United States$5,000,000+
Inventory Delivered By
E
Eli Ben-Aharon
5
FIPS TAA model passed compliance checks and performs reliably.
R4H05A
Aruba AP-518 (IL) FIPS/TAA 802.11n/ac Dual 2x2:2/4x4:4 Radio...
FEATURED DEAL
Name:
R4H05A
- Description:
- Aruba AP-518 (IL) FIPS/TAA 802.11n/ac Dual 2x2:2/4x4:4 Radio 6xRPSMA Connectors Indoor Hardened AP
- Rating:
Added to cart 28 times recently
- Availability:
In stock - Ready to Ship
- Brand:
- Hpe
- Condition:
3 Year Extended Warranty
Same-day Shipping
14-Day Money Back Guarantee
Shipping:
Payment:
3 Year Extended Warranty
Same-day Shipping
14-Day Money Back Guarantee
Need Additional Discount on Product?
Request a quote below - Get Exclusive Pricing and Support.
Shipping:
Payment:
TRUSTED, TRIED, PROVEN
Officially Accredited
& Verified By
Next-Gen IT
Solutions Powered By
R4H05A Overview
R4H05A is a high-performance wireless access point that delivers advanced Wi‑Fi 6 connectivity over both 2.4GHz and 5GHz frequency bands. It supports data rates up to 2.5Gbps and comes equipped with features such as MU-MIMO and beamforming, ensuring reliable and efficient performance even in densely populated network environments.
Engineered for indoor deployments, R4H05A covers areas up to 1500 square feet and offers flexible installation options including ceiling and wall mounting. Its robust set of security features—including support for WPA2, WPA3, and 802.1X—combined with cloud and on‑premises management capabilities, make it an ideal solution for large offices, modern home networks, and other high‑demand settings.
R4H05A price is is available on request. Get immediate quote.
Request bulk order quote for R4H05A for additional pricing. Browse the full Hpe Aruba 518 Ruggedized Access Point series or explore all Hpe products.
R4H05A Specifications
- Product Type
- Access Point
- Wireless Type
- Access Point
- Wi-Fi Standard
- Wi‑Fi 6
- Frequency Bands
- 2.4GHz / 5GHz
- Data Rate
- 2.5Gbps
- Max Range
- 200 feet
- Coverage Area
- 1500 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
- No
- Ethernet Port
- 1x Gigabit
- Max Number of Devices Supported
- 64
- Protocols Supported
- 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
- Management Features
- Cloud Management / On-Premises
- Security Features
- WPA2 / WPA3 / 802.1X
- Compliance
- FCC / CE / RoHS
- Processor
- 1.2GHz Quad‑Core
- Memory
- 2GB
- Outdoor Use
- No
- Product Name
- R4H05A Wireless Access Point
- Height
- 2.5 inches
- Width
- 9 inches
- Depth
- 9 inches
- Weight
- 1.5 lbs
R4H05A Use Case
High-Density, Low-Latency Connectivity for Financial Trading Floors with Aruba AP-518
In a global investment bank’s trading floor environment, the FIPS/TAA-compliant Aruba AP-518 (802.11n/ac Dual 2x2:2 & 4x4:4 radios) delivers low-latency, secure wireless to 300+ simultaneous trader workstations. The hardened indoor design and advanced RF tuning minimize packet loss, ensure regulatory compliance and maintain sub-millisecond response times for algorithmic trading.
Industrial IoT and Asset Tracking in Smart Manufacturing Plants
On a large automotive assembly line, the Aruba AP-518’s rugged indoor housing and six RPSMA connectors support external antennas for full-factory coverage of industrial IoT sensors and AGVs. FIPS/TAA validation and dual-band 802.11ac radios provide high-throughput, reliable machine-to-machine communication, reducing line stoppages by 25% and optimizing real-time asset tracking.
Secure, Mobile EMR Access and Telemedicine in Healthcare Facilities
In a multi-story hospital, the Aruba AP-518 ensures FIPS/TAA-compliant wireless for mobile EMR devices, AR-assisted surgical tools and telemedicine carts. Dual-radio 802.11n/ac performance and hardened indoor construction guarantee seamless roaming, encrypted patient data transmission and 99.99% uptime, boosting clinical productivity and HIPAA adherence.
