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What are the key features of HPE Aruba 300 Series Access Points?
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The HPE Aruba 300 Series Access Points deliver high-performance Wi-Fi 6 connectivity with OFDMA, MU-MIMO, Adaptive Radio Management (ARM), integrated BLE, and AI-powered analytics for secure, scalable, and optimized wireless deployments.
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Which Wi-Fi standards do HPE Aruba 300 Series Access Points support?
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HPE Aruba 300 Series Access Points support IEEE 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6) and are backward compatible with 802.11ac/n/a/b/g, ensuring high throughput and seamless legacy device connectivity.
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What is the maximum throughput of HPE Aruba 300 Series Access Points?
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These APs deliver up to 5.37 Gbps aggregated throughput (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz combined), enabling ultra-fast wireless performance for bandwidth-intensive applications.
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How are HPE Aruba 300 Series Access Points managed?
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They can be managed via Aruba Central cloud management or on-premises using Aruba Mobility Controllers and AirWave, offering unified orchestration and flexible deployment options.
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Do HPE Aruba 300 Series Access Points support Wi-Fi 6 features?
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Yes, they support key Wi-Fi 6 features such as OFDMA, MU-MIMO, Target Wake Time (TWT), and WPA3 for enhanced capacity, efficiency, and security.
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What Power over Ethernet (PoE) options are available for HPE Aruba 300 Series Access Points?
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HPE Aruba 300 Series APs support 802.3af (PoE) and 802.3at (PoE+) for simple installation and flexible power delivery without the need for external adapters.
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What deployment modes do HPE Aruba 300 Series Access Points support?
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Deployment options include campus, branch, and remote sites in controller-based, controller-less (Instant), or cloud-managed modes via Aruba Central.
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What security features do HPE Aruba 300 Series Access Points include?
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They embed WPA3 encryption, Enhanced Open, role-based access control (RBAC), integrated firewall, rogue AP detection, and AirMatch RF optimization for comprehensive wireless security.
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How many clients can connect to each HPE Aruba 300 Series Access Point?
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Each AP can support up to 512 associated client devices per radio, ensuring dense client deployments with minimal performance impact.
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What antennas are integrated or available for HPE Aruba 300 Series Access Points?
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Models offer internal dual-band antennas with 4x4:4 MIMO, and select variants include external antenna ports for custom coverage in challenging RF environments.
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What is the coverage range of HPE Aruba 300 Series Access Points?
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Indoor coverage typically extends up to 30 meters (100 feet) per AP, providing reliable connectivity across office, campus, and branch environments.
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Can HPE Aruba 300 Series Access Points perform automatic RF optimization?
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Yes, using Aruba AirMatch and Adaptive Radio Management (ARM), they continuously monitor and optimize channels, power levels, and spectrum usage for peak wireless performance.
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How do I upgrade firmware on HPE Aruba 300 Series Access Points?
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Firmware upgrades are performed via Aruba Central, AirWave, or Mobility Controllers through a web GUI or CLI, ensuring APs remain up to date with security patches and new features.
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What environmental specifications do HPE Aruba 300 Series Access Points support?
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They operate in temperatures from 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F), relative humidity up to 95% non-condensing, and at altitudes up to 3,048 meters (10,000 feet).
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What warranty and support options are available for HPE Aruba 300 Series Access Points?
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HPE provides a limited lifetime warranty covering hardware defects and offers ArubaCare and ProCare support contracts for 24x7 technical support and next-business-day hardware replacement.
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How do I configure VLANs and SSIDs on HPE Aruba 300 Series Access Points?
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VLAN and SSID configuration is performed in Aruba Central, AirWave, or the Mobility Controller GUI/CLI by defining SSID profiles, assigning VLAN IDs, and applying policies to AP groups.