Dual Band 802.11be 5100Mbps Ceiling-mount Wireless Access Point w/802.3at PoE+ 1 10/100/1000/2500T Port and 1 10/100/1000T LAN Port

Business-grade Wi-Fi 7 Ceiling-mount Wireless AP for Future-ready Networks

High‑speed, stable, and secure, PLANET WDAP‑C5100BE is the ideal solution for upgrading business networks to meet the demands of high‑density environments and future applications. Leveraging the latest Wi‑Fi 7 (802.11be) technology and supporting both the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz frequency bands, this ceiling‑mount access point delivers exceptional wireless connectivity for airports, large offices, conference centers, and smart cities. With advanced innovations, robust stability, and high efficiency for business‑grade applications, the WDAP‑C5100BE is designed to optimize network performance and commercial reliability.

Ultra-Wide Channels for Stable and Efficient Enterprise Wi-Fi 7 Connectivity

The WDAP-C5100BE supports up to 160 MHz channel bandwidth, a key feature of Wi-Fi 7 that doubles the available channel width compared to Wi-Fi 6E. Its peak transmission rate of 5100 Mbps is designed for commercial environments, delivering stable performance, higher efficiency, and reliable operation.

Boost Network Throughput with 4096-QAM

With 4096-QAM encoding, the WDAP-C5100BE transmits more data per signal, increasing throughput and making it ideal for high-bandwidth applications such as 4K/8K video streaming, AR/VR experiences, and real time cloud services while maintaining a stable and efficient network connection.

Seamless Connectivity and Peak Network Performance

Designed for robust dual‑band operation, the WDAP‑C5100BE ensures seamless connectivity across both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz frequencies. This design guarantees consistent data transfer and stable connections even in interference‑prone, high‑density scenarios, delivering the reliability demanded by modern commercial applications.

Optimize Spectrum Utilization

Employing advanced techniques such as dynamic allocation of resource units and spectrum puncturing, the WDAP‑C5100BE minimizes spectrum waste and maximizes efficiency in densely‑populated wireless environments, further enhancing overall network performance and business productivity.

Business‑oriented Performance

The WDAP-C5100BE is optimized for enterprise environments, focusing on network stability, efficiency, and high performance. It delivers speeds of up to 4.324 Gbps on the 5 GHz band, offering a threefold performance boost compared to Wi-Fi 6E while ensuring stable and continuous connectivity.

Ultra-low Latency and Jitter

Equipped with advanced Quality of Service (eQoS) and enhanced channel access technologies, the WDAP-C5100BE dynamically prioritizes data packets to minimize latency and ensure consistent performance for real-time applications such as AR/VR, video conferencing, and online gaming.

Precision Interference Control for Seamless Performance

Incorporating BSS Coloring technology to effectively differentiate overlapping networks, the WDAP‑C5100BE minimizes interference and maintains stable connections. In addition, beamforming technology directs Wi‑Fi signals toward connected devices, enhancing coverage and signal stability throughout the deployment area.

Advanced Security

The WDAP‑C5100BE supports advanced encryption protocols including WPA3‑PSK, WPA2‑PSK, and WPA/WPA2 Enterprise to ensure robust data protection, prevent unauthorized access, and safeguard the network. Administrators can further manage access through predefined ACLs for enhanced security, making it an ideal choice for sensitive business applications.

Flexible Deployment Modes and Easy Management

With versatile operation modes (AP, Gateway, and Repeater), the WDAP‑C5100BE adapts seamlessly to various deployment scenarios, whether establishing a new network or upgrading an existing one. Its PoE+ support (802.3at) and intuitive remote management via PLANET CloudViewerPro app and NMS systems enable effortless installation, monitoring, and maintenance.

Choose WDAP‑C5100BE and Embrace the Future of Business Networking

More than just an access point, the WDAP‑C5100BE is a smart, future‑proof solution engineered to meet the high‑performance demands of modern businesses. Its benefits of Wi‑Fi 7 technology facilitate the optimization of stability, efficiency, and commercial excellence across all your network applications.

