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What are Aruba 1700 Series Access Points?
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Aruba 1700 Series Access Points are dual-radio, indoor 802.11ac Wave 2 devices that deliver high-performance Wi-Fi, integrated BLE for IoT, and PoE support for small to medium enterprise deployments.
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Which Wi-Fi standards do Aruba 1700 Series APs support?
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Aruba 1700 Series APs support dual-band 802.11ac Wave 2 on 5 GHz and 802.11n on 2.4 GHz, ensuring backward compatibility with legacy Wi-Fi clients.
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What throughput can I expect from Aruba 1700 Series Access Points?
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With four spatial streams on 5 GHz and two on 2.4 GHz, Aruba 1700 APs deliver up to 1.7 Gbps aggregate throughput for bandwidth-intensive applications.
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How many clients can a single Aruba 1700 Access Point support?
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A single Aruba 1700 AP reliably supports up to 200 concurrent client sessions, optimizing performance in small to medium-density environments.
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What PoE options are supported by the Aruba 1700 Series?
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Aruba 1700 APs support PoE (802.3af) and PoE+ (802.3at) for flexible deployment without extra power cabling.
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Are Aruba 1700 Series APs cloud-manageable?
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Yes, Aruba 1700 APs can be managed via Aruba Central for cloud-based monitoring, configuration, and firmware upgrades.
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Do Aruba 1700 APs support MU-MIMO?
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Aruba 1700 Series APs leverage MU-MIMO technology to simultaneously serve multiple clients and boost overall network capacity.
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What security features are built into Aruba 1700 Series Access Points?
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Aruba 1700 APs include WPA3 encryption, rogue AP detection, role-based access control, and integration with Aruba ClearPass for advanced policy enforcement.
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What mounting options are available for Aruba 1700 APs?
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Aruba 1700 APs support ceiling-tile rail, surface mount, and T-bar ceiling brackets for versatile installation in any indoor environment.
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What is the coverage area of an Aruba 1700 Series Access Point?
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Typically, an Aruba 1700 AP covers up to 3,000 square feet in open environments, subject to building materials and client density.
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Do Aruba 1700 Access Points support BLE and IoT applications?
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Yes, Aruba 1700 Series APs feature integrated Bluetooth Low Energy radios for location services, asset tracking, and IoT device connectivity.
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How do I upgrade firmware on Aruba 1700 Series APs?
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Firmware upgrades for Aruba 1700 APs can be performed centrally via Aruba Central or on-prem with Aruba AirWave for automated distribution.
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What is the typical power consumption of an Aruba 1700 Access Point?
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Under typical load, an Aruba 1700 AP consumes around 8–10 W, rising to 12 W when using PoE+ and BLE simultaneously.
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Are Aruba 1700 APs suitable for high-density deployments?
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Aruba 1700 Series APs are optimized for small to medium-density environments; for very high density, consider Aruba 510 or 530 Series.
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What warranty and support options are available for Aruba 1700 APs?
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Aruba offers a one-year limited warranty with options to extend via ArubaCare for 24×7 technical support and hardware replacement.
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What Aruba software license is required for the 1700 Series?
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Aruba 1700 APs require an ArubaOS Instant or Aruba Central license; optional Aruba Advanced or Advanced UTM licenses unlock enhanced security and analytics.
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How can I optimize performance on Aruba 1700 Series Access Points?
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Optimize Aruba 1700 AP performance by enabling band steering, Airtime Fairness, DFS channels, and updating to the latest ArubaOS firmware.
