AX1800 Wi-Fi 6 Dual-Band Ceiling-Mount PoE
Access Point

CAX1800

  • AX1800 High-Speed: Max Wi-Fi speed up to 1800Mbps (2.4GHz at 574Mbps and 5GHz at 1201Mbps).
  • Efficient 2-way MU-MIMO: Serves multiple devices simultaneously for both uplink and downlink data transmission.
  • High Performance Wi-Fi: Beamforming, AirTime Fariness, Band Steering and 802.11r/k Fast Roaming enhance the best Wi-Fi performance.
  • High Density Mobile & IoT Usage: Supports up to 256 users simultaneously, ideal for BYOD workplace.
  • Reliable, Secure Wi-Fi: WPA3 & WPA2-AES encryption supported for high level of security. 
  • Business Environments: For office, meeting rooms to schools, campuses and hospitality business such as hotels, restaurants, shopping malls, retail shops and hospital.
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Powerful Mainstream 11ax Wi-Fi 6 For Modern Businesses & IoT Usage

Noteworthy Benefits of 802.11ax, The Latest Emerging Wi-Fi 6

Edimax CAX1800 Wi-fi 6 AX1800 Ceiling Mount PoE business access point, more capacity​

More Capacity

Up to 4X capacity and data throughput to maximize Wi-Fi performance with MU-MIMO serving multiple devices simultaneously and improving capacity for wireless connections.

Edimax CAX1800 Wi-fi 6 AX1800 Ceiling Mount PoE business access point, fastest speed​

Fastest Speed

Offers up to 1.8Gbps peak speeds through Dual Band Simultaneous (DBS) combining 2.4 and 5GHz bands, and higher order modulation (1024 QAM) for streaming HD videos without lag.

Edimax CAX1800 Wi-fi 6 AX1800 Ceiling Mount PoE business access point, further range​

Further Range

New packet format, longer guard intervals and modes that introduce redundancy, allowing error recovery in order to extend the range, especially for outdoor Wi-Fi Point- to-Point links.

Edimax CAX1800 Wi-fi 6 AX1800 Ceiling Mount PoE business access point, better efficiency​

Better Efficiency

Designed to be more efficient for multiple users with varying bandwidth needs to be served simultaneously for efficient wireless access in highly demand IoT environments..

Edimax CAX1800 Wi-fi 6 AX1800 Ceiling Mount PoE business access point, power saving​

Power Saving

Less battery drain with Target Wakeup Time (TWT) which allows devices to negotiate when and how often they will wake up to send or receive data for longer battery life.

11AX Superior High-Speed Wi-Fi

Supports IEEE 802.11ax Wi-Fi technology with 1800Mbps (574Mbps at 2.4GHz and 1201Mbps at 5GHz) wireless speed for high bandwidth data or video transmission.

Efficiently Serves Multiple Devices

Serves multiple devices simultaneously for data transmission with MU-MIMO technology.

Optimal Wi-Fi Performance

Beamforming, AirTime Fariness, Band Steering and 802.11r/k Fast Roaming enhance the best Wi-Fi performance.

Free, Easy and Intuitive Central Network Management

Built-in with Network Management Suite (NMS), web-based wireless network management. Company MIS persons can plan and manage CAX1800 access points’ powerful functionality according to their office space using an easy, remote web-based interface. (Click to learn more about NMS)

Ideal for SMB High-Density & BYOD Networking

Wide range of potential applications for enterprise High-Density, BYOD, mobile and IoT environments from office, meeting rooms to schools, campuses and hospitality business such as hotels, restaurants, shopping malls, retail shops and hospital.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • 802.11ax High Speed Wi-Fi Dual-Band: IEEE 802.11ax concurrent dual-band with 1800Mbps (2.4GHz at 574Mbps and 5GHz at 1201Mbps).
  • Efficient MU-MIMO: Serves multiple devices simultaneously to enhance connected devices capacity for data transmission.
  • High Performance Wi-Fi: Beamforming with targeted, directional signals for better range and reliability. AirTime Fariness optimizes the Wi-Fi speed and eliminates Wi-Fi lag. Band steering balances channel utilization, enabling high capacity environment.
  • Designed for High Density Mobile & IoT Usage: Supports up to 256 users simultaneously (100 users per band), ideal for BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) workplace.
  • Reliable, Secure Wi-Fi: Reliable Wi-Fi access with WPA3 and WPA2-AES encryption supported for high level of security.
  • Multiple SSIDs for Security Management: Supports up to 32 SSIDs (16 x 2.4GHz & 16 x 5GHz) ideal for multiple departments, groups, customers or guests.
  • 802.11r/k Fast Roaming: Roams smoothly between APs without lag or interruption, ensuring top performance for video & voice streaming applications.
  • Wide Coverage & High Sensitivity: Adjustable RF output power and high receiver sensitivity for wide coverage across large spaces.
  • Power over Ethernet (PoE): Supports IEEE 802.3af PoE and includes a power jack for flexible power supply option.
  • Built-In RADIUS Server: With management for up to 256 user accounts.
  • Business Environments: Advanced choice for high-performance and high-density applications. Suitable for a wide range of commercial applications such as offices, hotels, meeting rooms, schools, campuses, resorts, retail and others.

