Data Sheet

AP460C

Highlights

Advanced Radio Technology

Tri-Radio Design
• 5GHz 4x4:4
• 2.4GHz 2x2:2
• 2.4GHz/5 GHz/Sensor

Multiple Radio Modes - SSR

• 2.4 GHz/5 GHz/Sensor (2.4GHz/5GHz)
• 5GHz/5 GHz - Dual 5 GHz

Universal Hardware Platform Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) Tri-Radio Outdoor Access

• On-Premises: WiNG OS (Distributed),
ExtremeCloud™ IQ Controller In today’s world, as businesses make capital investments in their technology
(Centralized) infrastructure, they must have a keen eye on how those investments can improve
operational efficiency and reduce cost. With Extreme’s Universal infrastructure,
• Cloud: ExtremeCloud IQ
customers can take advantage of hardware agility and reduce the total cost of their
High Density Environments network by adopting platforms that allow them to run multiple Extreme operating
• Delivers exceptional end-user systems. This multi-persona capability provides increased product flexibility and
experience even in the densest user reduced hardware obsolescence.
environments
The AP460C is part of Extreme’s Universal Wi-Fi platforms and provides users the
WPA3 Support choice of Wi-Fi operating system (ExtremeCloud IQ or WiNG Operating System).
• Includes the latest WPA3 Wi-Fi security Customers have the flexibility to select the OS at start-up or at a later stage and
standard delivering robust protections the AP will assume the features/capabilities of the selected OS. When first booted,
for users and IoT devices the AP460C automatically connects to ExtremeCloud IQ to find its persona. The pre-
provisioned OS persona is then remotely enabled on the AP460C AP and the user
Fully Functional over 802.3at can stay in the cloud or select manage the device locally.
Cellular Coexistence Filter (CCF)
Designed for Harsh Environments The AP460C is a Tri-Radio based on advanced radio technology delivers 802.11ax
• IP67 Outdoor Rated and is designed for harsh environments; from hurricane force winds to sub-zero
temperature. The AP460C is IP67 outdoor rated and extends Extreme’s Wi-Fi 6
• Extended temp range -40°C to +60°C
coverage outdoors in a sleek form factor with three different antenna models:
Smart Management Choices AP460C is based on internal Omni antenna, AP460S6C is a internal 60° Sector,
• ExtremeCloud IQ for powerful, simple, and the AP460S12C is based on a 120° Sector for the most challenging outdoor
and secure public or private cloud deployments.
management
The AP460C is based on Wi-Fi 6 Tri-Radios design delivers 802.11ax 2x2:2 data rates on
• ExtremeCloud IQ Controller or VX/NX
2.4 GHz and 4x4:4 data rates on 5 GHz concurrently on both the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz
controllers ideal for on-premises
radios and a 3rd radio for a dedicated full time dual banded sensor. The Tri-Radio APs
requirements
continue the Extreme tradition of software-selectable- radios (SSRs) capable of dual
• Optional ExtremeCloud IQ visibility 5 GHz connectivity for outdoor harsh environments. The AP460C combines powerful
supported via on-premises controller 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6 technology, advanced security and ML/AI management capabilities
together into an enterprise class solution that allows you to deploy high speed, highly
secure Wi-Fi into the toughest environments.

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Security Universal Hardware
The AP460C delivers the highest level of security services, beginning The AP460C as a universal hardware platform comes with adual-persona
with support for the latest Wi-Fi Alliance WPA3 security certifications. capability allowing user choice of the Wi-Fi operating system (OS). Either
Additionally, supporting a stateful L2- L7 DPI firewall for context-based the ExtremeCloud IQ operating system or the WiNG operating system
access security. persona can be enabled as required. The desired persona can be selected
at start-up or changed at a later stage. Once selected, the AP460C assumes
the features/capabilities of the selected OS. When first booted, the AP460C
automatically connects to ExtremeCloud IQ to find its persona. The pre-
Management Analytics provisioned OS persona is then remotely enabled on the AP460C system,
eliminating the need for manual selection.
In conjunction with management system, cloud or On-premises the
AP460C provides a very rich set of data displayed via context driven
widgets, representing historical data or a combination of historical and
current data. This provides context-specific granularity with perspective
views for locations, network, APs, individual client devices as well as policy
Integrated BLE
roles. In each context, administrators can adjust dashboards from widget To support both IoT and Guest Engagement services the AP460C
library. integrates Bluetooth to connect with IoT devices with Thread wireless or
engage loyalty customers with Apple iBeacon. Enterprises can use API
driven applications to send advertisements directly to shoppers, guests,
and conference attendees. This makes it ideal for businesses to advertise
Wi-Fi 6 Technology their app-download pages, captive portals, or site-specific information.

