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Aruba Networks AP-68 Indoor Wi-Fi Access Points

The Aruba Networks AP-68 Indoor Wi-Fi Access Point is ideal for environments that require a wireless LAN with enterprise-class security and reliability, but do not need to support high densities of Wi-Fi clients or extended range. These APs are ideal for organizations that are transitioning from wired to Wi-Fi, and those that are upgrading from 802.11b/g to 802.11n.

The AP-68 features one 2.4-GHz radio with nominal 100-milliwatt transmit power and two internal antennas while the AP-68P features one 2.4-GHz radio with higher 500-milliwatt transmit power and an external antenna connector.

The multifunction AP-68 and AP-68P can be configured through the Aruba Mobility Controller to provide wireless LAN access with part-time air monitoring, dedicated air monitoring for wireless IPS, Remote AP (RAP) functionality or secure enterprise mesh. The AP-68 and AP-68P each feature a 10/100BASE-T Ethernet interface and can operate from standard 802.3af power-over- Ethernet (PoE) sources or a 12-volt DC power supply.

Specifications

Application

Entry-level indoor 802.11n single-radio, single-band (2.4 GHz) AP for small, very low-density deployment areas in offices, hospitals, schools and retail stores.

Operating Mode

• 802.11a/b/g/n AP, air monitor (AM) and Remote AP (RAP)
• Spectrum monitor, AM and RAP
• AM and RAP
• Remote AP
• Secure enterprise mesh

Radios

Software-configurable dual radio capable of supporting 2.4 GHz. 802.11n capable, providing up to 150 Mbps data rate.

RF Management

Automatic transmit power and channel management control with auto coverage hole correction via Adaptive Radio Management (ARM)

Wireless Radio Specifications

• AP type: Single radio, single band 802.11n indoor
• Supported Frequency Bands (country-specific restrictions apply):
  
  • 2.400 - 2.4835 GHz
• Available Channels: Controller-managed, dependent upon configured regulatory domain
• Supported Radio Technologies:
  
  • 802.11b: Direct-sequence spread-spectrum (DSSS)
  • 802.11a/g/n: Orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (OFDM)
  • 802.11n: 3x3 MIMO with 2 spatial streams
• Supported Modulation Types:
  
  • 802.11b: BPSK, QPSK, CCK
  • 802.11a/g/n: BPSK, QPSK, 16-QAM, 64-QAM
• Transmit Power: Configurable in increments of 0.5 dBm
• Maximum Transmit Power:
  
  • AP-68: 20 dBm (limited by local regulatory requirements)
  • AP-68P: 27 dBm (limited by local regulatory requirements; available only in China)
• Antenna diversity (AP-68 only) for improved receiver performance
• Association Rates (Mbps):
  
  • 802.11b: 1, 2, 5.5, 11
  • 802.11a/g: 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54
  • 802.11n: MCS0 - MCS15 (6.5 Mbps to 300 Mbps)
• 802.11n High-Throughput (HT) Support: HT 20/40
• 802.11n Packet Aggregation: A-MPDU, A-MSDU

Mounting

• Standard:
  
  • Tool-less Ceiling tile rail (15/16")
  • 4 rubber "feet" to support desk mount

Power

• 48 V DC 802.3af power over Ethernet
• 12 V DC for external AC supplied power (adapter sold separately)
• Maximum power consumption: 8 watts

Interfaces

• Network: 1 x 100/1000Base-T Ethernet (RJ-45), auto-sensing link speed and MDI/MDX
• Power: 1 x DC power connector
• Other: 1 x RJ-45 console interface

Mechanical

• Dimensions (unit): 140 mm x 105 mm x 38 mm
• Weight (unit): 0.145Kg

Environmental

• Operating: Temp: 0° C to +50° C
• Humidity: 5 to 95% non-condensing
• Storage and Transportation Temperature Range: Temp: -40° C to +70° C

Regulatory

• FCC/Industry of Canada
• R&TTE Directive - 1995/5/EC
• EN 300 328
• EN 301 893
• CB Scheme Safety, cTUVus
• Korea KCC
• Mexico NOM/COFETEL
• UL2043 Compliant
• CE Marked
• Low Voltage Directive - 72/23/EEC
• EN 301 489
• UL/IEC/EN 60950
• Japan MIC/VCCI
• Brazil ANATEL
• China SRRC/CCC

For more country-specific regulatory information, and approvals, please see your Aruba representative

Advanced Features

• Integrated RAP, secure enterprise mesh point or portal, and wireless intrusion detection and prevention
• Integrated Trusted Platform Module (TPM) for secure storage of credentials and keys

Antenna

• AP-68: Integrated, omni-directional antenna elements (supporting receive spatial diversity). Antenna gain: 3 dBi (max)
• AP-68P: RP-SMA interface for external antenna support (available only in China)

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