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802.11ac for harsh, weather-protected areas

Rugged Aruba 228 wireless APs deliver gigabit

Wi-Fi performance to 802.11ac mobile devices in
harsh, weather-protected environments such as
warehouses, industrial freezers or enclosures in
extreme environments such as stadiums.
With a maximum data rate of 1.3 Gbps in the 5-GHz band
and 600 Mbps in the 2.4-GHz band, Aruba 228 APs are
three-times faster than 802.11n APs and provide
performance similar to a wired connection. • Supports aggregate data rates up to 1.9 Gbps
--802.11ac transmit beam-forming to enhance signal,
The 228 APs include ClientMatch technology, which eliminates throughput and multi stream operation
sticky clients by continuously gathering session performance --Supports 1.3 Gbps rates in the 5 GHz band for
metrics from mobile devices. This information is then used to 802.11ac clients
steer each mobile device to the best AP and radio on the WLAN. --Supports up to 600 Mbps for TurboQAM-enabled mobile
Proactive and deterministic, ClientMatch dynamically devices operating in the 2.4 GHz band
optimizes Wi-Fi client performance as users roam and RF • Best-in-class RF management
conditions change. If a mobile device moves out of range of --Integrated Adaptive Radio Management technology
an AP or RF interference impedes performance, ClientMatch manages the 2.4-GHz and 5-GHz radio bands and
automatically steers it to a better AP. ensures that APs stay clear of RF interference.
• Spectrum analysis
With ClientMatch, 228 APs load web pages faster, deliver
--Capable of part-time or dedicated air monitoring, the
video streams with improved quality and support high
spectrum analyzer remotely scans the 2.4-GHz and
densities of mobile devices. An 802.11ac network without
5-GHz radio bands to identify sources of RF interference.
ClientMatch performs no different than an 802.11n WLAN.
• Wireless mesh
The rugged 228 APs additionally support priority handling --Wireless mesh connections are convenient where
and policy enforcement for individual Microsoft Lync media Ethernet drops are not available.
on the same device, including encrypted videoconferencing, • Security
voice, chat and desktop sharing. --Integrated wireless intrusion protection offers threat
protection and mitigation and eliminates the need for
UNIQUE BENEFITS separate RF sensors and security appliances.
• Industrial design for harsh, weather-protected environments --IP reputation and security services identify, classify, and
--Extends temperature range for indoor environments that block malicious files, URL and IPs, providing comprehensive
lack heating and cooling protection against advanced online threats.
--Sealed connector interfaces to lock out dust and moisture --Encrypted IPsec VPN tunnels securely connect remote
--Connectorized antenna ports support high gain large public users to corporate network resources.
venue antennas --Integrated Trusted Platform Module (TPM) for secure
--Designed for enhanced physical security . storage of credentials and keys.
• Delivers 1.9 Gbps aggregate throughput. --SecureJack-capable for secure tunneling of wired
--EtherChannel link aggregation on two Gigabit Ethernet Ethernet traffic.
ports provides 1.9 Gbps throughput.
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CHOOSE YOUR OPERATING MODE • Supported frequency bands (country-specific

