Aruba AP-207 Access Point
Fast, affordable 802.11ac for everyone

AP-207 Series Specifications

• AP-207 (controller-managed) and IAP-207 (Instant): 802.11ac - 5GHz 2x2 MIMO (867 Mbps max rate) and 2.4GHz 2x2 MIMO (400 Mbps max rate) radios, with a total of two integrated omni-directional downtilt dualband antennas

Wireless Radio Specifications

• AP type: Indoor, dual radio, 5GHz 802.11ac 2x2 MIMO and 2.4GHz 802.11n 2x2 MIMO
• Software-configurable dual radio supports 5 GHz (Radio 0) and 2.4 GHz (Radio 1)
• 5GHz: Two spatial stream Single User (SU) MIMO for up to 867 Mbps wireless data rate to individual 2x2 VHT80 client devices
• 2.4GHz: Two spatial stream Single User (SU) MIMO for up to 400 Mbps wireless data rate to individual 2x2 VHT40 client devices (300 Mbps for HT40 802.11n client devices)
• Support for up to 255 associated client devices per radio, and up to 16 BSSIDs per radio
• Supported frequency bands (country-specific restrictions apply):
  • 2.400 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 (conducted) transmit power (limited by local regulatory requirements):
  • 2.4GHz band: +18 dBm per chain, +21 dBm aggregate (2x2)
  • 5GHz band: +18 dBm per chain, +23 dBm aggregate (3x3)
  • Note: conducted transmit power levels exclude antenna gain. For total (EIRP) transmit power, add antenna gain
• 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 beam-forming (TxBF) for increased signal reliability and range
• 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 for VHT20/40/80
• 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

WiFi Antennas

• AP-207/IAP-207: Two integrated dual-band downtilt omni-directional antennas for 2x2 MIMO with maximum antenna gain of 3.4dBi in 2.4GHz and 6.6dBi in 5GHz. Built-in antennas are optimized for horizontal ceiling mounted orientation of the AP. The downtilt angle for maximum gain is roughly 30 degrees.
  • The maximum gain of the combined (summed) antenna patterns for all elements operating in the same band is 5.2dBi in 2.4GHz and 7.5dBi in 5GHz

Other Interfaces

• One 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet network interface (RJ-45)
  • Auto-sensing link speed and MDI/MDX
  • 802.3az Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE)
• Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) radio
  • Up to 3dBm transmit power (class 2) and -92dBm receive sensitivity
  • Integrated antenna with roughly 30 degrees downtilt and peak gain of 2.2dBi
• Visual indicators (multi-color LEDs): for System and Radio status
• Reset button: factory reset (during device power up)
• Serial console interface (proprietary; optional adapter cable available)
• Kensington security slot

Power Sources and Consumption

• The AP supports direct DC power and Power over Ethernet (PoE)
• When both power sources are available, DC power takes priority over PoE
• Power sources are sold separately
• Direct DC source: 412Vdc nominal, +/- 5%
  • Interface accepts 2.1/5.5-mm center-positive circular plug with 9.5-mm length
• Power over Ethernet (PoE): 48 Vdc (nominal) 802.3af/802.3at compliant source
  • Unrestricted functionality with 802.3af PoE
• Maximum (worst-case) power consumption: 12.3W (PoE) or 10.1W (DC)
• Maximum (worst-case) power consumption in idle mode: 5.3W (PoE) or 4.4W (DC)

Mounting

• The AP ships with two (white) mounting clips to attach to a 9/16-inch or 15/16-inch flat T-bar drop-tile ceiling
• Several optional mount kits are available to attach the AP to a variety of surfaces; see the Ordering Information section for details

Mechanical

• Dimensions/weight (unit, excluding mount accessories):
  • 150mm x 150mm x 40mm
  • 380g
• Dimensions/weight (shipping):
  • 190mm x 180mm x 70mm
  • 590g

Environmental

• Operating:
  • Temperature: 0° C to +50° C (+32° F to +122° 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

Reliability

• MTBF: 753,457hrs (86 Years) at +25C operating temperature

Regulatory Model Number

• AP-207 and IAP-207: APIN0207

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 6.5.1.0
• Aruba InstantOS 4.3.1.0