Aruba Instant AP-205 Access Point
Bringing 802.11ac to the masses

Aruba Instant Wi-Fi:

The undisputable need for users to be productive on their mobile devices is driving organizations everywhere to look for ways to cost-effectively build and support Wi-Fi networks that deliver the best connectivity and user experience.

Controllerless Wi-Fi solutions are simple and affordable. They eliminate the need for additional controller hardware by distributing controller functionality such as authentication and configuration to the access points (AP).

However, not all controllerless solutions are equal. Some solutions may have some serious limitations if speed and reliability associated with business-grade networks are sacrificed in favor of simplicity. The result can be Wi-Fi disruptions, poor performance, and unhappy users.

Business-Grade Wi-Fi in an Instant

Aruba Instant is the only controllerless Wi-Fi solution that delivers superior Wi-Fi performance, business-grade security, resiliency and flexibility with the simplicity of zero-touch deployment. Aruba Instant is simple to setup and does not require network expertize to deploy and manage.

One dynamically-elected Instant AP automatically distributes the network configuration to other Instant APs in the network. Simply power-up one Instant AP, configure it over the air or in the cloud, and plug in the other APs - the entire process takes about five minutes.

The free local management interface, unique to Aruba Instant APs, eliminates dependency or required investment in external network management systems. Instant is a turnkey business-grade Wi-Fi solution that works right out of the box.

Even guest access to your network can be secure and uncomplicated for you and all yours visitors. Simply create a guest network (SSID) and determine who gets access, how and what they have access to.

Use the simple built-in captive portal or a customizable externally hosted portal for guests to easily login. And secure the network by authenticating users with built-in guest accounts or integrate with external authentication servers.

Enhance User Experience and Productivity

Aruba Instant's business-grade network performance delivers speeds up to 10-times faster than other solutions in environments with high densities of devices. The Aruba InstantOS comes with integrated Adaptive Radio Management (ARM) technology, which optimizes Wi-Fi behavior and automatically ensures that the Instant APs stay clear of RF interference, resulting in a more reliable, higherperforming wireless network.

It also integrates patented ClientMatch technology, which continuously gathers session performance metrics from mobile devices. These metrics are then used to intelligently steer individual clients to the best AP with the strongest Wi-Fi signal as users move.

The Aruba 802.11ac Wave 2 Instant APs deliver enhanced multi-user MIMO (MU-MIMO) enhanced ClientMatch. By grouping MU-MIMO capable devices on the same stream, the network can take advantage of the simultaneous transmissions to these devices, increasing its overall network capacity and efficiency. These Wave 2 Instant APs also have an integrated BLE Beacon to remotely manage battery-powered Aruba Beacons for advanced location and wayfinding applications.

Secure and Optimize your Network with Smart Application Handling

AppRF technology in Aruba Instant intelligently monitors application usage and web traffic to secure and optimize network performance.

Deep packet inspection (DPI) monitors mobile app usage and performance while optimizing bandwidth, priority and network paths in real time - even for apps that are encrypted or appear as web traffic. DPI is vital to understanding usage patterns that may require changes to network design and capacity.

AppRF provides insight into over 1,800 apps, including apps like GoToMeeting, Box, Skype for Business, SharePoint, and Salesforce.com. AppRF technology also provides web content filtering, enabling IT to control what users can browse on the Internet. AppRF redirects web URL requests to a cloud database that contains always-up-to-date content and reputation information about millions of web pages.

This information can be used to determine what types of web browsing and web apps are allowed on the network for different users or different times of day. You can even combine rules that allow Facebook traffic but block other social media or permit Netflix traffic only after business hours.

The AppRF cloud database is updated in real-time with new information about malicious web addresses. Aruba AppRF will catch new types of web attacks before they cause damage. Clients can be configured to use the AppRF web content filter even when they're not connected to an Aruba Instant network, which keeps clients safe no matter where they are.

Whether users are local or remote, AppRF web content filtering is instrumental in protecting the network against viruses and malware and gives IT precise control over which web sites users can access.

