Product Type | Wireless access point |
Model | Aruba AP-318 (IL) FIPS/TAA |
Form Factor | Indoor, ruggedized |
Weight | 2.7 lbs |
Power Consumption (Operational) | 23 Watt |
Power Requirements | PoE+ (IEEE 802.3at) |
Mounting Options | Ceiling or wall mount (mounting kit sold separately) |
Encryption Algorithm | FIPS |
Warranty | Limited lifetime warranty |
HP Aruba AP-318 (IL) FIPS/TAA Indoor Hardened Access Point
Key Benefits

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- Ideal for high-density deployments with support for 256 wireless clients per radio
- Secure and compliant design with FIPS encryption, TAA certification, and TPM module
- Reliable performance in harsh environments with IP55 rating and wide temperature tolerance
Product Overview
The HP Aruba AP-318 (IL) FIPS/TAA is a hardened wireless access point designed for indoor use in demanding enterprise environments. Supporting IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac and powered by 802.3at PoE+, it delivers up to 2.0 Gbps throughput with 4x4 MU-MIMO on 5 GHz and 2x2 SU-MIMO on 2.4 GHz. It hosts up to 256 clients per radio and 16 BSSIDs per radio and includes built-in VPN support and FIPS encryption. With IP55-rated durability and operating temperatures from -40 °F to 140 °F, it’s built for mission-critical deployments. Interfaces include RJ-45, SFP, and micro USB, with 6 RP-SMA connectors for antenna support. Built for use with ArubaOS or InstantOS, it integrates easily into Aruba infrastructure and is backed by a limited lifetime warranty.
Specifications
Product Overview
Wireless Features
Wi-Fi Standards | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (Wi-Fi 5) |
Wi-Fi Band | 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz |
2.4 GHz Max Throughput | 300 Mbps |
5 GHz Max Throughput | 1.733 Gbps |
Aggregate Peak Throughput | 2.0 Gbps |
MU-MIMO Support | 4x4 MU-MIMO on 5 GHz |
SU-MIMO Support | 2x2 on 2.4 GHz |
Bluetooth Support | Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) |
Client Capacity | 256 clients per radio |
BSSID Support | 16 BSSIDs per radio |
Modulation Techniques | BPSK, QPSK, 16-QAM, 64-QAM, 256-QAM |
Channel Width | 20/40/80 MHz |
Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | United States |
TAA Compliant | Yes |
Certifications | FCC, CB, UL 2043, cTUVus, ISED, EN 60601-1-1, EN 60601-1-2, IEC/EN/UL 60950, LVD 2014/35/EU |
Compliant Standards | IEEE 802.3at, IEEE 802.3az, IEEE 802.11b/a/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED |
Advanced Security Features
VPN Support | IPSec VPN built-in |
Integrated Firewall | Yes |
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) | Included |
Wireless Intrusion Protection | Yes |
Reputation Enabled Defense | Yes |
Secure Boot & Runtime Firmware Integrity | Yes |
Interfaces
LAN Interfaces | 1 x 1000Base-T RJ-45 |
Fiber Interface | 1 x 1000Base-X SFP (mini-GBIC) |
USB Interface | 1 x micro-USB |
Antenna Interfaces | 6 x RP-SMA connectors |
Interface Speed | 1 Gbps per Ethernet port |
Physical & Environmental
Dimensions (W x D x H) | 6 in x 8.5 in x 3 in |
Min Operating Temperature | -40 °F |
Max Operating Temperature | 140 °F |
Operating Humidity | 5 - 95% (non-condensing) |
Enclosure Protection Rating | IP55 |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Operating System Compatibility | ArubaOS, InstantOS |
Management Platform | Aruba Central (optional) |