Description
Hazardous-Location-Ready Wi-Fi 6 for Industrial Outdoor Use
The HPE Aruba Networking AP‑565EX (IL) is a ruggedized, Wi‑Fi 6-enabled outdoor access point purpose-built for hazardous environments such as oil and gas fields, mining operations, and locations with flammable gases or vapors. Certified for Class 1 Division 2 and ATEX Zone 2, it ensures safe and reliable wireless connectivity even in the harshest outdoor conditions.
With support for dual-radio 2x2 MIMO, Bluetooth 5, and Zigbee, this access point is also IoT-ready, delivering up to 1.49 Gbps aggregate throughput. Built-in security features such as WPA3, Enhanced Open, and a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) ensure device and network protection. Designed to operate in extreme temperatures (‑40°C to +65°C), it comes with internal omni-directional antennas and Zero Touch Provisioning for simplified deployment.
Note: Mounting kits and power sources are sold separately.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Number | R4W28A |
| Wi-Fi Standard | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Dual Radio 2x2 MIMO |
| Antenna Type | Internal Omni Antennas (2.4 GHz: 3.2 dBi, 5 GHz: 5.4 dBi) |
| Max Data Rate | 1.49 Gbps (aggregate) |
| Client Capacity | Up to 256 clients per radio (recommended: 50 active clients per radio) |
| Radio Support | 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz |
| IoT Radios | Bluetooth 5, 802.15.4 (Zigbee) |
| BLE/Zigbee Antenna Gain | 3.3 dBi |
| PoE Input | 802.3at/bt (Class 3 or higher), 48 VDC nominal |
| Power Consumption | Max: 15.6W, Idle: 4.2W, Deep Sleep: 1.7W |
| Ports | 1x 10/100/1000BASE-T (RJ-45), USB-C Console, Reset Button |
| Mounting | Optional mounting kits available |
| Operating Temperature | ‑40°C to +65°C |
| Certifications | Class 1 Division 2, ATEX Zone 2, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 6, UL2043, cTUVus, CE |
| Security Features | WPA3, Enhanced Open, TPM, Dynamic Segmentation, Policy Enforcement Firewall |
| Management | Aruba Central, Zero Touch Provisioning, ClientMatch |
| Form Factor | Outdoor Hardened |
| Product Dimensions (W x D x H) | 16 x 16 x 12.1 cm |
| Weight | 1.03 kg |
| Warranty | Limited Lifetime Warranty |
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