Type | Wireless access point |
Form Factor | Indoor |
Ruggedized Design | Yes |
Power Requirements | PoE+ (IEEE 802.3at) |
Power Consumption (Operational) | 23 Watt |
Weight | 2.7 lbs |
Manufacturer Part Number | JZ156A |
UPC | 190017206899 |
Warranty | Limited lifetime warranty |
HP Aruba AP-318 (JP) FIPS/TAA Hardened Wireless Access Point
Key Benefits

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- Engineered for harsh indoor environments with wide temperature and humidity operating ranges
- High performance with advanced MU-MIMO and dual-radio architecture supports dense device deployments
- Meets stringent government and enterprise compliance needs with TAA and FIPS certifications
Product Overview
The HP Aruba AP-318 (JP) is a FIPS/TAA-compliant, hardened wireless access point designed for performance-critical indoor deployments. Supporting dual-band Wi-Fi with 2.0 Gbps peak data speeds, it uses 4x4 MU-MIMO and 2x2 SU-MIMO to maintain high throughput and user density. Security is bolstered with FIPS encryption and an onboard Trusted Platform Module, while ArubaOS and InstantOS provide flexible network management. Built to withstand extreme operating conditions—from -40 °F to 140 °F—and powering via PoE+, it is ideal for enterprise or government wireless infrastructure deployments.
Specifications
Product Overview
Wireless Features
Wi-Fi Standards | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (Wi-Fi 5) |
Frequencies Supported | 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz |
Maximum Data Rate (2.4 GHz) | 300 Mbps |
Maximum Data Rate (5 GHz) | 1.733 Gbps |
Aggregate Peak Data Rate | 2.0 Gbps |
MU-MIMO | 4x4 MU-MIMO |
SU-MIMO | 2x2 SU-MIMO |
Clients per Radio | 256 |
BSSIDs per Radio | 16 |
Bluetooth Connectivity | Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) |
Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | United States |
TAA Compliant | Yes |
FIPS Compliant | Yes |
Certifications | CB, UL 2043, FCC, cTUVus, EN 60601-1-1, EN60601-1-2, IEC/EN/UL 60950, LVD 2014/35/EU, ISED |
Wi-Fi Certification | Wi-Fi CERTIFIED |
Advanced Security Features
Encryption Support | FIPS |
Firewall Capabilities | Yes |
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) | Yes |
Wireless Intrusion Protection | Yes |
IPSec Support | Yes |
Reputation Enabled Defense | Yes |
Security Lock Slot | Yes (Cable lock sold separately) |
Interfaces
LAN Ports | 1 x 1000Base-T RJ-45 |
Fiber Ports | 1 x 1000Base-X SFP (mini-GBIC) |
USB Ports | 1 x micro-USB |
Antenna Ports | 6 x RP-SMA |
Interface Type | Gigabit Ethernet, SFP, micro-USB, RP-SMA |
Line Coding Formats | CCK, BPSK, QPSK, 16 QAM, 64 QAM, 256 QAM, OFDM |
Spread Spectrum Method | DSSS, OFDM |
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 Range | 5 - 95% (non-condensing) |
Enclosure Rating | IP55 |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Operating System Support | ArubaOS, InstantOS |