The high performance platform, which offers at least six times the throughput of existing 802.11a g networks, prepares the business for the next wave of mobile devices and applications. Building on the Cisco Aironet heritage of RF excellence, the 1140 Series combines the industry's most widely deployed 802.11n technology with a sleek industrial design that blends seamlessly into any enterprise environment. Designed for sustainability, the 1140 Series delivers high performance from standard 802.3af Power over Ethernet while decreasing waste with multiunit eco packs and Energy Star certified power supplies. As part of the Cisco Unified Wireless Network, the 1140 Series provides the industry's lowest total cost of ownership and investment protection by integrating seamlessly with the existing network. The Cisco Unified Wireless Network with M Drive technology removes the mystery associated with design, implementation, and ongoing optimization of enterprise wireless networks. With Cisco M Drive technology, IT has the tools needed to build and operate a high performance wireless network without the need for extensive RF engineering skills. Cisco M Drive technology is a systemwide approach that manages the corporate RF spectrum, improves wireless coverage, and increases system capacity and performance. The Cisco Aironet 1140 Series offers 802.11n performance with standard 802.3af Power over Ethernet PoE . At only 12.95 watts of power, the 1140 Series is the only platform to combine the power of dual radio 802.11n with the efficiency of standard PoE. Additionally, the 1140 Series is designed to operate more efficiently during off peak hours when fewer clients are connected to the access point.
