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JZ168A
Aruba AP-374 (US) FIPS/TAA Otdr 11ac AP
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JZ168A Overview
JZ168A is a high-performance wireless access point designed for modern indoor environments. It operates on dual-band frequencies of 2.4GHz and 5GHz while employing Wi‑Fi 6 technology to deliver data rates up to 1Gbps, making it ideal for high-density areas such as large offices and advanced home networks.
Engineered with advanced MU-MIMO and beamforming capabilities, JZ168A provides robust connectivity and reliable coverage. It features an omnidirectional antenna with a 5dBi gain, versatile mounting options—including ceiling and wall installations—and PoE power supply, ensuring effective deployment in spaces covering approximately 2000 square feet with a maximum range of 150 feet.
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JZ168A Specifications
- Product Type
- Wireless Access Point
- Wireless Type
- Access Point
- Wi-Fi Standard
- Wi-Fi 6
- Frequency Bands
- 2.4GHz / 5GHz
- Data Rate
- 1Gbps
- Max Range
- 150 feet
- Coverage Area
- 2000 square feet
- Connector Type
- RJ-45
- Antenna Type
- Omnidirectional
- Antenna Gain
- 5dBi
- MIMO Technology
- MU-MIMO
- Beamforming
- Yes
- Mounting Options
- Ceiling Mount, Wall Mount
- Power Supply
- PoE
- Mesh Networking
- Yes
- Ethernet Port
- 1x Gigabit
- Max Number of Devices Supported
- 256
- Protocols Supported
- 802.11ax / 802.11ac / 802.11n
- Management Features
- Cloud Management
- Security Features
- WPA3 / WPA2 / 802.1X
- Compliance
- FCC / CE / RoHS
- Processor
- Quad-Core 1.2GHz
- Memory
- 1GB
- Outdoor Use
- No
- Product Name
- JZ168A Wireless Access Point
- Height
- 1.5 inches
- Width
- 7.8 inches
- Depth
- 7.8 inches
- Weight
- 1.2 lbs
JZ168A Use Case
Secure FIPS/TAA-Compliant Wireless for U.S. Federal Government Facilities
In U.S. federal installations requiring FIPS 140-2 validated encryption and TAA compliance, the JZ168A-Aruba AP-374 (US) FIPS/TAA 11ac AP delivers high-density 802.11ac Wave 2 performance across secure perimeters. Integrated Onboard Threat Defense ensures a zero-trust architecture for staff, contractors and guests. Benefit: Achieves FISMA compliance, reduces security incidents by 90%, and boosts network throughput by 30% in mission-critical environments.
HIPAA-Grade Medical IoT and Telehealth Connectivity in Healthcare Campuses
Large healthcare campuses demand FIPS 140-2/TAA-certified Wi-Fi to safeguard patient data and support medical IoT. The JZ168A-Aruba AP-374 (US) FIPS/TAA 11ac AP provides seamless 802.11ac Wave 2 coverage for bedside monitors, telehealth carts and EMR applications with advanced encryption and seamless roaming. Benefit: Ensures 99.999% uptime, accelerates clinical data transfers by 25%, and mitigates HIPAA breach risks.
IIoT-Driven Manufacturing and Asset Tracking for Defense Contractors
U.S. defense manufacturing sites rely on FIPS/TAA-certified wireless for IIoT telemetry and real-time asset tracking. The JZ168A-Aruba AP-374 (US) FIPS/TAA 11ac AP supports multi-user MU-MIMO and Aruba RTLS integration to secure smart sensors, AR maintenance tools and automated production lines. Benefit: Increases production throughput by 20%, improves predictive maintenance accuracy by 30%, and maintains end-to-end OT security.
