Wireless Access Point Lancom LW-500 — Dual-band 2.4/5 GHz, 867 Mbps, 4 antennas, 2x RJ-45 with PoE, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac

The LANCOM LW-500 is a dual-band wireless access point delivering IEEE 802.11ac Wave 2 (Wi‑Fi 5) performance for business environments such as hotels and conference venues. It combines 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz radios, four integrated antennas and two Gigabit Ethernet ports with Power over Ethernet (PoE) for flexible installation. The device can be operated as a stand-alone access point via an intuitive web interface, managed centrally by a WLAN controller, or integrated into the LANCOM Management Cloud for automated, large-scale deployments.

Advantages

The LW-500 provides dual concurrent Wi‑Fi with up to 867 Mbps on compatible devices, supporting legacy 802.11n in 2.4 GHz and faster 802.11ac in 5 GHz. It supports modern security standards including WPA3 and IEEE 802.1X and offers zero-touch deployment when used with the LANCOM Management Cloud. The unit’s discreet, smoke‑detector style design and PoE power option simplify mounting on ceilings in public areas. A modern web configuration interface enables quick stand‑alone setup and client onboarding via QR codes.

Suitable for

• Hotels, lobbies and guest areas
• Conference rooms and meeting venues
• Small to medium enterprise office spaces
• High‑density Wi‑Fi zones requiring separate 2.4/5 GHz radios

When it may not be suitable

The LW-500 implements the IEEE 802.11ac Wave 2 (Wi‑Fi 5) standard and does not provide Wi‑Fi 6 (802.11ax) features such as improved OFDMA or higher per‑client efficiency. For networks that require the newest Wi‑Fi 6 capabilities or the highest possible multi‑user throughput in extremely dense environments, a Wi‑Fi 6 access point may be more appropriate.

Key specifications

• Wi‑Fi standards: IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (dual‑band 2.4/5 GHz)
• Maximum PHY rate: up to 867 Mbps
• Antennas: 4 integrated antennas
• Ethernet: 2 × Gigabit RJ‑45 ports with PoE (IEEE 802.3af)
• Security: WPA3, WPA2, WPA, WEP, IEEE 802.1X, EAP methods (EAP‑TLS/TTLS/FAST, PEAP)
• Installation: ceiling‑mountable, compact smoke‑detector form factor
• Management: stand‑alone web interface, WLAN controller, or LANCOM Management Cloud
• Color: white

How to use

Mount the access point on a ceiling or other suitable surface and connect a PoE‑enabled Ethernet port to supply power and network connectivity, or use the supplied power adapter with the appropriate plug. For a single site, perform initial configuration via the built‑in WEBconfig web interface to create SSIDs, set security policies and onboard clients. For multi‑site or automated rollout, register and manage the device in the LANCOM Management Cloud for zero‑touch provisioning and centralized policy orchestration. Alternatively, integrate the LW‑500 into an existing WLAN controller for centralized control.

What to consider before purchase

• Required Wi‑Fi generation — LW‑500 supports Wi‑Fi 5 (802.11ac Wave 2), not Wi‑Fi 6
• Power options — needs IEEE 802.3af PoE or the included power adapter
• Density and capacity needs — assess device count for high‑density areas
• Management preference — stand‑alone, controller‑based, or cloud management

Usage recommendations

For hotel and conference deployments, place access points centrally on ceilings to maximize coverage, separate guest and corporate networks with distinct SSIDs and security settings, and use the LANCOM Management Cloud for automated provisioning and consistent policy enforcement across multiple sites.