Main features

HPE Aruba AP-518 (RW)
Hardened
radio access point
ZigBee, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi 6
2.4 GHz, 5 GHz

Overview

The HPE Aruba Networking 518 Series Hardened Access Points provide high-performance wireless connectivity for harsh weather environments such as warehouses, stadiums, industrial freezers, and enclosures. Supporting the latest Wi-Fi 6 standard, the HPE Aruba Networking 518 Series can achieve a maximum aggregate data rate of 3 Gbps (HE80/HE40) to deliver high speed and reliability. The HPE Aruba Networking 518 Series Hardened APs are also designed to provide improved user experiences by integrating key Wi-Fi optimization technologies for increased Wi-Fi efficiency and optimized client airtime.

Specification

Product Description HPE Aruba AP-518 (RW) - Hardened - radio access point - ZigBee, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi 6

Device Type Radio access point

Form Factor External - outdoor

Data Link Protocol IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, ZigBee, IEEE 802.11ac Wave 2, Bluetooth 5.0, IEEE 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6)

Frequency Band 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz

Performance Maximum data rate (2.4 GHz): 575 Mbps ¦ Maximum data rate (5 GHz): 4.8 Gbps ¦ Aggregate bandwidth: 3 Gbps

Capacity Wireless clients per Wi-Fi radio: 512 ¦ OFDMA units: 16 ¦ BSSIDs per radio: 16

OS Required ArubaOS, InstantOS

Power Over Ethernet (PoE) Supported PoE

Dimensions (WxDxH) 21.1 cm x 21.1 cm x 7 cm

Weight 1.5 kg

Manufacturer Warranty Limited lifetime warranty

General

Device Type Radio access point

Ruggedized Design Outdoor

Width 21.1 cm

Depth 21.1 cm

Height 7 cm

Weight 1.5 kg

Networking

Form Factor External

Connectivity Technology Wireless

Data Transfer Rate 3 Gbps

Line Coding Format CCK, 64 QAM, 256 QAM, BPSK, QPSK, 16 QAM, OFDM, 1024 QAM, OFDMA

Data Link Protocol IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, ZigBee, IEEE 802.11ac Wave 2, Bluetooth 5.0, IEEE 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6)

Spread Spectrum Method OFDM, DSSS, OFDMA

Frequency Band 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz

Performance Maximum data rate (2.4 GHz): 575 Mbps ¦ Maximum data rate (5 GHz): 4.8 Gbps ¦ Aggregate bandwidth: 3 Gbps

Capacity Wireless clients per Wi-Fi radio: 512 ¦ OFDMA units: 16 ¦ BSSIDs per radio: 16

Status Indicators System, status

Features Trusted Platform Module (TPM), LACP support, Maximum Ratio Combining (MRC), Low Density Parity Check (LDPC), Transmit Beam-forming (TxBF) ready, Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS), Cyclic Delay Diversity (CDD), Space Time Blocking Code (STBC), Advanced Cellular Coexistence (ACC), ClientMatch, cyclic shift diversity (CSD), MU-MIMO technology, packet aggregation A-MPDU, packet aggregation A-MSDU, Intelligent Power Monitoring (IPM), Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS), High-Throughput (HT) support, 4x4 MU-MIMO technology, Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM), Very High Throughput (VHT) support, Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiple Access (OFDMA), custom deep-sleep mode, High Efficiency (HE) support, Target Wait Time (TWT)

Encryption Algorithm WPA, WPA2, WPA3

Compliant Standards IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.3af, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3at, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.3bz, IEEE 802.3bt, IEEE 802.11ax

Aerial

Antenna External

Antenna Qty 6

Internet of Things (IoT)

Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes

Communications Technology Bluetooth, Zigbee

Expansion / Connectivity

Interfaces 1 x HPE Smart Rate - RJ-45 ¦ 1 x 1000Base-T - RJ-45 ¦ 4 x aerial - RP-SMA ¦ 2 x aerial - RP-SMA

Miscellaneous

Compliant Standards CB, UL 2043, FCC, EN 60601-1-2, cTUVus, IP55, EN 60601-1-1, CE/EMC, Directive 2014/35/EU, Directive 2014/30/EU, ISED, Directive 2014/53/EU, IEC/EN/UL 60950

Power

Power Over Ethernet (PoE) Supported PoE

Power Consumption Operational 26.1 Watt

Software / System Requirements

OS Required ArubaOS, InstantOS

Manufacturer Warranty

Service & Support Limited warranty - lifetime

Environmental Parameters

Min Operating Temperature -40 °C

Max Operating Temperature 55 °C

Humidity Range Operating 5 - 93% (non-condensing)