Which frequency bands are available on the Aruba AP-224 JW172A?

: "The AP-224 JW172A operates as a dual-radio device in the Aruba 220 Series, supporting both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands as described for the series. The 2.4 GHz radio is aligned with 802.11n operation, while the 5 GHz radio is aligned with 802.11ac, giving network designers flexibility in band planning and client allocation.

Does the Aruba AP-224 JW172A use internal or external antennas?

The Aruba AP-224 JW172A is identified specifically as an AP-224 with external antennas in the Aruba 220 Series. This means it is intended to be used with external antenna options rather than having integrated antennas, allowing more flexibility in shaping coverage and adapting to building layouts.

What product family does the Aruba AP-224 JW172A belong to?

The JW172A is part of the Aruba 220 Series of wireless access points from Hewlett Packard Enterprise. This series is designed as a family of dual-radio 802.11ac access points, which simplifies standardization for organizations that want a consistent platform for 802.11ac-capable WLAN deployments.

JW172A - HPE Hewlett Packard Enterprise JW172A dual-radio 802.11ac access point

Name: HPE Hewlett Packard Enterprise JW172A dual-radio 802.11ac access point
Brand: HPE
SKU: JW172A
Price: 418 USD
Availability: InStock

JW172A - HPE Hewlett Packard Enterprise JW172A dual-radio 802.11ac access point | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The Hewlett Packard Enterprise Aruba AP-224 JW172A is part of the Aruba 220 Series of wireless access points, designed as a dual radio 802.11ac solution with external antennas. It supports 2.4 GHz 802.11n and 5 GHz 802.11ac operation, allowing deployment in environments that require both bands. As a member of the multifunctional 220 Series, it is intended to deliver gigabit Wi-Fi performance to 802.11ac mobile devices while remaining compatible with legacy 802.11 standards where supported by the series. The AP-224 model is specified with external antenna connectivity, enabling use with compatible dual-band antennas for tailored coverage patterns. This access point is suitable for organizations standardizing on the Aruba 220 Series platform and requiring an 802.11ac-capable device with external antenna options for flexible installation and RF design.

Aruba 220 Series dual-radio 802.11ac access point
Supports 2.4 GHz 802.11n and 5 GHz 802.11ac bands
AP-224 design with external antenna support
Optimized for 802.11ac mobile client connectivity
Suitable for enterprise and branch WLAN deployments
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Featuring

Manufacturer part #	JW172A
Brand	HPE
Condition	New
Model	Aruba AP-224
AP Type	Indoor dual-radio 5 GHz 802.11ac and 2.4 GHz 802.11n access point
Antennas	External antennas required
Form Factor	Indoor access point for ceiling or wall mounting
Product Line	Aruba 220 Series
Product Type	Wireless access point
Spatial Streams	Three spatial streams (3x3:3)
Mounting Options	Wall and ceiling mounting kits included

Best for

Enterprise WLAN
Suitable for enterprise wireless LANs needing a dual-radio 802.11ac access point from the Aruba 220 Series with external antenna options for flexible RF design.
Branch offices
Fits branch locations that require Aruba 220 Series compatibility and a dual-radio 2.4 GHz 802.11n and 5 GHz 802.11ac access point with external antennas.
High-density areas
Applicable to high-density areas where a dual-radio 802.11ac access point like the Aruba AP-224 can help serve 802.11ac mobile devices within the Aruba 220 Series framework.
Antenna-optimized deployments
Well-suited to sites that need external antennas on an Aruba 220 Series access point to fine-tune coverage while using dual-radio 802.11ac capability.
Standardized Aruba 220 Series rollouts
Ideal for organizations standardizing on Aruba 220 Series hardware and needing an access point model with external antennas for specific locations.

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Radio Configuration	Dual radio 3x3:3

5 GHz Maximum PHY Rate	1.3 Gbps maximum in the 5 GHz band

Maximum Data Rate 5 GHz	1.3 Gb/s

2.4 GHz Maximum PHY Rate	600 Mbps maximum in the 2.4 GHz band for TurboQAM-enabled devices

Link Aggregation Support	EtherChannel link aggregation supported on the two Gigabit Ethernet ports

Radio MIMO Configuration	3x3 MIMO with three spatial streams per radio

Maximum Data Rate 2.4 GHz	600 Mb/s

Supported 802.11b Data Rates	1, 2, 5.5, 11 Mb/s

Supported 802.11n Data Rates	6.5 to 450 Mb/s (MCS0 to MCS23)

Supported 802.11ac Data Rates	6.5 to 1300 Mb/s (MCS0 to MCS9, 1 to 3 spatial streams)

Supported 802.11a/g Data Rates	6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 Mb/s

Relative Performance vs 802.11n	Up to three-times faster than 802.11n access points

Performance

Aggregate Wireless Throughput	Up to 1.9 Gbps combined (600 Mb/s at 2.4 GHz plus 1.3 Gb/s at 5 GHz)
Aggregate Wired Throughput via Link Aggregation	1.9 Gbps throughput using EtherChannel link aggregation on two Gigabit Ethernet ports

Networking Ports & Interfaces

Console Port	Dedicated console port for local management
Reset Button	Dedicated reset button for device reset and recovery
LED Indicators	Multiple LED indicators for status and activity
Wi-Fi Standard	IEEE 802.11ac
Ethernet Port Speed	10/100/1000 Mb/s auto-sensing per RJ-45 port
PoE Support Standard	Power over Ethernet support compliant with IEEE 802.3af and 802.3at
Primary Ethernet Ports	Two RJ-45 10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet ports
Wireless Frequency Bands	2.4 GHz; 5 GHz
Power over Ethernet Input	Powered via PoE using 802.3af or 802.3at over RJ-45 Ethernet
Supported IEEE 802.11 Standards	IEEE 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n, 802.11ac
Maximum Wireless Aggregate Data Rate	1.9 Gbps total across both radios