HPE Aruba AP-515 (US) Access Point

HPE Aruba Networking AP-515 (US) Dual Radio 4×4/2×2 Wi-Fi 6 10-pack Campus Access Point

The HPE Aruba Networking 510 Series Campus Access Points deliver Wi-Fi 6 coverage ideal for office spaces, training and meeting facilities, and hospitals. With 2.69 Gbps maximum combined data rate, multi-gigabit Ethernet for fast wired connectivity, and built-in IoT radio, the 510 Series delivers reliable, high-performance Wi-Fi Wi-Fi CERTIFIED^™ for medium density campus environments.  These APs can be deployed using Zero Touch Provisioning (ZTP) for ease of implementation at remote locations. It is Wi-Fi and supports 802.11ax features: OFDMA for multi-user efficiency, target wake time (TWT) to extend the battery life of connected IoT devices, and WPA3 and Enhanced Open for greater password and guest security. The 510 Series includes a limited lifetime warranty.

Wi-Fi 6 AP that provides up to 2.69 Gbps maximum combined data rate.

Support for OFDMA for enhanced multi-user efficiency, and WPA3 and Enhanced Open for greater security.

IoT-ready with Bluetooth 5 and Zigbee support and fast wired connections with 2.5 Gbps Ethernet and 1 Gbps Ethernet ports.

Client and RF optimization to match clients with one of the best available AP and reduce coverage gaps.

Dynamic Segmentation and policy enforcement firewalls automatically enforce consistent policies across wired and wireless networks, enhancing user and device security.

Wi-Fi 6 Performance Ideal for Campus Deployment

• The HPE Aruba Networking 510 Series Campus Access Points deliver a maximum combined data rate of 2.69 Gbps with up to 4 spatial streams (4SS) and 160 MHz channel bandwidth (VHT160).
• The AP-515: supports Wi-Fi 6 features such as OFDMA, bidirectional MU-MIMO, and target wait time (TWT) to drive improved efficiency. It handles multiple Wi-Fi 6 capable clients on each channel simultaneously, regardless of device or traffic type.
• Enhanced wireless experience with HPE Aruba Networking ClientMatch technology removes sticky client issues by steering a client to the AP where it receives one of the best radio signals.
• Fast wired connections with 2.5 Gbps Ethernet and 1 Gbps Ethernet ports.

Cloud Management and Ready for IoT of AP-515:

• HPE Aruba Networking 510 Series Campus Access Points can be managed with HPE Aruba Networking Central, an AI-powered solution that simplifies IT operations, improves agility, and reduces costs by unifying management of campus, branch, remote, data center, and IoT networks from one dashboard.
• The AP includes an integrated Bluetooth 5 and 802.15.4 radio (for Zigbee support) to simplify deploying and managing IoT-based location services, asset tracking services, security solutions and IoT sensors.
• The target wake time (TWT) improves battery life of IoT devices.
• HPE Aruba Networking Central client insights uses deep packet inspection to provide additional context and behavioral information that help verify devices are receiving proper policy enforcement and continuously monitor for rogue devices.

Simple and Secure Access of AP-515:

• HPE Aruba Networking 510 Series Campus Access Points offer enhanced security with Dynamic Segmentation to remove the time-consuming and error-prone task of managing complex and static VLANs, ACLs, and subnets by dynamically assigning policies and keeping traffic protected and separated.
• It offers stronger encryption and authentication with WPA3, protected credentials/keys storage for guest access with Enhanced Open, and user and IoT access policy enforcement firewalls (PEF).
• WPA3 and Enhanced Open security increases enterprise-level security by providing stronger guest access protections without increasing complexity.
• For enhanced device assurance, the APs include an installed Trusted Platform Module (TPM) for protected storage of credentials and keys, and boot code.

Description of AP-515:

• Quickly outfit your business with fast and reliable wireless connectivity by integrating the Aruba AP-515 Dual-Band Wireless Access Point into your network.
• Designed primarily for mid-range density office environments, this Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) access point supports up to 512 clients per radio and features four powerful internal antennas, which deliver up to 2.69 Gb/s transfer speeds over the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands.
• OFDMA and 4×4 MU-MIMO technologies help to maintain strong, efficient connections with compatible devices.
• Additionally, your wireless connections are secured with WPA3 encryption. Connecting the AP-515 to your PoE compatible network switch or router through its 2.5G Ethernet ports allows you to transfer data and power over a single cable.

Key Features of AP-515:

1. Networking and Connectivity:
   • MDI/MDI-X Switch: Automatically configures connections to eliminate the need for crossover cables.
   • Auto-uplink (Auto MDI/MDI-X): Automatically adjusts for straight-through or crossover Ethernet cables.
   • Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP): Combines multiple network connections for increased bandwidth and redundancy.
2. Performance Optimization:
   • Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS): Optimizes channel selection for reduced interference.
   • Quality of Service (QoS): Prioritizes critical traffic to ensure consistent performance for important applications.
   • Adaptive Radio Management (ARM): Dynamically optimizes Wi-Fi coverage and performance.
   • Maximum Ratio Combining (MRC): Improves signal quality and reliability.
   • Low Density Parity Check (LDPC): Enhances error correction for better throughput.
   • Transmit Beam-Forming Ready: Focuses the wireless signal for improved performance.
   • Cyclic Delay Diversity (CDD): Reduces signal fading in multi-path environments.
   • Space-Time Block Code (STBC): Increases transmission reliability using multiple antennas.
   • Cyclic Shift Diversity (CSD): Minimizes interference between transmission streams.
   • 4×4 MU-MIMO Technology: Allows simultaneous data transmission to multiple devices.
3. Security Features:
   • Trusted Platform Module (TPM): Secures device credentials and encryption keys.
   • Security Lock Slot: Compatible with Kensington lock cables for physical security.
   • Secure Core Technology (SCT): Provides advanced protection against cyber threats.
   • Wireless Intrusion Protection: Detects and prevents unauthorized wireless activity.
   • Secure Jack: Ensures secure access for remote devices.
4. Client Management:
   • ClientMatch Technology: Matches clients to the best access point for optimal performance.
   • Enhanced ClientMatch: Improves handling of dense environments by optimizing client connections.
5. Power Management:
   • Intelligent Power Monitoring (IPM): Adjusts power usage for efficiency and performance.
6. IoT and Location Services:
   • Air Monitor (AM): Monitors and analyzes airwaves for interference and rogue devices.
   • Spectrum Analyzer: Identifies sources of interference in the wireless spectrum.
7. Advanced Technologies:
   • Aruba Air Match: Uses AI to optimize radio frequency settings dynamically.
   • Packet Aggregation (A-MPDU, A-MSDU): Combines multiple packets for improved throughput.
   • Target Wait Time (TWT): Extends battery life for IoT and mobile devices by scheduling transmissions efficiently.
   • Advanced Cellular Coexistence (ACC): Minimizes interference from cellular networks.

These features make the Aruba AP-515 ideal for high-density environments such as:

• Enterprises and offices
• Schools and universities
• Hotels and retail spaces