APC AP9834 USB Wi-Fi Adapter for Network Mgmt Cards
Overview :
The APC AP9834 is a purpose-built USB Wi-Fi adapter designed to bring wireless network connectivity to APC’s powerful Network Management Card 3 (NMC3) platform. Its primary function is to untether critical power and cooling infrastructure, such as Smart-UPS systems and Rack PDUs, from the requirement of a physical ethernet connection. This enables more flexible placement of assets within a data center, server room, or edge computing environment where cabling may be difficult or costly to implement. This adapter adds significant operational flexibility by supporting dual-band wireless protocols, including IEEE 802.11b/g/n on the 2.4GHz frequency and 802.11a/n on the 5GHz frequency. This ensures reliable and compatible performance across a range of enterprise wireless network environments. By using the AP9834, administrators can securely access the full remote monitoring and management capabilities of the NMC3, granting mission-critical visibility into infrastructure health without being constrained by a wired network port. Designed for simplicity and reliability, the AP9834 is a compact, low-profile device that plugs directly into a free USB port on a compatible management card. It is specifically engineered for use with NMC3 models AP9641 and AP9643, ensuring seamless integration. Once connected, the adapter is easily configured through the NMC’s intuitive web-based user interface or command-line interface (CLI), providing a robust and fully wireless management solution for your most critical APC devices.
Key Features
- Adds dual-band Wi-Fi to APC Network Management Card 3.
- Enables flexible placement of UPS and PDU systems.
- Supports 802.11a/b/g/n standards for compatibility.
- Simple USB plug-and-play physical installation.
- Managed via the NMC3 web interface or command line.
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