Brand: HPE Aruba · SKU: AP-518 · MPN: AP-518 · Category: Networking
The HPE Aruba AP-518 is an Indoor Hardened, Wi-Fi 6 dual-radio access point designed for high-performance connectivity in harsh, weather-protected environments such as warehouses, industrial freezers, or extreme temperature enclosures like stadiums. It features a 5 GHz 4x4 MIMO radio and a 2.4 GHz 2x2 MIMO radio, supporting Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) with OFDMA and MU-MIMO. The aggregate data rate is up to 3 Gbps (HE80/HE40). It includes integrated Bluetooth 5 and 802.15.4 (Zigbee) radios for IoT capabilities. Connectivity includes one HPE SmartRate port (RJ-45, 100/1000/2500BASE-T) and one 10/100/1000BASE-T port, with LACP support between both. It has external antenna connectors (four RP-SMA for 5GHz, two RP-SMA for 2.4GHz). The device supports WPA3 encryption, ClientMatch technology, and can be managed by ArubaOS or InstantOS. Operating temperature range is -40° C to +55° C.
| AP Type | Indoor Hardened, Wi-Fi 6 dual radio |
|---|---|
| Encryption | WPA, WPA2, WPA3 |
| IoT Radios | Bluetooth 5 and 802.15.4 (Zigbee) |
| Network Ports | 1x HPE SmartRate (100/1000/2500BASE-T), 1x 10/100/1000BASE-T |
| Antenna Connectors | 6x RP-SMA (4 for 5 GHz, 2 for 2.4 GHz) |
| Radio Configuration | 5 GHz 4x4 MIMO and 2.4 GHz 2x2 MIMO |
| Max Data Rate (Aggregate) | 3 Gbps (HE80/HE40) |
| Max Operating Temperature | 55 degree Celsius |
| Min Operating Temperature | -40 degree Celsius |
| Power Consumption (Max, POE powered) | 32.0W |
| Warranty | Limited lifetime warranty |
| Weight | 1.5 kilogram |
| Dimensions | 220 (W) x 220 (D) x 75 mm (H) or 21.1 cm (W) x 21.1 cm (D) x 7 cm (H) |
The Aruba AP-518 is a ruggedized Wi-Fi 6 access point built for demanding, harsh weather-protected, and extreme temperature environments. It provides high-performance wireless connectivity with 4x4:4SS MU-MIMO capability, integrated Bluetooth/Zigbee, and advanced Wi-Fi 6 features like OFDMA for superior efficiency in dense client environments.
Yes, this HPE Aruba AP-518 (RW) Hardened Wireless Access Point (AP-518) is 100% genuine HPE Aruba hardware. All our products are verified by certified technicians and come with clean serial numbers ready for service contract registration.
This HPE Aruba AP-518 (RW) Hardened Wireless Access Point includes our standard 3-Year Warranty covering all manufacturing defects. We also offer advanced replacement options for minimal downtime.
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