The HPE Aruba Networking Instant On AP22 is a high-performance, dual-band Wi-Fi 6 indoor access point engineered to deliver reliable wireless connectivity, high capacity, and reduced latency for demanding small-to-medium business environments. Manufactured with advanced Wi-Fi 6 capabilities and a compact layout, this access point offers robust throughput and seamless integration for modern professional networking setups.
Note: This device requires an 802.3af Power over Ethernet (PoE) or 12V DC power supply, which are not included.
Technical Specifications
- Manufacturer: HPE Aruba Networking (Instant On)
- Part Number: R4W02A
- Product Type: Wi-Fi 6 2×2 Indoor Access Point
- Wi-Fi Standards: IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6 compliant)
- Operating Frequency Bands: 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Dual-Band
- Spatial Streams: 2 streams (2.4 GHz) and 2 streams (5 GHz) with MU-MIMO
- Wireless Data Rates: Up to 574 Mbps on 2.4 GHz, 1,200 Mbps on 5 GHz (aggregate peak data rate up to 1.7 Gbps)
- Antenna Gain: Integrated down-tilt omnidirectional antennas with peak gain of 4.3 dBi in 2.4 GHz and 5.6 dBi in 5 GHz
- Service Ports: 1 x uplink Gigabit Ethernet port with PoE-in support (802.3af)
- Maximum Client Capacity: Up to 75 associated clients per radio
- Power Supply: Supports 802.3af Power over Ethernet (PoE) or 12V DC power supply
- Maximum Power Consumption: 10.1W (PoE), 8.8W (DC)
- Operating Temperature: 0°C to 40°C
- Dimensions: 160 x 160 x 37 mm (excluding mounting accessories)
- Weight: 500 g
- Management & Integration: Aruba Instant On mobile app, cloud-based provisioning, and web GUI
Key Features
- High-Performance Wi-Fi 6: Delivers faster wireless speeds, greater capacity, and reduced latency for high-density deployments by leveraging advanced Wi-Fi 6 features such as OFDMA and bi-directional MU-MIMO.
- Superior Efficiency with 1024-QAM: Upgrades from older modulation standards to 1024-QAM, increasing data density per symbol by 25% to achieve faster overall throughput in busy environments.
- Smart Mesh Coverage: Built-in wireless mesh capabilities allow you to cost-effectively extend Wi-Fi coverage to hard-to-wire areas without running additional Ethernet cables.
- Enhanced Network Security: Safeguards sensitive data with integrated Wi-Fi Alliance security standards, including WPA2, WPA3, and Enhanced Open for protected employee and guest access.
- Target Wake Time (TWT): Establishes a communication schedule for connected clients, increasing device sleep time and significantly conserving battery life for mobile and IoT devices.
- Simplified Cloud Management: Fully compatible with Aruba Instant On, enabling quick device auto-provisioning, remote network monitoring, and effortless multi-site management via a mobile application or web portal.