The 228 APs offer a choice of operating modes to meet your restrictions apply):
unique management and deployment requirements. --2.4000 GHz to 2.4835 GHz
--5.150 GHz to 5.250 GHz
• Controller-managed AP or Remote AP (RAP) running
--5.250 GHz to 5.350 GHz
ArubaOS. When managed by Aruba Mobility Controllers,
--5.470 GHz to 5.725 GHz
228 APs offer centralized configuration, data encryption,
--5.725 GHz to 5.850 GHz
policy enforcement and network services, as well as
• Available channels: Dependent upon configured
distributed and centralized traffic forwarding.
regulatory domain
• Aruba Instant AP running InstantOS. In Aruba Instant
• Dynamic frequency selection (DFS) optimizes the use of
mode, a single AP automatically distributes the network
available RF spectrum
configuration to other Instant APs in the WLAN. Simply
• Supported radio technologies:
power-up one Instant AP, configure it over the air, and
--802.11b: Direct-sequence spread-spectrum (DSSS)
plug in the other APs – the entire process takes about
--802.11a/g/n/ac: Orthogonal frequency-division
five minutes.
multiplexing (OFDM)
• Spectrum analysis identifies sources of RF interference
--802.11n/ac: 3x3 MIMO with up to three spatial streams
• Air monitor provides wireless intrusion protection
• Supported modulation types:
• Hybrid AP serves Wi-Fi clients and provides wireless
--802.11b: BPSK, QPSK, CCK
intrusion protection and spectrum analysis
--802.11a/g/n: BPSK, QPSK, 16-QAM, 64-QAM
• Secure enterprise mesh
--802.11ac: BPSK, QPSK, 16-QAM, 64-QAM, 256-QAM
• Transmit power: Configurable in increments of 0.5 dBm
For large installations across multiple sites, the Aruba
• Maximum (aggregate, conducted total) transmit power
Activate service significantly reduces deployment time by
(limited by local regulatory requirements):
automating device provisioning, firmware upgrades, and
--2.4-GHz band: +28 dBm (23 dBm per chain)
inventory management. With Aruba Activate, Instant APs are
--5-GHz bands: +28 dBm (23 dBm per chain)
factory-shipped to any site and configure themselves when
• Advanced cellular coexistence (ACC) feature to effectively
powered up.
deal with interference from cellular systems
If WLAN and network requirements change, a built-in • Maximum ratio combining (MRC) for improved
migration path allows 228 Instant APs to become part of a receiver performance
WLAN that is centrally managed by a Mobility Controller. • Cyclic delay diversity (CDD) for improved downlink
RF performance
AP-228 SPECIFICATIONS • Short guard interval for 20-MHz, 40-MHz and
• 2.4-GHz (600 Mbps max) and 5-GHz (1.3 Gbps max) 80-MHz channels
radios, each with 3x3 MIMO and three combined, diplexed • Space-time block coding (STBC) for increased range and
external antenna connectors. improved reception
• Low-density parity check (LDPC) for high-efficiency error
WIRELESS RADIO SPECIFICATIONS
correction and increased throughput
• AP type: Indoor, dual radio, 5 GHz 802.11ac and
• Transmit beam-forming (TxBF) for increased reliability in
2.4 GHz 802.11n
signal delivery
--In addition to 802.11n data rates, the 2.4-GHz
• Supported data rates (Mbps):
radio supports 802.11ac data rates using 256-QAM
--802.11b: 1, 2, 5.5, 11
modulation. This gives TurboQAM-enabled clients a 33%
--802.11a/g: 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54
boost above the maximum supported data rate.
--802.11n: 6.5 to 450 (MCS0 to MCS23)
• Software-configurable dual radio supports 5 GHz
--802.11ac: 6.5 to 1,300 (MCS0 to MCS9, NSS = 1 to 3)
and 2.4 GHz
• 802.11n high-throughput (HT) support: HT 20/40
• 3x3 MIMO with three spatial streams and up to 1.3 Gbps
wireless data rate
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• 802.11ac very high throughput (VHT) support: REGULATORY

VHT 20/40/80 • FCC/Industry of Canada
• 802.11n/ac packet aggregation: A-MPDU, A-MSDU • CE Marked
• RED Directive 2014/53/EU
POWER
• EMC Directive 2014/30/EU
• Worst-case power consumption from the AP: 23W • Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU
• Power sources sold separately • EN 300 328
• Power over Ethernet (PoE+): 802.3at-compliant • EN 301 489
• EN 301 893
ANTENNAS
• UL/IEC/EN 60950
• Six RP-SMA connectors for external antennas
• EN 60601-1-1, EN60601-1-2
OTHER INTERFACES For more country-specific regulatory information and
• Two 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet network interfaces (RJ-45) approvals, please see your Aruba representative.
--Auto-sensing link speed and MDI/MDX
--Load balancing support to achieve platform throughput REGULATORY MODEL NUMBERS
greater than 1 Gbps • AP-228 and IAP-228: APIN0228
--PoE-PD: 802.3at PoE+
CERTIFICATIONS
• Serial console interface (Micro USB)
• CB Scheme Safety, cTUVus
MOUNTING • UL2043 plenum rating
• Optional mounting kits: • Wi-Fi Alliance certified 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
--AP-130-MNT or AP-220-MNT-W1 are directly compatible
WARRANTY
--270 Series outdoor AP mounts (AP-270-MNT-V1,
AP-270-MNT-V2, AP-270-MNT-H1, AP-270-MNT-H2) are • Limited lifetime warranty

compatible when the AP-270-MNT-ADP adapter

MINIMUM OPERATING SYSTEM
is utilized
SOFTWARE VERSIONS
MECHANICAL • ArubaOS 6.4.3.0

