HPE Aruba Networking AP-518 (ILF1) Dual Radio 4x4/2x2 Wi-Fi 6 6xRPSMA Connectors Hardened TAA AP

2.4 GHz 5 GHz IEEE 802.11ax Power over Ethernet (PoE) Internal The HPE Aruba Networking 518 Series Hardened Access Points deliver high-performance Wi-Fi 6 connectivity in harsh, weather-protected environments such as warehouses, industrial freezers or enclosures in extreme environments such as stadiums. With Wi-Fi 6 capabilities, Bluetooth 5 and 802.15.4/Zigbee radios, and maximum aggregate data rate of 3 Gbps, the 518 series delivers the speed and reliability needed to bring Wi-Fi 6 to challenging environments. These ruggedized Wi-Fi 6 access points (APs) are ready to survive high wind, extreme temperatures, and moisture and can be quickly deployed using Zero Touch Provisioning. HPE Aruba Networking Central provides a single pane of glass for overseeing wired and wireless LANs, WANs, and VPNs. AI‑powered analytics, end‑to‑end orchestration and automation, and advanced security features are built natively into the solution. The 518 series includes a limited lifetime warranty.What is new supporting point:Connectorized APs that support external antennas and provide flexible deployment with support for both indoor and outdoor mounting brackets.Client and RF optimization to match clients with the best available access point and reduce coverage gaps.High-performance Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) connectivity for harsh, weather-protected environments with maximum aggregate data rate of 3 Gbps (HE80/HE40).Purpose built to survive in harsh outdoor environments and extreme temperatures (-40˚C to +65˚C).Internet of Things (IoT)-ready with a built-in [1] Bluetooth 5 and 802.15.4 radio that supports Zigbee.Dynamic Segmentation and policy enforcement firewalls (PEF) automatically enforces consistent policies across networks, keeping users and devices secure. Features MIMO type Multi User MIMO MIMO Yes Auto MDI/MDI-X Yes Automatic channel selection Yes Channel bandwidth 2.4 MHz Bluetooth version 5.0 Bluetooth Yes Networking standards IEEE 802.11ax Frequency band 2.4 - 5.925 GHz 5 GHz Yes 6 GHz No 2.4 GHz Yes Ports & interfaces USB connector type USB Type-C Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports 2 Power Power consumption (max) 32 W Power consumption (typical) 26.1 W Power over Ethernet (PoE) Yes Design Reset button Yes International Protection (IP) code IP55 Product colour White Placement Ceiling, Pole, Wall Antenna Antenna connector type RP-SMA Antenna type Internal General Product family Aruba Networking Certificates Certification None Compliance certificates Low Voltage Directive (LVD) Weight & dimensions Weight 1.5 kg Height 75 mm Depth 220 mm Width 220 mm Packaging content PoE adapter included Yes Quantity per pack 1 pc(s) Operational conditions Storage relative humidity (H-H) -40 - 70% Operating altitude 0 - 3000 m Storage temperature (T-T) -40 - 70 °C Operating temperature (T-T) -40 - 55 °C Operating relative humidity (H-H) -40 - 55% leaflet Quickspecs Guide Customer Reference Data Sheet