| Wireless Radio Specifications | AP Type: Indoor, dual radio, 5 GHz 802.11ac and 2.4-GHz 802.11n 2x2:2
Software-configurable dual radio supports 5 GHz (Radio 0) and 2.4 GHz (Radio 1)
2x2 MIMO with two spatial streams and up to 867 Mb/s wireless data rate |
| Frequency Bands | 2.4000 GHz to 2.4835 GHz
5.150 to 5.250 GHz
5.250 to 5.350 GHz
5.470 to 5.725 GHz
-5.725 to 5.850 GHz |
| Available Channels | Dependent on configured regulatory domain
Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS) optimizes the use of available RF spectrum |
| Supported Radio Technologies | 802.11b: Direct-Sequence Spread-Spectrum (DSSS)
802.11a/g/n/ac: Orthogonal frequency-division multi-plexing (OFDM) |
| Supported Modulation Types | 802.11b: BPSK, QPSK, CCK
802.11a/g/n/ac: BPSK, QPSK, 16-QAM, 64-QAM, 256-QAM
Transmit Power: Configurable in increments of 0.5 dBm
Transmit Power (maximum):2.4-GHz Band: +21 dBm (18 dBm per chain)
5 GHz Band: +21 dBm (18 dBm per chain) |
| Networks | Advanced Cellular Coexistence (ACC) minimizes interference from cellular networks
Maximum ratio combining (MRC) for improved receiver performance
Cyclic delay/shift diversity (CDD/CSD) for improved downlink RF performance
Short guard interval for 20 MHz, 40 MHz and 80 MHz channels
Space-time block coding (STBC) for increased range and improved reception
Low-density parity check (LDPC) for high-efficiency error correction and increased throughput
Transmit beamforming (TxBF) for increased reliability in signal delivery |
| Data Rates | 802.11b: 1, 2, 5.5, 11
802.11a/g: 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54
802.11n: 6.5 to 300 (MCS0 to MCS15)
802.11ac: 6.5 to 867 (MCS0 to MCS9, NSS = 1 to 2)
802.11n High-Throughput (HT) Support: HT 20/40
802.11ac Very High Throughput (VHT) Support: VHT 20/40/80
802.11n/ac Packet Aggregation: A-MPDU, A-MSDU |
| Operating Modes | Aruba Instant AP
Mobility controller-managed AP
Remote AP (RAP) for branch deployments
Air monitor (AM) for wireless IDS, rogue detection and containment
Spectrum analyzer, dedicated or hybrid
Secure enterprise mesh |
| Support | Four integrated downtilt omni-directional antennas for 2x2 MIMO with maximum antenna gain of 4.0 dBi in 2.4 GHz. Built-in antennas are optimized for horizontal ceiling mounted orientation of the AP. The downtilt angle for maximum gain is approximately 30 degrees. |
| Environmental | Temperature: 32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C)
Humidity: 5 to 95% non-condensing |
| Storage and Transportation | Temperature: -40 to 158°F(-40 to 70°C) |
| Other Interfaces | 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet network interface (RJ-45) Auto-sensing link speed and MDI/MDX
802.3az Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE)
PoE-PD: 48 VDC (nominal) 802.3af PoE
DC power interface, accepts 1.7/4.0-mm center-positive circular plug with 0.3" (9.5 mm) length
Visual Indicators (LEDs):
Power/system status
Ethernet link status (ENET)
Radio status (Two: RAD0, RAD1)
Reset Button: Factory reset
Serial console interface (RJ-45)
Kensington security slot |
| Power | Maximum Power Consumption (Worst-Case): 12.5 W (PoE) or 11.7 W (DC)
Maximum Power Consumption (Worst-Case): In Idle Mode: 8.4 W (PoE) or 7.7 W (DC)
Direct DC source: 12 VDC nominal, ±5%
Power over Ethernet (PoE): 48 VDC (nominal) 802.3af-compliant source
Power sources sold separately
When both power sources are available, DC power takes priority |
| Regulatory | FCC/Industry of Canada
CE Marked
R&TTE Directive 1995/5/EC
Low Voltage Directive 72/23/EEC
EN 300 328
EN 301 489
EN 301 893
UL/IEC/EN 60950
EN 60601-1-1 and EN 60601-1-2 |
| Reliability | MTBF: 711,187 hours at 77°F (25°C) operating temperature |
| Certifications | CB Scheme safety, cTUVus
UL2043 plenum rating
Wi-Fi Alliance (WFA) certified 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 5.9 x 1.6 x 5.9" (150.0 x 41.5 x 150.0 mm) |
| Weight | 13.40 oz (380.00 g) |
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