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Aruba AP-518 (EG) TAA Indr Hrdnd 11ax AP
R 46 350
Available to order
3–7 day deliveryNew: 12-month warranty, manufacturer-backed and mirrored locally (longer where the manufacturer's own warranty is longer).
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Aruba AP-518 (EG) TAA Indr Hrdnd 11ax AP.
Device Type: Radio access point. Ruggedized Design: Outdoor. Width: 21.1 cm. Depth: 21.1 cm. Height: 7 cm. Weight: 1.5 kg. Form Factor: External. Connectivity Technology: Wireless.
Specifications
Highlights
- Dual-band 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6 with up to 3 Gbps aggregate throughput
- Ruggedised outdoor design with IP55 rating and operating range of -40 °C to 55 °C
- Integrated Bluetooth 5.0 and Zigbee wireless radios for IoT compatibility
- Dual Ethernet interfaces including 1 x HPE Smart Rate and 1 x 1000Base-T port
- High capacity supporting up to 512 wireless clients per Wi-Fi radio
- Enterprise-grade security featuring WPA3 encryption and TPM integration
Networking
- Form Factor
- External
- Connectivity Technology
- Wireless
- Data Transfer Rate
- 3 Gbps
- Line Coding Format
- CCK, 64 QAM, 256 QAM, BPSK, QPSK, 16 QAM, OFDM, 1024 QAM, OFDMA
- Data Link Protocol
- IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, ZigBee, IEEE 802.11ac Wave 2, Bluetooth 5.0, IEEE 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6)
- Spread Spectrum Method
- OFDM, DSSS, OFDMA
- Frequency Band
- 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz
- Performance
- Maximum data rate (2.4 GHz): 575 Mbps
- Performance
- Maximum data rate (5 GHz): 4.8 Gbps
- Performance
- Aggregate bandwidth: 3 Gbps
- Capacity
- Wireless clients per Wi-Fi radio: 512
- Capacity
- OFDMA units: 16
- Capacity
- BSSIDs per radio: 16
- Status Indicators
- System, status
- Features
- Trusted Platform Module (TPM), LACP support, Maximum Ratio Combining (MRC), Low Density Parity Check (LDPC), Transmit Beam-forming (TxBF) ready, Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS), Cyclic Delay Diversity (CDD), Space Time Blocking Code (STBC), Advanced Cellular Coexistence (ACC), ClientMatch, cyclic shift diversity (CSD), MU-MIMO technology, packet aggregation A-MPDU, packet aggregation A-MSDU, Intelligent Power Monitoring (IPM), Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS), High-Throughput (HT) suppor
- Encryption Algorithm
- WPA, WPA2, WPA3
- Compliant Standards
- IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.3af, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3at, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.3bz, IEEE 802.3bt, IEEE 802.11ax
Power
- Power Over Ethernet (PoE) Supported
- PoE
- Power Consumption Operational
- 26.1 Watt
General
- Device Type
- Radio access point
- Ruggedized Design
- Outdoor
- Width
- 21.1 cm
- Depth
- 21.1 cm
- Height
- 7 cm
- Weight
- 1.5 kg
Aerial
- Antenna
- External
- Antenna Qty
- 6
Environmental Parameters
- Min Operating Temperature
- -40 °C
- Max Operating Temperature
- 55 °C
- Humidity Range Operating
- 5 - 93% (non-condensing)
Expansion / Connectivity
- Interfaces
- 1 x HPE Smart Rate - RJ-45
- Interfaces
- 1 x 1000Base-T - RJ-45
Internet of Things (IoT)
- Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible
- Yes
- Communications Technology
- Bluetooth, Zigbee
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support
- Limited warranty - lifetime
Miscellaneous
- Compliant Standards
- CB, UL 2043, FCC, EN 60601-1-2, cTUVus, FIPS, IP55, EN 60601-1-1, CE/EMC, Directive 2014/35/EU, Directive 2014/30/EU, ISED, Directive 2014/53/EU, IEC/EN/UL 60950
- TAA Compliant
- Yes
Software / System Requirements
- OS Required
- ArubaOS, InstantOS
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The HPE Aruba AP-518 is a ruggedised Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) radio access point built for harsh indoor and outdoor environments. Engineered for challenging industrial and commercial deployments, it delivers reliable high-density wireless connectivity with up to 3 Gbps aggregate throughput, integrated Bluetooth and Zigbee IoT radios, and an operating temperature range from -40 °C to 55 °C.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Aruba AP-518 used for?
- The Aruba AP-518 is a hardened access point designed to deliver high-speed Wi-Fi 6 wireless connectivity in demanding industrial and outdoor environments. It supports high client density and includes built-in Bluetooth and Zigbee for managing IoT deployments.
What operating environments can the Aruba AP-518 withstand?
- This unit features a ruggedised enclosure with an IP55 rating for dust and moisture resistance. It is engineered to operate in extreme temperatures ranging from -40 °C to 55 °C and humidity levels between 5% and 93% non-condensing.
Does the Aruba AP-518 come with a warranty?
- Yes, the product includes a manufacturer limited lifetime warranty. When purchased through Server Hub, you receive dedicated local South African warranty assistance and support.