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HPE Aruba AP-518 (US) - Hardened - Wireless Access Point - Bluetooth, Wi-Fi 6 - 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz - BTO - In-ceiling - R4H03A

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Warranty Information
Limited Warranty - lifetime
Network Protocols:
802.11ax, Bluetooth 5.0, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac Wave 2, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
Connectivity Type:
Wireless
Product Line:
HPE Aruba
Device Type:
Wireless access point
Installation Type:
In-ceiling
Model:
AP-518 (US)
Color:
White
PoE Support:
PoE
Data Transfer Rate:
4.8 Gbps
Operating Systems Supported:
ArubaOS, InstantOS
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HPE Aruba Networking AP-518 (US) Dual Radio 4x4/2x2 Wi-Fi 6 6xRPSMA Connectors Hardened AP

The HPE Aruba Networking 518 Series Hardened Access Points deliver high-performance Wi-Fi 6 connectivity in harsh, weather-protected environments such as warehouses, industrial freezers or enclosures in extreme environments such as stadiums. With Wi-Fi 6 capabilities, Bluetooth 5 and 802.15.4/Zigbee radios, and maximum aggregate data rate of 3 Gbps, the 518 series delivers the speed and reliability needed to bring Wi-Fi 6 to challenging environments. These ruggedized Wi-Fi 6 access points (APs) are ready to survive high wind, extreme temperatures, and moisture and can be quickly deployed using Zero Touch Provisioning. HPE Aruba Networking Central provides a single pane of glass for overseeing wired and wireless LANs, WANs, and VPNs. AI‑powered analytics, end‑to‑end orchestration and automation, and advanced security features are built natively into the solution. The 518 series includes a limited lifetime warranty.
HPE Aruba Networking AP-518 (US) Dual Radio 4x4/2x2 Wi-Fi 6 6xRPSMA Connectors Hardened AP
High-performance Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) connectivity for harsh, weather-protected environments with maximum aggregate data rate of 3 Gbps (HE80/HE40).
Purpose built to survive in harsh outdoor environments and extreme temperatures (-40˚C to +65˚C).
Internet of Things (IoT)-ready with a built-in1 Bluetooth 5 and 802.15.4 radio that supports Zigbee.
Connectorized APs that support external antennas and provide flexible deployment with support for both indoor and outdoor mounting brackets.
Client and RF optimization to match clients with the best available access point and reduce coverage gaps.
Dynamic Segmentation and policy enforcement firewalls (PEF) automatically enforces consistent policies across networks, keeping users and devices secure.

Ruggedized Wi-Fi 6

  • The HPE Aruba Networking 518 Series Hardened Access Points deliver maximum aggregate data rate of 3 Gbps (HE80/HE20) and can endure extreme temperatures, persistent moisture, precipitation, airborne contaminants, dust, salt sprays, and maximum 165 mph wind speeds.
  • Weatherproof and temperature hardened, this series can handle temperatures ranging from -40˚C to +65˚C, including full solar loading. All electrical interfaces include industrial strength surge protection.
  • The APs provide fast wired connections with 2.5 Gbps Ethernet and 1 Gbps Ethernet ports..
  • It supports features such as orthogonal frequency-division multiple access (OFDMA), downlink MIMO (Multi-user-MIMO), and target wait time (TWT).
  • Enhanced wireless experience with HPE Aruba Networking ClientMatch technology removes sticky client issues by steering a client to the Access Point where it receives one of the best radio signals.

IoT Ready

  • The HPE Aruba Networking 518 Series Hardened Access Points can serve as IoT platforms that bolster network security and provide coverage for a range of IoT devices without the need for network overlays. .
  • The AP supports Bluetooth 5 and Zigbee wireless protocols through an integrated IoT radio.
  • The target wake time (TWT) improves battery life of IoT devices.
  • HPE Aruba Networking Central Client Insights uses deep packet inspection to provide additional context and behavioral information that help verify devices are receiving proper policy enforcement and continuously monitor for rogue devices.

Enhanced Security

  • The HPE Aruba Networking 518 Series Hardened Access Points offer enhanced security with Dynamic Segmentation to remove the time-consuming and error-prone task of managing complex and static VLANs, ACLs, and subnets by dynamically assigning policies and keeping traffic protected and separated.
  • The AP offers stronger encryption and authentication with WPA3, protected credentials/keys storage for guest access with Enhanced Open, and user and IoT access policy enforcement firewalls (PEF).
  • It simplifies policy enforcement by using the PEF to encapsulate all traffic from the Access Point to the gateway (or mobility controller) for end-to-end encryption and inspection.
  • For enhanced device assurance, the access points include an installed Trusted Platform Module (TPM) for protected storage of credentials, keys, and boot code.

