Wi-Fi 6 Series

Wi-Fi 6 series of access points provide Gen 2 Wi-Fi 6 performance improvements to deliver higher capacity and more efficient use of the available spectrum. Arista Wi-Fi 6 access points provide industry leading user experience and throughput in high density environments.

Wi-Fi 6 is ideal for critical, high-density networks serving a high volume of diverse clients and applications. Common deployment scenarios include large schools, large remote offices, auditoriums, meeting rooms, and enterprise campuses.

Wi-Fi 6 access points are Arista CloudVision CUE managed platform. Available as a cloud service or on prem management platform, CloudVision CUE leverages a purpose-built cloud architecture delivering cloud grade analytics and automation to the enterprise Wi-Fi networks. CloudVision ensures high reliability, scalability, security and cost effectiveness.

Additional versatile, multipurpose radio enables industry leading continuous WIPS, better RRM decisions and network availability and performance assurance by On-demand scheduled Client Connectivity test.

Arista Wi-Fi 6 Access Points and CV-CUE Features and Benefits:

• Wi-Fi networks that require less time and resources to deploy and maintain compared to traditional devices, resulting in significant cost savings.
• Plug and play provisioning using either Cloud or On-premises deployments - Arista Access Points take less than two minutes to activate and configure after connecting to the cloud
• Support for up to eight individual SSIDs per radio providing maximum flexibility in network design
• Network controls like NAT, Firewall and QoS implemented at the Access Point, ensuring faster and more reliable networks
• Continuous scanning of all 2.4GHz and 5 GHz channels by a dedicated 2x2 multifunctional radio provides a dynamic, 360-degree view of the RF envirnment to assist in RF optimization and client handling
• Network availability and performance assurance using the multifunctional radio as a client to conduct on-demand and scheduled connectivity and performance tests
• Smart Steering addresses sticky client issues by automatically pushing clients with low data rates to a better access point
• Band steering manages channel occupancy, pushing clients to the 5 GHz channel for optimal throughput
• Smart Load balancing distributes load evenly across neighboring Aps to optimize the use of network resources
• Arista Wi-Fi distributed data plane architecture continues to serve users and secure the network even if connection with the management plane is interrupted
• Interference avoidance from LTE/3G small/macro cells in commonly used TDD/FDD frequency bands Security C-230 offers complete visibility and control of the wireless airspace ensuring network integrity while actively protecting users without manual intervention.
• Wi-Fi 6 series access points are equipped with industry leading fully integrated wireless intrusion prevention capabilities
• Arista’s patented Marker PacketsTM help accurately detect rogue access points on any network while minimizing false positives
• Deterministic rogue detection and prevention by monitoring all Wi-Fi and non-Wi-Fi VLANs.
• Over-the-air and on-the-wire prevention techniques

Comparisons

Model Number	C-200	C-230/C-230E	O-235/O-235E	C-260
Description	Indoor AP for low/medium density deployments.	Indoor AP for high deterministic performance (voice, video, data), high density.  Persistent RF analysis by multi-function third radio.	Outdoor  AP for high deterministic performance (voice, video, data), high density.  Persistent RF analysis by multi-function third radio.	Indoor AP for highest deterministic performance (voice, video, data), ultra-high density.  Persistent RF analysis by multi-function third radio.
Radio Components	802.11b/g/n/ax radio (2.4 GHz)	802.11b/g/n/ax radio (2.4 Ghz)	802.11b/g/n/ax radio (2.4 Ghz)	802.11b/g/n/ax radio (2.4 Ghz)
	802.11a/n/ac/ax radio (5GHz)	802.11a/n/ac/ax radio (5 GHz)	802.11a/n/ac/ax radio (5 GHz)	802.11a/n/ac/ax radio (5 GHz)
		802.11a/b/g/n/ac multifunction radio	802.11a/b/g/n/ac multifunction radio	802.11a/b/g/n/ac multifunction radio
		BLE	BLE	BLE
Antenna	Internal	Internal/External	Internal/External	Internal
Ports	1 x Gb Ethernet	1 x 5Gb Ethernet + 1 x Gb Ethernet	1 x 5Gb Ethernet + 1 x Gb Ethernet	2 x 5Gb Ethernet
	Console	Console		Console
		USB	USB	USB
Max Data Rate	1.2 Gbps / 574 Mbps	2.4 Gbps / 574 Mbps	2.4 Gbps / 574 Mbps	4.8 / 1.2 Gbps
Spatial Streams	2x2:2 (5GHz) / 2x2:2 (2.4GHz)	4x4:4 (5GHz) / 2x2 (2.4GHz)	4x4:4 (5GHz) / 2x2 (2.4GHz)	8x8:8 (5GHz) / 4x4 (2.4GHz)
Channel Width	20/40/80 MHz	20/40/80/160 MHz	20/40/80/160 MHz	20/40/80/80+80/160 MHz
Power	PoE	PoE+ PoE (reduced functionality)	PoE+ PoE (reduced functionality)	PoE++ PoE+ (3dB power reduction)
	DC Power	DC Power		DC power
WIPS	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Mesh Support	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
LTE Interference Mitigation	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
WiFi Alliance Certification	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
SKU	AP-C200	AP-C230, AP-C230E	AP-O235, AP-O235E	AP-C260

All Arista Wi-Fi Access Points support WIPS functionality, either via the multi-function radio or with background scan enabled on the access radios.