Infinite Possibilities and Seamless Connectivity for a Comprehensive Smart Environment

The WDAP‑C5100BE is not only the ideal choice for upgrading enterprise networks but also a key driving force behind the smart environment revolution. Whether it’s in the bustling airport hubs, modern large-scale offices, dynamic conference centers, or every corner of smart cities, the WDAP‑C5100BE delivers stable, efficient, and low-latency wireless connectivity, ensuring every user enjoys an exceptional networking experience.

Moreover, it is equally suited for diverse commercial settings such as hotels, restaurants, and educational institutions, enabling customers, travelers, and students alike to experience ultimate network speed and connection stability wherever they are. The WDAP‑C5100BE is ideal for future smart living and high-efficiency work environments.

Industrial Compliant Wireless LAN and LAN

Compliant with the IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be (Wi-Fi 7) wireless technology
Equipped with one 10/100/1000/2500Mbps WAN/PoE RJ45 port and one 10/100/1000Mbps LAN RJ45 port, supporting auto-negotiation and auto MDI/MDI-X for seamless connectivity

RF Interface Characteristics

A state‑of‑the‑art Wi‑Fi 7 architecture with advanced MIMO technology
Up to 5100 Mbps (approximately 689 Mbps at 2.4 GHz and 4324 Mbps at 5 GHz) with 4K‑QAM (4096‑QAM) encoding for boosted throughput

Multiple Operation Modes and Wireless Features

Flexible operation modes (AP, Gateway, and Repeater) for diverse deployment needs
Wi‑Fi Multimedia (WMM) for superior streaming quality
A real-time channel analyzer for channel utilization, and seamless roaming with 802.11k/v/r for uninterrupted connectivity
Dynamic coverage thresholds for further weak signal interference reduction to maintain stable sessions

Secure Network Connection

Comprehensive wireless security with WPA3-PSK, WPA2-PSK, WPA/WPA2 Enterprise, and 802.1X RADIUS authentication
VLAN support with SSID to VLAN mapping, along with IP/Port/MAC filtering, DoS protection, and SPI firewall features for robust network safeguarding
Customizable configurations such as DMZ, port forwarding, and per IP bandwidth control for consistent performance in high density deployments

Easy Deployment and Management

PLANET AP Controllers in AP mode.
Self-healing mechanism through system auto reboot setting
System status monitoring via remote syslog servers, combined with support for PLANET DDNS/Easy DDNS, Captive Portal, and RADIUS Server/Client in Gateway mode, to streamline management.
PLANET Smart Discovery Utility, PLANET NMS system, and CloudViewerPro app for centralized, efficient deployment management.

Hardware Specifications

Interfaces

WAN/PoE: 1 x 10/100/1000/2500BASE-T RJ45 port
LAN: 1 x 10/100/1000BASE-T RJ45 port
Auto-negotiation and auto MDI/MDI-X

Antennas

Gain: 5 x internal 3dBi antenna (2.4G x 2, 5G x 3)

Reset Button

Reset button on the rear side (Press over 5 seconds to reset the device to factory default.)

LED Indicators

Composite LED (Red: Booting, Green: 2.4GHz+5GHz or 5GHz only, Blue: 2.4GHz only)

Dimensions

220 x 225 x 42.5 mm (W x D x H)

Weight

628 ± 5g

Power Requirements

48V DC IN, 0.5A, IEEE 802.3at PoE+ (WAN/PoE was changed port)
12V DC IN, 1.5A from DC Jack (5.5 x 2.1mm)

Power Consumption

< 15W

Mounting

Ceiling-mount

Wireless Interface Specifications

Standard

5GHz:
IEEE 802.11be
IEEE 802.11ax
IEEE 802.11ac
IEEE 802.11n
IEEE 802.11a
2.4GHz:
IEEE 802.11be
IEEE 802.11ax
IEEE 802.11n
IEEE 802.11b
IEEE 802.11g
IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T
IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX
IEEE 802.3ab 1000BASE-T
IEEE 802.3bz 2500BASE-T
IEEE 802.3x flow control
IEEE 802.11k, 802.11v, and 802.11r
IEEE 802.11i

