| Product Type | Wireless access point |
| Model | AP-318 (EG) |
| Form Factor | Indoor, Ruggedized |
| Weight | 2.7 lbs |
| Power Consumption (Operational) | 23 Watt |
| Power over Ethernet (PoE) Supported | PoE+ |
| Limited Warranty | Lifetime |
HP Aruba AP-318 (EG) FIPS/TAA Indoor Hardened Access Point, JZ154A
Key Benefits
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- Designed for mission-critical indoor environments with support for extreme temperature and humidity ranges
- Secure connectivity with FIPS encryption, TPM, and TAA compliance meets stringent government and enterprise standards
- Limited lifetime warranty and ArubaOS compatibility lower total ownership costs and ease network integration
Product Overview
The HP Aruba AP-318 (EG) is a rugged indoor wireless access point delivering dual-radio 4x4 MU-MIMO support with speeds up to 2.0 Gbps. Operating in both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands, it supports 256 clients per radio and comes with security features like Trusted Platform Module, IPSec VPN, and FIPS encryption. The unit is PoE+ compliant and rated for extreme environments, capable of operating from -40°F to 140°F. It includes RJ-45 and SFP interfaces, supports ArubaOS and InstantOS, and is TAA/FIPS-compliant with a limited lifetime warranty.
Specifications
Product Overview
Wireless Features
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Frequency Bands | 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz dual band |
| MU-MIMO Support | 4x4 MU-MIMO |
| Maximum Wireless Clients per Radio | 256 |
| Maximum BSSIDs per Radio | 16 |
| Bluetooth Support | Bluetooth Low Energy (LE) |
| Integrated Antenna Connections | RP-SMA x6 |
Compliance & Origin
| Country of Origin | United States |
| TAA Compliant | Yes |
| FIPS Compliant | Yes |
| Certifications | FCC, CB, UL 2043, cTUVus, EN 60601-1-1, IEC/EN/UL 60950, IP55, EN60601-1-2, LVD 2014/35/EU, ISED |
| Compliance Standards | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, IEEE 802.3at, IEEE 802.3az |
Advanced Security Features
| Integrated Firewall | Yes |
| VPN Support | IPSec VPN |
| Trusted Platform Module (TPM) | Yes |
| Encryption Support | FIPS |
| Wireless Intrusion Protection | Yes |
| Reputation Enabled Defense | Yes |
| Zero Touch Provisioning | Yes via Aruba Central |
| Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS) | Yes |
| ClientMatch Technology | Yes |
| Quality of Service (QoS) | Yes |
| Aruba AirMatch | Yes |
Interfaces
| SFP Ports | 1 x 1000Base-X SFP (mini-GBIC) |
| Ethernet Ports | 1 x 1000Base-T RJ-45 |
| Micro-USB Ports | 1 x micro-USB |
| Antenna Connectors | 6 x RP-SMA |
| Data Transfer Rate | Up to 1.733 Gbps (5 GHz), up to 300 Mbps (2.4 GHz), peak up to 2.0 Gbps |
| Data Link Protocols | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
| Line Coding Formats | CCK, BPSK, QPSK, 16 QAM, 64 QAM, 256 QAM, OFDM |
| Spread Spectrum Method | OFDM, DSSS |
Physical & Environmental
| Width | 6 in |
| Depth | 8.5 in |
| Height | 3 in |
| Min Operating Temperature | -40 °F |
| Max Operating Temperature | 140 °F |
| Humidity Range (Operating) | 5 - 95% (non-condensing) |
| Enclosure Rating | IP55 |
| Status Indicators | System, Status |
Cloud Management & Licensing
| Operating System Support | ArubaOS, InstantOS |
| Cloud Management Platform | Aruba Central (licensed separately) |