Wireless Access Point PLANET WDAP-C5100BE 2.4 GHz 5 GHz

The PLANET WDAP-C5100BE is a business-grade ceiling-mount wireless access point that supports both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands and the Wi‑Fi 7 (802.11be) standard. Designed for high-density commercial environments such as airports, large offices, conference centers, and smart city deployments, the device offers PoE+ (802.3at) power delivery and remote management via PLANET CloudViewerPro and NMS systems. Its white ceiling-friendly design and enterprise-focused feature set make it suitable for upgrading existing networks or deploying new, future-ready wireless infrastructure.

Advantages

The WDAP-C5100BE delivers ultra-wide channel support up to 160 MHz and a peak transmission rate targeted for commercial use, providing increased throughput and stable connections. It uses 4096-QAM encoding for higher data density, advanced QoS and enhanced channel access to reduce latency, and technologies such as BSS Coloring and beamforming to control interference and improve coverage. Built-in security supports WPA3‑PSK, WPA2‑PSK and WPA/WPA2 Enterprise with ACLs for administrative control.

Suitable for

• High-density public venues (airports, conference centers)
• Large enterprise offices and corporate campuses
• Smart city and municipal wireless deployments
• Real-time applications: video conferencing, AR/VR, cloud services

Key specifications

• Wireless standard: IEEE 802.11be (Wi‑Fi 7)
• Frequency bands: 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz
• Maximum channel bandwidth: 160 MHz
• Peak transmission rate: up to 5100 Mbps (aggregate)
• Advanced modulation: 4096-QAM
• Deployment modes: AP, Gateway, Repeater
• Power: PoE+ (802.3at)
• Security: WPA3-PSK, WPA2-PSK, WPA/WPA2 Enterprise, ACL support
• Management: PLANET CloudViewerPro app and NMS compatibility
• Color and weight: White, 0.628 kg

How to use

Mount the WDAP-C5100BE on a ceiling location with suitable coverage for your intended area and connect to a PoE+ capable switch or injector for power and network connectivity. Use the PLANET CloudViewerPro app or your NMS for initial configuration, firmware updates, and ongoing monitoring. Select the appropriate operation mode (AP, Gateway, or Repeater) according to your network design, configure SSIDs and security (WPA3/WPA2 or Enterprise), and fine-tune QoS and channel settings for real-time traffic requirements.

Usage recommendations

Place the access point centrally in the coverage area and avoid physical obstructions and sources of RF interference. For high-density deployments, plan channel allocation and spectrum usage to take advantage of 160 MHz channels and spectrum puncturing features. Use PoE+ for simplified installation and maintain regular firmware updates and ACL policies to ensure security and performance.