Aruba AP‑515 Dual‑Band Wi‑Fi 6 Indoor Access Point
Product Description
The HPE Aruba Q2S18B is the Aruba AP‑515 — a high‑performance indoor Wi‑Fi 6 (802.11ax) access point from Aruba’s 510 Series designed for enterprise‑grade wireless deployments. It delivers efficient, reliable wireless connectivity with smart multi‑user handling, making it perfect for offices, campuses, schools, retail, hospitality, and other medium‑to‑high‑density indoor environments.
Unlike external‑antenna models, the AP‑515 comes with integrated dual‑band omni‑directional antennas, simplifying installation while providing broad and consistent coverage indoors.
Model Type
Indoor Dual‑Band Wi‑Fi 6 Access Point
Category
Networking – Enterprise Wireless Infrastructure
Key Features
Wi‑Fi 6 (802.11ax) — Dual‑band access with OFDMA and MU‑MIMO for better multi‑client performance and efficient use of airtime.
High Data Rates — Up to ~4.8 Gbps in 5 GHz and ~575 Mbps in 2.4 GHz, with combined peak throughput ~5.4 Gbps.
Integrated Antennas — Four internal dual‑band downtilt omni‑directional antennas for optimized indoor wireless coverage.
SmartRate Ethernet — 1× 2.5 GbE SmartRate and 1× 1 GbE RJ‑45 for high‑speed wired backhaul, with auto‑sensing speeds up to 2.5 Gbps.
IoT & Location Ready — Built‑in Bluetooth 5 and 802.15.4 (Zigbee) radios for IoT devices and location‑based services without extra modules.
Advanced Security — WPA3, Enhanced Open (OWE), Aruba ClientMatch, and support for dynamic segmentation policies.
Flexible Power — Power over Ethernet (PoE 802.3af/at/bt) or direct DC, supporting industry standard PoE switches and injectors.
Mounting Ready — Pre‑installed mounting bracket for ceiling or wall mounting; compatible with optional kits.
Technical Specs at a Glance
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Model | Aruba AP‑515 (Internal Antennas) |
| Part Number | Q2S18B (Internal antenna variant) |
| Wi‑Fi Standard | IEEE 802.11ax (Wi‑Fi 6) |
| Radios | Dual‑band: 5 GHz 4×4 MIMO & 2.4 GHz 2×2 MIMO |
| Max Data Rate | Up to ~5.4 Gbps combined peak |
| Ethernet | 1× 2.5 GbE SmartRate + 1× 1 GbE RJ‑45 |
| Antennas | 4× Internal dual‑band omni antennas |
| USB | 1× USB 2.0 Type‑A (host) |
| Power | PoE (802.3af/at/bt) or DC |
| IoT | Bluetooth 5 & 802.15.4 (Zigbee) |
| Security | WPA3, Enhanced Open (OWE), ClientMatch |
| Mounting | Ceiling / Wall bracket included |
| Dimensions | ~200 × 200 × 46 mm |
| Weight | ~810 g |
Typical Use Cases
Enterprise & Office Networks — Robust Wi‑Fi for employee and guest devices with strong multi‑user performance.
Campus & Education — Scalable wireless connectivity for classrooms, libraries, and lecture halls.
Retail & Hospitality — High‑capacity Wi‑Fi for point‑of‑sale systems, guest browsing, and mobile clients.
IoT & Location Services — Support for beacons, sensors, and indoor location tracking.
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