Highly Secure Wireless Mesh for Outdoor Deployments
Cisco 1520 Series Lightweight Access Points provide a flexible, highly secure, and scalable mesh platform for demanding outdoor environments. Designed for deployments across large metropolitan areas, the Cisco mesh solution is part of the Cisco Unified Wireless Network and can be deployed as an extension of a wired or wireless network.
Cisco Aironet 1520 Series Lightweight Access Points includes:
- Cisco Aironet 1522: Dual-band mesh access point
- Cisco Aironet 1522HZ: Hazardous location, dual-band mesh access point
- Cisco Aironet 1524SB: Tri-band radio with dual backhaul
- Cisco Aironet 1524PS: Public safety mesh access point
Aironet 1520 Video Data Sheet
Video Data Sheet

Aironet 1520 Video Data Sheet (5:05 min)
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The 1520 Series wireless broadband platform operates with Cisco WLAN controllers and Cisco Wireless Control System (WCS) software, centralizing key functions of WLANs to provide scalable management, configuration, and security and transparent mobility between indoor and outdoor environments.
Cisco 1520 Series Outdoor Mesh Range Calculation Utility
Estimate the number of access points (APs) needed to cover a square mile and the range that can be expected using factors such as antenna gain, transmit power, and path-loss exponent.
Cisco Wireless Service and Support
Provide a complete offering of wireless design, installation maintenance services and support.
Cisco Aironet Compliance Status and Country SKU Options
Current status of product certifications in specific countries and country sku options.
Cisco Compatible Extensions Program for WLAN Devices
Learn more about the Cisco Compatible Extensions Program for WLAN devices which provides tested compatibility with licensed Cisco infrastructure innovations.