard & ORiNOCO traps
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ORiNOCO MIB, Etherlike MIB, 802.11 MIB, Bridge MIB, MIB-II
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TFTP support
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Telnet CLI, Serial Port CLI (no proxy required)
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HTTPS (SSL) server for secure web-based management
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Proxim WaveLink Mobile Manager for group management (not included)
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Syslog
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DHCP Server and Client |
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Proxim ORiNOCO AP-4900M Access Point Package Contents |
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AP-4900M quad mode access point with built-in 802.11b/g and 802.11a/4.9 GHz radios
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Power supply and support for Active Ethernet and IEEE 802.3af
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Software and documentation
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Cable cover and mounting bracket |
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* In conjunction with Proxim Wavelink Mobile Manager |

Proxim ORiNOCO Access Point AP-4900M. The ORiNOCO Mesh Creation Protocol uses one radio for simultaneous mesh backhaul and Wi-Fi coverage and the other radio for Wi-Fi coverage. |