Avoid Business Disruptions due to Wi-Fi Failure

Aruba Instant is a resilient network with advanced businessgrade features that keep networks up and running, even if an Internet connection fails. Key capabilities include:

• Network survivability to the last AP. The controller function of an individual Instant network transitions seamlessly from one AP to the next to the last AP with no disruption or administrator intervention.
• Dual Ethernet uplinks leverage already-strong uplink resiliency options. Internet connections from two different ISPs can now plug into one Instant AP. This feature gives you the best-possible Internet availability.
• Supports a variety of 3G/4G USB modems that slot into Aruba APs. Now you have the fastest available cellular uplink, either as a primary connection in hard-to-wire areas or as a backup for mission-critical applications.
• Flexible image upgrade features let you download firmware now and reboot later during off hours. This lets you leave the office on time and upgrade when no one is using the network.
• Spectrum load-balancing evens out the client load across channels in a dense deployment. Everyone gets faster access through more efficient use of the available wireless spectrum.

Choose a Network Management Option Right for your Business

Manage your Instant network locally, in the cloud or on premises. Instant access points include a free management interface that provides visibility into the network. All capabilities required to manage a single Instant network are available on the local interface.

Additionally, organizations also have a choice of acquiring the Aruba Central services platform, for network management hosted in the cloud or Aruba AirWave for an on-premises management system.

Aruba Central simplifies network operations by providing zero-touch setup, centralized management of multiple Aruba Instant networks and Mobility Access Switches, historical data reporting, PCI compliance monitoring, and troubleshooting for networks located around town or around the world.

Aruba AirWave is a powerful network management system that not only manages Aruba APs and switches, but also wired and wireless infrastructures from a wide range of thirdparty manufacturers.

Make a Smart Investment in a Cost-Effective Solution

Aruba Instant is one of the most cost-effective business-grade Wi-Fi solutions available to day.

• Low capex
  With Aruba Instant, you get enterprise-grade features and controller functions embedded in the AP. We eliminate the hardware and maintenance expense of a separate controller, but keep all the performance and reliability advantages.
• Low opex
  Aruba Instant Wi-Fi integrates everything into the AP - controller functions, security, ARM RF management, ClientMatch performance optimization, and AppRF to improve the use of bandwidth, priority and network paths. It's so easy to setup and manage that you won't need a dedicated wireless expert.
• Investment protection
  Only Aruba, a Hewlett Packard Enterprise company offers controllerless and controller-managed Wi-Fi with public cloud, private cloud and on-premises management. You can even mix and match between them. You're not locked into one architecture, so when your needs change, you keep 100% of your investment.

No hardware changes. All Aruba Instant APs can utilize VPNs to access centralized resources like guest access or authentication services from corporate headquarters.

At any time, Aruba Instant APs can easily convert to controllermanaged mode, enabling you to mix and match the right solution for the right location - headquarters, branch or home. No matter what you decide, your existing AP investments are fully protected.

The Aruba Instant product family consists of a wide range of APs with a variety of wireless, wired and WAN connectivity options.

Benefits:

Wi-Fi client optimization

• To eliminate sticky client behavior while users roam, 200 series APs feature patented ClientMatch technology, which continuously gathers session performance metrics from mobile devices.
• If a mobile device moves away from an AP or if RF interference impedes performance, ClientMatch automatically steers the device to a better AP.

Advanced Cellular Coexistence (ACC)

• ACC lets WLANs perform at peak efficiency by minimizing interference from 3G/4G LTE networks, distributed antenna systems and commercial small cell/femtocell equipment.

Quality of service for unified communication apps

• The 200 series APs support priority handling and policy enforcement for unified communication apps, including Microsoft Lync with encrypted videoconferencing, voice, chat and desktop sharing.

Features:

RF management

• Adaptive Radio Management (ARM) technology automatically assigns channel and power settings, provides airtime fairness and ensures that APs stay clear of all sources of RF interference to deliver reliable, high-performance WLANs.
• The 200 Series APs can be configured to provide part-time or dedicated air monitoring for spectrum analysis and wireless intrusion protection, VPN tunnels to extend remote locations to corporate resources, and wireless mesh connections where Ethernet drops are not available.

