Description
Maximize Wireless Performance with the HPE Aruba AP-655 (R7J42A)
The HPE Aruba 650 Series AP-655 is a tri-band Wi-Fi 6E wireless access point designed for today’s demanding enterprise environments. With support for the 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz bands, this indoor ceiling-mountable AP delivers peak data rates up to 7.8 Gbps and enhanced capacity with up to 1200 MHz of new 6 GHz spectrum.
Designed to reduce interference with ultra tri-band filtering and ensure reliable uptime via dual Smart Rate Ethernet ports (2.5GbE & 5GbE), the AP-655 is built for high-density deployments, AR/VR applications, and IoT environments. Integrated Bluetooth 5, internal antennas, and support for advanced WPA3 encryption make this a future-ready, secure connectivity solution.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Hewlett Packard Enterprise |
| Model / Part Number | AP-655 / R7J42A |
| Wireless Standard | IEEE 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6E) |
| Radio Bands | 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz |
| Wireless Speed | Up to 7.80 Gbit/s |
| MIMO / MU-MIMO | Yes (3x 4x4 MIMO radios) |
| Beamforming | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5 |
| Data Encryption | WPA, WPA2, WPA3, WPA3-ENT, WPA2-MPSK |
| Ethernet Ports | 2 x RJ-45 (2.5GbE + 5GbE, HPE Smart Rate) |
| PoE Support | Yes (PoE PD Port) |
| USB / Management Ports | Yes / Yes |
| Power Consumption | 36 W |
| Mounting | Ceiling Mountable |
| Antenna Type | Internal |
| Form Factor (H x W x D) | 2.4" x 10.2" x 10.2" |
| Weight | Approx. 3.97 lbs |
| Indoor/Outdoor | Indoor Only |
| TAA Compliant | Yes |
| Product Condition | New and Factory Fresh |
| Shipping Weight | 4 lbs |
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Return Policy (Short Summary)
We offer a 30-day return window for most unopened, factory-sealed items.
Returns must be authorized before shipping back and must include all original packaging and accessories. Opened or used items are not returnable unless defective.
Some products—such as custom orders, special-order items, audio gear, software, and LED video walls—are non-returnable. Non-defective returns may be subject to a 20–30% restocking fee, and customers are responsible for return shipping costs.
For damaged or incorrect items, please contact us immediately.
From Scope to Sign-Off
A structured delivery process designed to reduce risk and keep projects moving.
Plan
Discovery, site review, requirements gathering, and project alignment. We define scope, constraints, and success criteria before any design work begins.
- Discovery calls & stakeholder interviews
- On-site survey & infrastructure review
- Requirements & use-case documentation
- Project scope, timeline & milestone alignment
Engineer
System design, schematics, signal flow, BOM development, and documentation. Every project leaves this phase with a complete engineering package.
- AV system design & signal flow diagrams
- Equipment selection & BOM development
- Rack layout & control system design
- As-built documentation package
Deploy
Procurement, logistics, installation, programming, commissioning, and training. We own the delivery from first shipment to final handoff.
- Authorized procurement & logistics coordination
- Physical installation & cable management
- Control system programming & configuration
- Commissioning, testing & end-user training
Support
Monitoring, maintenance, lifecycle planning, and long-term service agreements. We stay engaged long after project close.
- 24/7 remote system monitoring
- Preventive & reactive maintenance
- Technology lifecycle & refresh planning
- Long-term service level agreements
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