The multifunction AP-68 and AP-68P* 802.11n Aps are designed for small, very low-density deployment areas in offices, hospitals, schools and retail stores.
These compact non-MIMO APs deliver wire-like performance at data rates up to 150 Mbps.
The AP-68 is ideal for environments that require a wireless LAN with enterprise-class security and reliability, but do not need to support high densities of Wi-Fi clients or extended range. These APs are ideal for organizations that are transitioning from wired to Wi-Fi, and those that are upgrading from 802.11b/g to 802.11n.
The AP-68 features one 2.4-GHz radio with nominal 100-milliwatt transmit power and two internal antennas while the AP-68P* features one 2.4-GHz radio with higher 500-milliwatt transmit power and an external antenna connector.
The multifunction AP-68 and AP-68P* can be configured through the Aruba Mobility Controller to provide wireless LAN access with part-time air monitoring, dedicated air monitoring for wireless IPS, Remote AP (RAP) functionality or secure enterprise mesh. The AP-68 and AP-68P* each feature a 10/100BASE-T Ethernet interface and can operate from standard 802.3af power-over- Ethernet (PoE) sources or a 12-volt DC power supply.
*Available only in China.
Specifications
Application
Entry-level indoor 802.11n single-radio, single-band (2.4 GHz) AP for small, very low-density deployment areas in offices, hospitals, schools and retail stores.
Operating Mode
802.11b/g/n, spectrum monitor mode is not supported
Spectrum monitor, AM and RAP
AM and RAP
Remote AP
Secure enterprise mesh
Radios
Software-configurable dual radio capable of supporting 2.4 GHz
802.11n capable, providing up to 150 Mbps data rate
RF Management
Automatic transmit power and channel management control with auto coverage hole correction via Adaptive Radio Management (ARM)
Wireless Radio Specifications
AP type:
Single radio, single band 802.11n indoor
Supported Frequency Bands (country-specific restrictions apply):
2.400 – 2.4835 GHz
Available Channels:
Controller-managed, dependent upon configured regulatory domain
Supported Radio Technologies:
802.11b: Direct-sequence spread-spectrum (DSSS)
802.11g/n: Orthogonal
frequency division multiplexing (OFDM)
802.11n:1×1 single stream
Supported Modulation Types:
802.11b: BPSK, QPSK, CCK
802.11g/n: BPSK, QPSK, 16-QAM, 64-QAM
Transmit Power:
Configurable in increments of 0.5 dBm
Maximum Transmit Power:
AP-68: 20 dBm (limited by local regulatory requirements)
AP-68P: 27 dBm (limited by local regulatory requirements; available only in China)
Antenna diversity (AP-68 only) for improved receiver performance
Association Rates (Mbps):
802.11b: 1, 2, 5.5, 11
802.11a/g: 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54
802.11n:
MCS0 – MCS7 (6.5 Mbps to 150 Mbps)
802.11n High-Throughput (HT) Support:
HT 20/40
802.11n Packet Aggregation:
A-MPDU, A-MSDU
Mounting
Standard:
Tool-less Ceiling tile rail (15/16″)
4 rubber “feet” to support desk mount
Power
48 V DC 802.3af power over Ethernet
12 V DC for external AC supplied power (adapter sold separately)
Maximum power consumption: 8 watts
Interfaces
Network:
1 x 10/100Base-T Ethernet (RJ-45), auto-sensing link speed and MDI/MDX
Power:
1 x DC power connector
Other:
1 x RJ-45 console interface
Mechanical
Dimensions / Weight (unit):
140 mm x 105 mm x 38 mm (5.5″ x 4.1″ x 1.5″)
145 g (5.1 oz)
Dimensions / Weight (shipping):
165 mm x 130 mm x 60 mm (6.5″ x 5.1″ x 2.4″)
330 g (11.6 oz
Environmental
Operating:
Temp: 0° C to +40° C (+32° F to +104° F)
Humidity: 5 to 95% non-condensing)
Storage and Transportation Temperature Range:
Temp: -40° C to +70° C (-40° F to +158° F)
Regulatory
FCC/Industry of Canada
R&TTE Directive – 1995/5/EC
EN 300 328
EN 301 893
CB Scheme Safety, cTUVus
Korea KCC
Mexico NOM/COFETEL
UL2043 Compliant
CE Marked
Low Voltage Directive – 72/23/EEC
EN 301 489
UL/IEC/EN 60950
Japan MIC/VCCI
Brazil ANATEL
China SRRC/CCC
For more country-specific regulatory information, and approvals, please see
your Aruba representative
Certifications
Wi-Fi certified:
Advanced Features
Integrated RAP, secure enterprise mesh point or portal, and wireless intrusion detection and prevention
Integrated Trusted Platform Module (TPM) for secure storage of credentials and keys
Antenna
AP-68:
Integrated, omni-directional antenna elements (supporting receive spatial diversity). Antenna gain: 3 dBi (max)
AP-68P:
RP-SMA interface for external antenna support (available only in China)
Warranty
1 year parts/labor
Minimum AOS Version
5.0.3.0