Aruba Networking AP-518 (RWF1) Dual Radio 4x4/2x2 Wi-Fi 6 6xRPSMA Connectors Hardened TAA AP

Introduction

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.

What is new supporting point:
Dynamic Segmentation and policy enforcement firewalls (PEF) automatically enforces consistent policies across networks, keeping users and devices secure.
Purpose built to survive in harsh outdoor environments and extreme temperatures (-40°C to +65°C).
High-performance Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) connectivity for harsh, weather-protected environments with maximum aggregate data rate of 3 Gbps (HE80/HE40).
Internet of Things (IoT)-ready with a built-in ^[1] 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.

Features

MACsec support

No

2.4 GHz

Yes

5 GHz

Yes

6 GHz

No

Frequency band

2.4 - 5.925 GHz

Networking standards

IEEE 802.11ax

Bluetooth

Yes

Channel bandwidth

2.4 MHz

Bluetooth version

5.0

Automatic channel selection

Yes

Auto MDI/MDI-X

Yes

MIMO

Yes

MIMO type

Multi User MIMO

Ethernet LAN data rates

1000,2500,5000 Mbit/s

Management features

Access point management

On-premises; Public Cloud; Virtual Private Cloud (VPC); as a Service

Ports & interfaces

Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports

2

USB connector type

USB Type-C

Power

Power over Ethernet (PoE)

Yes

Power consumption (typical)

26.1 W

Power consumption (max)

32 W

Design

Placement

Ceiling, Pole, Wall

Product colour

White

International Protection (IP) code

IP55

Reset button

Yes

Recommended usage

Outdoor

Antenna

Antenna type

Internal

Antenna connector type

RP-SMA

Certificates

Compliance certificates

Federal Communications Commission (FCC), ISED, CE, Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC), Low Voltage Directive (LVD)

Certification

None

Weight & dimensions

Width

220 mm

Depth

220 mm

Height

75 mm

Weight

1.5 kg

Packaging content

Quantity per pack

1 pc(s)

PoE adapter included

Yes

Operational conditions

Operating relative humidity (H-H)

-40 - 55%

Operating temperature (T-T)

-40 - 55 °C

Storage temperature (T-T)

-40 - 70 °C

Storage relative humidity (H-H)

-40 - 70%

Operating altitude

0 - 3000 m

Performance

Compatible operating systems

HPE Aruba Networking Wireless Operating System 8 and HPE Aruba Networking Instant OS 8.7.0.0 HPE Aruba Networking Wireless Operating System 10

Other features

I/O ports

E0: HPE Smart Rate port (RJ-45) E1: 100/1000BASE-T (RJ-45) USB-C console interface

Weight (imperial)

1.5 kg (3.3 lbs)