| Product Type | Wi-Fi 6 Indoor Hardened Access Point |
| Model | Aruba AP-518 |
| Manufacturer Part Number | R4H05A |
| Form Factor | Wall- or ceiling-mountable hardened indoor unit |
| Weight | 1.36 kg (3.0 lb) |
| Power Supply Type | PoE or DC input (external adapter sold separately) |
| Power Consumption (Max) | 23.4W |
| PoE Standard | 802.3at (PoE+) |
| Mounting Options | Wall box, ceiling grid rail, solid surface mount options |
HP Aruba AP-518 TAA Indoor Hardened Wi-Fi 6 Access Point
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- Dual-radio operation with 4x4 MIMO on 5 GHz and 2x2 MIMO on 2.4 GHz
- SmartRate RJ-45 port supports up to 2.5 Gbps with auto-sensing and NBASE-T compliance
- Second RJ-45 port supports 10/100/1000BASE-T with auto-sensing and MDI/MDX
- Power options include IEEE 802.3at PoE or direct DC input via optional power supply
- TAA-compliant and manufactured in the United States
- Supports latest Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) technology for improved wireless efficiency
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- Ideal for federal and government use cases due to full TAA compliance and U.S. origin
- Advanced Wi-Fi 6 capabilities ensure high-performance wireless networking in dense environments
- Flexible installation with dual-power options and SmartRate port enhance deployment versatility
Product Overview
The HP Aruba AP-518 (Model R4H05A) is a hardened Wi-Fi 6 access point designed for indoor environments where resilience, speed, and compliance are critical. With support for 4x4 MIMO on 5 GHz and 2x2 MIMO on 2.4 GHz, the AP delivers efficient, high-capacity wireless performance across multiple devices. As a dual-radio solution, it ensures consistent performance with the advantages of the latest 802.11ax standard.
Constructed to meet TAA requirements, this USA-origin device is ideal for federal and government deployments. It features one SmartRate RJ-45 port (100/1000/2500BASE‑T) with NBASE-T compliance and one 10/100/1000BASE-T port. Power options include IEEE 802.3at PoE or DC input via optional adapter. Its reinforced build and lifetime warranty support high-reliability indoor use, reducing downtime and enhancing wireless performance ROI.
Specifications
Product Overview
Wireless Features
| Wi-Fi Standard | IEEE 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6) |
| Frequency Bands | 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz (dual radio) |
| Wi-Fi Antennas | Integrated omnidirectional antennas |
| MIMO Configuration | 4x4 on 5GHz, 2x2 on 2.4GHz |
| Maximum Data Rate | 2.98 Gbps combined (2.4 GHz + 5 GHz) |
| MU-MIMO | Supported (Up to four streams) |
| OFDMA | Supported |
| Beamforming | Advanced ClientMatch beamforming |
| Target Wake Time (TWT) | Supported |
Compliance & Origin
| Country of Origin | United States |
| TAA Compliance | Yes |
| Certifications | Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 6™, FCC, UL2043 plenum rating |
| Safety Compliance | UL/IEC/EN 60950, EN 60601-1-1, EU RoHS |
Advanced Security Features
| Encryption Standards | WPA3, WPA2, WPA, WEP |
| Integrated Firewall | Stateful Layer 7 firewall |
| Intrusion Detection and Prevention (IDS/IPS) | Supported |
| Secure Boot | Supported |
| Trusted Platform Module (TPM) | TPM 2.0 embedded |
| MACsec | Supported on Ethernet ports |
Interfaces
| Ethernet Port 1 | 1x 100/1000/2500BASE-T (SmartRate, RJ-45) |
| Ethernet Port 2 | 1x 10/100/1000BASE-T (RJ-45) |
| Console Port | 1x Micro-B USB serial console |
| Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) Radio | 1 BLE 5.0 radio |
| Port Type | NBASE-T compliant RJ-45 |
| Link Aggregation | Supported |
Physical & Environmental
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | 220 mm x 220 mm x 55 mm (8.66 in x 8.66 in x 2.17 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) |
| Enclosure Type | Hardened and thermally hardened ABS plastic |
| Ingress Protection | IP50 rated |
Cloud Management & Licensing
| Management Options | Aruba Central (cloud), Aruba AirWave (on-premises) |
| Zero Touch Provisioning | Supported |
| Licensing | Aruba Central license required for cloud management |
| Role-Based Access Control | Supported |