Prior generations of 802.11n, 802.11ac wave 1 and 2, can be considered

generational improvements with an emphasis on faster speed. 802.11ax
technology instead enhances Wi-Fi efficiency as well as speed, taking Wi-Fi
networks to an entirely new level. To learn more about 802.11ax, visit here.

Programmable Radios
Industry's first tri-radio 802.11ax access point with two software selectable
radios to optimally manage radios to provide the highest level of client
performance while simultaneously providing continuous RF monitoring
for security threats. The AP460C intelligent monitoring of the software
selectable radios enables network managers configure network RF
topology based on user environment and configure the access points in
different modes as required.

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 802.11ax (for 5 GHz Radio)
• 2.4–2.5 GHz and 5.150–5.850 GHz Operating Frequency
Product Specifications • 802.11ax Modulation (1024-QAM)
• Dual-band OFDMA
Radio Specifications
• Rates (Mbps):
Max Users
◦ 5G: HE0-HE11 (8 Mbps – 4800 Mbps)
• SSID per Radio/Total: 8/16
◦ 2.4G: HE0-HE11 (8Mbps – 574 Mbps)
• Users per Radio/total: 512/1024
• 4x4:4 Stream Multiple-In, Multiple-Out (MIMO) Radio
802.11a • HE20/HE40/HE80/HE160 support for 5 GHz
• HE20/HE40 support for 2.4 GHz
• 5.150–5.850 GHz Operating Frequency
• DL SU-MIMO and MU-MIMO
• Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM)
• TxBF (Transmit Beamforming)
Modulation
• Rates (Mbps): 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9, 6 w/auto fallback Radios
• BLE 5 Radio Bluetooth® Low Energy
802.11b
• USB 2.0, Type A , 5V, .5A
• 2.4–2.5GHz Operating Frequency
• Direct-Sequence Spread-Spectrum (DSSS) Modulation Interfaces
• Rates (Mbps): 11, 5.5, 2, 1 w/auto fallback • 100/1000/2500 Mbps auto-negotiation Ethernet port, RJ45
PoE (Power over Ethernet 802.3at) Port
802.11g
• 10/100/1000 Mbps auto-negotiation Ethernet port, RJ45
• 2.4–2.5 GHz Operating Frequency
• Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) Power Specifications
Modulation • IEEE 802.3af PoE Power
• Rates (Mbps): 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9, 6 w/auto fallback
Power Options
802.11n • Power Draw (w/ USB): Typical 21.7 W, Max 25.3 W
• 2.4–2.5 GHz and 5.150–5.850 GHz Operating Frequency • Power Draw (w/o USB): Typical 18.2 W, Max 20.8 W
• 802.11n Modulation • 802.3at Power over Ethernet (PoE) capable
• Rates (Mbps): MCS0 – MCS31 (6.5MBps - 600Mbps) • Gigabit Ethernet port (RJ-45 power input pins: Wires 4,5,7,8 or
1,2,3,6)
◦ 5G: 4x4 Multiple-In, Multiple-Out (MIMO) Radio
• 802.3af Power over Ethernet injector
◦ 2.4G: 2x2 Multiple-In, Multiple-Out (MIMO) Radio
• HT20 High-Throughput (HT) Support for both 2.4 GHz and 5 Physical
GHz
• AP460C: 9.4 in. x 9.4 in. x 2.9 in. (237.6 mm x 237.6 mm x 72.5
• HT40 High-Throughput (HT) Support for 5 GHz mm) Weight: 3.9 lbs (1.8 kg)
• A-MPDU and A-MSDU Frame Aggregation • AP460S6C: 9.4 in. x 9.4 in. x 3.5 in. (237.6 mm x 237.6 mm x 90
mm) Weight: 4 lbs (1.8 kg)
802.11ac
• AP460S12C: 9.4 in. x 9.4 in. x 3.5 in. (237.6 mm x 237.6 mm x 90
• 5.150–5.850 GHz Operating Frequency mm) Weight: 4 lbs (1.8 kg)
• 802.11ac Modulation (256-QAM) • Trusted Platform Module (TPM)
• Rates (Mbps): MCS0–MCS9 (6.5Mbps – 3467Mbps), NSS = 1-4
• 2x2:2 Stream Multiple-In, Multiple-Out (MIMO) Radio
• VHT20/VHT40/VHT80 support
• TxBF (Transmit Beamforming)

802.11ax (for 5 GHz Sensor)