Spectrum analysis

• Capable of part-time or dedicated air monitoring, the spectrum analyzer remotely scans the 2.4-GHz and 5-GHz radio bands to identify sources of RF interference.

Security

• With an OpenDNS service subscription, Aruba Instant RAPs deliver integrated web filtering, malware and botnet protection to every device connected to the WLAN.
• Integrated Trusted Platform Module (TPM) for secure storage of credentials and keys
• SecureJack-capable for secure tunneling of wired Ethernet traffic.

Specifications:

IAP-204 and IAP-205 Specifications

AP-200 Series Specifications AP-205 and IAP-205 - 2.4-GHz (300 Mbps max rate) and 5-GHz (867 Mbps max rate) radios, each with 2x2 MIMO and four integrated omni-directional downtilt antennas. AP-204 and IAP-204 - 2.4-GHz (300 Mbps max rate) and 5-GHz (867 Mbps max rate) radios, each with 2x2 MIMO and two combined, diplexed external RP-SMA antenna connectors. Operating Modes Aruba Instant AP Mobility Controller-managed AP Remote AP (RAP) for branch deployments Air monitor (AM) for wireless IDS, rogue detection and containment Spectrum analyzer, dedicated or hybrid Secure enterprise mesh Wireless Radio Specifications AP type: Indoor, dual radio, 5-GHz 802.11ac and 2.4-GHz 802.11n 2x2:2 Software-configurable dual radio supports 5 GHz (Radio 0) and 2.4 GHz (Radio 1) 2x2 MIMO with two spatial streams and up to 867 Mbps wireless data rate Supported frequency bands (country-specific restrictions apply): - 2.4000 GHz 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 Available channels: Dependent on configured regulatory domain Dynamic frequency selection (DFS) optimizes the use of available RF spectrum Supported radio technologies: - 802.11b: Direct-sequence spread-spectrum (DSSS) - 802.11a/g/n/ac: Orthogonal frequency-division multiplexing (OFDM) Supported modulation types: - 802.11b: bPSK, QPSK, CCK - 802.11a/g/n/ac: bPSK, QPSK, 16-QAM, 64-QAM, 256-QAM Transmit power: Configurable in increments of 0.5 dbm Maximum (aggregate, conducted total) transmit power (limited by local regulatory requirements): - 2.4-GHz band: +21 dbm (18 dbm per chain) - 5-GHz band: +21 dbm (18 dbm per chain) Advanced Cellular Coexistence (ACC) minimizes interference from cellular networks Maximum ratio combining (MRC) for improved receiver performance Cyclic delay/shift diversity (CDD/CSD) for improved downlink RF performance Short guard interval for 20-MHz, 40-MHz and 80-MHz channels Space-time block coding (STbC) for increased range and improved reception Low-density parity check (LDPC) for high-efficiency error correction and increased throughput Transmit beamforming (TxbF) for increased reliability in signal delivery Supported data rates (Mbps): - 802.11b: 1, 2, 5.5, 11 - 802.11a/g: 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 - 802.11n: 6.5 to 300 (MCS0 to MCS15) - 802.11ac: 6.5 to 867 (MCS0 to MCS9, NSS = 1 to 2) 802.11n high-throughput (HT) support: HT 20/40 802.11ac very high throughput (VHT) support: VHT 20/40/80 802.11n/ac packet aggregation: A-MPDu, A-MSDu Antennas AP-204/IAP-204: Two RP-SMA connectors for external dual band antennas. Internal loss between radio interface and external antenna connectors (due to diplexing circuitry): 1.5 db in 2.4 GHz and 3.0 db in 5 GHz. AP-205/IAP-205: Four integrated down-tilt omnidirectional antennas for 2x2 MIMO with maximum antenna gain of 4.0 dbi in 2.4 GHz and 6.0 dbi in 5 GHz. built-in antennas are optimized for horizontal ceiling mounted orientation of the AP. Other Interfaces 10/100/1000bASE-T Ethernet network interface (RJ-45) - Auto-sensing link speed and MDI/MDX - 802.3az Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) - PoE-PD: 48 Vdc (nominal) 802.3af PoE DC power interface, accepts 1.7/4.0-mm center-positive circular plug with 9.5-mm length Visual indicators (LEDs): - Power/system status - Ethernet link status (ENET) - Radio status (two; RAD0, RAD1) Reset button: factory reset (during device power up) Serial console interface (RJ-45) Kensington security slot

