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:. 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.. 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.. 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