• 5.150–5.850 GHz Operating Frequency
• 802.11ax Modulation (1024-QAM)
• Dual-band OFDMA
• Rates (Mbps): HE0-HE11 (8 Mbps – 1200 Mbps), NSS = 1-2
• 2x2:2 Stream Multiple-In, Multiple-Out (MIMO) Radio
• VHT20/VHT40/VHT80/VHT160 support
• TxBF (Transmit Beamforming)

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Antennas Environmental Compliance
AP460C - Internal OMNI Antennas Housing: IP67 rated outdoor use
• (2) Integrated single band, 5.1-5.8 GHz omnidirectional
antennas Regulatory Compliance
• (4) Integrated dual band, 2.4-2.5 GHz and 5.1-5.8 GHz Product Safety Certifications
omnidirectional • IEC 60950-1, EN 60950-1, UL 60950-1, CSA 22.2 No.60950-1-03,
• (1) Integrated single band, 2.4-2.5 GHz omnidirectional AS/NZS 60950.1
antennas for BLE • RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU

AP460S6C - Internal 60° Sector. Antennas Radio Approvals

• (2) Integrated single band, 5.1-5.8 GHz sector antennas • FCC CFR 47 Part 15, Class B
• (4) Integrated dual band, 2.4-2.5 GHz and 5.1-5.8 GHz sector • ICES-003, Class B
antennas • FCC Subpart C 15.247
• (1) Integrated single band, 2.4-2.5 GHz omnidirectional • FCC Subpart E 15.407
antennas for BLE • RSS247
• EN 301 893
AP460S12C - Internal 120° Sector. Antennas
• EN 300 328
• (2) Integrated single band, 5.1-5.8 GHz sector antennas
• EN 301 489 1 and 17
• (4) Integrated dual band, 2.4-2.5 GHz and 5.1-5.8 GHz sector
• EN 50385
antennas
• EN 55032 (CISPR 32)
• (1) Integrated single band, 2.4-2.5 GHz omnidirectional
• EN 60601-1-2
antennas for BLE
• AS/NZS4268 + CISPR32
Environmental
• Operating: -40°C to 60°C
• Storage: -40°C to 70°C
• Humidity: 0% to 95% (non-condensing)

Environmental Discharge
+/-8 kV contact and +/-15 kV air

Wi-FI Alliance Certifications

Connectivity Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 6™
Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 6™ a,b, g, n, ac

Access Passpoint®

Optimization WMM®
WMM® – Power Save
Wi-Fi Agile Multiband™

Security Protected Management Frames

WPA™ – Enterprise, Personal

WPA2™– Enterprise, Personal
WPA3™ – Enterprise, Person

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Peak Antenna Gain
AP460C Max Antenna Gain (Integrated Antenna)

Software Mode WiFi 0 WiFi 1 WiFi 2 IoT Radio Azimuth Beamwidth Elevation Beamwidth

Dual Band 2.4 Ghz 5 Ghz 2.4 Ghz 3.74 dBi/ 3.2 dBi 360 150
3.24 dBi 4.21 dBi 5 Ghz 3.42dBi

Dual 5G 5 Ghz 5 Ghz 2.4 Ghz 3.74 dBi 3.2 dBi 360 150
3.56 dBi 4.21 dBi 5 Ghz 3.42 dBi

AP460S6C Max Antenna Gain (Integrated Antenna)

Software Mode WiFi 0 WiFi 1 WiFi 2 IoT Radio Azimuth Beamwidth Elevation Beamwidth

Dual Band 2.4 Ghz 5 Ghz 2.4 Ghz 7.59dBi/ 7.9 dBi 60 60
7.83 dBi 8.06 dBi 5 Ghz 7.63dBi

Dual 5G 5 Ghz 5 Ghz 2.4 Ghz 7.59dBi/ 7.9 dBi 60 60

7.83 dBi 8.06 dBi 5 Ghz 7.63dBi

AP460S12C Max Antenna Gain (Integrated Antenna)

Software Mode WiFi 0 WiFi 1 WiFi 2 IoT Radio Azimuth Beamwidth Elevation Beamwidth

Dual Band 2.4 Ghz 5 Ghz 2.4 Ghz 5.53 dBi/ 6.63 dBi 120 70
6.46 dBi 6.25 dBi 5 Ghz 5.54 dBi

Dual 5G 5 Ghz 5 Ghz 2.4 Ghz 5.53 dBi/ 6.63 dBi 120 70
6.34 dBi 6.25 dBi 5 Ghz 5.54 dBi

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Power and Receive Sensitivity
Power and Receive Sensitivity - 2.4 GHz

