Altai C260-X Outdoor Dual-Band Wi-Fi 6 Access Point
Unrivalled Cost-Performance with External Antenna in the Class
Last Updated on Jan 18, 2025
The Altai C260-X is a budget-friendly Wi-Fi 6 access point that delivers excellent performance and reliable wireless connectivity for indoor and outdoor use. It supports external antennas that offer the flexibility to attach a wide range of antenna types, catering to diverse coverage requirements and environmental conditions. This adaptability ensures optimal signal strength and extended range.
With its affordable price point, the C260-X delivers an unbeatable high-performance price ratio, making it the ideal choice for those seeking exceptional performance, coverage flexibility, and budget-friendly options.
Enhanced Capacity with Wi-Fi 6 Support
Harnesses Wi-Fi 6 features such as OFDMA and bi-directional multi-user MIMO to significantly increase capacity on both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz radios, ensuring superior performance
| Total Data Rate | 2.976 Gbps (2.4 GHz: 574 Mbps + 5 GHz: 2402 Mbps) |
| *Max. Concurrent Users | 256 (128 for both radios) |
Super Dual-Band Coverage
| *Expected Line-of-Sight Distance between †C260-X AP and Smartphone | ||
| 2.4 GHz | 5 GHz | |
| Open Area | 300 m | 200 m |
| Rural | 230 m | 140 m |
| Suburban | 130 m | 70 m |
| Urban | 70 m | 30 m |
Power over Ethernet (PoE) Support
With 802.3af standard PoE, the C260-X can be easily powered up by any PoE/PoE+ switches without the need for additional adapters.
Weatherproof and Dustproof Housing
Built to withstand outdoor environments, it is well-suited for various deployments from smart cities and ports to construction sites.
Secure Wireless Protection
Supports WPA3 for secure Wi-Fi access, offering advanced encryption protocols to safeguard data transmission.
Ease of Deployment
Easily managed through the Insights cloud platform, enabling quick and efficient network rollout regardless of the network size.
* The actual number of concurrent users, distance and performance vary depending on site conditions, device configurations and client capabilities.
† With external 2.4 GHz 4 dBi and 5 GHz 4 dBi omni antennas
- Cost-Effective Outdoor Wi-Fi Hotspots
When combined with Insights, the C260-X provides a powerful advertisement engine and various login options for guest Wi-Fi access, including email sign-up and click-through.
- City-Wide Wireless Infrastructure
The C260-X complements Altai Super WiFi Base Stations for city-wide wireless infrastructure deployments. It enables wireless broadband services, Smart City and IoT applications.
- Medium to High-Density Environments
With Wi-Fi 6 support, the C260-X is an excellent choice for medium to high-density environments such as stadiums and ad-hoc events.
| Wireless Interfaces | |
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| 2.4 GHz (2x2:2) Radio | |
| Operating Mode | AP/STA(CPE) |
| Standard | IEEE 802.11b/g/n/ax |
| Maximum Data Rate | 574 Mbps |
| †Operating Frequency | 2.400 – 2.484 GHz (Ch 1-13) |
| Channel Bandwidth | 20/40 MHz |
| †Transmit Power | 26 dBm (Max.), 23 dBm (Per Chain) |
