R4H07A HPE Aruba Networking AP-518 RWF1 TAA Hardened Wi-Fi 6 Access Point

Specify the RWF1 TAA order

R4H07A is the AP-518 RWF1 TAA variant in HPE's exact ordering table. R4H02A is the separately listed RW order without that TAA designation; R4H08A is the USF1 TAA alternative. Match the full identifier to the procurement requirement rather than accepting a family-only description. Country approval remains a separate check before ordering or moving the unit.

Allocate all six antenna connections

The AP-518 assigns four RP-SMA connections to its 5 GHz 4x4 radio and two to its 2.4 GHz 2x2 radio. A six-connector count alone does not define an antenna package. Record which antenna and cable serves each radio, then check gain, cable loss and permitted radiated power for the site. The supplied quotation should identify those accessories individually.

Plan the wired uplink and PoE together

E0 is the SmartRate RJ-45 interface supporting 100/1000/2500BASE-T; E1 is the separate 10/100/1000BASE-T interface. Check the switch port and cable path before expecting a 2.5Gbps connection. HPE specifies PoE-only powering and a 25.6W worst-case AP consumption. The upstream switch or injector must provide the appropriate power budget, including cable loss; a data link alone does not establish sufficient power.

Choose accessories and software deliberately

The power source is sold separately, and mounting kits appear as options. Neither is promised as an included accessory on this page. HPE lists ArubaOS and InstantOS 8.7.0.0 as the minimum software baseline; verify the currently supported release and management arrangement for the actual deployment. For a hardened installation, confirm the approved environmental limits and enclosure requirements with the manufacturer before selecting the site.

Official HPE QuickSpecs: exact R4H07A order, antenna connections, interfaces and power.