  • Incredible efficiency
    The 518 Series APs are also designed to optimize user experience by maximizing Wi-Fi efficiency and dramatically reducing airtime contention between clients. Features include Uplink and Downlink Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiple Access (OFDMA), Downlink Multi-User MIMO (MU MIMO) and cellular co-location. With up to 4 spatial stream and 160 MHz channel capability the 518 provides groundbreaking wireless capabilities for any application.
  • Advantages of OFDMA
    This capability allows Aruba Wi-Fi 6 APs to handle multiple Wi-Fi 6 enabled client simultaneously on a single radio. Channel utilization is optimized by handling each transaction by matching allocated bandwidth in a channel to the offered user load.
  • Aruba air slice for extended OFDMA assurance
    APs in controller-less mode (Instant) can provide SLA-grade performance by allocating RUs to specific traffic types. By combining Aruba's Policy Enforcement Firewall (PEF) and Layer 7 deep packet inspection (DPI) to identify user roles and applications, the APs will dynamically allocate the bandwidth needed. Non-Wi-Fi 6 clients can also benefit.
  • Multi-User MIMO (MU-MIMO)
    The 518 Series APs support downlink MU-MIMO similar to Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac Wave 2) APs. With the introduction OFDMA in Wi-Fi 6 the overhead for this capability is reduced and MU-MIMO effectiveness is substantially improved for large client counts.
  • Wi-Fi 6 and MU-MIMO aware client optimization
    Aruba's patented AI-powered ClientMatch technology ensures that all clients are attached to their best serving access point. Session metrics, network metrics, applications, client type, are used to identify and maintain best connection.
  • Aruba advanced cellular coexistence
    This feature uses built in filtering to automatically minimize the impact of interference of high power cellular base stations, in building distributed antenna systems as well as small cell and femtocell equipment.
  • Intelligent power monitoring
    Aruba APs continuously monitor and report hardware energy consumption. APs can be configured to enable or disable capabilities based on the available PoE power - ideal when wired switches have exhausted their power budget.
  • Green AP energy efficiency
    Aruba Wi-Fi 6 APs utilize analytics from Aruba Central to automatically transition in and out of a sleep mode.
  • IoT Platform capabilities
    Aruba Wi-Fi 6 APs include an integrated Bluetooth 5 and 802.15.4 radio (for Zigbee support) to simplify deploying and managing IoT-based location services, asset tracking services, security solutions and IoT sensors. This allow organizations to leverage the 518 as an IoT platform, which eliminates the need for an overlay infrastructure and additional IT resources.
  • Target wake time (TWT)
    Ideal for IoT solutions that communicate infrequently, this Wi-Fi 6 capability allows IoT devices to use 802.11ax protocol. TWT coordinates with client devices to allow them to sleep for extended periods use shorter wake times to communicate before returning to sleep. This substantially extends the useful operating life of Wi-Fi 6 based battery powered sensors.
  • WPA3 and enhanced open
    With the introduction of WPA3 and Enhanced open a Wi-Fi 6 certified client will never send unencrypted traffic over the air. Even with an open authenticated network enhanced open still provides strong encryption over the air. In all Wi-Fi 6 user sessions each user is uniquely encrypted and if they disconnect and reconnect the encryption changes from session to session.
  • VPN tunnels
    In Remote AP (RAP) and IAP-VPN deployments, the Aruba 518 can be used to establish a secure SSL/IPSec VPN tunnel to a Mobility Controller that is configured as a VPN concentrator.
  • Trusted platform module (TPM)
    For enhanced device assurance, all Aruba APs have an installed TPM for secure storage of credentials, keys and boot code.
  • Simple and secure access
    To simplify policy enforcement, the Aruba 518 uses Aruba's policy enforcement firewall (PEF) features to encapsulate all traffic from the AP to the Mobility Controller (Gateway) for end-to-end encryption and inspection. Policies are applied based on context including: user role, device type, application, and location. This reduces the manual configuration of SSIDs, VLANs, and ACLs. PEF also serves as the underlying technology for Aruba Dynamic Segmentation.
  • High-density connectivity
    Each 518 Series AP provides connectivity for a maximum of 512 associated clients per radio (1,024 total).
  • Flexible operation and management
    A unique feature of Aruba APs is the ability to operate in either controller less or controller-based mode.
  • Controller-less (Instant) mode
    In controller-less mode, one AP serves as a virtual controller for the entire network.
  • Mobility controller mode
    For optimized network performance, roaming and security, APs tunnel all traffic to a mobility controller for central management of traffic forwarding, segmentation, encryption, and policy enforcement.
  • Management options
    Available management solution include Aruba Central, cloud based, or Aruba AirWave, a multi-vendor, on-premises, management solution. For large installations across multiple sites, Aruba APs can be shipped and activated with Zero Touch Provisioning through Aruba Central or AirWave. This reduces deployment time, centralizes configuration, and provide inventory visibility.

The hardened, Aruba 518 Series access point delivers high Wi-Fi 6 performance in harsh, weather-protected environments such as warehouses, industrial freezers or enclosures in extreme environments such as stadiums It delivers 4x4:4SS MU-MIMO capability, Aruba's advanced ClientMatch and integrated Bluetooth to enable Aruba location services.
Purpose-built to survive in the harshest outdoor environments, 518 Series APs withstand exposure to extreme high and low temperatures, persistent (non-precipitant) moisture, and are sealed to keep out airborne contaminants. All electrical interfaces include industrial strength surge protection.
Aruba Wi-Fi 6 access points provide high-performance connectivity for any organization experiencing growing numbers of IoT and mobility requirements. With maximum aggregate on air data rate of 3 Gbps (HE80/HE40) the 518 Series delivers the speed and reliability needed for any environment.

Specs Overview

  • Product Description
    HPE Aruba AP-518 (US) - Hardened - wireless access point - Bluetooth, Wi-Fi 6
  • Device Type
    Wireless access point
  • Form Factor
    In-ceiling - indoor
  • Data Link Protocol
    IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, 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
  • 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
  • Pricing Type
    BTO
  • Dimensions (WxDxH)
    8.7 in x 8.7 in x 3 in
  • Weight
    3.31 lbs
  • Manufacturer Warranty
    Limited lifetime warranty

Detailed Specs