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What are HPE 400 Series Access Points?
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HPE 400 Series Access Points are enterprise-grade Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac Wave 2) devices designed for high-density deployments, delivering MU-MIMO performance and secure connectivity.
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Which Wi-Fi standards do HPE 400 Series Access Points support?
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HPE 400 Series Access Points support IEEE 802.11ac Wave 2 for 5 GHz and 802.11n for 2.4 GHz, enabling dual-band operation and up to 1.3 Gbps aggregate throughput.
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What is the maximum data throughput of HPE 400 Series Access Points?
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HPE 400 Series Access Points deliver up to 1.3 Gbps aggregate throughput (400 Mbps on 2.4 GHz and 867 Mbps on 5 GHz) with 2x2 MU-MIMO.
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How many concurrent clients can one HPE 400 Series Access Point handle?
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Each HPE 400 Series Access Point can efficiently support up to 200 concurrent clients, leveraging MU-MIMO and airtime fairness for optimal performance.
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What is the typical coverage range of HPE 400 Series Access Points?
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HPE 400 Series Access Points offer a coverage radius of up to 30 meters indoors, depending on environmental factors and antenna orientation.
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Do HPE 400 Series Access Points support Power over Ethernet (PoE)?
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Yes. HPE 400 Series Access Points support IEEE 802.3af PoE for basic power delivery and IEEE 802.3at PoE+ for higher power needs.
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What security features are included in HPE 400 Series Access Points?
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HPE 400 Series Access Points include WPA3 encryption, rogue AP detection, client isolation, dynamic firewall policies, and 802.1X authentication.
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How do I configure HPE 400 Series Access Points?
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You can configure HPE 400 Series Access Points via the onboard web UI, Aruba Central cloud portal, or Aruba AirWave management platform.
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Can HPE 400 Series Access Points be managed via cloud?
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Yes. HPE 400 Series Access Points integrate with Aruba Central for cloud-based monitoring, policy management, and firmware upgrades.
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How do I perform a firmware update on HPE 400 Series Access Points?
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Firmware updates can be deployed manually through the web UI or automatically via Aruba Central, ensuring secure and seamless upgrades.
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Do HPE 400 Series Access Points support mesh networking?
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Yes. HPE 400 Series Access Points support controller-less mesh mode, enabling wireless uplinks for flexible deployments without additional wiring.
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What is the difference between the AP-415 and AP-445 models?
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The AP-415 offers internal antennas for general indoor use, while the AP-445 features external antenna connectors for optimized coverage and specialized antenna deployment.
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How many SSIDs can HPE 400 Series Access Points broadcast?
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HPE 400 Series Access Points can broadcast up to 16 SSIDs, each with independent VLAN tagging and security policies.
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How do I set up VLANs on HPE 400 Series Access Points?
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VLANs are configured in the network section of the web UI or Aruba Central by assigning SSIDs to tagged or untagged VLAN IDs.
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What is the warranty and support for HPE 400 Series Access Points?
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HPE 400 Series Access Points include a one-year limited warranty and 24x7 phone support; extended service contracts are available through HPE Care Pack.
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What antenna options are available for HPE 400 Series Access Points?
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HPE 400 Series Access Points offer internal omni-directional antennas or external connectors compatible with a variety of high-gain directional and sector antennas.
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What is the typical power consumption of HPE 400 Series Access Points?
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HPE 400 Series Access Points consume up to 12 W in normal operation and up to 16 W when PoE+ features are fully utilized.
