R2W96A
Aruba Instant On AP11 (RW) 2×2 11ac Wave2 Indoor Access Point
Overview
The Aruba Instant On AP11 Indoor Access Point offers a reliable, affordable, and premium-grade Wave 2 802.11ac Wi-Fi experience for low- to medium-density small business environments such as retail stores or professional offices like law or accounting firms. This entry-level access point has a peak data rate of 1.2 Gbps, and scales up to 25 access points without additional cost and complexity.
Specifications
Model:
- R2W96A
Certifications:
- UL 2043 plenum rating
- EN 60601-1-1 and EN 60601-1-2 (for deployment in medical environments)
- Wi-Fi Alliance certified (WFA) 802.11ac with Wave 2 (Wi-Fi 5), WPA2, WPA3, Enhanced Open (OWE)
Input Voltage:
- Power over Ethernet (PoE): 802.3af (class 3) or DC power (12V). Power sources sold separately.
Wi-Fi Antenna:
- Integrated down-tilt omni-directional antennas with maximum individual antenna gain of 3.3dBi in 2.4GHz and 5.8dBi in 5GHz
Connectivity, Standard:
- IEEE 802.11ac, 802.11n
Ports:
- (1) uplink Gigabit Ethernet port, with PoE-in support (802.3af)
Mounting:
- The access point ships with a (black) mount clip to attach to suspended ceiling rails, and a (white) mount clip to attach to solid surfaces (wall/ceiling).
Radio Coverage:
- Dual radio for simultaneous dual-band operation.
- 5 GHz 802.11ac 2×2 MIMO for up to 867 Mbps wireless data rate, with Multi-User MIMO support (Wi-Fi 5).
- 2.4 GHz 802.11n 2×2 MIMO for up to 300 Mbps wireless data rate (Wi-Fi 4).
Weight:
- 193 g (0.4 lb)
Dimensions:
- 34 x 152 x 152 mm (1.3 x 6.0 x 6.0 in)
Key Features
- Reliable and Affordable: Ideal for low- to medium-density small business environments.
- High Performance: Peak data rate of 1.2 Gbps, scalable up to 25 access points.
- Dual-Band Operation: Simultaneous dual-band support with 802.11ac Wave 2 (Wi-Fi 5) and 802.11n (Wi-Fi 4) standards.
- PoE and DC Power: Flexible power options with Power over Ethernet (PoE) or DC power.
- Easy Installation: Comes with mounting clips for suspended ceilings and solid surfaces.
- Premium-Grade Wi-Fi: Enhanced Wi-Fi experience with Multi-User MIMO support.
- Comprehensive Warranty: 2 Year warranty with robust support options.




