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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.
The 228 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, 228 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 dierent than an 802.11n WLAN.
The rugged 228 APs additionally support priority handling
and policy enforcement for individual Microsof t Lync media
on the same device, including encrypted videoconferencing,
voice, chat and desktop sharing.
UNIQUE BENEFITS
• Industrial design for harsh, weather-protected environments
- Extends temperature range for indoor environments that
lack heating and cooling
- Sealed connector interfaces to lock out dust and moisture
- Connectorized antenna ports support high gain large public
venue antennas
- Designed for enhanced physical security .
• Delivers 1.9 Gbps aggregate throughput.
- EtherChannel link aggregation on two Gigabit Ethernet
ports provides 1.9 Gbps throughput.
• Supports aggregate data rates up to 1.9 Gbps
- 802.11ac transmit beam-forming to enhance signal,
throughput and multi stream operation
- Supports 1.3 Gbps rates in the 5 GHz band for
802.11ac clients
- Supports up to 600 Mbps for TurboQAM-enabled mobile
devices operating in the 2.4 GHz band
• Best-in-class RF management
- Integrated Adaptive Radio Management technology
manages the 2.4-GHz and 5-GHz radio bands and
ensures that APs stay clear of RF interference.
• Spectrum analysis
- Capable of part-time or dedicated air monitoring, the
spectrum analyzer remotely scans the 2.4-GHz and
5-GHz radio bands to identify sources of RF interference.
• Wireless mesh
- Wireless mesh connections are convenient where
Ethernet drops are not available.
• Security
- Integrated wireless intrusion protection oers threat
protection and mitigation and eliminates the need for
separate RF sensors and security appliances.
- IP reputation and security services identify, classify, and
block malicious les, URL and IPs, providing comprehensive
protection against advanced online threats.
- Encrypted IPsec VPN tunnels securely connect remote
users to corporate network resources.
- Integrated Trusted Platform Module (TPM) for secure
storage of credentials and keys.
- SecureJack-capable for secure tunneling of wired
Ethernet trac.
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CHOOSE YOUR OPERATING MODE
The 228 APs oer a choice of operating modes to meet your
unique management and deployment requirements.
• Controller-managed AP or Remote AP (RAP) running
ArubaOS. When managed by Aruba Mobility Controllers,
228 APs oer centralized conguration, data encryption,
policy enforcement and network services, as well as
distributed and centralized trac forwarding.
• Aruba Instant AP running InstantOS. In Aruba Instant
mode, a single AP automatically distributes the network
conguration to other Instant APs in the WLAN. Simply
power-up one Instant AP, congure it over the air, and
plug in the other APs – the entire process takes about
ve minutes.
• Spectrum analysis identies sources of RF interference
• Air monitor provides wireless intrusion protection
• Hybrid AP serves Wi-Fi clients and provides wireless
intrusion protection and spectrum analysis
• Secure enterprise mesh
For large installations across multiple sites, the Aruba
Activate service signicantly reduces deployment time by
automating device provisioning, rmware upgrades, and
inventory management. With Aruba Activate, Instant APs are
factory-shipped to any site and congure themselves when
powered up.
If WLAN and network requirements change, a built-in
migration path allows 228 Instant APs to become part of a
WLAN that is centrally managed by a Mobility Controller.
