PAKEDGE WK-1 802.11AC 2×2 WIRELESS AP WITH BAKPAK LITE

The WK-1 is a high-performance 802.11ac indoor AP designed to meet the growing wireless demands of today's small- to medium-density connected homes.

The WK-1 delivers 2x2 SU-MIMO omnidirectional antenna arrays and supports a maximum aggregate data rate up to 1,200 Mbps (300 Mbps for 2.4 GHz; 867 Mbps for 5 GHz).

The WK-1 delivers a Quick Setup page forstreamlining deployments and a suite of performance-enhancing features, including autochannel selection, enhanced roaming technologies, and default transmit power settings to deliver consistent, reliable performance to every connected device.

The WK-1 supports built-in BakPak Lite Remote Management. From a simple reboot or configuration change to a full firmware upgrade, dealers can remotely manage their customers' networks on a mobile device or web browser—no additional hardware required.

Feature and benefit highlights

• High-performance 802.11ac dual-band access point
• For small- to medium-density residential environments
• Built-in BakPak Lite Remote Management
• 2x2 SU-MIMO internal omnidirectional antennas
• Data rate up to 1,200 Mbps (300 Mbps for 2.4 GHz; 867 Mbps for 5 GHz)
• Auto-channel and built-in site survey
• Multi-tiered roaming technologies for seamless client device handoffs
• Out-of-box optimized transmit power levels for proper WiFi band overlap
• 16 secure SSIDs (8 per band) + 2 guest SSIDs
• WPA and WPA2-PSK security encryption
• Compatible with NK-1 Wireless Controller
• Powered by 802.3at (PoE+) or standard AC

Quick setup

Places all access point settings and configurations onto a single page, streamlining and simplifying the setup process.

Multi-channel architecture

Enterprise-level architectural design that relies on non-overlapping wireless channels to minimize cochannel interference, reduce channel congestion, and deliver maximum throughput to every connected device.

Auto-channel selection

Scans WiFi and non-WiFi channels in the local environment to select the best channel with the least amount of interference and congestion.

Best practice is to run auto-channel first, followed by setting the channel to Fixed. This will ensure the AP remains connected to the best channel long after install.

Enhanced roaming technology

Multi-tiered roaming capabilities to deliver seamless roaming of every client device without compromising performance.

• Industry standards—Supports IEEE 802.11k and 802.11r (often referred to as fast roaming), designed to assist client devices in making a faster roaming decision when transitioning between access points.

• Pakedge roaming technology—With RSSI client reject, the AP assists sticky client devices in disconnecting from one AP and connecting to an AP with a stronger signal to ensure a continous connection and uncompromised performance.

Optimized transmit power levels

Out-of-the-box transmit power settings optimized for proper overlap of the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz wireless bands, balancing performance and coverage needs with seamless client device handoffs in a multi-AP system. By default, the transmit power levels are set to 13 dBm for 2.4 GHz and 18 dBm for 5 GHz.

VLAN support

Support of 6 pre-configured VLANs for AV traffic segmentation and prioritization, ensuring latencysensitive traffic—such as streaming media and VoIP— is prioritized above less-sensitive traffic.

BakPak Lite Remote Management

BakPak Lite is supported on all Pakedge access points. BakPak enables dealers to remotely manage, configure, and monitor their customers' networks— from anywhere. With BakPak built in, individual access points can be managed directly from a web browser or mobile app—no additional hardware required. Perform a simple reboot, modify SSID or security profile configurations, upgrade firmware, and receive health status alerts.

FEATURES

• Operating frequencies: Dual-band (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz)
• 2x2 SU-MIMO internal omnidirectional antennas
• Data rate up to 1,200 Mbps (300 Mbps for 2.4 GHz; 867 Mbps for 5 GHz)
• Operation modes: AP and WDS (AP, repeater, and bridge)
• Channel width: 2.4 GHz: HT 20 & 40 MHz; 5 GHz: VHT 20, 40, 80 MHz
• Auto-channel
• DFS channels
• Band steering

• Quick setup, intuitive web interface
• BakPak Lite Remote Management
• Local and cloud firmware and configuration management
• VLAN support, management VLAN
• SNMP
• Diagnostics: Ping and traceroute
• Remote reboot and reset

• 8 SSIDs per radio, 1 secure guest network per radio
• WPA2-PSK security encryption
• Hide SSID
• Client isolation
• Spanning Tree Protocol
• AP detection (site survey)
• Industry roaming standards 802.11r and 802.11k
• RSSI threshhold and client reject

• LED enable/disable (global/individual AP)
• System log and report

SPECIFICATIONS

• NK-1 compatible: Yes
• Input power: PoE+ 802.3at or 12V/1.5A with included power supply
• Transmit power: 27 dBm on 2.4 GHz, 27 dBm on 5 GHz
• Power draw (average/peak): 10.99W/13.1W
• Receive sensitivity: -91 dBm
• Encryption options: WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, WPA/WPA2 mixed using TKIP or AES

• Mounting options: Wall bracket
• LEDs: Power, 2× Ethernet, 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz
• Buttons: Reset
• Ports: Power, 2 LAN (1 PoE+)
• Dimensions:
  • 8.02 × 7.47 × 1.63 in. (20.4 × 18.9 × 4.1 cm)
  • Base: 6.38 × 6.23 in. (16.2 × 15.8 cm)
• Weight: 4 lbs (1.81 kg)
• Included accessories: Quick Start Guide, Ethernet cable, power supply, wall bracket, T-bar brackets
• Colors: White (WK-1), black (WK-1-B)

• Operating temperature: 32°F to 113°F (0°C to 45°C)
• Storage temperature: -13°F to 140°F (-25°C to 60°C)
• Humidity: 10%-90% non-condensing