Channel Data Rate Power (dBm) Sensitivity

11b 1 - 11 Mbps 18, 16 -93, -87

Power and Receive Sensitivity - 5 GHz (Full band)

11g 6 Mbps 18 -89 Channel Data Rate Power (dBm) Sensitivity

54 Mbps 15 -72 11a 6 Mbps 21 -90

11n HT20 MCS0,7 18, 14 -89, -70 54 Mbps 18 -73

11n HT40 MCS0,7 18, 14 -86, -68 11n HT20 MCS0,7 21, 17 -90, -71

11ax HE20 HE0,11 18, 11 -89, -59 11n HT40 MCS0,7 20,17 -87, -69

11ax HE40 HE0,11 18, 11 -86, -56 11ac VHT20 MCS0,8 21, 16 -90, -67

11ac VHT40 MCS0,9 20, 16 -87, -62

Power and Receive Sensitivity - 5 GHz (High band)
11ac VHT80 MCS0,9 19, 16 -85, -55
Channel Data Rate Power (dBm) Sensitivity
11ac VHT160 MCS0,9 18, 15 -79, -50
11a 6 Mbps 20 -89
11ax HE20 HE0,11 21, 16 -90, -60
54 Mbps 17 -72
11ax HE40 HE0,11 20, 16 -87, -57
11n HT20 MCS0,7 20, 16 -89, -70
11ax HE80 HE0,11 19, 16 -85, -54
11n HT40 MCS0,7 19, 16 -86, -68
11ax HE160 HE0,11 18, 15 -79, -48
11ac VHT20 MCS0,8 20, 15 -89, -66

11ac VHT40 MCS0,9 19, 15 -86, -61

Power and Receive Sensitivity - 5 GHz (Low band)

11ac VHT80 MCS0,9 18, 15 -84, -54 Channel Data Rate Power (dBm) Sensitivity

11ac VHT160 MCS0,9 17, 14 -78, -49 11a 6 Mbps 18 -89

11ax HE20 HE0,11 20,15 -89, -59 54 Mbps 16 -72

11ax HE40 HE0,11 19,15 -86, -56 11n HT20 MCS0,7 18, 15 -89, -70

11ax HE80 HE0,11 18, 15 -84, -53 11n HT40 MCS0,7 18, 15 -86, -68

11ax HE160 HE0,11 17, 14 -78, -47 11ac VHT20 MCS0,8 18, 14 -89, -66

11ac VHT40 MCS0,9 18, 14 -86, -61

11ac VHT80 MCS0,9 18, 14 -84, -54

11ax HE20 HE0,11 18, 13 -89, -59

11ax HE40 HE0,11 18, 13 -86, -56

11ax HE80 HE0,11 18, 13 -84, -53

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AP460C — Radiation Patterns

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AP460C — Sensor Patterns

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AP460S6C — Radiation Patterns

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AP460S12C — Radiation Patterns

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AP460S12C — Sensor Patterns

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Ordering Information
AP460 SKUs

SKU Description

AP460C-FCC ExtremeCloud IQ: Outdoor Tri Radio WiFi 6 AP, 2.4 GHz, 5GHz, and Sensor w/Dual 5GHz and Mulitrate Port. Environmentally
friendly, Light, power sensors, BLE. AI/ML green mode. ONMI antennas. NA

AP460C-CAN ExtremeCloud IQ: Outdoor Tri Radio WiFi 6 AP, 2.4 GHz, 5GHz, and Sensor w/Dual 5GHz and Mulitrate Port. Environmentally
friendly, Light, power sensors, BLE. AI/ML green mode. ONMI antennas. T-Bar. Canada

AP460C-WR ExtremeCloud IQ: Outdoor Tri Radio WiFi 6 AP, 2.4 GHz, 5GHz, and Sensor w/Dual 5GHz and Mulitrate Port. Environmentally
friendly, Light, power sensors, BLE. AI/ML green mode. ONMI antennas. T-Bar. Rest of World

AP460C-IL ExtremeCloud IQ: Tri-radio Outdoor WiFi 6 AP (4x4 5 GHz, 2x2 dual band and 1x1 sensor). Dual 5GHz, 2.5 GE and 1 GE port .
Integrated light/power sensors and BLE/Zigbee. AI/ML green mode. Internal OMNI antenna. Domain: Israel

AP460C-EG ExtremeCloud IQ: Tri-radio Outdoor WiFi 6 AP (4x4 5 GHz, 2x2 dual band and 1x1 sensor). Dual 5GHz, 2.5 GE and 1 GE port .
Integrated light/power sensors and BLE/Zigbee. AI/ML green mode. Internal OMNI antenna. Domain: Egypt