Media Access Control

CSMA/CA

Data Modulation

802.11be:
MIMO-OFDM/OFDMA (BPSK / QPSK / 16QAM / 64QAM / 256QAM / 1024QAM / 4096QAM)
802.11ax:
MIMO-OFDMA (BPSK / QPSK / 16QAM / 64QAM / 256QAM, 1024QAM)
802.11ac:
MIMO-OFDM (BPSK / QPSK / 16QAM / 64QAM / 256QAM)
802.11a/g/n:
OFDM (BPSK / QPSK / 16QAM / 64QAM)
802.11b:
DSSS (DBPSK / DQPSK / CCK)

Band Mode

2.4GHz / 5GHz concurrent mode

Frequency Range

2.4GHz:
FCC: 2.412~2.462GHz
ETSI: 2.412~2.472GHz
5GHz:
FCC: 5.180~5.240GHz, 5.745~5.825GHz
ETSI: 5.180~5.700GHz

Operating Channels

ETSI:
2.4GHz:
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 (13 Channels)
5GHz:
36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60, 64, 100, 104, 108, 112, 116, 120,124,128,132, 136, 140 (19 channels)
FCC:
2.4GHz: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 (11 channels)
5GHz:
36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60, 64, 100, 104, 108, 112, 116,120,124,128,132, 136, 140, 149, 153, 157, 161,165 (24 channels)5GHz channel list may vary in different countries according to their regulations.

Max. Transmit Power (dBm)

FCC: up to 23 ± 2dBm
ETSI: < 19dBm (EIRP)

Network Mode	Data Rate	Max. Transmit Power (dBm)
2.4G Power
802.11b	11Mbps 1Mbps	23±2 23±2
802.11g	54Mbps 6Mbps	20±2 22±2
802.11n HT20	MCS7 MCS0	18.5±2 21±2
802.11n HT40	MCS7 MCS0	18.5±2 21±2
802.11ax HE-SU20	MCS11 MCS0	17±2 20.5±2
802.11ax HE-SU40	MCS11 MCS0	17±2 20.5±2
802.11be EHT20	MCS13 MCS0	16±2 20.5±2
802.11be EHT40	MCS13 MCS0	16±2 20.5±2
5G Power
802.11a	54Mbps 6Mbps	20±2 22±2
802.11n HT20	MCS7 MCS0	18.5±2 21±2
802.11n HT40	MCS7 MCS0	18.5±2 21±2
802.11ac VHT20	MCS8 MCS0	18±2 20.5±2
802.11ac VHT40	MCS9 MCS0	18±2 20.5±2
802.11ac VHT80	MCS9 MCS0	17.5±2 20.5±2
802.11ac VHT160	MCS9 MCS0	16±2 18.5±2
802.11ax HE-SU20	MCS11 MCS0	17±2 20.5±2
802.11ax HE-SU40	MCS11 MCS0	17±2 20.5±2
802.11ax HE-SU80	MCS11 MCS0	16.5±2 20±2
802.11ax HE-SU160	MCS11 MCS0	15.5±2 18.5±2
802.11be EHT20	MCS13 MCS0	15.5±2 20.5±2
802.11be EHT40	MCS13 MCS0	15.5±2 20.5±2
802.11be EHT80	MCS13 MCS0	15±2 20.5±2
802.11be EHT160	MCS13 MCS0	13±2 18.5±2