Quality Certifications
To get the detailed certification, please go to the Compliance Center.
Product Comparison Table
 R4H05A |  R4H02A |  R4H03A |  R4H01A |  R4H04A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | 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 | 2.4GHz / 5GHz | 2.4GHz, 5GHz |
| Data Rate | 2.5Gbps | 2.5Gbps | 1Gbps | 1Gbps | 2.5Gbps |
| Max Range | 200 feet | 120 meters | 100 meters | 100 meters | N/A |
| Coverage Area | 1500 square feet | 2000 square feet | 1500 square feet | 1500 square feet | N/A |
| Connector Type | RJ-45 | RJ-45 | RJ-45 | RJ-45 | RJ-45 |
| Antenna Type | Omnidirectional | Omnidirectional | Omnidirectional | Omnidirectional | Internal Omnidirectional |
| Antenna Gain | 5dBi | 8dBi | 5dBi | 5dBi | 3dBi |
| 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 / Outdoor Mount | Ceiling Mount / Wall Mount | Ceiling Mount, Wall Mount | Ceiling Mount, Wall Mount |
| Power Supply | PoE | PoE | PoE | PoE | PoE |
| Mesh Networking | No | Yes | No | No | No |
| Ethernet Port | 1x Gigabit | 1x Gigabit | 1x Gigabit | 1x Gigabit | 1x Gigabit |
| Max Number of Devices Supported | 64 | 100 | 250 | 128 | N/A |
| Protocols Supported | 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 | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax |
| Management Features | Cloud Management / On-Premises | Cloud Management / SNMP | Cloud Management | Cloud Management, SNMP | Cloud Management, On-Premises |
| Security Features | WPA2 / WPA3 / 802.1X | WPA2 / WPA3 / 802.1X | WPA2 / WPA3 | WPA2, WPA3 | WPA2, WPA3, 802.1X |
| Compliance | FCC / CE / RoHS | FCC / CE / RoHS | FCC / CE / RoHS | FCC, CE, RoHS | FCC, CE, RoHS |
| Processor | 1.2GHz Quad‑Core | Quad-Core 1.2GHz | Quad-Core 1.2GHz | Quad-Core 1.2GHz | N/A |
| Memory | 2GB | 1GB | 1GB | 1GB | N/A |
| Outdoor Use | No | Yes | No | No | No |
| Product Name | R4H05A Wireless Access Point | R4H02A Wireless Access Point | R4H03A Wireless Access Point | R4H01A Wireless Access Point | R4H04A Dual-Band Wi-Fi 6 Access Point |
| Height | 2.5 inches | 4 inches | 2 inches | 2 inches | N/A |
| Width | 9 inches | 8 inches | 8 inches | 8 inches | N/A |
| Depth | 9 inches | 8 inches | 8 inches | 8 inches | N/A |
| Weight | 1.5 lbs | 2 lbs | 1.2 lbs | 1.5 lbs | N/A |
| Wi‑Fi Standard |
Reviews & Ratings
K
Kamran Ashraf
4
Good coverage with external antennas.
T
Thomas Berger
5
Handles demanding environments well.
N
Naveed Malik
3
Stable operation.
P
Paul Weston
4
Dependable hardened AP.
Questions & Answers
What is the Aruba AP-518 (IL) FIPS/TAA indoor hardened access point (SKU R4H05A)?
The Aruba AP-518 (IL) is a dual-band 802.11n/ac indoor hardened access point featuring 2x2:2 and 4x4:4 MIMO radios, six RPSMA antenna connectors, FIPS 140-2/TAA compliance, and robust security for industrial and enterprise deployments.
What wireless standards and data rates does the AP-518 support?
The AP-518 supports IEEE 802.11n and 802.11ac Wave 1, delivering up to 600 Mbps on the 2.4 GHz band and 1.73 Gbps on the 5 GHz band for high-performance client connectivity.
How many antennas and connectors are available on the Aruba AP-518?
The AP-518 offers six external RPSMA connectors—two for 2.4 GHz MIMO and four for 5 GHz MIMO—enabling flexible high-gain or directional antenna integration.
What security features are built into the Aruba AP-518?
The AP-518 includes FIPS 140-2 validated cryptography, WPA3, 802.1X/EAP, secure boot, secure firmware updates, rogue AP detection, and role-based firewall policies.