Overview
The HPE Aruba Networking 518 Series Hardened Access Points deliver high-performance Wi-Fi 6 connectivity in harsh, weather-protected environments such as warehouses, industrial freezers or enclosures in extreme environments such as stadiums. With Wi-Fi 6 capabilities, Bluetooth 5 and 802.15.4/Zigbee radios, and maximum aggregate data rate of 3 Gbps, the 518 series delivers the speed and reliability needed to bring Wi-Fi 6 to challenging environments. These ruggedized Wi-Fi 6 access points (APs) are ready to survive high wind, extreme temperatures, and moisture and can be quickly deployed using Zero Touch Provisioning. HPE Aruba Networking Central provides a single pane of glass for overseeing wired and wireless LANs, WANs, and VPNs. AI‑powered analytics, end‑to‑end orchestration and automation, and advanced security features are built natively into the solution. The 518 series includes a limited lifetime warranty.
  • The HPE Aruba Networking 518 Series Hardened Access Points deliver maximum aggregate data rate of 3 Gbps (HE80/HE20) and can endure extreme temperatures, persistent moisture, precipitation, airborne contaminants, dust, salt sprays, and maximum 165 mph wind speeds.
  • The HPE Aruba Networking 518 Series Hardened Access Points can serve as IoT platforms that bolster network security and provide coverage for a range of IoT devices without the need for network overlays. .
  • The HPE Aruba Networking 518 Series Hardened Access Points offer enhanced security with Dynamic Segmentation to remove the time-consuming and error-prone task of managing complex and static VLANs, ACLs, and subnets by dynamically assigning policies and keeping traffic protected and separated.
Ruggedized Wi-Fi 6 Enhanced wireless experience with HPE Aruba Networking ClientMatch technology removes sticky client issues by steering a client to the Access Point where it receives one of the best radio signals. IoT Ready HPE Aruba Networking Central Client Insights uses deep packet inspection to provide additional context and behavioral information that help verify devices are receiving proper policy enforcement and continuously monitor for rogue devices. Enhanced Security For enhanced device assurance, the access points include an installed Trusted Platform Module (TPM) for protected storage of credentials, keys, and boot code.