| Modulation | CCK, BPSK, QPSK, 16-QAM, 64-QAM, 256-QAM, 1024-QAM |
| Receiver Sensitivity (Typical, per chain) |
802.11b: 1 Mbps: -96 dBm; 11 Mbps: -87 dBm 802.11g: 6 Mbps: -93 dBm; 54 Mbps: -75 dBm 802.11n HT20: MCS0: -92 dBm; MCS7: -73 dBm 802.11n HT40: MCS0: -89 dBm; MCS7: -70 dBm 802.11ax HE20: MCS0: -92 dBm; MCS11: -64 dBm 802.11ax HE40: MCS0: -89 dBm; MCS11: -61 dBm |
| 5 GHz (2x2:2) Radio | |
| Operating Mode | AP/STA(CPE) |
| Standard | IEEE 802.11a/n/ac/ax |
| Maximum Data Rate | 2402 Mbps |
| †Operating Frequency |
5.150 – 5.250 GHz (Ch 36-48) 5.250 – 5.350 GHz (Ch 52-64) 5.470 – 5.725 GHz (Ch 100-140) 5.725 – 5.850 GHz (Ch 149-165) |
| Channel Bandwidth | 20/40/80/160 MHz |
| †Transmit Power | 26 dBm (Max.), 23 dBm (Per Chain) |
| Modulation | BPSK, QPSK, 16-QAM, 64-QAM, 256-QAM, 1024-QAM |
| Receiver Sensitivity (Typical, per chain) |
802.11a: 6 Mbps: -92 dBm; 54 Mbps: -74 dBm 802.11n HT20: MCS0: -90 dBm; MCS7: -73 dBm 802.11n HT40: MCS0: -87 dBm; MCS7: -70 dBm 802.11ac VHT20: MCS0: -91 dBm; MCS8: -67 dBm 802.11ac VHT40: MCS0: -88 dBm; MCS9: -63 dBm 802.11ac VHT80: MCS0: -84 dBm; MCS9: -60 dBm 802.11ac VHT160: MCS0: -81 dBm; MCS9: -56 dBm 802.11ax HE20: MCS0: -91 dBm; MCS11: -62 dBm 802.11ax HE40: MCS0: -89 dBm; MCS11: -59 dBm 802.11ax HE80: MCS0: -86 dBm; MCS11: -56 dBm 802.11ax HE160: MCS0: -83 dBm; MCS11: -53 dBm |
| For both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Radios | |
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| Antennas | |
| 2.4 GHz Antenna | |
| Type | External Omni-Directional |
| Gain | Average: 4 dBi; Peak: 5 dBi |
| Connector | 2 x RP-SMA (AP: Female) |
| Polarization | Linear, Vertical |
| Horizontal Beamwidth | 360° |
| VSWR | 2 (Max.) |
| Impedance | 50 Ω |
| 5 GHz Antenna | |
| Type | External Omni-Directional |
| Gain | Average: 4 dBi; Peak: 5 dBi |
| Connector | 2 x RP-SMA (AP: Female) |
| Polarization | Linear, Vertical |
| Horizontal Beamwidth | 360° |
| VSWR | 2 (Max.) |
| Impedance | 50 Ω |
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| Physical Specifications | |
| Dimension | 250 x 140 x 56 mm (Without Antennas) 546 x 140 x 56 mm (With Antennas) |
| Weight | 0.68 kg (Without Mounting Kit) |
| Mounting | Pole Mount or Wall Mount |
| Network Interface | 1 x 10/100/1000Mbps RJ-45 Port (PoE In) 1 x 10/100/1000Mbps RJ-45 Port |
| Indicator | 1 x Power Status 2 x Ethernet Interface Status 2 x Radio Interface Status 3 x Received Signal Strength |
| Reset Button | Onboard |
| Power | |
| Power Supply | 802.3af PoE PD, or Passive 48 - 56 V PoE PD, or 12 V DC Connector Type A: Ø5.5 x Ø2.1 x 10 mm |
| Power Consumption | 15 W (Max.) |
| Environmental Specifications | |
| Operating Temperature | -20 °C to +55 °C (Ambient) |
| Storage Temperature | -40 °C to +70 °C |
| Humidity | 5% – 95% (Non-Condensing) |
| Lightning Protection | EN 61000-4-5 |
| Wind Loading | Up to 216 km/h (134 mph) |
| Weatherproof | IP55 Compliant |
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†The transmit power and operating frequency may vary according to country regulations.<br>
#Will be available in the future.
