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ARUBA 220 SERIES

ACCESS POINTS
Setting a higher standard for 802.11ac

Multifunctional 220 series wireless APs deliver

gigabit Wi-Fi performance to 802.11ac mobile
devices. Integrated Aruba ClientMatch technology
ensures consistently high performance across the
WLAN infrastructure.
With a maximum data rate of 1.3 Gbps in the 5-GHz band
and 600 Mbps in the 2.4-GHz band, 220 series APs are • Delivers 1.9 Gbps aggregate throughput.
three-times faster than 802.11n APs and provide --EtherChannel link aggregation on two Gigabit Ethernet
performance similar to a wired connection. ports provides 1.9 Gbps throughput.

The 220 series APs include ClientMatch technology, which • 600 Mbps in the 2.4-GHz band.

eliminates sticky clients by continuously gathering session --Supports up to 600 Mbps for TurboQAM-enabled mobile

performance metrics from mobile devices. This information devices operating in the 2.4-GHz band – an industry first.

is then used to steer each mobile device to the best AP and • Best-in-class RF management

radio on the WLAN. --Integrated Adaptive Radio Management technology

manages the 2.4-GHz and 5-GHz radio bands and
Proactive and deterministic, ClientMatch dynamically ensures that APs stay clear of RF interference.
optimizes Wi-Fi client performance as users roam and RF • Spectrum analysis
conditions change. If a mobile device moves out of range of --Capable of part-time or dedicated air monitoring, the
an AP or RF interference impedes performance, ClientMatch spectrum analyzer remotely scans the 2.4-GHz and
automatically steers it to a better AP. 5-GHz radio bands to identify sources of RF interference.
With ClientMatch, 220 series APs load web pages faster, • Secure enterprise mesh
deliver video streams with improved quality and support high • Security
densities of mobile devices. An 802.11ac network without --Integrated wireless intrusion protection offers threat
ClientMatch performs no different than an 802.11n WLAN. protection and mitigation and eliminates the need for
separate RF sensors and security appliances.
The 220 series APs additionally support priority handling
--IP reputation and security services identify, classify, and
and policy enforcement for individual Microsoft Lync media
block malicious files, URL and IPs, providing comprehensive
on the same device, including encrypted videoconferencing,
protection against advanced online threats.
voice, chat and desktop sharing.
--Encrypted IPsec VPN tunnels securely connect remote
users to corporate network resources.
UNIQUE BENEFITS
--Integrated Trusted Platform Module (TPM) for secure
• Allows phased wired infrastructure upgrades
storage of credentials and keys.
--Adapts to available 802.3af power-over-Ethernet (PoE)
--SecureJack-capable for secure tunneling of wired
instead of requiring customers to upgrade to 802.3at PoE+.
Ethernet traffic.
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CHOOSE YOUR OPERATING MODE • Software-configurable dual radio supports 5 GHz

