PGH Networks

Aruba AP-124 & AP-125 Access Points

The multifunction AP-124 and AP-125 are ultra-high-performance indoor 802.11n access points (APs) designed for maximum deployment flexibility in high-density environments that require above-ceiling or enclosure-based installations.

These high-speed APs deliver wire-like performance at data rates up to 300 Mbps per radio.

The AP-124 features two 3×3 MIMO dual-band 2.4-GHz/5-GHz radios with detachable antenna interfaces while the AP-125 features the same radios with integrated antenna elements. Both are built to provide years of trouble-free operation and are backed by a limited lifetime warranty.

Working with Aruba’s line of centralized Mobility Controllers,the AP-124 and AP-125 deliver secure, high-speed network services that move users to a “wireless where possible, wired where necessary” network access model. The network can then be rightsized by eliminating unused Ethernet switch ports and thereby reducing operating costs.

802.11n enables the use of wireless as a primary connection with speed and reliability comparable to a wired LAN. It also increases performance by utilizing techniques such as channel bonding, block acknowledgement and MIMO radios. Advanced antenna technology also increases range and reliability.

The key to ensuring wire-like performance and reliability is Aruba’s unique Adaptive Radio Management and spectrum analysis capabilities, which manage the 2.4-GHz and 5-GHz radio bands to deliver maximum client performance while mitigating any RF interference.

Specifications

Application

802.11n indoor AP designed for maximum deployment flexibility in high-density environments that require above-ceiling or enclosure-based installations.

Operating Mode

  • 11a/b/g/n AP, air monitor (AM) and Remote AP (RAP)
  • Spectrum monitor, AM and RAP
  • AM and RAP
  • Remote AP

Radios

Software-configurable dual radio capable of supporting 2.4 GHz and 5 GH

RF Management

Automatic transmit power and channel management control with auto coverage hole
correction via Adaptive Radio Management (ARM)

Spectrum analysis remotely scans the 2.4-GHz and 5-GHz radio bands to provide
increased visibility into non-802.11n RF interference sources and their effect on
802.11n channel quality.

Antenna

AP-124:

Three RP-SMA interfaces for external antenna support (supports up to 3×3
MIMO with spatial diversity)

AP-125:

Integrated, tri, omni-directional multiband dipole antenna elements
(supports up to 3×3 MIMO with spatial diversity)

AP-125 Antenna Maximum Gain:

  • 2.4 to 2.5 GHz / 3.2 dBi
  • 5.150 to 5.875 GHz / 5.2 dBi

Wireless Radio Specifications

AP type:

Dual-radio, dual-band 802.11n indoor

Supported Frequency Bands (country-specific restrictions apply):

  • 2.400 – 2.4835 GHz
  • 5.150 – 5.250 GHz
  • 5.250 – 5.350 GHz
  • 5.470 – 5.725 GHz
  • 5.725 – 5.850 GHz

Available Channels:

Controller-managed, dependent upon configured regulatory domain

Supported Radio Technologies:

    802.11b: Direct-sequence spread-spectrum (DSSS)

  • 802.11a/g/n: Orthogonal
  • frequency division multiplexing (OFDM)
  • 802.11n: 3×3 MIMO with 2 spatial streams

Supported Modulation Types:

  • 802.11b: BPSK, QPSK, CCK
  • 802.11a/g/n: BPSK, QPSK, 16-QAM, 64-QAM

Transmit Power:

Configurable in increments of 0.5 dBm

Maximum Transmit Power:

  • 2.4GHz: 23 dBm (limited by local regulatory requirements)
  • 5 GHz: 22 dBm
  • (limited by local regulatory requirements)
  • Maximum Ratio Combining (MRC) for improved receiver performance

Association Rates (Mbps):

  • 802.11b: 1, 2, 5.5, 11
  • 802.11a/g: 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54
  • 802.11n: MCS0 – MCS15 (6.5 Mbps to 300 Mbps)

802.11n High-Throughput (HT) Support:

HT 20/40

802.11n Packet Aggregation:

A-MPDU, A-MSDU

Advanced Features

Integrated RAP, secure enterprise mesh point or portal, and wireless intrusion detection and prevention Integrated Trusted Platform Module (TPM) for secure storage of credentials and keys
SecureJack-capable for secure tunneling of wired Ethernet traffic

Power

48 V DC 802.3af or 802.3at or PoE + 5 V DC for external AC supplied power
(adapter sold separately) Maximum power consumption: 16 watts

Interfaces

Network:

  • 2 x 100/1000Base-T Ethernet (RJ45), auto-sensing link speed and MDI/MDX
  • Accepts 48 V DC 802.3af or 802.3at or PoE+ interoperable Power-over-Ethernet (PoE-PD) on either port
  • Antenna (model AP-124 only):
  • 3 x RP-SMA antenna interfaces (supports up to 3×3 MIMO with spatial
    diversity)
  • Other: 1 x RJ-45 console interface
  • Mounting

Standard:

Wall

Tool-less Ceiling tile rail (15/16″)

Optional mounting kit:

Desk Stand & Wall Outlet Mount Plate
Solid wall stand-off

Ceiling tile rail (15/16″ & 9/16″ recessed or non-recessed)

Security:

Kensington security lock point (model AP-125 only)

Mechanical

Dimensions / Weight:

124 mm x 130 mm x 51 mm (4.9″ x 5.13″ x 2.0″)
0.42 kg (15 oz)

Environmental

Operating:

Temp: 0° C to +50° C (+32° F to +122° F)
Humidity: 5 to 95% non-condensing)

Storage and Transportation Temperature Range:

  • Temp: -40° C to +70° C (-40° F to +158° F)
  • Regulatory
  • FCC Part 15
  • Industry of Canada
  • MIC
  • Anatel
  • NOM/COFETEL
  • SRRC/CCC
  • GS Mark
  • CE Mark
  • R&TTE Directive – 1995/5/EC
  • Low Voltage Directive – 72/23/EEC
  • EN 300 328
  • EN 301 893
  • EN 301 489
  • UL/IEC/EN 60950-1:2001
  • CB, cULus
  • AS/NZS 4268, 4771
  • UL2043 Compliant

For more country-specific regulatory information, and approvals, please see
your Aruba representative

  • Certifications
  • Wi-Fi certified:
  • 802.11a/b/g/n
  • FIPS 140-2 (when operated in FIPS mode)
  • Warranty
  • Limited lifetime warranty
  • Minimum AOS Version
  • 3.3.1.9