Instant IAP-204 802.11ac Wireless Access Point

The IAP-204 is targeted at customers that need enterprise-class 802.11ac Wi-Fi, external antennas for proper coverage, and medium client density.  Developed to meet the needs of the world’s largest enterprises and institutions, Aruba Instant is the only solution that delivers superior Wi-Fi performance, security, and resiliency without a network controller.  Set-up takes just minutes from your laptop, tablet, or smartphone browser, or use zero-touch cloud provisioning to make life even simpler. Either way, installers can deploy more sites in less time. Auto-adapting RF management, dependable voice and video roaming, and a full suite of security and guest access features mean fewer callbacks. And if a problem does surface, integrated troubleshooting tools and remote management helps you take it to root-cause in no time.

Manufacturer Part Number
IAP-204-US
Full Product Specifications

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AP-200 SERIES SPECIFICATIONS

  • 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.
  • 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
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.
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

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 REQUIREMENT
  • ArubaOS™ 6.4.1.0
  • Aruba InstantOS™ 4.1.1.0