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HPE Aruba JW186A — Aruba AP‑325 Dual‑Radio 4×4:4 MU‑MIMO Indoor Wireless Access Point

Product Description

The HPE Aruba AP‑325 Dual‑Radio Indoor AP with part number JW186A is a high‑performance, enterprise‑grade indoor wireless access point from the Aruba 320 Series. It supports dual‑band Wi‑Fi and delivers combined throughput up to approximately 2.50 Gbps using advanced 802.11ac Wave 2 technology and MU‑MIMO, making it ideal for medium‑to‑high‑density WLAN environments such as offices, schools, retail spaces, and hospitality venues.

Built with 4×4:4 MU‑MIMO radios, the JW186A enables simultaneous multi‑client performance and improved spectral efficiency. It also includes integrated Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) support for location‑based services and IoT use cases. The unit offers dual Gigabit Ethernet ports for flexible network and power redundancy via PoE, and supports mounting on walls or ceilings for optimal coverage.

This access point is suitable for controller‑based deployments or cloud‑managed architectures, enabling centralized configuration, traffic control, and security policies as part of Aruba network ecosystems.

Model Type

Indoor Dual‑Radio Enterprise Wireless Access Point

Category

Networking – Indoor Enterprise Wi‑Fi

Key Features

Dual‑Band 802.11ac Wave 2 Wi‑Fi — Supports both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz radios with high throughput and mixed client support.

4×4:4 MU‑MIMO Technology — Up to four spatial streams for improved multi‑user performance and increased capacity.

High Data Rates — Up to ~1,733 Mbps (5 GHz) and ~600 Mbps (2.4 GHz) for fast wireless connectivity across devices.

Integrated BLE Radio — Built‑in Bluetooth Low Energy for location‑based services, asset tracking, and IoT integration.

Dual Gigabit Ethernet Ports — Two RJ‑45 ports support network links and Power over Ethernet (PoE) power redundancy or link aggregation.

Indoor Installation — Designed for wall or ceiling mounting in offices, classrooms, retail spaces, and shared work areas.

Advanced Aruba Features — ClientMatch, AirMatch, and Aruba Beacon support for enhanced client performance and management.

Technical Specs at a Glance

Typical Use Cases

• Enterprise Office WLAN — High‑density Wi‑Fi for corporate or campus environments.

• Hospitality & Public Venues — Supports throughput and roaming for guest users.

• Retail & Mixed Data Traffic Areas — Handles simultaneous multimedia connections.

• IoT & Location Services — Bluetooth LE enables advanced location applications.