Quality Certifications
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Product Comparison Table
 JZ168A |  JW825A |  JX942A |  JW801A |  JZ173A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Wireless Access Point | Wireless Product | Wireless Product | Wireless Product | Wireless Access Point |
| Wireless Type | Access Point | Access Point | Access Point | Access Point | Access Point |
| Wi-Fi Standard | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi‑Fi 6 | Wi‑Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Frequency Bands | 2.4GHz / 5GHz | 2.4GHz / 5GHz | 2.4GHz / 5GHz / Dual‑Band | 2.4GHz / 5GHz | 2.4GHz / 5GHz |
| Data Rate | 1Gbps | 2.5Gbps | 2.5Gbps | 2.5Gbps | 2.5Gbps |
| Max Range | 150 feet | 100 meters | 100 meters | 100 meters | 100 meters |
| Coverage Area | 2000 square feet | 5000 square feet | 1500 square feet | 2000 square feet | 2000 square feet |
| Connector Type | RJ-45 | RJ-45 | RJ‑45 | RJ-45 | RJ-45 |
| Antenna Type | Omnidirectional | Omnidirectional | Omnidirectional | Omnidirectional | Omnidirectional |
| Antenna Gain | 5dBi | 5dBi | 5dBi | 5dBi | 5dBi |
| MIMO Technology | MU-MIMO | MU-MIMO | MU‑MIMO | MU-MIMO | MU-MIMO |
| Beamforming | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mounting Options | Ceiling Mount, Wall Mount | Ceiling Mount / Wall Mount | Ceiling Mount / Wall Mount | Ceiling Mount | Ceiling Mount / Wall Mount |
| Power Supply | PoE | PoE | PoE | PoE | PoE |
| Mesh Networking | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet Port | 1x Gigabit | 1x Gigabit | 1x Gigabit | 1x Gigabit | 2x Gigabit |
| Max Number of Devices Supported | 256 | 256 | 128 | 256 | 256 |
| Protocols Supported | 802.11ax / 802.11ac / 802.11n | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax |
| Management Features | Cloud Management | Cloud Management / SNMP | Cloud Management | Cloud Management | Cloud Management / On-Premises |
| Security Features | WPA3 / WPA2 / 802.1X | WPA2 / WPA3 / 802.1X | WPA2 / WPA3 | WPA2 / WPA3 | WPA2 / WPA3 / VPN |
| Compliance | FCC / CE / RoHS | FCC / CE / RoHS | FCC / CE / RoHS | FCC / CE / RoHS | FCC / CE / RoHS |
| Processor | Quad-Core 1.2GHz | Quad-Core 1.2GHz | Quad‑core 1.2GHz | Quad‑core 1.2GHz | Quad-Core 1.2GHz |
| Memory | 1GB | 1GB | 1GB | 1GB | 512MB |
| Outdoor Use | No | No | No | No | No |
| Product Name | JZ168A Wireless Access Point | JW825A Wireless Access Point | JX942A Wireless Access Point | JW801A | JZ173A Wireless Access Point |
| Height | 1.5 inches | 3 inches | 2.5 inches | 2 inches | 2 inches |
| Width | 7.8 inches | 9 inches | 8 inches | 9 inches | 7 inches |
| Depth | 7.8 inches | 9 inches | 8 inches | 9 inches | 7 inches |
| Weight | 1.2 lbs | 2.2 lbs | 1.2 lbs | 1.5 lbs | 1.2 lbs |
| Wi‑Fi Standard |
Reviews & Ratings
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Bilal Saqib
4
Handles outdoor deployment well.
D
Dominik Krall
5
Stable performance in open areas.
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Imran Yousaf
3
Works as expected outdoors.
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Liam Foster
4
Good outdoor access point.
Questions & Answers
What is the Aruba AP-374 (US) FIPS/TAA Otdr 11ac AP?
The Aruba AP-374 is a FIPS-validated, TAA-compliant 802.11ac access point with built-in OTDR fiber diagnostics, designed for secure, high-performance wireless networks in US government and regulated environments.
Which Wi-Fi standards does the Aruba AP-374 support?
The Aruba AP-374 supports IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2 standards, enabling up to 1.7 Gbps combined data rates on dual-radio 2x2:2 MU-MIMO channels.
What throughput can I expect from the Aruba AP-374?
With 802.11ac Wave 2 MU-MIMO and 80 MHz channels, the Aruba AP-374 delivers up to 1.7 Gbps aggregate throughput for demanding applications and high-density client environments.
What is OTDR in the Aruba AP-374?
OTDR (Optical Time Domain Reflectometer) in the Aruba AP-374 provides in-line fiber testing and diagnostics, simplifying installation and troubleshooting of fiber backhaul links.