HPE Aruba IAP-207 (RW) Instant 2×2:2 11ac Access Point
The HPE Aruba IAP-207 (RW) Instant Access Point delivers reliable, high-performance Wi-Fi for small to medium-sized businesses, branch offices, and schools. With 2×2:2 MU-MIMO support and the latest 802.11ac wireless standard, it offers fast and efficient connectivity for mobile users and IoT devices.
The compact Aruba 207 Series AP delivers a maximum concurrent data rate of 867Mbps in the 5GHz band and 400 Mbps in the 2.4GHz band (for an aggregate peak data rate of 1.3Gbps).
With the integrated Bluetooth Aruba Beacon, the 207 Series AP provides advanced location and indoor way finding, and proximity based push notification services while simplifying the remote management of battery powered Aruba Beacons. Also for improved network simplicity and security, Dynamic Segmentation automatically enforces real time device level access policies on Aruba wired and wireless networks.
Specification
| Category | Description |
| AP-207 Series Specifications | AP-207 (controller-managed) and IAP-207 (Instant): – 802.11ac – 5GHz 2×2 MIMO (867 Mbps max rate) and 2.4GHz 2×2 MIMO (400 Mbps max rate) radios, with a total of two integrated omni-directional downtilt dualband antennas |
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Wi-Fi Radio Specifications | • AP type: Indoor, dual radio, 5GHz 802.11ac 2×2 MIMO and 2.4GHz 802.11n 2×2 MIMO • Software-configurable dual radio supports 5GHz (Radio 0) and 2.4GHz (Radio 1) • 5GHz: Two spatial stream Single User (SU) MIMO for up to 867 Mbps wireless data rate to individual 2×2 VHT80 client devices • 2.4GHz: Two spatial stream Single User (SU) MIMO for up to 400 Mbps wireless data rate to individual 2×2 VHT40 client devices (300 Mbps for HT40 802.11n client devices) • Support for up to 256 associated client devices per radio, and up to 16 BSSIDs per radio • Supported frequency bands (country specific restrictions apply): – 2.400 to 2.4835GHz – 5.150 to 5.250GHz – 5.250 to 5.350GHz – 5.470 to 5.725GHz – 5.725 to 5.850GHz • Available channels: Dependent on configured regulatory domain • Dynamic frequency selection (DFS) optimizes the use of available RF spectrum • Supported radio technologies: – 802.11b: Direct-sequence spread spectrum (DSSS) – 802.11a/g/n/ac: Orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (OFDM) • Supported modulation types: – 802.11b: BPSK, QPSK, CCK – 802.11a/g/n/ac: BPSK, QPSK, 16-QAM, 64-QAM, 256-QAM • Transmit power: Configurable in increments of 0.5 dBm • Maximum (conducted) transmit power (limited by local regulatory requirements): – 2.4GHz band: +18 dBm per chain, +21 dBm aggregate (2×2) – 5GHz band: +18 dBm per chain, +21 dBm aggregate (2×2) – Note: conducted transmit power levels exclude antenna gain. For total (EIRP) transmit power, add antenna gain • Advanced Cellular Coexistence (ACC) minimizes interference from cellular networks • Maximum ratio combining (MRC) for improved receiver performance • Cyclic delay/shift diversity (CDD/CSD) for improved downlink RF performance • Short guard interval for 20MHz, 40MHz and 80MHz channels • Space-time block coding (STBC) for increased range and improved reception • Low-density parity check (LDPC) for high efficiency error correction and increased throughput |
| • Transmit beam forming (TxBF) for increased signal reliability and range • Supported data rates (Mbps): – 802.11b: 1, 2, 5.5, 11 – 802.11a/g: 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 – 802.11n: 6.5 to 300 (MCS0 to MCS15) – 802.11ac: 6.5 to 867 (MCS0 to MCS9, NSS = 1 to 2 for VHT20/40/80 • 802.11n high-throughput (HT) support: HT 20/40 • 802.11ac very high throughput (VHT) support: VHT 20/40/80 • 802.11n/ac packet aggregation: A-MPDU, A-MSDU | |
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Wi-Fi Antennas | • AP-207/IAP-207: Two integrated dual-band downtilt omni-directional antennas for 2×2 MIMO with peak antenna gain of 3.4dBi in 2.4GHz and 6.6dBi in 5GHz. Built-in antennas are optimized for horizontal ceiling mounted orientation of the AP. The downtilt angle for maximum gain is roughly 30 degrees. – Combining the patterns of each of the antennas of the MIMO radios, the peak gain of the effective per-antenna pattern is 2.2dBi in 2.4GHz and 4.5dBi in 5GHz. |
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Other Interfaces | • One 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet network interface (RJ-45) – Auto-sensing link speed and MDI/MDX – 802.3az Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) • Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) radio – Up to 3dBm transmit power (class 2) and -92dBm receive sensitivity – Integrated antenna with roughly 30 degrees downtilt and peak gain of 2.2dBi • Visual indicators (multi-color LEDs): for System and Radio status • Reset button: factory reset (during device power up) • Serial console interface (proprietary; optional adapter cable available) • Kensington security slot |
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Power Sources and Consumption | • The AP supports direct DC power and Power over Ethernet (PoE) • When both power sources are available, DC power takes priority over PoE • Power sources are sold separately • Direct DC source: 12Vdc nominal, +/- 5% – Interface accepts 2.1/5.5-mm center- positive circular plug with 9.5-mm length • Power over Ethernet (PoE): 48 Vdc (nominal) 802.3af/802.3at compliant source – Unrestricted functionality with 802.3af PoE • Maximum (worst case) power consumption: 12.3W (PoE) or 10.1W (DC) • Maximum (worst case) power consumption in idle mode: 5.3W (PoE) or 4.4W (DC) |
| Mounting | • The AP ships with two (black) mounting clips to attach to a 9/16-inch or 15/16-inch flat T-bar drop-tile ceiling. • Several optional mount kits are available to attach the AP to a variety of surfaces. |
| Mechanical | • Dimensions (unit, excluding mount accessories): – 150mm x 150mm x 40mm • Dimensions: – 190mm x 180mm x 70mm |
| Environmental | • Operating: – Temperature: 0° C to +50° C (+32° F to +122° F) – Humidity: 5% to 93% non condensing |
| • Storage and transportation: – Temperature: -40° C to +70° C (-40° F to +158° F) | |
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Regulatory | • FCC/ISED • CE Marked • RED Directive 2014/53/EU • EMC Directive 2014/30/EU • Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU • UL/IEC/EN 60950 • EN 60601-1-1 and EN 60601-1-2
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| Regulatory Model Numbers | • AP-207 and IAP-207: APIN0207 |
| Reliability | • MTBF: 753,457hrs (86yrs) at +25C operating temperature |
| Certifications | • CB Scheme Safety, cTUVus • UL2043 plenum rating • Wi-Fi Alliance (WFA) certified 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |


Eunice Waweru –
The beauty of this AP is the self-forming, self-healing Instant mesh network it creates without needing a separate hardware controller. It delivers enterprise-grade Aruba features like secure guest access and role-based policies at a very accessible price point.