APPLICATION DIAGRAM

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SPECIFICATIONS
 
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HARDWARE
Interface 1 x RJ45 10/100/1000Mbps Ethernet Port (PoE in)
Button Reset button
LED Indicator Power LED, Diag LED
Antenna • Type: 2 x Built-In PIFA (2 dual-band antenna)
• Gain: 2.2dBi (2.4GHz), 2.9dBi (5GHz) Max.
Power • DC: 12V / 1A 
• 802.3af (PoE Injector Optional)
Power Consumption 12W (Full Loading)
Power Saving 802.3az
Mounting Ceiling
Housing UL94-5VB Flammability Rating 
Dimension 176.29 (D) x 32.75 (H) mm
Weight 372g
WIRELESS
Standard 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax Concurrent Dual-Band
Frequency Band 
Radio Ⅰ: 802.11b/g/n/ax 2.412~2.484(GHz)
Radio Ⅱ: 802.11a/n/ac/ax 5.15~5.25(GHz), 5.25~5.35(GHz), 5.470~5.725(GHz)
(The supported frequency band is restricted by local regulations.)
Maximum Data Speed 2.4GHz: 574Mbps, 5GHz: 1201Mbps
Operation Channels
2.4GHz :
US/Canada 1-11; 2.412~2.462GHz
Europe 1-13; 2.412~2.472GHz

5GHz : Country dependent for the following ranges:
US/Canada:
Band 1: 36, 40, 44, 48; 5.180~5.240(GHz)
Band 4:149, 153, 157, 161, 165; 5.745~5.825(GHz)
Europe:
Band 1: 36, 40, 44, 48; 5.180~5.240(GHz) 
Maximum Transmit Power 
802.11b
17dBm@1Mbps, 17dBm@11Mbps

802.11g
17dBm@6Mbps, 15dBm@54Mbps

802.11n (2.4G)
17dBm@MCS0(HT20), 15dBm@MCS7(HT20), 12dBm@MCS9(HT40)

802.11ax (2.4G)
9dBm@MCS11 (HT40), 15dBm@MCS4/12, 15dBm@MCS5/13
14dBm@MCS6/14, 14dBm@MCS7/15

802.11a
17dBm@6Mbps, 16dBm@54Mbps

802.11n(5G)
17dBm@MCS0 (HT20), 15dBm@MCS7 (HT20)

802.11ac
17dBm@MCS0 (VHT80), 15dBm@MCS7 (VHT80), 14dBm@MCS9 (VHT80)

802.11ax (5G)
10dBm@MCS11 (HT80)

(CE: 20dBm or lower, FCC: 23dBm or lower)
Receiver Sensitivity
802.11b : ≤-88dBm@1Mbps , ≤-86dBm@11Mbps
802.11g : ≤-88dBm@6Mbps ,  ≤-71dBm@54Mbps
802.11gn (2.4G) : ≤-88dBm@MCS0 ,  ≤-68dBm@MCS7m ,  ≤-60dBm@MCS9
802.11ax (2.4G) :  ≤-53dBm@MCS11
802.11a: ≤-87dBm@6Mbp , ≤-68dBm@54Mbps
802.11n(5G) :  ≤-87dBm@MCS0 , ≤-68dBm@MCS7
802.11ac :  ≤ -56dBm@MCS9
802.11a (5G) : ≤ -50dBm@MCS11
Concurrent Clients Up to 128 Per Radio
No. of SSIDs​ 16 (2.4GHz) + 16 (5GHz)
802.11 r/k Fast Roaming Y
Band Steering  Y
AirTime Fariness  Y
Beamforming  Y
SOFTWARE
Wireless Mode AP / WDS AP / WDS Bridge
802.1q VLAN Y (VID = 1-4095)
Spanning Tree RSTP
QoS WMM (802.11e)
Max associated station number
Pass-Through IPv6 and VPN (PPTP, L2TP/IPsec)
DSCP (802.1p) Y
Multicast Rate up to 54Mbps Y
SECURITY
Encryption WEP / WPA2-AES / WPA3
Wireless L2 Isolation Y
Station Isolation Y
IEEE 802.1x Authenticator Y
EAP Authentication PEAP
Hidden SSID Y
MAC Address Filter Y
Wireless STA Y
Rogue AP Detection (w/ NMS) Y
MANAGEMENT
Deployment Standalone (AP mode)
Master AP mode: Can manage 16 Edimax CAX1800 APs with NMS
Managed AP mode: Be managed by Edimax CAX1800 Master AP with NMS
Configuration HTTP / HTTPS
SNMP v1, v2c, v3
CLI (Telnet, SSH)
RADIUS Server Built-In
Auto-Channel Y
Private MIB Y
OTHERS
Certification CE, FCC
Environmental Condition Operating Temperature: 0°C~40°C (32°F~104°F)
Operating Humidity: 90% or Less
Package Content AX1800 Ceiling Mount PoE Access Point
Ceiling-Mount & T-rail Mount Bracket Kit
Ethernet Cable
Quick Installation Guide
Optional Accessory GP-101IT IEEE802.3at PoE Injector
*Maximum performance, actual data rates, and coverage will vary depending on network conditions and environmental factors.
*Actual viewing resolution and frame rate of network cameras depend on connection speed.
*Product specifications and design are subject to change without notice.