The 220 series APs offer a choice of operating modes to meet and 2.4 GHz
your unique management and deployment requirements. • 3x3 MIMO with three spatial streams and up to 1.3 Gbps
wireless data rate
• Controller-managed AP or Remote AP (RAP) running
• Support for up to 256 associated client devices per radio,
ArubaOS. When managed by Aruba Mobility Controllers,
and up to 16 BSSIDs per radio
220 series APs offer centralized configuration, data
• Supported frequency bands (country-specific
encryption, policy enforcement and network services, as
restrictions apply):
well as distributed and centralized traffic forwarding.
--2.4000 GHz to 2.4835 GHz
• Aruba Instant AP running InstantOS. In Aruba Instant
--5.150 GHz to 5.250 GHz
mode, a single AP automatically distributes the network
--5.250 GHz to 5.350 GHz
configuration to other Instant APs in the WLAN. Simply
--5.470 GHz to 5.725 GHz
power-up one Instant AP, configure it over the air, and
--5.725 GHz to 5.850 GHz
plug in the other APs – the entire process takes about
• Available channels: Dependent upon configured
five minutes.
regulatory domain
• Spectrum analysis identifies sources of RF interference
• Dynamic frequency selection (DFS) optimizes the use of
• Air monitor provides wireless intrusion protection
available RF spectrum
• Hybrid AP serves Wi-Fi clients and provides wireless
• Supported radio technologies:
intrusion protection and spectrum analysis
--802.11b: Direct-sequence spread-spectrum (DSSS)
For large installations across multiple sites, the Aruba Activate --802.11a/g/n/ac: Orthogonal frequency-division
service significantly reduces deployment time by automating multiplexing (OFDM)
device provisioning, firmware upgrades, and inventory --802.11n/ac: 3x3 MIMO with up to three spatial streams
management. With Aruba Activate, Instant APs are factory- • Supported modulation types:
shipped to any site and configure themselves when powered up. --802.11b: BPSK, QPSK, CCK
If WLAN and network requirements change, a built-in --802.11a/g/n: BPSK, QPSK, 16-QAM, 64-QAM
migration path allows 220 series Instant APs to become part --802.11ac: BPSK, QPSK, 16-QAM, 64-QAM, 256-QAM
of a WLAN that is centrally managed by a Mobility Controller. • Transmit power: Configurable in increments of 0.5 dBm
• Maximum (aggregate, conducted total) transmit power
AP-220 SERIES SPECIFICATIONS (limited by local regulatory requirements):
• AP-225 and IAP-225 --2.4-GHz band: +23 dBm (18 dBm per chain)
--­2.4-GHz (600 Mbps max) and 5-GHz (1.3 Gbps max) --5-GHz bands: +23 dBm (18 dBm per chain)
radios, each with 3x3 MIMO and three integrated omni- • Advanced cellular coexistence (ACC) feature to effectively
directional downtilt antennas. deal with interference from cellular systems
• AP-224 and IAP-224 • Maximum ratio combining (MRC) for improved
--2.4-GHz (600 Mbps max) and 5-GHz (1.3 Gbps max) receiver performance
radios, each with 3x3 MIMO and three combined, • Cyclic delay diversity (CDD) for improved downlink
diplexed external antenna connectors. RF performance
• Short guard interval for 20-MHz, 40-MHz and
WIRELESS RADIO SPECIFICATIONS 80-MHz channels
• AP type: Indoor, dual radio, 5 GHz 802.11ac and • Space-time block coding (STBC) for increased range and
2.4 GHz 802.11n improved reception
--In addition to 802.11n data rates, the 2.4-GHz • Low-density parity check (LDPC) for high-efficiency error
radio supports 802.11ac data rates using 256-QAM correction and increased throughput
modulation. This gives TurboQAM-enabled clients a 33% • Transmit beam-forming (TxBF) for increased reliability in
boost above the maximum supported data rate. signal delivery
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• Supported data rates (Mbps): --802.3az Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE)

