Aruba Instant IAP-345 802.11n/ac Wireless Access Point

Extreme performance 802.11ac Wave 2 APs with dual-5 GHz and multi-gig Ethernet support

The Aruba 340 series access points provide the fastest 802.11ac gigabit data speeds and superb user experience for mobile devices and applications in a digital workplace. Designed with an integrated, 802.3bz Compliant, HPE SmartRate multi-gig Ethernet port to eliminate wired bottlenecks, these APs offer unmatched wireless performance and capacity. The unique and flexible dual-5 GHz architecture of the 340 series offers a way to double 5 GHz capacity where needed, without compromise or restrictions.

Thanks to Aruba’s advanced ClientMatch technology, the 340 series can automatically detect and classify 802.11ac Wave 2 capable mobile devices. This allows ClientMatch to automatically group Wave 2 capable devices onto a single Wave 2 radio so that performance benefits of multi-user MIMO can be realised - without the adverse effects of slower 802.11ac and traditional 802.11n capable mobile devices. This means increased network capacity and a boost in network efficiency.

With maximum data rates of 2,166 Mbps in the 5 GHz band and 800 Mbps in the 2.4 GHz band (for an aggregate peak data rate of 3.0 Gbps in dual-band mode and 4.3 Gbps in dual-5 GHz mode), the 340 series APs deliver a best-in-class, next-generation 802.11ac Wi-Fi infrastructure that is ideal for lecture halls, auditoriums, public venues, and high-density office environments.

These high performance and high density 340 Series 802.11ac access points support up to 160 MHz channel bandwidth (VHT160), and 4 spatial streams (4SS) for both SU- and MU-MIMO communications.

Unique Benefits

• High Performance 802.11ac Access Point with Dual-5 GHz Support
  -The Aruba 340 Series Access Points delivers the highest-performing 802.11ac Wave 2 Access Point in the Aruba portfolio and adds the radio isolation and software configurability to support simultaneous operation of dual-5 GHz radios for extreme density or extreme performance needs.
  -Software configurable to operate in either dual-5GHz mode or dual-band mode (one 5GHz radio, one 2.4 GHz radio).

• Built-in Bluetooth Low-Energy (BLE) radio
  -Enables location-based services with BLE-enabled mobile devices receiving signals from multiple Aruba Beacons at the same time.
  -Enables management of your deployment of battery powered Aruba Beacons

• 802.3bz Multi-gigabit Ethernet Uplink With Hitless POE Failover
  -The Aruba 340 Series Access Points increase throughput with one 802.3bz compliant 2.5GBASE-T SmartRate Ethernet uplink and a secondary 1GBASE-T uplink with hitless POE failover between the two uplinks. The uplinks can also be configured for link aggregation to improve performance.
  -The hitless POE failover between the two uplink ports is ideal for environments where wireless is critical to the business (e.g. healthcare, retail).

• Includes Support for 802.11ac Wave 2 with 4x4:4SS, 160MHz, and MU-MIMO
  -The Aruba 340 Series Access Points support 802.11ac with Wave 2 features including 4x4:4SS and up to 160 MHz channel bandwidth.
  -The radios support transmissions in Multi-User MIMO (MU-MIMO) and Single-User MIMO (SU-MIMO) operating modes.

• Threat Protection and Security  
  - The Aruba 340 Series Access Points feature integrated wireless intrusion protection offers threat protection and mitigation, and eliminates the need for separate RF sensors and security appliances.

Aruba Instant mode. 

In Aruba Instant mode, a single IAP-345 automatically distributes the network configuration to other Instant APs in the WLAN. Simply power-up on Instant AP, configure it over the air, and plug in the other APs – the entire process takes about five minutes.

Accelerate your business with the mobile-first digital workplace.

The nature of work is changing. Collaborative environments, a mobile workforce, and the possibility of smarter spaces. Harness new technology – ultra-fast Wi-Fi, the Internet of Things, and mobile UC — to move your business, and the people in it, faster than ever before.

Workplace design and technology must move in unison.

 As you move to the digital workplace, it’s critical to get your IT infrastructure ready. To meet the challenges, Aruba offers an integrated wired and wireless portfolio, with industry-leading advances in network management and security.

Create smarter, more efficient spaces with IoT.

 BYOD changed the playing field and allowed the workplace to go mobile. Now IoT is taking things up a notch by creating smarter, more efficient work spaces — intelligent meeting rooms, location services, and real time monitoring. Aruba was there to solve your BYOD challenges and we’re ready for IoT. Are you?

Aruba's mobile-first approach to wired and wireless.

 As organisations transition to the digital workplace, the majority of users will connect via wireless, but the surge in mobile and IoT means that the wired infrastructure is critical, too. Although fewer ports will be needed, high performing switches will team up with Wi-Fi to give businesses always-on connectivity. 

Automate security for BYOD and IoT.

Aruba ClearPass can now profile any IoT device, integrate with multi-factor authentication for stronger device and app security, and provide deeper insights into security incidents. Its automated threat protection features ensure that each device is accurately given network access privileges with minimal hands-on IT interaction.