| Product Ordering Information | |
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| Standard Package | |
| Part No.: SD.C260-3241-000 |
• C260-X Outdoor Dual-band 2x2 Wi-Fi 6 Access Point (Model No.: C260-X) • 2 x 2.4 GHz 4 dBi Omni-Directional Antenna • 2 x 5 GHz 4 dBi Omni-Directional Antenna • Standard Wall/Pole Mounting Kit |
| Optional Accessories - PoE Injector | |
| Part No.: SD.PE-0001-EP |
• Indoor AC to 54 VDC 1 Gigabit Passive PoE Injector • No Power Cords/Wires included |
| Optional Accessories - PoE Switch | |
| Part No.: SD.IS120-1223-000 |
• MIS120P Industrial 6-Gigabit-Port Managed Layer 2+ PoE Switch • Optionally used in conjunction with 1) 120 W 48 VDC Industrial Power Supply (SD.PE-0001-MW), or 2) 240 W 48 VDC Industrial Power Supply (SD.PE-0002-MW) |
| Part No.: SD.IS200-3323-000 |
• MIS200P Industrial 14-Gigabit-Port Managed Layer 2+ PoE Switch • Optionally used in conjunction with 1) 120 W 48 VDC Industrial Power Supply (SD.PE-0001-MW), or 2) 240 W 48 VDC Industrial Power Supply (SD.PE-0002-MW) |
| Optional Accessories - Antenna | |
| Part No.: NS.AN-2M05-01 |
• 2.4 GHz 5 dBi RP-SMA Male Omnidirectional Antenna • Direct mount • Quantity required: 2 per C260-X |
| Part No.: SD.AN-2M5F-00 |
• 2.4 GHz 5 dBi N-Female Omnidirectional Antenna • Pole mount, used in conjunction with RF cable: SD.CA-SM01-00 • Quantity required: 2 per C260-X |
| Part No.: SD.AN-2M8F-00 |
• 2.4 GHz 8 dBi N-Female Omnidirectional Antenna • Pole mount, used in conjunction with RF cable: SD.CA-SM01-00 • Quantity required: 2 per C260-X |
| Part No.: SD.AN-2M10-00 |
• 2.4 GHz 10 dBi RP-SMA Male Omnidirectional Antenna • Pole mount • Quantity required: 1 per C260-X |
| Part No.: SD.AN-2S15-00 |
• 2.4 GHz 15 dBi N-Female Sector Antenna • Pole mount, used in conjunction with RF cable: SD.CA-SM01-00 • Quantity required: 1 per C260-X |
| Part No.: NS.AN-5M09-SA |
• 5 GHz 9 dBi N-Female Omnidirectional Antenna • Pole mount, used in conjunction with RF cable: SD.CA-SM01-00 • Quantity required: 2 per C260-X |
| Part No.: SD.AN-5M13-00 |
• 5 GHz 13 dBi N-Female Omnidirectional Antenna • Pole mount • Quantity required: 1 per C260-X |
| Part No.: SD.AN-5S16-00 |
• 5 GHz 16 dBi N-Female Sector Antenna • Pole mount, used in conjunction with RF cable: SD.CA-SM01-00 • Quantity required: 1 per C260-X |
| Part No.: SD.AN-5P20-00 |
• 5 GHz 20 dBi N-Female Panel Antenna • Pole mount, used in conjunction with RF cable: SD.CA-SM01-00 • Quantity required: 1 per C260-X |
| Part No.: SD.AN-5P22-KB |
• 5 GHz 22 dBi N-Female Panel Antenna • Pole mount, used in conjunction with RF cable: SD.CA-SM01-00 • Quantity required: 1 per C260-X |
| Part No.: NS.AN-5D32-00 |
• 5 GHz 32 dBi N-Female Dish Antenna • Pole mount, used in conjunction with RF cable: SD.CA-SM01-00 • Quantity required: 1 per C260-X |
| Part No.: NS.AN-5D34-00 |
• 5 GHz 34 dBi N-Female Dish Antenna • Pole mount, used in conjunction with RF cable: SD.CA-SM01-00 • Quantity required: 1 per C260-X |
| Optional Accessories – RF Cable | |
| Part No.: SD.CA-SM01-00 | • 1-Meter RP-SMA Male to N-Male RF Cable |
| Optional Accessories - Ethernet Surge Protector | |
| Part No.: NS.MS-0001-PT | • Outdoor 60 W Gigabit Ethernet Surge Protector |
| Warranty Extension | |
| Part No.: SV.HW-C2602-00 | • 2nd Year Extended H/W Warranty for C260 Series |
| Part No.: SV.HW-C2603-00 | • 3rd Year Extended H/W Warranty for C260 Series |
| Part No.: SV.HW-C2604-00 | • 4th Year Extended H/W Warranty for C260 Series |
| Part No.: SV.HW-C2605-00 | • 5th Year Extended H/W Warranty for C260 Series |
| Annual Technical Support and Warranty Extension | |
| Part No.: SV.AS-0508-01 |
• 2nd/3rd Year Extended H/W Warranty and Technical Support • Quantity: 1 for the 2nd Year Extended H/W Warranty and Technical Support • Quantity: 2 for the 2nd and 3rd Year Extended H/W Warranty and Technical Support |
| Part No.: SV.AS-0508-02 | • 4th Year Extended H/W Warranty and Technical Support |
| Part No.: SV.AS-0508-03 | • 5th Year Extended H/W Warranty and Technical Support |
| Contact Us | |
| • Email: sales@altaitechnologies.com or info@altaitechnologies.com | |