Power Maximum (worst-case) power consumption: 12.5 watts (PoE) or 11.7 watts (DC) Maximum (worst-case) power consumption in idle mode: 8.4 watts (PoE) or 7.7 watts (DC) Direct DC source: 12 Vdc nominal, +/- 5% Power over Ethernet (PoE): 48 Vdc (nominal) 802.3af-compliant source Power sources sold separately When both power sources are available, DC power takes priority Mounting Included with AP: - Mounting brackets (2) for attaching to 9/16-inch or 15/16-inch T-bar drop-tile ceiling Spare mounting kit: - AP-220-MNT-C1: Aruba AP mount kit contains two ceiling-grid rail adapters for flat rails Optional mounting kits: - AP-220-MNT-C2: Aruba AP mount kit contains two ceiling-grid rail adapters for Interlude and Silhouette style rails - AP-220-MNT-W1: Aruba AP mount kit contains one basic flat-surface wall/ceiling mount bracket - AP-200-MNT-W2: Aruba AP mount kit contains one secure flat-surface wall/ceiling mount cradle Mechanical Dimensions/weight (unit, excluding mount accessories): - 150 mm x 150 mm x 41.5 mm (W x D x H) - 380 g Dimensions/weight (shipping): - 190 mm x 187 mm x 57 mm (W x D x H) - 550 g Environmental Operating: - Temperature: 0° C to +40° C (+32° F to +104° F) - Humidity: 5% to 95% non-condensing Storage and transportation: - Temperature: -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 and EN 60601-1-2 For more country-specific regulatory information and approvals, please see your Aruba representative. Reliability MTbF: 711,187 hours (81.2 years) at +25° C operating temperature Regulatory Model Number AP-204 and IAP-204: APIN0204 AP-205 and IAP-205: APIN0205 Certifications Cb Scheme Safety, cTuVus uL2043 plenum rating Wi-Fi Alliance (WFA) certified 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Warranty Aruba limited lifetime warranty Minimum Software Versions ArubaOS 6.4.1.0 Aruba InstantOS 4.2.0.0

Wireless Radio Specifications:

RF Performance Table
	Maximum transmit power (dBm) per transmit chain	Receiver sensitivity (dBm) per receive chain
2.4 GHz - 802.11b
1 Mbps	18.0	-95.0
11 Mbps	18.0	-88.0
2.4 GHz - 802.11g
6 Mbps	18.0	-92.0
54 Mbps	16.0	-74.0
2.4 GHz - 802.11n HT20
MCS0/8	18.0	-91.0
MCS7/15	16.0	-71.0
2.4 GHz - 802.11n HT40
MCS0/8	18.0	-88.0
MCS7/15	16.0	-68.0
5 GHz - 802.11a
6 Mbps	18.0	-93.0
54 Mbps	16.0	-75.0
5 GHz - 802.11n HT20
MCS0/8	18.0	-91.0
MCS7/15	15.0	-71.0
5 GHz - 802.11n HT40
MCS0/8	18.0	-89.0
MCS7/15	15.0	-68.0
5 GHz - 802.11ac VHT20
MCS0	18.0	-91.0
MCS9	12.0	-64.0
5 GHz - 802.11ac VHT40
MCS0	18.0	-88.0
MCS9	12.0	-62.0
5 GHz - 802.11ac VHT80
MCS0	18.0	-85.0
MCS9	12.0	-59.0

Antenna Pattern Plots:

Horizontal or azimuth plane (top view), 0 degrees downtilt

Horizontal or azimuth plane (top view), 30 degrees downtilt

Elevation plane (side view, 0 degrees angle)

Elevation plane (side view, 90 degrees angle)

Documentation:

Aruba IAP-205 Series Access Points Datasheet (.PDF)