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📅 September 1, 2020 ⏱️ 19:37

Continuing on in the series for the best performing WIFI, we look at the Aruba Instant on AP 15 access point. This is a smart mesh access point system. Can it perform better than the Ubiquiti Unifi nano HD access point ? Let's find out. What people care about these days in good WIFI is: (1) Performance (2) Stability With all the working from home and streaming needs during these times of the pandemic this has been a highly discussed topic and more in demand recently. In the series we test local network connectivity through wifi using iperf, large file transfer test of 10 gb through scp, and for mesh units we test their mesh performance. bandwidth testing Stay tuned for more episodes of the series. Aruba Instant On AP 15 features Key Features: Smart Mesh technology 802.11ac Wave 2, 4X4:4 MU-MIMO technology Remote management and monitoring capability Separate guest and employee Wi-Fi network Mobile app and cloud portal Simplicity at its best Wi-Fi that works right out of box Easy-to-use mobile app for deployment and upkeep Secure Security you can count on Wi-Fi that keeps business and visitor traffic separate WPA2/WPA3 and Enhanced Open for secure network access Support We’ve got you covered Industry leading warranty and support Super-fast performance for video, voice and conferencing tools Specifications IN THE BOX Aruba Instant On AP15 Indoor Access Point Aruba Instant On AP15 Quick Start guide Ceiling rail mount clip Ethernet cable Solid surface mount clip RADIOS Dual radio for simultaneous dual-band operation 5 GHz 802.11ac 4x4 MIMO for up to 1,733 Mbps wireless data rate, with Multi User MIMO support (Wi-Fi 5) 2.4 GHz 802.11n 2x2 MIMO for up to 300 Mbps wireless data rate (Wi-Fi 4) INTERFACES Uplink Gigabit Ethernet port, with POE-in support (802.3af) DC power connector (12V) USB host interface (future use) Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) radio LED status indicators (2) Reset/LED control button Kensington security slot PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions 183mm x 183mm x 41mm (excluding mount accessories) Weight 674g POWER Power over Ethernet (POE): 802.3af (class 3) DC power (12V) Note: Power sources are sold separately ANTENNAS Integrated downtilt omni-directional antennas with maximum individual antenna gain of 3.6dBi in 2.4GHz and 6.0dBi in 5GHz MOUNTING The access point ships with a (black) mount clip to attach to suspended ceiling rails, and a (white) mount clip to attach to solid surfaces (wall/ceiling) COMPLIANCE AND SAFETY UL2043 plenum rating Aruba Instant On AP15 Indoor Access Points deliver affordable, premium-grade Wave 2 802.11ac Wi-Fi for medium-density small business and SMB environments requiring high performance and bandwidth. Business-grade capabilities are designed to meet the mobile, IoT, and security needs of tech-start-ups, animation and graphics firms, or other demanding environments. Get setup and running in minutes with the Aruba Instant On Cloud app management system. The cloud-hosted web interface and mobile app make it easy to manage multiple Aruba Instant On APs deployed in your facility, keeping network access logins and security settings consistent. Powering: AP15 APs can be powered with Power over Ethernet (802.1af Class 2) or using a 12V local power adapter. The AP15 (R2X05A) provides only the unit. Separately you must provide Power over Ethernet, or order 12V power adapter and cord a la carte. Mounting: AP15 APs provide best coverage when mounted on a ceiling or high on a wall. Unit ships with mounting hardware for drop ceiling rails and for wall placement. Performance: Specified hardware for 1733 Mbps on 5 GHz (.11ac) | 300 Mbps on 2.4 GHz (.11n) | Total 2033 Mbps throughput | Unit has one Gigabit 100/1000 uplink connection | recommended for up to 100 max active devices.