Is the Aruba AP-115 JW160A suitable for indoor deployments?

Yes, the Aruba AP-115 JW160A is explicitly categorized as an indoor enterprise access point. This means it is intended for use in controlled indoor environments such as office floors or campus interiors, rather than outdoor or harsh industrial settings. Procurement teams can specify it confidently for standard office and campus wireless projects.

How is the radio configuration of the Aruba AP-115 characterized?

The Aruba AP-115 is identified as a dual-radio 802.11n 3x3:3 access point. This description indicates that it uses two radios and a 3x3:3 spatial stream configuration. These characteristics are important when planning RF capacity and comparing it with other access points that may have different radio or spatial stream configurations.

What type of deployments is the Aruba AP-115 JW160A aimed at?

The AP-115 JW160A is positioned as an indoor enterprise access point, which makes it suitable for enterprise-level deployments such as corporate offices and campus interiors. Its classification as a dual-radio 802.11n 3x3:3 device aligns it with standardized enterprise wireless infrastructures built around the 802.11n standard.

Why would a procurement team choose the Aruba AP-115 for standardization?

Procurement teams may select the Aruba AP-115 because it is clearly defined as an enterprise-level indoor access point using dual-radio 802.11n with a 3x3:3 configuration. These attributes provide a consistent technical baseline for large-scale deployments and make it easier to standardize on a single access point class across multiple sites.

JW160A - HPE Hewlett Packard Enterprise JW160A dual-radio 802.11n access point

Name: HPE Hewlett Packard Enterprise JW160A dual-radio 802.11n access point
Brand: HPE
SKU: JW160A
Price: 135 USD
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Product overview

The Hewlett Packard Enterprise Aruba AP-115 JW160A is an indoor enterprise wireless access point designed for organizations standardizing on 802.11n. It is positioned as a dual-radio 802.11n 3x3 access point, aligning with environments that require concurrent radios to support multiple client devices and services. As part of the Aruba 110 Series, the AP-115 fits deployments where consistent wireless coverage and centralized management are priorities. Classified as an enterprise-level device, it is suited to controlled office or campus interiors rather than outdoor use. This model focuses on delivering 802.11n connectivity using a 3x3 radio configuration, which is relevant for teams planning capacity and radio design. The AP-115’s role as an indoor enterprise access point makes it appropriate for network refresh projects and standardized rollouts where 802.11n-based access layers are still in scope.

Dual-radio 802.11n wireless access point
3x3:3 spatial stream configuration
Indoor enterprise access point design
Aruba AP-115 model from HPE
Suited for enterprise network deployments
Standardized 802.11n access infrastructure

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Featuring

Manufacturer part #	JW160A
Brand	HPE
Condition	Refurbished
Model	Aruba AP-115
Form Factor	Indoor access point
Antenna Type	Internal omnidirectional antennas
MIMO Streams	3x3:3 spatial streams
Product Line	Aruba AP-100 Series
Product Type	Dual-radio wireless access point
QoS Features	WMM (Wi-Fi Multimedia), traffic prioritization for voice and video
Product Series	Aruba 100 Series

Best for

Enterprise WLAN
Suitable for enterprise wireless LAN designs that standardize on dual-radio 802.11n 3x3 access points for consistent coverage across office floors.
Indoor offices
Designed as an indoor enterprise access point, fitting controlled office environments that require stable 802.11n connectivity for employees and devices.
Campus sites
Applicable to campus interiors where a common Aruba AP-115 dual-radio 802.11n 3x3 platform is deployed across multiple buildings.
Network refresh
Useful in projects where legacy wireless infrastructure is being refreshed to standardized Aruba AP-115 indoor enterprise access points using 802.11n.
Multi-client environments
Relevant for locations with multiple concurrent wireless clients that benefit from a dual-radio 802.11n 3x3 access point architecture.

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Device Placement	Indoor enterprise deployment

Housing Material	Plastic enclosure

Mounting Options	Ceiling and wall mountable

Radio Configuration	Dual 3x3:3 MIMO radios

Intended Environment	Indoor enterprise deployment

Maximum Number of SSIDs	Up to 16 BSSIDs per radio

Installation Environment	Enterprise campus and branch offices

Maximum Clients Supported	Up to 255 associated client devices

Number of Internal Antennas	3 internal antennas per radio (3x3 configuration)

Security Protocols Supported	WPA, WPA2, 802.1X

Maximum Theoretical Data Rate	Up to 450 Mbps per radio (up to 900 Mbps aggregate)

Maximum Data Rate per Spatial Stream	Up to 150 Mbps per spatial stream

Controller-Based / Controllerless Mode	Controller-based Aruba access point (not Instant AP)

MTBF	560000 hours at 25°C

Power Supply Type	Power over Ethernet (PoE) only, via 802.3af
Maximum Power Consumption	12.5 W (typical under full load)

Networking Ports & Interfaces

Console Port	1 x serial console interface (micro-USB / proprietary, depending on cable)
Ethernet Ports	2
LED Indicators	System status LED, radio status LEDs
Wi-Fi Technology	802.11n dual-radio access point
Wireless Standard	IEEE 802.11n
Management Features	Centralized management via Aruba controller
Radio Frequency Bands	2.4 GHz and 5 GHz concurrent operation
RF Management Features	Adaptive Radio Management (ARM)
Network Protocol Support	IPv4, IPv6, DHCP, DNS
Input Power over Ethernet	48 V DC nominal (supplied via PoE)
Primary Ethernet Port Type	1 x 10/100/1000BASE-T (RJ-45)
Power over Ethernet Support	802.3af PoE on primary Ethernet port
Secondary Ethernet Port Type	1 x 10/100/1000BASE-T (RJ-45) pass-through
Management Interface Protocols	SNMP, web-based management via controller, CLI via console

HPE Hewlett Packard Enterprise JW160A dual-radio 802.11n access point