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HPE Aruba Networking JX946A dual-radio 802.11n ac AP

Name: HPE Aruba Networking JX946A dual-radio 802.11n ac AP
Brand: HPE
SKU: JX946A
Price: 118 USD
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Product overview

The HPE Aruba Networking Aruba Instant IAP-305 US, SKU JX946A, is an indoor enterprise wireless access point in the Aruba 300 Series. It is designed as an 802.11n and 802.11ac dual-radio MU-MIMO access point with integrated antennas. The platform supports 2x2, 2 spatial streams operation on the 2.4 GHz band and 3x3, 3 spatial streams operation on the 5 GHz band. As part of the Aruba 300 Series Wave 2 indoor enterprise portfolio, this access point targets environments that require dual-band connectivity and multi-user MIMO capability. The integrated antennas streamline deployment and help simplify placement planning. By combining 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz radios in one unit, the Aruba Instant IAP-305 US enables concurrent operation for diverse client devices and applications within enterprise wireless networks.

Aruba 300 Series Wave 2 indoor enterprise access point
802.11n ac dual-radio MU-MIMO design
2x2, 2 spatial streams on 2.4 GHz band
3x3, 3 spatial streams on 5 GHz band
Integrated antennas for streamlined deployment
Enterprise-grade indoor wireless access point

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Featuring

Manufacturer part #	JX946A
Brand	HPE
Condition	Refurbished
Model	Aruba Instant IAP-305 (US)
Series	Aruba Instant access points
Generation	Wave 2 802.11ac
Technology	IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2
Antenna Gain	3 dBi @2.4 GHz; 4 dBi @5 GHz
Antenna Type	Integrated omnidirectional antennas
Intended Use	Indoor enterprise access point for medium to high-density Wi-Fi deployments
Product Line	Aruba 300 Series
Product Type	Wireless access point
Frequency Bands	2.4 GHz; 5 GHz
Radio Configuration	Dual radio, 2x2:2 on 2.4 GHz, 3x3:3 on 5 GHz
Modulation Technology	OFDM; DSSS
Peak Aggregate Data Rate	1.6 Gbps
Radio Chains and Streams	2 spatial streams on 2.4 GHz; 3 spatial streams on 5 GHz
Concurrent Data Rate 5 GHz	1300 Mbps
Concurrent Data Rate 2.4 GHz	300 Mbps

Networking Ports & Interfaces

Ethernet Ports	2 x 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet ports (RJ-45)
Uplink Port Use	One Ethernet port typically used for uplink LAN connectivity
Wi-Fi Radio Type	Dual-radio 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz MU-MIMO
Supported Wi-Fi Standards	802.11a; 802.11b; 802.11g; 802.11n; 802.11ac
Power over Ethernet Support	Powered by PoE injector or PoE switch

Best for

Indoor enterprise
Suitable for indoor enterprise environments that need Aruba 300 Series Wave 2 access points with dual-radio 802.11n ac wireless connectivity and integrated antennas.
Dual-band Wi-Fi deployments
Applicable where 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz coverage is required from a single access point using 2x2 on 2.4 GHz and 3x3 on 5 GHz radios.
MU-MIMO client environments
Designed for locations with multiple concurrent clients that can benefit from 802.11ac dual-radio MU-MIMO capabilities.
Aruba 300 Series standardization
Useful for organizations standardizing on Aruba 300 Series Wave 2 indoor enterprise access points with integrated antennas.

Frequently asked questions

What wireless standards does the Aruba Instant IAP-305 US JX946A support?

The Aruba Instant IAP-305 US JX946A is described as an 802.11n and 802.11ac dual-radio access point. This means it supports Wi-Fi technologies aligned with 802.11n on the 2.4 GHz band and 802.11ac on the 5 GHz band, suitable for mixed client environments that include both older and newer devices.

How is the radio configuration structured on the Aruba IAP-305 US?

This model is specified as a dual-radio MU-MIMO access point. It uses a 2x2 configuration with 2 spatial streams on the 2.4 GHz band and a 3x3 configuration with 3 spatial streams on the 5 GHz band. These configurations help define capacity planning for different frequency bands in enterprise deployments.

Is the Aruba Instant IAP-305 US suitable for indoor enterprise deployments?

Yes, the device is listed as part of the Aruba 300 Series Wave 2 indoor enterprise access point family. It is designed for indoor environments that require dual-radio 802.11n ac functionality, MU-MIMO operation, and integrated antennas to support enterprise wireless networks.

Does the Aruba IAP-305 US require external antennas?

No, this access point includes integrated antennas as part of its design. Since it is defined as an 802.11n ac dual-radio MU-MIMO access point with integrated antennas, there is no separate external antenna requirement in the provided specifications.

What distinguishes the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz capabilities on this model?

The Aruba Instant IAP-305 US provides a 2x2, 2 spatial stream configuration on the 2.4 GHz band and a 3x3, 3 spatial stream configuration on the 5 GHz band. The differing spatial stream counts indicate that higher capacity and throughput are targeted on the 5 GHz band compared to 2.4 GHz.

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Manufacturer part #

JX946A

Brand

HPE

Condition

Refurbished

Model

Aruba Instant IAP-305 (US)

Series

Aruba Instant access points

Generation

Wave 2 802.11ac

Technology

IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2

Antenna Gain

3 dBi @2.4 GHz; 4 dBi @5 GHz

Antenna Type

Integrated omnidirectional antennas

Intended Use

Indoor enterprise access point for medium to high-density Wi-Fi deployments

Product Line

Aruba 300 Series

Product Type

Wireless access point

Frequency Bands

2.4 GHz; 5 GHz

Radio Configuration

Dual radio, 2x2:2 on 2.4 GHz, 3x3:3 on 5 GHz

Modulation Technology

OFDM; DSSS

Peak Aggregate Data Rate

1.6 Gbps

Radio Chains and Streams

2 spatial streams on 2.4 GHz; 3 spatial streams on 5 GHz

Concurrent Data Rate 5 GHz

1300 Mbps

Concurrent Data Rate 2.4 GHz

300 Mbps

Ethernet Ports

2 x 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet ports (RJ-45)

Uplink Port Use

One Ethernet port typically used for uplink LAN connectivity

Wi-Fi Radio Type

Dual-radio 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz MU-MIMO

Supported Wi-Fi Standards

802.11a; 802.11b; 802.11g; 802.11n; 802.11ac

Power over Ethernet Support