Aruba 518 Series Datasheet

Aruba 518 Series Hardened Access Points - Compatibility & Accessories

Aruba 518 Series Hardened Access Points - Compatibility & Accessories Guide

1. Series Models Overview

The Aruba 518 Series Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) hardened access points deliver high-performance Wi-Fi to harsh, weather-protected environments such as warehouses, industrial freezers, loading docks, and stadium enclosures.

Model	Part Number	Antenna Configuration	Deployment Profile
AP-518	R4H02A / R4H03A	4x RP-SMA external antenna connectors (2x2 MIMO 2.4GHz / 4x4 MIMO 5GHz)	Hardened indoor/sheltered industrial environments requiring specialized directional or omni external antennas.

2. System Compatibility & Management

Management Platforms & Software

ArubaOS (Controller-Managed): Compatible with Aruba Mobility Controllers running ArubaOS 8.7.0.0 or higher.
Aruba Instant & Central: Compatible with cloud-managed or controllerless deployments via Aruba Central or local Instant OS (8.7.0.0+).
Security & Authentication: Supports WPA3 (Enterprise & Personal), WPA2, Enhanced Open (OWE), WPA-NIST192, and Passpoint® (Release 2).

Network & Infrastructure Interfaces

Ethernet Interface: 1x 100/1000/2.5GBASE-T Smart Rate RJ-45 port (supports 802.3at/802.3bt PoE).
Secondary Ethernet: 1x 10/100/1000BASE-T RJ-45 Auto-sensing Gigabit Ethernet port.
IoT Integration: Integrated Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE 5.0) and Zigbee radios for asset tracking and IoT sensors.
Power Sourcing Equipment (PSE): Operates on standard IEEE 802.3at (PoE+) or 802.3bt (PoE Class 5/6) midspans and switches.

3. Accessories & Ordering Guide

Mounting Kits

The AP-518 utilizes standard Aruba AP-270/370/570 series outdoor mounting bracket hardware.

SKU	Model / Part Name	Description
JW052A	AP-270-MNT-V1	AP-270/370/570 Series Outdoor Pole/Wall Long Mount Kit (flat or tilt surface mounting)
JW053A	AP-270-MNT-V2	AP-270/370/570 Series Outdoor Short Mount Kit (compact wall or pole mounting)
JW054A	AP-270-MNT-H1	AP-270/370/570 Series Outdoor Hanging or Dual-Tilt Mount Kit
JW055A	AP-270-MNT-H2	AP-270/370/570 Series Outdoor Flush Mount Kit
R6W11A	AP-270-MNT-H3	AP-270/370/570 Series Outdoor Hanging or Dual-Tilt Install Mount Kit

Power Options & Midspan Injectors

SKU	Model	Description
R6P67A	AP-POE-ATSR	1-Port Smart Rate 802.3at 30W Indoor Midspan Injector
R3V04A	AP-POE-BTSR	1-Port Smart Rate 802.3bt 60W Indoor Midspan Injector
JW700A	PD-9001GO-NA	30W 802.3at PoE+ Outdoor Surge Protected Midspan Injector (North America cord)
JW701A	PD-9001GO-INTL	30W 802.3at PoE+ Outdoor Surge Protected Midspan Injector (International cord)
R7T40A	PD-9501-5GCO-AC	60W 802.3bt Smart Rate Outdoor Surge Protected Midspan Injector (AC input)

External Antennas (RP-SMA Connectors)

The AP-518 features 4x RP-SMA female antenna connectors for dual-band external antenna options:

Omni-Directional Antennas:
- JW001A / AP-ANT-13B (Dual-band 2.4/5GHz 4.4/3.3dBi Omni RP-SMA)
- JW004A / AP-ANT-19 (Dual-band 2.4/5GHz 3/6dBi High-Gain Omni RP-SMA)
- JW009A / ANT-2x2-2005 (2.4GHz 5dBi Omni RP-SMA)
- JW011A / ANT-2x2-5005 (5GHz 5dBi Omni RP-SMA)
Directional Sector Antennas:
- JW015A / AP-ANT-35A (Dual-band 60°x60° Sector RP-SMA)
- JW017A / AP-ANT-40 (Dual-band 4-element 120°x120° Sector RP-SMA)
- JW018A / AP-ANT-45 (Dual-band 4-element 90°x90° Sector RP-SMA)

Cable Accessories & Weatherization

SKU	Description
Q8N47A	Outdoor AP Covers & Glands Kit (M25/M20/M16 covers, M20 cable glands, ground kit)
Q8N48A	Outdoor AP Thread Adapters (5-pack Metric M20 to 1/2" NPT conduit adapter)