Wi-Fi and Wired Networking Access Point Aruba RAP-3
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The multifunctional Aruba RAP-3 delivers secure 802.11n wireless and wired network access to corporate resources from branch and home offices.
Centrally managed by Aruba Mobility Controllers, the RAP-3 extends corporate resources to remote locations by establishing site-to-site VPN tunnels to the data center.
To eliminate client stickiness, the RAP-100 series includes integrated ClientMatch™ technology, which continuously gathers session performance metrics and uses this data to every device to the best AP and radio on the WLAN, even while users roam and RF conditions change.
The RAP-3 also offers a variety of enterprise-class features, including role-based network access, policy-based forwarding, and Adaptive Radio Management™ (ARM), which gives remote workers the same high-quality Wi-Fi experience they get at corporate headquarters.
Delivering a wireless data rate of up to 300 Mbps, the RAP-3 has three 10/100BASE-T Ethernet ports and one USB port for connecting to 3G and 4G networks. It is also available with an 802.3af power-over-Ethernet (PoE) port (RAP-3WNP model) for IP phones or other devices.
At locations that require greater coverage, the RAP-3 can join an Aruba Instant™ WLAN cluster. Simply install additional RAP-3s or any Instant AP and the entire cluster is managed as one. If one Instant AP fails, another AP automatically takes over with no disruption.
For large installations, the Aruba Activate dramatically reduces deployment time by automating device provisioning, firmware upgrades and inventory management. RAP-3s are factory-shipped to your remote offices and configure themselves when powered up.
Benifits
- ClientMatch technology eliminates sticky clients by continuously gathering session performance metrics and using this information to steer them to the best AP and radio.
- ARM delivers best-in-class RF management, including automatic transmit power and channel control with auto coverage-hole correction.
- Zero-touch provisioning as well as automated firmware upgrades and inventory management with the cloud-based Aruba Activate service.
- Security:
- With an OpenDNS service subscription, Aruba Instant RAPs delivers 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
- AP type: 2.4 GHz 802.11n indoor
- Software-configurable 2.4-GHz radio
- 2×2 MIMO 802.11n with two spatial streams and up to
300 Mbps wireless data rate - Supported frequency band (country-specific restrictions apply): 2.4000 GHz to 2.4835 GHz
- Available channels: Managed by Virtual Controller or Mobility Controller, 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: 2×2 MIMO with two spatial streams
- 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 (aggregate) transmit power: +19 dBm (limited by local regulatory requirements)
- Maximum ratio combining (MRC) for improved receiver performance
- Cyclic delay diversity for improved downlink RF performance
- Short guard interval for 20-MHz and 40-MHz channels
- Space time blocking code (STBC) for increased range and improved reception
- Supported data rates (Mbps):
- 802.11b: 1, 2, 5.5, 11
- 802.11g: 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54
- 802.11n: MCS0 to 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
- AC-to-DC power adapter (included) – RAP-3WN:
- AC input: 100-240 volts AC/0.5 A
- DC output: 12 volts DC/1.5 A
- AC-to-DC power adapter (included) – RAP-3WNP:
- AC input: 100-240 volts AC/0.75 A
- DC output: 48 volts DC/0.75 A
- Maximum power consumption – RAP-3WN:
- Maximum (excluding USB): 4.0 watts
- Maximum (using USB): 6.5 watts
- Maximum power consumption – RAP-3WNP:
- Maximum (excluding USB and PoE): 5.5 watts
- Maximum (using USB, no PoE): 8.0 watts
- Maximum (using USB, full PoE): 26 watts
Atennas
- Two integrated, omni-directional antenna elements for 2×2 MIMO
- Antenna gain: 2.0 dBi
Warranty
Limited Lifetime Warranty.
