PGH Networks

Aruba AP-93H Access Point

The multifunctional enterprise-class AP-93H 802.11n access point (AP) easily mounts to an Ethernet wall plate and uses the existing structured cabling system to provide secure wired and Wi-Fi network access in dormitories, classrooms, hotels, medical clinics and multitenant environments.

Capable of delivering high-performance Wi-Fi services to multiple rooms, the AP-93H greatly simplifies RF coverage planning and significantly reduces wireless LAN (WLAN) deployment costs. The AP-93H is built to provide years of trouble-free operation and is backed by a limited lifetime warranty.

Delivering wire-like performance at data rates up to 300 Mbps, the AP-93H features a single 2×2 MIMO 2.4-GHz or 5-GHz dual-band radio with internal antennas. For wired connectivity, it features four 10/100BASE-T switch ports, an additional pass-through RJ-45 port and a 10/100/1000BASE-T uplink port that can operate from an 802.3af power-over-Ethernet (PoE) source or a 12-volt DC power supply.

Working with centralized Aruba Mobility Controllers, the AP-93H delivers secure, high-speed network services that move users to a “wireless where possible, wired where necessary” network access model. The network can then be rightsized by eliminating unused Ethernet switch ports, which reduces operating costs.

The AP-93H leverages wireless as a primary connection with speed and reliability comparable to a wired LAN. High performance is maintained using channel bonding, block acknowledgement and MIMO radios, while advanced antenna technology increases range and reliability.

The AP-93H also supports Adaptive Radio Management™ and spectrum analysis to maximize client performance and mitigate RF interference across the 2.4-GHz and 5-GHz radio bands.

In addition to wired and wireless connectivity, the multifunctioning AP-93H supports a variety of operating modes, including wireless LAN (WLAN) access with part-time air monitoring, dedicated air monitoring for wireless intrusion protection and spectrum analysis, Remote AP (RAP) functionality and secure enterprise mesh.

Specifications

Application

Indoor single-radio 802.11n dual-band AP for dormitories, classrooms, hotels, medical clinics and multitenant environments.

Operating Modes

  • 802.11a/b/g/n AP
  • Remote AP (RAP)
  • Air Monitor (AM)
  • Spectrum monitor
  • Secure enterprise mesh

Radios

  • Software-configurable single radio capable of supporting 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz
  • 802.11n capable, implementing 2×2 MIMO with 2 spatial streams, providing up to 300 Mbps data rate

RF Management

  • Automatic transmit power and channel management control with auto coverage-hole correction via Adaptive Radio Management (ARM)
  • Spectrum analysis remotely scans the 2.4-GHz and 5-GHz radio bands to identify sources of RF interference. This provides visibility into non-802.11 RF interference sources and their effect on 802.11 channel quality.

Advanced Features

  • Integrated RAP, secure enterprise mesh point or portal, wireless intrusion detection and prevention
  • Integrated Trusted Platform Module (TPM) for secure storage of credentials and keys
  • Wireless Radio Specifications

AP type:

  • Single radio, dual-band 802.11n indoor
  • Supported Frequency Bands (country-specific restrictions apply):
  • 2.400 – 2.4835 GHz
  • 5.150 – 5.250 GHz
  • 5.250 – 5.350 GHz
  • 5.470 – 5.725 GHz
  • 5.725 – 5.850 GHz

Available Channels:

Controller-managed, dependent upon configured regulatory domain

Platform supports Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS) to allow optimal usage of available RF spectrum

Supported Radio Technologies:

  • 802.11b: Direct-sequence spread-spectrum (DSSS)
  • 802.11a/g/n: Orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (OFDM)
  • 802.11n: 2×2 MIMO with 2 spatial streams

Supported Modulation Types:

  • 802.11b: BPSK, QPSK, CCK
  • 802.11a/g/n: BPSK, QPSK, 16-QAM, 64-QAM

Transmit Power:

  • Configurable in increments of 0.5 dBm

Maximum (aggregate) Transmit Power:

  • 2.4 GHz: 21 dBm (limited by local regulatory requirements)
  • 5 GHz: 21 dBm (limited by local regulatory requirements)
  • Maximum Ratio Combining (MRC) for improved uplink RF performance
  • Cyclic Delay Diversity (CDD) for improved downlink RF 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 – MCS15 (6.5 Mbps to 300 Mbps)

802.11n High-Throughput (HT) Support:

  • HT 20/40
  • 802.11n Packet Aggregation
  • A-MPDU, A-MSDU

Power

  • 48 volts DC 802.3af Power over Ethernet
  • 12 volts DC for external AC supplied power (power adapter sold separately)

Maximum power consumption (worst case):

  • When powered from PoE: 9 watts
  • When powered from DC: 8 watts
  • Antenna

Integrated, omni-directional antenna elements (supporting up to 2×2 MIMO with spatial diversity):

  • 2.4 GHz/2.5 dBi
  • 5 GHz/4.0 dBi
  • Interfaces

Network:

  • 1 x 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet (RJ-45), auto-sensing link speed and MDI/MDX
  • 4 x 10/100BASE-T Ethernet (RJ-45), auto-sensing link speed and MDI/MDX
  • 1 x passive RJ-45 pass-through interface

Power:

  • 1 x DC power connector

Other:

  • 1 x RJ-45 serial console interface
  • Mounting
  • Mount plate, supporting various worldwide electrical wall box standards.
  • Mechanical

Dimensions/weight (unit, with mount bracket):

  • 130 mm x 143 mm x 35 mm
  • 425 g

Dimensions/weight (shipping):

  • 200 mm x 170 mm x 58 mm
  • 580 g
  • 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
  • CE Marked
  • R&TTE Directive 1995/5/EC
  • Low Voltage Directive 72/23/EEC
  • EN 300 328
  • EN 301 489
  • EN 301 893
  • UL/IEC/EN 60950
  • EN 60601-1-1, EN60601-1-2
  • Certifications
  • CB Scheme Safety, cTUVus
  • Wi-Fi certified 802.11a/b/g/n
  • Warranty
  • Aruba limited lifetime warranty
  • Minimum AOS Version
  • 6.1.3.0
  • Product Ships With
  • AP-93H access point
  • Short CAT5e Ethernet cable (2x)
  • Universal mount plate
  • Installation guide