R2X16A
Aruba Instant On AP11D (RW) 2×2 11ac Wave2 Desk/Wall Access Point
Overview
The Aruba Instant On AP11D Desk/Wall Access Points offer a reliable, affordable, and business-grade Wave 2 802.11ac Wi-Fi experience for low- to medium-density small business environments requiring enhanced security and high performance, such as medical clinics, SOHO (small office/home office), or Airbnb setups. These cost-effective access points are ideal for small businesses, scaling up to 25 access points without additional cost and complexity.
Specifications
Model:
- R2X16A
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) on E0: 802.3af (class 3) or 802.3at (class 4). When using 802.3af, PoE-out on E3 is disabled
- DC power (48V) – no restrictions
- Note: Power sources are sold separately
Wi-Fi Antenna:
- Integrated directional antennas with maximum individual antenna gain of 4.3dBi in 2.4GHz and 6.2dBi in 5GHz
Connectivity, Standard:
- IEEE 802.11ac, 802.11n
Ports:
- (1) uplink Gigabit Ethernet port (E0), with PoE-in support (802.3at/802.3af)
- (3) downlink Gigabit Ethernet ports (E1-E3), with PoE-out on E3 (802.3af)
Mounting:
- The access point ships with a single gang wall-box mount kit and desk mount kit.
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:
- 313 g (0.7 lb)
Dimensions:
- 150 x 86 x 40 mm (5.9 x 3.4 x 1.6 in)
Key Features
- Reliable and Affordable: Ideal for low- to medium-density small business environments.
- High Performance: Peak data rate of up to 867 Mbps, 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 kits for both wall and desk setups.
- Premium-Grade Wi-Fi: Enhanced Wi-Fi experience with Multi-User MIMO support.
- Comprehensive Warranty: 2 Year warranty with robust support options.




