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HPE JW173A 802.11n ac dual 3x3 radio access point

Name: HPE JW173A 802.11n ac dual 3x3 radio access point
Brand: HPE
SKU: JW173A

MPN: JW173A·By: HPE

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Product overview

The HPE Aruba AP-224 JW173A is an 802.11n ac dual-radio wireless access point designed for environments that require FIPS and TAA compliance. This model belongs to the Aruba 220 Series and is identified as AP-224. It features dual 3x3 3 radios, supporting both 802.11n and 802.11ac wireless standards. The integrated antenna design helps streamline deployment where external antennas are not required. As a wireless access point, it is positioned for use in networks that standardize on the Aruba 220 Series for unified management and consistent capabilities. The FIPS and TAA-compliant designation makes this unit suitable for customers with regulatory or governmental requirements. IT teams evaluating Aruba 220 Series access points can use the AP-224 JW173A as a standardized building block where 802.11n ac dual-radio capability and integrated antenna design are required, while maintaining adherence to specific compliance mandates.

Aruba AP-224 JW173A 802.11n ac dual-radio design
Dual 3x3 3 radio configuration for AP-224
FIPS TAA-compliant integrated antenna AP
Part of the Aruba 220 Series access points
HPE Aruba branded enterprise access point
Model identification via SKU JW173A

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Featuring

Manufacturer part #	JW173A
Brand	HPE
Condition	New
MIMO	3x3:3
Model	AP-224
Series	Aruba 220 Series
Part Class	FIPS/TAA-compliant
Radio Type	Concurrent 2.4 GHz 802.11n and 5 GHz 802.11ac radios
Technology	802.11n/ac
Description	FIPS/TAA-compliant dual-radio 802.11n/ac access point
Antenna Type	Integrated antenna
Product Line	Aruba 220 Series
Product Type	Wireless Access Point
Radio Streams	Dual 3x3:3 radio
Modulation Types	DSSS for 802.11b; OFDM for 802.11a/g/n/ac
Access Point Type	Indoor dual-radio access point
Intended Use Case	High-performance campus and enterprise indoor wireless LAN deployments requiring FIPS/TAA-compliant 802.11n/ac
Radio Configuration	Dual radio
Data Rate Range 802.11n	6.5 Mbps to 450 Mbps (MCS0–MCS23)
Data Rate Range 802.11ac	6.5 Mbps to 1,300 Mbps (MCS0–MCS9, 1–3 spatial streams)
Primary Power Input Method	Powered via PoE from Ethernet switch or injector
Supported 5 GHz Data Rates	6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 Mbps (802.11a); 6.5 to 1,300 Mbps (802.11ac, MCS0–MCS9, 1–3 spatial streams)
Maximum Data Rate 5 GHz Band	1.3 Gbps
Supported 2.4 GHz Data Rates	1, 2, 5.5, 11 Mbps (802.11b); 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 Mbps (802.11g); 6.5 to 450 Mbps (802.11n, MCS0–MCS23)
EtherChannel Link Aggregation	Supports link aggregation across the two Gigabit Ethernet ports for higher throughput
Encryption / Security Features	FIPS-compliant cryptographic module as validated in NIST CMVP; supports WPA2 with AES-based CCMP and related FIPS 140-2 approved algorithms
Maximum Data Rate 2.4 GHz Band	600 Mbps

Performance

EtherChannel Aggregate Throughput	Up to 1.9 Gbps over aggregated Ethernet links
Maximum Aggregate Wireless Throughput	1.9 Gbps

Networking Ports & Interfaces

Ethernet Ports	Two 10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45) network interfaces
LED Indicators	Multiple status LEDs for system and radio status indication
Wireless Standard	802.11n/ac
Supported LAN Speeds	10 Mb/s, 100 Mb/s, and 1,000 Mb/s over Ethernet
Network Protocol Support	Supports standard 802.11 WLAN protocols across 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands; designed for integration into Aruba campus WLAN architectures
Power over Ethernet Support	Supports 802.3af and 802.3at Power over Ethernet input
Console Management Interface	Serial console interface (for local management)
Supported IEEE 802.11 Standards	IEEE 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n, 802.11ac
Maximum Aggregate Wireless PHY Rate	1.9 Gbps combined across both radios
Maximum Wireless PHY Rate (Per Radio)	Up to 600 Mbps in 2.4 GHz and 1,300 Mbps in 5 GHz

Compatible systems

JW173A is confirmed as an HPE Aruba AP-224 wireless access point in the Aruba 220 Series.

HPE Aruba 220 Series
Model: AP-224
Form factor: Indoor access point
Confirmed by NIST security policy and HPE document references for JW173A.

Best for

Regulated networks
Suitable for networks that must deploy FIPS TAA compliant equipment, leveraging the AP-224 JW173A designation to align with strict regulatory requirements.
Public sector
Fits public sector and government environments that require FIPS and TAA compliant 802.11n ac dual-radio wireless access points within the Aruba 220 Series.
Standardized Aruba 220
Ideal for organizations standardizing on Aruba 220 Series, using the AP-224 JW173A as a consistent 802.11n ac dual 3x3 3 radio integrated antenna platform.
Compliance-driven refresh
Useful in wireless refresh projects where existing infrastructure is being upgraded to FIPS TAA compliant Aruba AP-224 units supporting 802.11n ac dual-radio operation.
Centralized IT-managed WLAN
Works in centrally managed wireless LANs that select Aruba 220 Series AP-224 for its 802.11n ac dual 3x3 3 radio architecture and integrated antenna design.