AP-228 SPECIFICATIONS
• 2.4-GHz (600 Mbps max) and 5-GHz (1.3 Gbps max)
radios, each with 3x3 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-congurable dual radio supports 5 GHz
and 2.4 GHz
• 3x3 MIMO with three spatial streams and up to 1.3 Gbps
wireless data rate
• Supported frequency bands (country-specic
restrictions apply):
- 2.4000 GHz to 2.4835 GHz
- 5.150 GHz to 5.250 GHz
- 5.250 GHz to 5.350 GHz
- 5.470 GHz to 5.725 GHz
- 5.725 GHz to 5.850 GHz
• Available channels: Dependent upon congured
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: 3x3 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: Congurable in increments of 0.5 dBm
• Maximum (aggregate, conducted total) transmit power
(limited by local regulatory requirements):
- 2.4-GHz band: +28 dBm (23 dBm per chain)
- 5-GHz bands: +28 dBm (23 dBm per chain)
• Advanced cellular coexistence (ACC) feature to eectively
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-eciency 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
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• 802.11ac very high throughput (VHT) support:
VHT 20/40/80
• 802.11n/ac packet aggregation: A-MPDU, A-MSDU
POWER
• Worst-case power consumption from the AP: 23W
• Power sources sold separately
• Power over Ethernet (PoE+): 802.3at-compliant
ANTENNAS
• Six RP-SMA connectors for external antennas
OTHER INTERFACES
• Two 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet network interfaces (RJ-45)
- Auto-sensing link speed and MDI/MDX
- Load balancing support to achieve platform throughput
greater than 1 Gbps
- PoE-PD: 802.3at PoE+
• Serial console interface (Micro USB)
MOUNTING
• Optional mounting kits:
- AP-130-MNT or AP-220-MNT-W1 are directly compatible
- 270 Series outdoor AP mounts (AP-270-MNT-V1,
AP-270-MNT-V2, AP-270-MNT-H1, AP-270-MNT-H2) are
compatible when the AP-270-MNT-ADP adapter
is utilized
MECHANICAL
• Dimensions/weight (unit, excluding mount accessories):
- 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
REGULATORY
• FCC/Industry of Canada
• CE Marked
• R&TTE Directive 1995/5/EC
• Low Voltage Directive 72/23/EEC
• EN 300 328
• EN 301 489
• EN 301 893
• UL/IEC/EN 60950
• EN 60601-1-1, EN60601-1-2
For more country-specic regulatory information and
approvals, please see your Aruba representative.
REGULATORY MODEL NUMBERS
• AP-228 and IAP-228: APIN0228
CERTIFICATIONS
• CB Scheme Safety, cTUVus
• UL2043 plenum rating
• Wi-Fi Alliance certied 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
WARRANTY
• Limited lifetime warranty
MINIMUM OPERATING SYSTEM
SOFTWARE VERSIONS
• ArubaOS 6.4.3.0
• Aruba Instant 4.2.0
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
RF PERFORMANCE TABLE
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Maximum transmit power (dBm)
per transmit 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
Receiver sensitivity (dBm)
per receive chain
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
AP-228 Aruba AP-228 Wireless Access Point, 802.11ac, 3x3:3, dual radio, antenna connectors
IAP-228-RW Aruba Instant IAP-228 Wireless Access Point, 802.11ac, 3x3:3, dual radio, antenna connectors – Restricted
regulatory domain: Rest of World
IAP-228-US Aruba Instant IAP-228 Wireless Access Point, 802.11ac, 3x3:3, dual radio, antenna connectors – Restricted
regulatory domain: United States
IAP-228-JP Aruba Instant IAP-228 Wireless Access Point, 802.11ac, 3x3:3, dual radio, antenna connectors – Restricted
regulatory domain: Japan
AP-228 Access Points (FIPS/TAA)
AP-228-F1 Aruba AP-228 Wireless Access Point, 802.11ac, 3x3:3, dual radio, antenna connectors (FIPS/TAA)
IAP-228-JPF1 Aruba Instant IAP-228 (JP) FIPS/TAA 802.11n/ac Dual 3x3:3 Radio 6xRPSMA Cnctr Indoor Hardened AP
AP-228 Accessories
AP-130-MNT Aruba Series Access Point Mount Kit (basic, at surface). O White in Color
AP-220-MNT-W1 Aruba 220 Series Access Point Mount Kit (basic, at surface). Contains 1x at surface wall/ceiling
mount bracket. Color: black.
AP-270-MNT-ADP Adapter to allow AP-228 to use outdoor AP-270 series brackets
AP-270-MNT-V1 Long Pole/Wall Mount for AP-270 300 mm from vertical mounting asset
AP-270-MNT-V2 Short Pole/Wall Mount for AP-270 75 mm from vertical mounting asset
AP-270-MNT-H1 Aruba 270 Series Outdoor AP Hanging Tilting Wall Mount Kit
AP-270-MNT-H2 Aruba 270 Series Outdoor AP Horizontal or Vertical Flush Mount kit
Generic Indoor AP Accessories (see info on Aruba web site for part numbers)
PD-9001GR-AC 30W 802.3at POE midspan injector, 10/100/1000Base-T Ethernet
PD-9001GO-DC
PD-9001GO-NA 1 Port 802.3at PoE Midspan 10/100/1000 802.3 at Outdoor; NA power cord
PD-9001GO-INTL 1 Port 802.3at PoE Midspan 10/100/1000 802.3 at Outdoor; EU/International power cord
1 Port 802.3at PoE Midspan 10/100/1000 802.3 at Outdoor; 12-24V DC in 48V PoE out; No power cord
shipped with this injector.
Antennas
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