--802.11b: 1, 2, 5.5, 11 --PoE-PD: 48 Vdc 802.3af PoE or 802.3at PoE+
--802.11a/g: 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 • DC power interface, accepts 1.7/4.0mm center-positive
--802.11n: 6.5 to 450 (MCS0 to MCS23) circular plug with 9.5 mm length
--802.11ac: 6.5 to 1,300 (MCS0 to MCS9, NSS = 1 to 3) • USB 2.0 port (Type A connector)
• 802.11n high-throughput (HT) support: HT 20/40 • Serial console interface (RJ-45)
• 802.11ac very high throughput (VHT) support: • Visual indicators (LEDs):
VHT 20/40/80 --Power/system status
• 802.11n/ac packet aggregation: A-MPDU, A-MSDU --Ethernet link status (2x; ENET0, ENET1)
--Radio status (2x; RAD0, RAD1)
POWER
• Kensington security slot
• Worst-case power consumption from the AP (excluding • Reset button
power drawn by an attached USB device):
--In restricted mode (PoE): 13.5W MOUNTING
--In unrestricted mode (PoE): 17W • Included with AP:
--In unrestricted mode (DC): 15.5W --Mounting brackets (2) for attaching to 9/16-inch or
• Power sources sold separately 15/16-inch T-bar drop-tile ceiling
• Direct DC source: 12 Vdc nominal, +/- 5% • Optional mounting kits:
• Power over Ethernet (PoE): 48 Vdc (nominal) 802.3af or --AP-220-MNT-C2: Aruba 220 series AP mount kit contains
802.3at-compliant source two ceiling-grid rail adapters for Interlude and Silhouette
--Efficient mode PoE – power save with 802.3af PoE and style rails.
limited functionality --AP-220-MNT-W1: Aruba 220 series AP mount kit contains
>>USB port disabled one flat-surface wall/ceiling mount bracket.
>>Second Ethernet port disabled --AP-220-MNT-W3: Aruba 220 series AP mount kit contains
>>2.4-GHz 802.11n radio in 1x3:1 spatial-stream mode one flat-surface wall/ceiling secure mount cradle.
>>5-GHz 802.11ac radio operates without restrictions*
MECHANICAL
--Unrestricted functionality with 802.3at PoE+
• Dimensions/weight (unit, excluding mount accessories):
*With ArubaOS software 6.3.0, the 5-GHz 802.11ac radio
--203 mm (W) x 203 mm (D) x 54 mm (H),
operates in 2x3:2 spatial stream mode when the AP is powered
8.0” (W) x 8.0” (D) x 2.1” (H)
by 802.3af PoE. This restriction has been removed in 6.3.1.
--750 g/27 oz
• Dimensions/weight (shipping):
ANTENNAS
--315 mm (W) x 265 mm (D) x 100 mm (H),
• AP-224: Three RP-SMA connectors for external dual-
12.4” (W) x 10.4” (D) x 3.9” (H)
band antennas. Internal loss between radio interface and
--1,250 g/44 oz
external antenna connectors (due to diplexing circuitry):
1.5 dB in 2.4 GHz and 3.0 dB in 5 GHz. ENVIRONMENTAL
• AP-225: Six integrated downtilt omni-directional antennas • Operating:
for 3x3 MIMO with maximum antenna gain of 3.5 dBi --Temperature: 0° C to +50° C (+32° F to +122° F)
in 2.4 GHz and 4.5 dBi in 5 GHz. Built-in antennas are --Humidity: 5% to 93% non-condensing
optimized for horizontal ceiling mounted orientation --Storage and transportation:
of AP-225. The downtilt angle for maximum gain is --Temperature: -40° C to +70° C (-40° F to +158° F)
approximately 30 degrees.

OTHER INTERFACES
• Two 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet network interfaces (RJ-45)
--Auto-sensing link speed and MDI/MDX
--Load balancing support to achieve platform throughput
greater than 1 Gbps
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REGULATORY CERTIFICATIONS
• FCC/ISED • CB Scheme Safety, cTUVus
• CE Marked • UL2043 plenum rating
• RED Directive 2014/53/EU • Wi-Fi Alliance certified 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
• EMC Directive 2014/30/EU
WARRANTY
• Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU
• UL/IEC/EN 60950 • Limited lifetime warranty

• EN 60601-1-1 and EN 60601-1-2

MINIMUM OPERATING SYSTEM
For more country-specific regulatory information and SOFTWARE VERSIONS
approvals, please see your Aruba representative. • ArubaOS 6.3.0.0
• Aruba Instant 4.0.0.0
REGULATORY MODEL NUMBERS
• AP-224 and IAP-224: APIN0224
• AP-225 and IAP-225: APIN0225

