Product Type | Access Point |
Model | Aruba AP-587 |
Manufacturer Part Number | R7T26A |
Form Factor | Outdoor, pole or wall mountable |
Environment | Outdoor |
Power Options | 802.3at PoE or optional AC power |
Mounting Options | Wall or pole mount (hardware included) |
Weight | 3.4 kg (7.5 lbs) |
Aruba AP-587 (EG) TAA Unified Outdoor Access Point
Key Benefits

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- Delivers robust outdoor Wi-Fi 6 coverage for high-density environments with dual-radio and MIMO support.
- Compliance with TAA standards and U.S. origin make it ideal for government and regulated sector deployments.
- Flexible installation enabled by dual Ethernet ports and various power options for easy integration into existing infrastructure.
Product Overview
The HP Aruba AP-587 (EG) TAA Unified Access Point is engineered for rugged outdoor deployments, supporting dual-radio Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) on both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands. Its 4x4 and 2x2 MIMO architecture ensures improved throughput and client performance in high-density scenarios. Designed for flexibility, it offers 2.5 Gbps SmartRate and Gigabit Ethernet ports, with power supplied via 802.3at PoE or optional AC. TAA-qualified and U.S.-manufactured, the AP-587 meets stringent government standards and comes with a limited lifetime warranty.
Specifications
Product Overview
Wireless Features
Wi-Fi Standards | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6) |
Frequency Bands | 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz |
MIMO Configuration | 4x4:4 on 5 GHz; 2x2:2 on 2.4 GHz |
Maximum Data Rate (5 GHz) | 2402 Mbps |
Maximum Data Rate (2.4 GHz) | 574 Mbps |
Antennas | Integrated directional antennas (8 dBi at 5 GHz, 6 dBi at 2.4 GHz) |
OFDMA | Supported |
MU-MIMO | Supported |
Beamforming | Implicit and Explicit Beamforming |
Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | United States |
TAA Compliance | Yes |
Certifications | FCC, IC, CE, CB, UL |
RoHS Compliance | Yes |
Warranty | Limited Lifetime Warranty |
Advanced Security Features
WPA Versions | WPA2, WPA3 |
Encryption Standards | AES, TKIP |
Authentication Methods | 802.1X, MAC authentication, Captive Portal |
Intrusion Detection/Prevention (IDS/IPS) | Supported |
Content & Malware Filtering | Available via Aruba Central Security Services |
Access Control | Role-based and policy-based access control |
Interfaces
Ethernet Ports | 2 |
Ethernet Port Type | 1 x 100/1000Base-T; 1 x 100/1000/2500Base-T SmartRate |
Console Port | Yes (Bluetooth and USB available for management) |
Power over Ethernet (PoE) | Yes, IEEE 802.3at |
Data Transfer Rate | Up to 2.97 Gbps |
Port Aggregation | Supported |
Physical & Environmental
Dimensions | 270 mm x 208 mm x 95 mm (10.63 in x 8.19 in x 3.74 in) |
Ingress Protection Rating | IP66/IP67 |
Operating Temperature | -40°C to +65°C (-40°F to +149°F) |
Storage Temperature | -40°C to +70°C (-40°F to +158°F) |
Operating Humidity | 5% to 93%, non-condensing |
Enclosure | Ruggedized, UV-protected, corrosion resistant |
Wind Survivability | Up to 165 mph (266 km/h) |
ESD/Surge Protection | Built-in surge protection on Ethernet ports |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Cloud-Based Management | Supported via Aruba Central |
Local Management | Supported via Aruba InstantOS (controllerless) |
ArubaOS Support | Yes |
Licensing Model | Controller or cloud-managed (license optional based on mode) |