HPE Aruba Instant On AP110 (Model R2W97A) — Small Business Access Point (EG SKU)
The Aruba Instant On AP110 (R2W97A) is an affordable dual-band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac Wave 2) access point with up to 1.17 Gbps throughput, dual-band radios, PoE support, BLE, and cloud/mobile management — optimized for small offices, retail, cafés and flexible indoor Wi-Fi deployments.
Description
| Aruba Instant On AP110 (R2W97A) — Dual-Band Wi-Fi 5 AP (802.11ac) with PoE for Small Business | ) |
Key Features:
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Dual-Band Wi-Fi (802.11ac Wave 2 / Wi-Fi 5):
• 5 GHz: 2×2 MIMO up to 867 Mbps
• 2.4 GHz: 2×2 MIMO up to 300 Mbps
• Combined throughput up to ~1.17 Gbps for simultaneous dual-band performance. -
MU-MIMO Support: Improves multi-device performance by serving several clients efficiently simultaneously.
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Gigabit Ethernet with PoE: 1× RJ45 uplink supporting 802.3af PoE-in — power and data over one cable (PoE injector or PoE-enabled switch required; power sources sold separately).
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Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE): Built-in BLE radio for future IoT and location services*.
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Smart Mesh Wi-Fi Support: Optionally extend wireless coverage without wiring additional APs.
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Cloud/Mobile Management: Manage via the Aruba Instant On mobile app (iOS/Android) or the cloud portal — no controller hardware needed.
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Security: WPA2/WPA3 supported for secure client authentication and encrypted access.
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Mountable Design: Clips included for wall or ceiling mounting.
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Recommended for ~50 Clients: Great for small offices, retail environments, home offices, and other indoor venues.
Hardware & Technical Specs:
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Model: Aruba Instant On AP110 (R2W97A) — Indoor AP (EG SKU).
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Wireless Bands: Dual-band 2.4 GHz & 5 GHz (802.11n/ac).
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MIMO: 2×2 on each band with MU-MIMO support.
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Throughput: Up to 1167 Mbps total (867 Mbps @ 5 GHz + 300 Mbps @ 2.4 GHz).
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Ethernet: 1× Gigabit RJ45 with PoE-in (802.3af).
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Antenna: Integrated omni-directional down-tilt antennas (approx. 3.3 dBi @ 2.4 GHz, 5.8 dBi @ 5 GHz).
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Power: PoE-in (802.3af) or optional 12 V DC adapter (sold separately).
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Dimensions: ~152 × 152 × 34 mm; Weight ~193 g.
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Operating Temp: 0 °C to 40 °C.
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Security Slot: Kensington lock port for physical security.
Technical Datasheet
You can download the full technical documentation for this product from the link below:
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