• Dimensions/weight (unit, excluding mount accessories): • Aruba Instant 4.2.0

--222 mm (L) x 150 mm (W) x 75 mm (H),

8.5” (L) x 6” (W) x 2.5” (H)
--1.225 kg/2.700 lbs

ENVIRONMENTAL
• Operating:
--Temperature: -40° C to +60° C (-40° F to +140° F)
--Humidity: 5% to 95% non-condensing
--Storage and transportation:
--Temperature: -40° C to +70° C (-40° F to +158° F)
--Operating Altitude: 3,000 m
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RF PERFORMANCE TABLE

Maximum transmit power (dBm) Receiver sensitivity (dBm)

per transmit chain per receive chain
802.11b 2.4 GHz

1 Mbps 23.0 -95.0

2 Mbps 23.0 -93.0
5.5 Mbps 23.0 -90.0
11 Mbps 23.0 -88.0
802.11g 2.4 GHz and 802.11a 5 GHz
6 Mbps 23.0 -93.0
54 Mbps 19.0 -75.0
802.11n HT20 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz
MCS0/8 23.0 -93.0
MCS7/15 18.0 -71.0
802.11n HT40 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz
MCS0/8 23.0 -90.0
MCS7/15 18.0 -68.0
802.11ac VHT20 5 GHz
MCS0 23.0 -93.0
MCS9 16.0 -68.0
802.11ac VHT40 5 GHz
MCS0 23.0 -90.0
MCS9 15.0 -63.0
802.11ac VHT80 5 GHz
MCS0 23.0 -87.0
MCS9 15.0 -61.0

Maximum capability of the hardware provided. Maximum transmit power is limited by local regulatory settings.
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ORDERING INFORMATION

Part Number Description

AP-228 Access Points

JW182A Aruba AP-228 802.11n/ac Dual 3x3:3 Radio 6xRPSMA Connectors Indoor Hardened AP
JW245A Aruba Instant IAP-228 (RW) 802.11n/ac Dual 3x3:3 Radio 6xRPSMA Cnctr Inst Indoor Hardened AP
JW244A Aruba Instant IAP-228 (US) 802.11n/ac Dual 3x3:3 Radio 6xRPSMA Cnctr Inst Indoor Hardened AP
JW246A Aruba Instant IAP-228 (JP) 802.11n/ac Dual 3x3:3 Radio 6xRPSMA Cnctr Inst Indoor Hardened AP
AP-228 Access Points (FIPS/TAA)
JW183A Aruba AP-228 FIPS/TAA-compliant 802.11ac Dual 3x3:3 Radio 6xRPSMA Connectors Indoor Hardened AP
JW247A Aruba Instant IAP-228 (RW) FIPS/TAA 802.11n/ac Dual 3x3:3 Radio 6xRPSMA Cnctr Indoor Hardened AP
JW248A Aruba Instant IAP-228 (US) FIPS/TAA 802.11n/ac Dual 3x3:3 Radio 6xRPSMA Cnctr Indoor Hardened AP
JY762A Aruba Instant IAP-228 (JP) FIPS/TAA 802.11n/ac Dual 3x3:3 Radio 6xRPSMA Cnctr Indoor Hardened AP
AP-228 Accessories
JW046A AP-220-MNT-W1 Flat Surface Wall/Ceiling Black AP Basic Flat Surface Mount Kit
JW056A AP-270-MNT-ADP AP-228 to AP-270-MNT-XX Outdoor Mount Adapter
JW052A AP-270-MNT-V1 AP-270 Series Outdoor Pole/Wall Long Mount Kit
JW053A AP-270-MNT-V2 AP-270 Series Outdoor Pole/Wall Short Mount Kit
JW054A AP-270-MNT-H1 AP-270 Series Outdoor AP Hanging or Tilt Install Mount Kit
JW055A AP-270-MNT-H2 AP-270 Series Access Flush Wall or Ceiling Mount
Generic Indoor AP Accessories (see info on Aruba web site for part numbers)
JW629A PD-9001GR-AC 30W 802.3at PoE+ 10/100/1000 Ethernet Indoor Rated Midspan Injector
JW630A PD-9001GO-DC 30W 802.3at PoE+ 10/100/1000 12-24V DC in Outdoor Surge Prot Midspan Injector
JW700A PD-9001GO-NA 30W 802.3at PoE+ 10/100/1000 Otdr Surge Prot NA Power Cord Midspan Injector
JW701A PD-9001GO-INTL 30W 802.3at PoE+ 10/100/1000 Outdoor Surge Prot Intl Power Cord Injector

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