AP460S6C-FCC ExtremeCloud IQ: Outdoor Tri Radio WiFi 6 AP, 2.4 GHz, 5GHz, and Sensor w/Dual 5GHz and Mulitrate Port. Environmentally
friendly, Light, power sensors, BLE. AI/ML green mode. Internal 60° Sector. NA

AP460S6C-CAN ExtremeCloud IQ: Outdoor Tri Radio WiFi 6 AP, 2.4 GHz, 5GHz, and Sensor w/Dual 5GHz and Mulitrate Port. Environmentally
friendly, Light, power sensors, BLE. AI/ML green mode. Internal 60° Sector. Canada

AP460S6C-WR ExtremeCloud IQ: Outdoor Tri Radio WiFi 6 AP, 2.4 GHz, 5GHz, and Sensor w/Dual 5GHz and Mulitrate Port. Environmentally
friendly, Light, power sensors, BLE. AI/ML green mode. Internal 60° Sector. Rest of World

AP460S12C-FCC ExtremeCloud IQ: Outdoor Tri Radio WiFi 6 AP, 2.4 GHz, 5GHz, and Sensor w/Dual 5GHz and Mulitrate Port. Environmentally
friendly, Light, power sensors, BLE. AI/ML green mode. Internal 120° Sector. NA

AP460S12C-CAN ExtremeCloud IQ: Outdoor Tri Radio WiFi 6 AP, 2.4 GHz, 5GHz, and Sensor w/Dual 5GHz and Mulitrate Port. Environmentally
friendly, Light, power sensors, BLE. AI/ML green mode. Internal 120° Sector. Canada

AP460S12C-WR ExtremeCloud IQ: Outdoor Tri Radio WiFi 6 AP, 2.4 GHz, 5GHz, and Sensor w/Dual 5GHz and Mulitrate Port. Environmentally
friendly, Light, power sensors, BLE. AI/ML green mode. Internal 120° Sector. Rest of World

Power Accessories

SKU Description

PD-9001GO-ENT Outdoor 802.3at PoE single port midspan

AH-ACC-PW-CBL-US 6ft 18 AWG universal power cord with US plug

AH-ACC-PW-CBL-UK 6ft universal power cord with UK plug

AH-ACC-PW-CBL-EU 6ft universal power cord with EU plug

AH-ACC-PW-CBL-AU 6ft universal power cord with AU plug

AH-ACC-PW-CBL-JP 6ft universal power cord with Japan plug

AH-ACC-PW-CBL-KR 6ft universal power cord with Korea plug

Other Accessories

SKU Description

ACC-WIFI-MICRO-USB Micro-USB to USB Console Adapter Cable for Extreme Wireless Access Points

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Mounting Options
Option 1: Mount to Pole or Wall Vertically

Marketing Part # Outdoor AP Mounting Accessories Comments

AH-ACC-STRP-MRN Outdoor access point stainless steel hose strap for 3 in. – 7 in. Order (2) for mounting to pole AP460C, AP460S6C, AP460S12C
diameter pole

AH-ACC-BKT-ASM Outdoor access point stainless steel wall bracket assembly Allows AP460C, AP460S6C, AP460S12C to mount to wall

Note: Order quantity (2) AH-ACC-STRP-MRN for pole mounting

Option 2: Mount to Pole or Wall with +/– 15-Degree Tilt and/or Extension

Marketing Part # Outdoor AP Mounting Accessories Comments

ACC-MBO-KT-AX Adapter bracket for Outdoor AP460xxxC for tilting Adapter bracket for outdoor access point to tilt

KT-147407-02 OUTDOOR HDW KIT SS HARSH ENVIRONMENTS Allows +/– 15-degree tilt – wall or pole mount

KT-150173-01 OUTDOOR AP 12 IN EXT ARM FOR MNTG KIT Allows 12 in. extension – use with KT-147407-02 for pole and/or
tilt

Option 3: Mount to Wall with > 15-Degree Tilt and Variable Extension

Marketing Part # Outdoor AP Mounting Accessories Comments

ACC-MBO-KT-AX Adapter bracket for Outdoor AP460xxxC for tilting and variable Adapter bracket for outdoor access point to tilt
extension lengths (7.0 in., 8.5 in., and 10.0 in.)

MBO-ART03 MBO-ART03 Articulating Mounting Bracket Allows 2 axis +/- 80-degree tilt (20-degree increments) and 10
inches extension - wall

Warranty
The AP460C models are covered under Extreme's Universal LLW policy. For warranty details, visit: http://www.extremenetworks.com/support/policies

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