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Part Number: AP41E-US
Description: 802.11ac Wave 2 Wi-Fi, Bluetooth LE and IoT (External Antenna)
Category: Juniper Mist Series Access Points, Juniper Wireless APs & Controllers, Wireless
15+ Years of Proven Excellence
Delivering reliable IT hardware solutions since 2009.
Same-Day Shipping
On all on-hand orders placed before 2 pm CST.
Limited Lifetime Warranty
You’ll find warranty coverage on the majority of our hardware.*
Terms & Conditions*
The AP41E-US delivers advanced secure network access control through deep integration with Juniper Mist Access Assurance, providing enterprise-grade network access control protocol enforcement for both 802.1X-enabled devices and traditional network access control scenarios. The system supports secure access policies for guest devices, corporate devices, and user owned computers, implementing a simple authorization policy framework that enables administrators to establish access controls based on device identity and user context. This comprehensive approach addresses other security threats while supporting integrating external directory services such as Google Workspace, Microsoft Azure Active Directory, and Okta for unified IT management experience.
Built on the Juniper Mist cloud platform, the AP41E-US leverages Mist AI to provide unprecedented network visibility and client connectivity experience optimization. The system includes Juniper Mist Access Assurance capabilities that support wireless LAN access through advanced authentication services, including MAC authentication bypass for traditionally unmanaged devices and external public key infrastructure integration. The cloud-native architecture eliminates decades old security technology limitations by providing real-time network stack visibility, user location tracking, and comprehensive endpoint’s media access control monitoring across multiple regional locations.
The AP41E-US features tri-radio architecture with 4×4:4 MIMO configuration, delivering maximum data rates of 1,730 Mbps in the 5GHz band and 800 Mbps in the 2.4GHz band for high-performance Wi-Fi connectivity. The dedicated third radio functions as a comprehensive network and security sensor, enabling wireless LAN connected devices monitoring and spectrum analysis. The integrated 16-element virtual Bluetooth LE (vBLE) antenna array provides industry-leading location services with 1-3 meter accuracy without requiring additional hardware, supporting asset tracking, wayfinding, and proximity messaging for enhanced user engagement.
The access point automatically connects to the Juniper Mist cloud architecture, downloading configurations and receiving firmware updates without service downtime. The system provides full network stack management through AI-driven automation that reduces Wi-Fi operational costs while ensuring consistent performance across enterprise networks. Advanced telemetry collection enables predictive problem detection and root cause analysis, while the integrated IoT sensors and control interface support advanced use cases including door control and camera management for comprehensive facility automation.
| Component | Specification |
| Model Number | AP41E-US |
| Wi-Fi Standard | 802.11ac Wave 2 |
| Radio Configuration | Tri-radio 4×4:4 MIMO |
| Maximum Data Rate | 2.53 Gbps (1,730 Mbps @ 5GHz + 800 Mbps @ 2.4GHz) |
| Antenna Configuration | External Detachable (4 x RP-SMA) |
| vBLE Array | 16-element Virtual Bluetooth LE |
| IoT Sensors | Integrated Temperature Sensor |
| Power Requirements | 802.3at PoE+ (25.5W) |
| Dimensions | 215 x 215 x 52 mm (8.46 x 8.46 x 2.05 in) |
| Weight | 1.6 kg (3.53 lbs) |
The AP41E-US provides comprehensive support for network device onboarding through multiple authentication methods including 802.1X protocol, MAC Authentication Bypass (MAB), and integration with mobile device management platforms. The system enforces security policies for different unattended device types while supporting traditionally managed devices through seamless integration with existing corporate infrastructure. Advanced certificate validation capabilities support external public key infrastructure implementations, while the Ethernet LAN authentication protocol ensures secure connectivity for wired backhaul connections.
The access point integrates with multiple Juniper Networks cloud services including Wi-Fi Assurance, User Engagement, Asset Visibility, and Premium Analytics for comprehensive network management. The system supports deployed cloud instances across multiple regional service instances, ensuring optimal performance and reduced latency for authentication services. Real-time telemetry streaming enables predictive analytics and proactive problem resolution, while the microservices architecture provides automatic scaling and high availability for very large enterprise deployments.
Unlike conventional wireless access points that require separate network access control appliances, the AP41E-US integrates directly with cloud-based access assurance services, eliminating the need for on-premises NAC hardware. The system provides overall network visibility that traditional solutions cannot match, offering unified management of wireless networks, access control, and user experience monitoring. This integrated approach significantly reduces complexity compared to traditional network access control implementations while providing superior security and operational efficiency for modern enterprise networks.
The AP41E-US seamlessly integrates with popular identity providers including Google Workspace, Microsoft Azure Active Directory, and Okta through the Juniper Mist Access Assurance service. The system supports both 802.1X authentication for corporate devices and MAC Authentication Bypass for devices that cannot support certificate-based authentication, providing flexible access control policies. Integration with external directory services enables centralized user account state management and policy enforcement across multiple users and device types.
The Juniper Mist cloud platform eliminates the infrastructure requirements and operational overhead associated with traditional NAC appliances, providing automatic updates, high availability, and global scalability without service downtime. The microservices architecture ensures consistent performance across computer network deployments while reducing Wi-Fi operational costs through AI-driven automation and predictive analytics. Organizations benefit from simplified management, reduced complexity, and improved security compared to decades old security technology approaches.
The 16-element virtual Bluetooth LE antenna array provides industry-leading location accuracy of 1-3 meters without requiring battery-powered beacons or manual calibration typically needed with traditional positioning systems. The system supports advanced use cases including asset tracking, wayfinding, proximity messaging, and contact tracing through the Juniper Mist platform. This integrated approach eliminates additional hardware costs while providing superior location services compared to solutions requiring separate beacon infrastructure.
The access point supports comprehensive device onboarding including corporate devices based on certificate authentication, guest devices through captive portals, traditionally unmanaged devices via MAC authentication bypass, and IoT devices through device fingerprinting and policy assignment. The system accommodates different unattended device types while providing granular access controls based on device identity, user context, and location information. Private pre-shared key configurations enable secure connectivity for specific device categories while maintaining overall network security.
Access Assurance works by continuously monitoring wireless clients and network connection parameters, providing real-time visibility into authentication events, device compliance status, and user location context across the enterprise network. The AI-driven platform identifies potential security threats and access policy violations while automatically adjusting network access based on changing conditions and user account state. This comprehensive approach ensures that primary functions of network security are maintained while delivering optimized client connectivity experience and reducing administrative overhead through intelligent automation.
At Network Republic, our end-user accounts are covered by a 1-Year Warranty on all hardware—whether New, New Open Box, New Pull, Refurbished, or Refurbished by Manufacturer —from the date of delivery. This warranty covers hardware defects under normal use and allows for repair, replacement, or in-house credit at our discretion.
For resellers and wholesale purchases, we offer a 30-Day Warranty limited strictly to functional issues or defects upon arrival, including dead-on-arrival (DOA) items; it does not apply to problems arising after prolonged use. Resellers are responsible for inspecting and testing products within the 30-day window. This warranty excludes accidental damage, misuse, cosmetic wear, third-party modifications, and software-related issues unrelated to hardware failure. Check out our full warranty policy here.
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