RF PERFORMANCE TABLE

Maximum transmit power (dBm) Receiver sensitivity (dBm)

per transmit chain per receive chain
802.11b 2.4 GHz

1 Mbps 18.0 -94.0

2 Mbps 18.0 -90.0
5.5 Mbps 18.0 -89.0
11 Mbps 18.0 -88.0
802.11g 2.4 GHz and 802.11a 5 GHz
6 Mbps 18.0 -91.0
54 Mbps 16.0 -76.0
802.11n HT20 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz
MCS0/8 18.0 -91.0
MCS7/15 14.5 -73.0
802.11n HT40 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz
MCS0/8 18.0 -88.0
MCS7/15 14.5 -70.0
802.11ac VHT20 5 GHz
MCS0 18.0 -91.0
MCS9 12.5 -64.0
802.11ac VHT40 5 GHz
MCS0 18.0 -88.0
MCS9 12.5 -61.0
802.11ac VHT80 5 GHz
MCS0 18.0 -85.0
MCS9 12.5 -58.0

Maximum capability of the hardware provided. Maximum transmit power is limited by local regulatory settings. RF performance numbers for AP-224 are slightly lower
due to additional internal RF circuitry.
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AP-225 ANTENNA PATTERN PLOTS

Horizontal or Azimuth plane (top view)

2.450 GHz 5.550 GHz

Elevation plane (side view)

2.450 GHz 5.550 GHz

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ORDERING INFORMATION

Part Number Description

AP-220 Series Access Points

JW172A Aruba AP-224 802.11n/ac Dual 3x3:3 Radio Antenna Connectors AP
JW234A Aruba Instant IAP-224 (RW) 802.11n/ac Dual 3x3:3 Radio Antenna Connectors AP
JW236A Aruba Instant IAP-224 (US) 802.11n/ac Dual 3x3:3 Radio Antenna Connectors AP
JW233A Aruba Instant IAP-224 (JP) 802.11n/ac Dual 3x3:3 Radio Antenna Connectors AP
JW232A Aruba Instant IAP-224 (IL) 802.11n/ac Dual 3x3:3 Radio Antenna Connectors AP
JW174A Aruba AP-225 802.11n/ac Dual 3x3:3 Radio Integrated Antenna AP
JW240A Aruba Instant IAP-225 (RW) 802.11n/ac Dual 3x3:3 Radio Integrated Antenna AP
JW242A Aruba Instant IAP-225 (US) 802.11n/ac Dual 3x3:3 Radio Integrated Antenna AP
JW239A Aruba Instant IAP-225 (JP) 802.11n/ac Dual 3x3:3 Radio Integrated Antenna AP
JW238A Aruba Instant IAP-225 (IL) 802.11n/ac Dual 3x3:3 Radio Integrated Antenna AP
AP-220 Series Access Points (FIPS/TAA)
JW173A Aruba AP-224 FIPS/TAA-compliant 802.11n/ac Dual 3x3:3 Radio Antenna Connectors AP
JW175A Aruba AP-225 FIPS/TAA-compliant 802.11n/ac Dual 3x3:3 Radio Integrated Antenna AP
JY741A Aruba Instant IAP-224 (JP) FIPS/TAA 802.11n/ac Dual 3x3:3 Radio Ant Connectors AP
JY742A Aruba Instant IAP-225 (JP) FIPS/TAA 802.11n/ac Dual 3x3:3 Radio Integrated Ant AP
AP-220 Series Accessories
JW044A AP-220-MNT-C1 2x Ceiling Grid Rail Adapter for Basic Flat Rails Mount Kit
JW045A AP-220-MNT-C2 2x Ceiling Grid Rail Adapter for Interlude and Silhouette Mt Kit
JX961A AP-MNT-CM1 Industrial Grade Indoor Access Point Metal Suspended Ceiling Rail Mount Kit
JW046A AP-220-MNT-W1 Flat Surface Wall/Ceiling Black AP Basic Flat Surface Mount Kit
JY706A AP-220-MNT-W3 White Low Profile Box Style Secure Large AP Flat Surface Mount Kit
Generic Indoor AP Accessories (see info on Aruba web site for part numbers)
JX989A AP-AC-12V30A 12V/30W AC/DC Desktop Style 1.7/4.0/9.5mm Circular 90 Deg Plug DoE Level VI Adapter 96
JW629A PD-9001GR-AC 30W 802.3at PoE+ 10/100/1000 Ethernet Indoor Rated Midspan Injector
DC power supplies
PoE injectors
Antennas

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