Receive Sensitivity

Network Mode	Data Rate	Receive Sensitivity (dBm)
2.4GHz
802.11b	11Mbps 1Mbps	-89 -97
802.11g	54Mbps 6Mbps	-76 -94
802.11n HT20	MCS7 MCS0	-75 -94
802.11n HT40	MCS7 MCS0	-72 -91
802.11ax HE-SU20	MCS11 MCS0	-65 -94
802.11ax HE-SU40	MCS11 MCS0	-61 -92
802.11be EHT20	MCS13 MCS0	-58 -94
802.11be EHT40	MCS13 MCS0	-56 -91
5GHz
802.11a	54Mbps 6Mbps	-76 -94
802.11n HT20	MCS7 MCS0	-69 -93
802.11n HT40	MCS7 MCS0	-67 -90
802.11ac VHT20	MCS8 MCS0	-69 -93
802.11ac VHT40	MCS9 MCS0	-66 -90
802.11ac VHT80	MCS9 MCS0	-61 -87
802.11ac VHT160	MCS9 MCS0	-58 -84
802.11ax HE-SU20	MCS11 MCS0	-64 -93
802.11ax HE-SU40	MCS11 MCS0	-61 -91
802.11ax HE-SU80	MCS11 MCS0	-58 -88
802.11ax HE-SU160	MCS11 MCS0	-55 -85
802.11be EHT20	MCS13 MCS0	-57 -93
802.11be EHT40	MCS13 MCS0	-54.5 -91
802.11be EHT80	MCS13 MCS0	-51.5 -88
802.11be EHT160	MCS13 MCS0	-48.5 -85

Software Features

LAN

Static IP / Dynamic IP

WAN

Static IP
Dynamic IP
PPPoE/PPTP/L2TP

Wireless Mode

Access Point
Gateway
Repeater
WISP

Channel Width

20MHz, 40MHz, 80MHz, 160MHz

Encryption Security

WPA3 Personal, WPA2/WPA3 Personal, WPA2 Personal (AES), WPA2 Personal (TKIP), WPA2 Personal (TKIP+AES), WPA/WPA2 Personal (AES), WPA/WPA2 Personal (TKIP), WPA/WPA2 Personal (TKIP+AES), WPA2 Enterprise, WPA/WPA2 Enterprise

Wireless Security

Enable/Disable SSID broadcast
Wireless max. 32 MAC address filtering
User isolation

Max. SSIDs

8 (4 per radio)

Max. Clients

256 (128 is suggested, depending on usage)

Wireless QoS

Supports Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM)

Wireless Advanced

Auto Channel Selection
5-level Transmit Power Control Max (100%), Efficient (75%), Enhanced (50%), Standard (25%) or Min (15%)
Client Limit Control, Coverage Threshold
Wi-Fi channel analysis chart
Seamless roaming
Beamforming
BSS coloring

Status Monitoring

Device status, wireless client List
PLANET Smart Discovery
DHCP client table
System Log supports remote syslog server

VLAN

IEEE 802.1Q VLAN (VID: 1~4094)
SSID-to-VLAN mapping to up to 4 SSIDs

Self-healing

Supports auto reboot settings per day/hour

Management

Remote management through PLANET DDNS/ Easy DDNS
Configuration backup and restore
Supports UPnP
Supports IGMP Proxy
Supports PPTP/L2TP/IPSec VPN Pass-through
Supports Captive Portal, RADIUS Server/Client

Central Management

Applicable controllers: NMS APC, WS APC, VR/IVR APC, ICG APC, PLANET CloudViewerPro

Environment & Certification

Temperature

Operating: -10~ 55 degrees C
Storage: -40 ~ 70 degrees C

Humidity

Operating: 10 ~ 90% (non-condensing)
Storage: 5 ~ 95% (non-condensing)

Regulatory

CE, RoHS

Remarks [*]：The feature will be supported through firmware/system upgrade.

Datasheet

Date	Version	Description	Download
2025/02/04	1.0	WDAP-C5100BE

Quick Guide

Date	Version	Description	Download
2025/28/03	1.0	Initial release.

Date

Version

Description

Download

2025/28/03

1.0

Initial release.

Users Manuals

Date	Version	Description	Download
2025/11/04	1.0	Initial release.

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