Frequently asked questions

What wireless standards does the HPE Aruba AP-224 JW173A support?

The HPE Aruba AP-224 JW173A is described as an 802.11n ac Dual 3x3 3 Radio Integrated Antenna AP. This means it supports both 802.11n and 802.11ac wireless standards within its dual-radio architecture. Organizations can use this model to serve client devices operating on these Wi-Fi generations in a single access point design.

What is the specific model and series for SKU JW173A?

SKU JW173A corresponds to the HPE Aruba AP-224 FIPS TAA-compliant 802.11n ac Dual 3x3 3 Radio Integrated Antenna AP. It is part of the Aruba 220 Series access points. Identifying it as AP-224 within the Aruba 220 Series helps ensure consistency when planning deployments and referencing vendor documentation or internal asset records.

Does the Aruba AP-224 JW173A use integrated antennas or external antennas?

The Aruba AP-224 JW173A is explicitly described as an Integrated Antenna AP. This indicates that the antenna system is built into the access point itself rather than relying on separate external antenna components. For deployment planning, this reduces the need to source or specify additional antenna hardware for this model.

Is the Aruba AP-224 JW173A suitable for environments requiring FIPS and TAA compliance?

Yes, the model description states that the Aruba AP-224 JW173A is FIPS TAA-compliant. This makes it suitable for customers and projects that must adhere to FIPS-related security requirements and TAA procurement rules. Such compliance attributes are often mandatory in government, public sector, and other regulated environments.

What radio configuration does the Aruba AP-224 JW173A provide?

The Aruba AP-224 JW173A is specified as a Dual 3x3 3 Radio Integrated Antenna AP. This indicates that it includes two radios, each with a 3x3 3 configuration. While no further numeric performance metrics are provided here, this designation informs planners about the access point’s multi-stream radio capabilities.

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Manufacturer part #

JW173A

Brand

HPE

Condition

New

MIMO

3x3:3

Model

AP-224

Series

Aruba 220 Series

Part Class

FIPS/TAA-compliant

Radio Type

Concurrent 2.4 GHz 802.11n and 5 GHz 802.11ac radios

Technology

802.11n/ac

Description

FIPS/TAA-compliant dual-radio 802.11n/ac access point

Antenna Type

Integrated antenna

Product Line

Aruba 220 Series

Product Type

Wireless Access Point

Radio Streams

Dual 3x3:3 radio

Modulation Types

DSSS for 802.11b; OFDM for 802.11a/g/n/ac

Access Point Type

Indoor dual-radio access point

Intended Use Case

High-performance campus and enterprise indoor wireless LAN deployments requiring FIPS/TAA-compliant 802.11n/ac

Radio Configuration

Dual radio

Data Rate Range 802.11n

6.5 Mbps to 450 Mbps (MCS0–MCS23)

Data Rate Range 802.11ac

6.5 Mbps to 1,300 Mbps (MCS0–MCS9, 1–3 spatial streams)

Primary Power Input Method

Powered via PoE from Ethernet switch or injector

Supported 5 GHz Data Rates

6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 Mbps (802.11a); 6.5 to 1,300 Mbps (802.11ac, MCS0–MCS9, 1–3 spatial streams)

Maximum Data Rate 5 GHz Band

1.3 Gbps

Supported 2.4 GHz Data Rates

1, 2, 5.5, 11 Mbps (802.11b); 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 Mbps (802.11g); 6.5 to 450 Mbps (802.11n, MCS0–MCS23)

EtherChannel Link Aggregation

Supports link aggregation across the two Gigabit Ethernet ports for higher throughput

Encryption / Security Features

FIPS-compliant cryptographic module as validated in NIST CMVP; supports WPA2 with AES-based CCMP and related FIPS 140-2 approved algorithms

Maximum Data Rate 2.4 GHz Band

600 Mbps

EtherChannel Aggregate Throughput

Up to 1.9 Gbps over aggregated Ethernet links

Maximum Aggregate Wireless Throughput

1.9 Gbps

Ethernet Ports

Two 10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45) network interfaces

LED Indicators

Multiple status LEDs for system and radio status indication

Wireless Standard

802.11n/ac

Supported LAN Speeds

10 Mb/s, 100 Mb/s, and 1,000 Mb/s over Ethernet

Network Protocol Support

Supports standard 802.11 WLAN protocols across 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands; designed for integration into Aruba campus WLAN architectures

Power over Ethernet Support

Supports 802.3af and 802.3at Power over Ethernet input

Console Management Interface

Serial console interface (for local management)

Supported IEEE 802.11 Standards

IEEE 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n, 802.11ac

Maximum Aggregate Wireless PHY Rate

1.9 Gbps combined across both radios

Maximum Wireless PHY Rate (Per Radio)

Up to 600 Mbps in 2.4 GHz and 1,300 Mbps in 5 GHz