How many external antenna connectors are available on the AP-518?

The AP-518 provides a total of six RP-SMA connectors for external antennas. Four RP-SMA connectors are allocated for 5 GHz antenna operation, and two RP-SMA connectors support 2.4 GHz antenna operation. This configuration enables flexible external antenna selection to match coverage and design requirements in various indoor hardened environments.

What Ethernet uplink options does the AP-518 support?

The access point includes an HPE Smart Rate RJ-45 uplink port that auto-senses 100, 1000 and 2500BASE-T link speeds. This allows the AP-518 to connect to a range of switch infrastructures, from standard Gigabit Ethernet up to 2.5 Gigabit links, providing flexibility during network upgrades and mixed environment deployments.

What is the maximum power consumption of the HPE Aruba AP-518?

The maximum power consumption of the HPE Aruba Networking AP-518 access point is 25.6 W for the AP only. This figure is important for planning power over Ethernet budgets and ensuring that power supplies and switches can support the device, particularly in dense deployments where many APs share the same power infrastructure.

Is the AP-518 suitable for hardened indoor environments?

Yes, the AP-518 is specified as an indoor hardened Wi‑Fi 6 dual radio access point. This classification indicates it is intended for more demanding indoor conditions than standard office access points, making it suitable where an indoor hardened design is required along with Wi‑Fi 6 and MIMO capabilities on both 5 GHz and 2.4 GHz bands.

R4H03A - HPE Hewlett Packard Enterprise R4H03A Wi‑Fi 6 4x4 2x2 hardened AP

Name: HPE Hewlett Packard Enterprise R4H03A Wi‑Fi 6 4x4 2x2 hardened AP
Brand: HPE
SKU: R4H03A
Price: 1578 USD
Availability: InStock

R4H03A - HPE Hewlett Packard Enterprise R4H03A Wi‑Fi 6 4x4 2x2 hardened AP | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The Hewlett Packard Enterprise Aruba Networking AP-518 R4H03A is an enterprise indoor hardened wireless access point designed for demanding environments. It is a Wi‑Fi 6 dual radio platform, delivering 5 GHz 4x4 MIMO and 2.4 GHz 2x2 MIMO coverage to support modern client devices. The unit provides six RP-SMA connectors, with four dedicated to 5 GHz external antenna operation and two for 2.4 GHz, enabling flexible antenna deployment strategies. A software-configurable dual radio design supports 5 GHz as Radio 0 and 2.4 GHz as Radio 1, simplifying configuration alignment with network policies. Networking connectivity includes an HPE Smart Rate RJ-45 port with auto-sensing link speeds of 100, 1000 and 2500BASE-T, supporting a range of switching infrastructures. Maximum power consumption of 25.6 W for the access point helps with power budgeting and PoE planning in dense deployments.

Indoor hardened Wi‑Fi 6 dual-radio access point
5 GHz 4x4 MIMO and 2.4 GHz 2x2 MIMO radios
Six RP-SMA connectors for external antennas
HPE Smart Rate RJ-45 uplink 100 1000 2500BASE-T
Software configurable 5 GHz and 2.4 GHz radios
Maximum AP power consumption of 25.6 W

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Featuring

MIMO Streams
Manufacturer part #	R4H03A
Brand	HPE
Condition	New
Color	White
Model	AP-518 (US) Dual Radio 4x4/2x2 Wi‑Fi 6 6xRPSMA Connectors Hardened AP
Series	518 Series
AP Type	Indoor hardened, connectorized access point
Generation	Wi‑Fi 6
Modulation	Up to 1024-QAM
Part Class	US regulatory domain access point
Technology	Wi‑Fi 6 (802.11ax)

Best for

Indoor hardened Wi‑Fi environments
Suitable for indoor hardened deployments that require a Wi‑Fi 6 dual radio access point with 5 GHz 4x4 MIMO and 2.4 GHz 2x2 MIMO coverage for robust connectivity.
External antenna installations
Ideal for locations where external antennas are needed, using four RP-SMA connectors for 5 GHz and two RP-SMA connectors for 2.4 GHz to fine tune coverage patterns.
Multi-rate Ethernet uplinks
Fits networks with mixed switching capabilities, using the HPE Smart Rate RJ-45 port that auto-senses 100, 1000 and 2500BASE-T link speeds.
Wi‑Fi 6 client dense areas
Designed for environments with many Wi‑Fi 6 capable clients, leveraging dual radio 5 GHz and 2.4 GHz MIMO operation to support concurrent traffic.
Power-managed deployments
Useful where power budgets are constrained, as the access point has a maximum power consumption of 25.6 W, aiding PoE and power planning.

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Product Line	HPE Aruba Networking 518 Series Hardened Access Points

Product Type	Hardened wireless access point

Mounting Type	Indoor hardened, weather-protected environments

Maximum EIRP 5GHz	28.0 dBm + antenna gain

Antenna Connectors	6 x RP‑SMA connectors for external antennas

Maximum EIRP 2.4GHz	25.0 dBm + antenna gain

Radio Configuration	Dual radio; 5 GHz 4x4:4 MIMO and 2.4 GHz 2x2:2 MIMO

Supported Frequency Bands	2.400 to 2.4835 GHz; 5.150 to 5.250 GHz; 5.250 to 5.350 GHz; 5.470 to 5.725 GHz; 5.725 to 5.850 GHz; 5.850 to 5.925 GHz

Transmit Power Adjustment	Configurable in 0.5 dBm increments

Maximum Aggregate Data Rate	3 Gbps (on-air)

Supported Data Rates 802.11b	1, 2, 5.5, 11 Mbps

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

Supported Data Rates 802.11n 5GHz	6.5 to 600 Mbps (MCS0 to MCS31, HT20 to HT40)

Supported Data Rates 802.11ax 5GHz	3.6 to 4803 Mbps (MCS0 to MCS11, NSS = 1 to 4, HE20 to HE160)

Supported Data Rates 802.11n 2.4GHz	6.5 to 300 Mbps (MCS0 to MCS15, HT20 to HT40)

Supported Data Rates 802.11ax 2.4GHz	3.6 to 574 Mbps (MCS0 to MCS11, NSS = 1 to 2, HE20 to HE40)

Maximum Conducted Transmit Power 5GHz	+22 dBm per chain; +28 dBm aggregate (4x4)

Maximum Conducted Transmit Power 2.4GHz	+22 dBm per chain; +25 dBm aggregate (2x2)

Networking Ports & Interfaces

Bluetooth	Integrated Bluetooth radio
LAN Ports	2 x 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet (RJ-45) ports
Wi-Fi Standard	IEEE 802.11ax; backward compatible with 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Ethernet Port Speed	10/100/1000 Mb/s
Wireless Capability	Dual-band 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Wi‑Fi 6 access point
Antenna Interface Type	RP‑SMA connectors for external antennas
Power Over Ethernet Support	Supports PoE power input on Ethernet