Tech specs
Brand
Aruba
Product Line
HPE Aruba
Model
AP-515 (RW)
Manufacturer
Aruba
Optical Drive Type
None
Compliant Standards
IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11ax, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3af, IEEE 802.3at, IEEE 802.3bt, IEEE 802.3bz
Connectivity Technology
Wireless
Data Link Protocols
Bluetooth 5.0, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6), IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
Data Transfer Rate
4.8 GBps
Features
4x4 MU-MIMO technology, Adaptive Radio Management (ARM), Advanced Cellular Coexistence (ACC), Air Monitor (AM), AppRF technology, Aruba AirMatch, ClientMatch, Custom deep-sleep mode, Cyclic Delay Diversity (CDD), Cyclic shift diversity (CSD), Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS), Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS), High Efficiency (HE) support, High-Throughput (HT) support, Intelligent Power Monitoring (IPM), LACP support, LED off mode, Low Density Parity Check (LDPC), Maximum Ratio Combining (MRC), MU-MIMO technology, Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiple Access (OFDMA), Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM), Packet aggregation A-MPDU, Packet aggregation A-MSDU, Secure Core Technology (SCT), Space Time Blocking Code (STBC), Spectrum analyzer, Target Wait Time (TWT), Transmit Beam-forming (TxBF) ready, Trusted Platform Module (TPM), Unified AP support, Very High Throughput (VHT) support
Form Factor
In-ceiling
Network Band
2.4 GHz, 5 GHz
Power Over Ethernet (PoE)
PoE
Product Type
Wireless access point
Spread Spectrum Method
DSSS, OFDM
Status Indicators
Status, System
Wireless LAN
802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.0
Interface Provided
1 x 1000Base-T - RJ-45, 1 x console - micro-USB, 1 x HPE Smart Rate - RJ-45, 1 x USB 2.0 - Type A
Power Consumption Operational
16 watt
Antenna Form Factor
Internal
Antenna Gain Level
7.5 DBi
Antennas
4
Directivity
Omni-directional
Encryption
WPA, WPA2, WPA3
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible
Yes
Line Coding Format
1024 QAM, 16 QAM, 256 QAM, 64 QAM, BPSK, CCK, OFDM, OFDMA, QPSK
Max Operating Temperature
50 degree Celsius
Min Operating Temperature
0 degree Celsius
MTBF
64 Year
Operating Humidity
5 - 93% (non-condensing)
Operating System Required
ArubaOS, InstantOS
Capacity
BSSIDs per radio: 16, OFDMA units: 16, Wireless clients per Wi-Fi radio: 256
IoT Communications Technology
Bluetooth, Zigbee
Packaged Quantity
1
Ruggedized Design
Indoor
Service Activation
No
Network Device
Aggregate bandwidth: 5.4 Gbps, Maximum data rate (2.4 GHz): 575 Mbps, Maximum data rate (5 GHz): 4.8 Gbps
Height
4.6 centimetre
Weight
810 gram
Width
20 centimetre
Depth
20 centimetre
Color Category
White
Compliant Standards
CE/EMC, Directive 2014/30/EU, Directive 2014/35/EU, Directive 2014/53/EU, EN 60601-1-1, EN60601-1-2, ETS 300 019 Class 1.1, ETS 300 019 Class 2.3, FCC, IEC/EN/UL 60950, ISED, UL 2043
ENERGY STAR Certified
No
EPEAT Compliant
No
TCO Certified
No
Service & Support Details
Limited warranty - lifetime
Limited Warranty
Limited Lifetime
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1-8 of 47 reviews
Cloud management simplifies network operations with valuable insights
What is our primary use case?
We use Aruba Remote Access Points on a daily basis for easy management. They are a vital part of our IT infrastructure, providing reliable connectivity and solutions for everyday networking tasks.
What is most valuable?
The most valuable feature of Aruba Remote Access Points is
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Intuitive management and cost-effectiveness benefit industry deployment while deployment distribution can improve
What is our primary use case?
I use Aruba Remote Access Points in an industry setting, specifically within a bank. It is deployed in a large company.
What is most valuable?
The Aruba Remote Access Points are simple, not expensive, and very intuitive for management and configuration. They provide great wirele
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Pricing competitiveness and remote management have enhanced network flexibility
What is our primary use case?
Currently, my primary focus is on Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) technology. However, when it comes to wireless LAN access points, I specifically work with Instant On Access Points, models AP11 and AP21, from HP Aruba. I primarily recommend Aruba access points to small banking s
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Regular updates ensure smooth operation with extensive reach in large environments
What is our primary use case?
We have an access point in pretty much every room, servicing about twelve thousand people. We are utilizing just switches and access points, as well as ClearPass and Mobility Master.
What is most valuable?
Aruba Remote Access Points have not required a lot of adjustment. Once we
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Reliable access with supportive service and cost advantages
What is our primary use case?
Our customers are hotels, and the company I worked for provides turnkey solutions for these hotels. Our work starts with infrastructure, implementing passive and copper cabling, followed by active components like switches and controllers.
On top of that, we provide hospitality so
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Efficient provisioning with remote access control and an easy setup
What is our primary use case?
Our primary use case is to provide public Wi-Fi services initiated by the government. This includes deploying the solution in both indoor and outdoor venues. We demonstrate the use and speed of Wi-Fi 6E access points as part of this initiative.
What is most valuable?
The control
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Enhanced connectivity with robust security and seamless integration
What is our primary use case?
Our primary use case for Aruba Access Points is WiFi connectivity, including 802.1x authentication, guest authentication, and security posture assessment for endpoints.
How has it helped my organization?
We found that with Aruba, we can operate more efficiently, achieving good r
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Easy to configure and deploy
What is most valuable?
The tool's most valuable features are its ease of configuration and deployment.
What needs improvement?
The product is not user-friendly.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
For scalability, I'd rate it eight or nine out of ten. Adding a few devices is easy.
How a
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