Description
Aruba Networks AP-225 Access Point
Overview:
Multifunctional 220 series wireless APs deliver gigabit Wi-Fi performance to 802.11ac mobile devices. Integrated Aruba ClientMatch technology ensures consistently high performance across the WLAN infrastructure.
With a maximum data rate of 1.3 Gbps in the 5-GHz band and 600 Mbps in the 2.4-GHz band, 220 series APs are three-times faster than 802.11n APs and provide performance similar to a wired connection.
The 220 series APs include ClientMatch technology, which eliminates sticky clients by continuously gathering session performance metrics from mobile devices. This information is then used to steer each mobile device to the best AP and radio on the WLAN.
Proactive and deterministic, ClientMatch dynamically optimizes Wi-Fi client performance as users roam and RF conditions change. If a mobile device moves out of range of an AP or RF interference impedes performance, ClientMatch automatically steers it to a better AP.
With ClientMatch, 220 series APs load web pages faster, deliver video streams with improved quality and support high densities of mobile devices. An 802.11ac network without ClientMatch performs no different than an 802.11n WLAN.
The 220 series APs additionally support priority handling and policy enforcement for individual Microsoft Lync media on the same device, including encrypted videoconferencing, voice, chat and desktop sharing.
AP-210 Series Specifications
AP-225 and IAP-225
2.4-GHz (600 Mbps max) and 5-GHz (1.3 Gbps max) radios, each with 3×3 MIMO and three integrated omni-directional downtilt antennas
AP-224 and IAP-224
2.4-GHz (600 Mbps max) and 5-GHz (1.3 Gbps max) radios, each with 3×3 MIMO and three combined, diplexed external antenna connectors
Wireless Radio Specifications
AP type: Indoor, dual radio, 5 GHz 802.11ac and 2.4 GHz 802.11n
In addition to 802.11n data rates, the 2.4-GHz radio supports 802.11ac data rates using 256-QAM modulation. This gives TurboQAM-enabled clients a 33% boost above the maximum supported data rate.
Software-configurable dual radio supports 5 GHz and 2.4 GHz
3×3 MIMO with three spatial streams and up to 1.3 Gbps wireless data rate
Supported frequency band (country-specific restrictions apply):
2.4000 GHz to 2.4835 GHz
5.150 to 5.250 GHz
5.250 to 5.350 GHz
5.470 to 5.725 GHz
5.725 to 5.850 GHz
Available channels: Dependent upon configured regulatory domain
Dynamic frequency selection (DFS) optimizes the use of available RF spectrum
Supported radio technologies:
802.11b: Direct-sequence spread-spectrum (DSSS)
802.11a/g/n/ac: Orthogonal frequency-division multiplexing (OFDM)
802.11n/ac: 3×3 MIMO with up to three spatial streams
Supported modulation types:
802.11b: BPSK, QPSK, CCK
802.11a/g/n: BPSK, QPSK, 16-QAM, 64-QAM
802.11ac: BPSK, QPSK, 16-QAM, 64-QAM, 256-QAM
Transmit power: Configurable in increments of 0.5 dBm
Maximum (aggregate, conducted total) transmit power (limited by local regulatory requirements):
2.4-GHz band: +23 dBm
5-GHz bands: +23 dBm
Advanced cellular coexistence (ACC) feature to effectively deal with interference from cellular systems
Maximum ratio combining (MRC) for improved receiver performance
Cyclic delay diversity (CDD) for improved downlink RF performance
Short guard interval for 20-MHz, 40-MHz and 80-MHz channels
Space-time block coding (STBC) for increased range and improved reception
Low-density parity check (LDPC) for high-efficiency error correction and increased throughput
Transmit beam-forming (TxBF) for increased reliability in signal delivery
Supported data rates (Mbps):
802.11b: 1, 2, 5.5, 11
802.11a/g: 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54
802.11n: 6.5 to 450 (MCS0 to MCS23)
802.11ac: 6.5 to 1,300 (MCS0 to MCS9, NSS = 1 to 3)
802.11n high-throughput (HT) support: HT 20/40
802.11ac very high throughput (VHT) support: VHT 20/40/80
802.11n/ac packet aggregation: A-MPDU, A-MSDU
Antennas
AP-224: Three RP-SMA connectors for external dual-band antennas
AP-225: Six integrated down-tilt omni-directional antennas for 3×3 MIMO with maximum antenna gain of 3.5 dBi in 2.4 GHz and 4.5 dBi in 5 GHz. Built-in antennas are optimized for horizontal ceiling mounted orientation of AP-225.
Other Interfaces
Two 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet network interfaces (RJ-45)
Auto-sensing link speed and MDI/MDX
PoE-PD: 48 Vdc 802.3af PoE or 802.3at PoE+
DC power interface, accepts 1.7/4.0mm center-positive circular plug with 9.5 mm length
USB 2.0 port (Type A connector)
Serial console interface (RJ-45, TTL levels)
Visual indicators (LEDs):
Power/system status
Ethernet link status (2x; ENET0, ENET1)
Radio status (2x; RAD0, RAD1)
Kensington security slot
Reset button
Power
Worst-case power consumption from the AP (excluding power drawn by an attached USB device):
In restricted mode (PoE): 13.5 watts
In unrestricted mode (PoE): 17 watts
In unrestricted mode (DC): 15.5 watts
Power sources sold separately
Direct DC source: 12 Vdc nominal, +/- 5%
Power over Ethernet (PoE): 48 Vdc (nominal) 802.3af or 802.3at-compliant source
Efficient mode PoE – power save with 802.3af PoE and limited functionality on 2.4 GHz
USB port disabled
Second Ethernet port disabled
2.4-GHz 802.11n radio in 1×3:1SS mode
Unrestricted functionality with 802.3at PoE+
Mounting
Included with AP:
Mounting brackets (2) for attaching to 9/16-inch or 15/16-inch T-bar drop-tile ceiling
Optional mounting kits:
AP-220-MNT-C2: Aruba 220 series AP mount kit contains two ceiling-grid rail adapters for Interlude and Silhouette style rails.
AP-220-MNT-W1: Aruba 220 series AP mount kit contains one flat-surface wall/ceiling mount bracket.
AP-220-MNT-W2: Aruba 220 series AP mount kit contains one flat-surface wall/ceiling secure mount cradle
Mechanical
Dimensions/weight (unit, excluding mount accessories):
203 mm (W) x 203 mm (D) x 54 mm (H), 8.0” (W) x 8.0” (D) x 2.1” (H)
750 g/27 oz
Dimensions/weight (shipping):
315 mm (W) x 265 mm (D) x 100 mm (H), 12.4” (W) x 10.4” (D) x 3.9” (H)
1,250 g/44 oz
Environmental
Operating:
Temperature: 0° C to +50° C (+32° F to +122° F)
Humidity: 5% to 95% non-condensing
Storage and transportation temperature range:
Temperature: -40° C to +70° C (-40° F to +158° F)
Regulatory
FCC/Industry of Canada
CE Marked
R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC
Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC
EN 300 328
EN 301 489
EN 301 893
UL/IEC/EN 60950
EN 60601-1-1, EN60601-1-2
For more country-specific regulatory information and approvals, please see your Aruba representative.
Reliability
MTBF: 538,975 hours (61.5 years) at +25° C operating temperature
Regulatory Model Number
AP-224 and IAP-224: APIN0224
AP-225 and IAP-225: APIN0225
Certifications
CB Scheme Safety, cTUVus
Wi-Fi Alliance certified 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Warranty
Aruba limited lifetime warranty
Minimum Software Versions
ArubaOS 6.3.0.0Aruba Instant 4.0.0.0