R4H02A HPE Aruba AP‑518 (RW) Dual Radio 4x4/2x2 Wi‑Fi 6 Hardened AP

HPE Aruba Networking 518 Series Hardened Access Points

The hardened, HPE Aruba Networking 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, HPE Aruba Networking’s advanced ClientMatch and integrated Bluetooth to enable HPE Aruba Networking 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.

HPE Aruba Networking 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.

What's New

• 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.