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HP Aruba AP-518 Hardened Indoor 11ax Access Point

VENDOR: HP Mfg Part#: R4H04A UPC#: 190017433813
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  • Dual radio operation with 4x4 MIMO on 5 GHz and 2x2 MIMO on 2.4 GHz
  • Supports IEEE 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6) standard for enhanced performance
  • HPE SmartRate RJ-45 port with 2.5 Gbps NBASE-T support
  • Secondary Ethernet port with 10/100/1000BASE-T auto-sensing
  • Power options include IEEE 802.3at PoE or direct DC via optional adapter
  • TAA compliant and built in the United States with limited lifetime warranty

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Key Benefits

Eye-Insights
  • Engineered for rugged indoor environments requiring reliable high-speed wireless
  • Dual-radio Wi-Fi 6 design boosts throughput and reduces network congestion
  • TAA compliance makes it suitable for U.S. government and institutional deployments

Product Overview

The HP Aruba AP-518 Hardened Access Point is engineered for robust indoor wireless performance in challenging environments. Featuring dual-radio capability with 4x4 MIMO on 5 GHz and 2x2 MIMO on 2.4 GHz, this access point supports Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) standards to provide faster speeds, increased capacity, and efficient power utilization. Its hardened design ensures optimal reliability in industrial settings, while maintaining flexible deployment.

The device includes a HPE SmartRate RJ-45 port with link speeds up to 2.5 Gbps, compliant with NBASE-T and IEEE 802.3bz standards, plus an additional port for 10/100/1000BASE-T connectivity. Powered via IEEE 802.3at PoE or optional DC input, it fits a variety of installation needs. Backed by a limited lifetime warranty and TAA compliant, the AP-518 is fit for government and institutional use.

Specifications

Product Overview
Product Type Hardened Indoor Wireless Access Point
Model Aruba AP-518
Wireless Standard 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6)
Radio Chains and Streams 4x4:4 (5 GHz), 2x2:2 (2.4 GHz)
MIMO Yes, 4x4 MIMO (5GHz), 2x2 MIMO (2.4GHz)
Max Data Rate 2.97 Gbps combined
Form Factor Ceiling / Wall Mountable
Enclosure Type Ruggedized, Hardened Casing for Indoor Use
Power Supply Type Power over Ethernet (PoE) or optional DC input
PoE Standard IEEE 802.3at (PoE+)
Weight 1.4 kg (3.1 lbs)
Power Consumption (Max) 23.8W

Wireless Features
Operating Frequency Bands 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz
Simultaneous Dual Band Yes
Maximum Number of SSIDs 16 per radio
Antenna Configuration Integrated Omnidirectional Antennas
MU-MIMO Support Yes, DL-MU-MIMO (Wi-Fi 6 standard)
OFDMA Supported (uplink and downlink)
Target Wake Time (TWT) Supported
Max Clients per Radio Up to 512 associated clients per radio

Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin United States
TAA Compliance Yes
Certifications UL 2043 Plenum, FCC, CE, IC, CB, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 6
Environmental Compliance RoHS, WEEE

Advanced Security Features
Encryption WPA3, WPA2, WPA
Authentication Methods 802.1X, MAC authentication, captive portal
Intrusion Detection & Prevention Integrated Wireless IDS/IPS
Layer 7 Application Visibility Supported
Content Filtering Via Aruba Central (licensed feature)
Role-Based Access Control Yes
Integrated Firewall Yes, stateful firewall per user

Interfaces
Primary Ethernet Port 1x HPE SmartRate RJ-45 (1/2.5Gbps)
Secondary Ethernet Port 1x 10/100/1000BASE-T RJ-45
Uplink Speed Support 10/100/1000 Mbps, 2.5 Gbps
Console Port Yes, Micro-B USB
Bluetooth Interfaces BLE 5.0

Physical & Environmental
Dimensions 220 mm x 220 mm x 58 mm (8.66 x 8.66 x 2.28 in)
Operating Temperature -40°C to +55°C (-40°F to +131°F)
Storage Temperature -40°C to +70°C (-40°F to +158°F)
Operating Humidity 5% to 93% non-condensing
Ingress Protection IP50 (dust protect)
Mounting Options Wall and ceiling mount brackets included

Cloud Management & Licensing
Management Platform Aruba Central (cloud), Aruba Mobility Conductor (on-prem), CLI, Web GUI
Licensing Requirement Aruba Central subscription license (optional)
Zero Touch Provisioning Supported