Aruba AP-92 and AP-93 Access Points Aruba Data Sheet

Aruba AP-92 and ap-93

Access POints
Provides Secure Remote Network Connectivity

Application
• Entry-level indoor 802.11n single-radio, dual-band AP for
low-density deployments in offices, hospitals, schools and
retail stores.

Operating Mode
• 802.11a/b/g/n AP, air monitor (AM) and Remote AP (RAP)
• Spectrum monitor, AM and RAP
• AM and RAP
• RAP
• Secure enterprise mesh
The multifunction AP-92 and AP-93 are entry-level indoor 802.11n
access points (APs) designed for low-density deployments in Radios
offices, hospitals, schools and retail stores. These compact, • Software-configurable single radio capable of supporting
high-speed APs deliver wire-like performance at data rates up to 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz
300 Mbps. • 802.11n capable, implementing 2x2 MIMO with 2 spatial
streams, providing up to 300tMbps data rate
The AP-92 features a single 2x2 MIMO dual-band 2.4-GHz/5-GHz
radio with external antennas while the AP-93 features the same
RF Management
radio with internal antennas. Both APs are built to provide years of
trouble-free operation and are backed by a limited • Automatic transmit power and channel management control
lifetime warranty. with auto coverage hole correction via Adaptive Radio
Management (ARM)
Working with Aruba’s line of centralized Mobility Controllers, the • Spectrum analysis remotely scans the 2.4-GHz and 5-GHz
AP-92 and AP-93 deliver secure, high-speed network services that radio bands to identify sources of RF interference. This provides
move users to a “wireless where possible, wired where necessary” visibility into non-802.11 RF interference sources and their effect
network access model. The network can then be rightsized by on 802.11 channel quality.
eliminating unused Ethernet switch ports and thereby reducing
operating costs. ADvANCED FEATURES
802.11n enables the use of wireless as a primary connection with • Integrated RAP, secure enterprise mesh point or portal, wireless
speed and reliability comparable to a wired LAN. It also increases intrusion detection and prevention
performance by utilizing techniques such as channel bonding, • Integrated Trusted Platform Module (TPM) for secure storage of
block acknowledgement and MIMO radios. Advanced antenna credentials and keys
technology also increases range and reliability.
Wireless Radio Specifications
The key to ensuring wire-like performance and reliability is Aruba’s • AP type: Single radio, dual-band 802.11n indoor
unique Adaptive Radio Management and spectrum analysis* • Supported frequency bands (country-specific restrictions apply):
capabilities, which manage the 2.4-GHz and 5-GHz radio bands -- 2.400 to 2.4835 GHz
to deliver maximum client performance while mitigating any RF -- 5.150 to 5.250 GHz
interference. -- 5.250 to 5.350 GHz
The multifunction AP-92 and AP-93 can be configured through -- 5.470 to 5.725 GHz
the Mobility Controller to provide WLAN access with part-time air -- 5.725 to 5.875 GHz
monitoring, dedicated air monitoring for wireless IPS and spectrum • Available channels: Controller-managed, dependent upon
analysis, Remote AP (RAP) functionality or secure enterprise configured regulatory domain
mesh. The AP-92 and AP-93 each feature a 10/100/1000BASE-T • Platform supports Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS) to allow
Ethernet interface and can operate from standard 802.3af power- optimal usage of available RF spectrum
over-Ethernet (PoE) sources or a 12-volt DC power supply.
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• Supported radio technologies: • Optional AP-90-MNT mounting kit (one per AP recommended)
-- 802.11b: Direct-sequence spread-spectrum (DSSS) includes:
-- 802.11a/g/n: Orthogonal frequency division multiplexing -- One 9/16” T-bar drop-tile ceiling adapter
(OFDM) -- One 15/16” T-bar drop-tile ceiling adapter
-- 802.11n: 2x2 MIMO with 2 spatial streams -- One stand-off bracket for mounting to a flat surface
• Supported modulation types:
-- 802.11b: BPSK, QPSK, CCK Mechanical
-- 802.11a/g/n: BPSK, QPSK, 16-QAM, 64-QAM • Dimensions/weight (unit):
• Transmit power: Configurable in increments of 0.5 dBm -- 120 mm x 130 mm x 35 mm (4.7” x 5.1” x 1.4“)
• Maximum transmit power: -- 255 g (9 oz)
-- 2.4GHz: 21 dBm (limited by local regulatory requirements) • Dimensions/weight (shipping):
-- 5 GHz: 21 dBm (limited by local regulatory requirements) -- 180 mm x 155 mm x 45 mm (7.1” x 6.1” x 1.8”)
• Maximum ratio combining (MRC) for improved receiver -- 375 g (13.2 oz)
performance
• Cyclic Delay Diversity for improved downlink RF performance Environmental
• Association rates (Mbps): • Operating:
-- 802.11b: 1, 2, 5.5, 11 -- Temp: 0° C to 50° C (+32° F to +122° F)
-- 802.11a/g: 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 -- Humidity: 5 to 95% non-condensing
-- 802.11n: MCS0 - MCS15 (6.5 Mbps - 300 Mbps) • Storage and transportation temperature range:
• 802.11n high-throughput (HT) support: HT 20/40 -- Temp: -40° C to +70° C (-40° F to +158° F)
• 802.11n packet aggregation: A-MPDU, A-MSDU
Regulatory
Power
• FCC/Industry of Canada
• 48 V DC 802.3af Power over Ethernet • CE Marked
• 12 V DC for external AC supplied power (adapter sold separately) • R&TTE Directive 1995/5/EC
• Maximum power consumption: 10 watts • Low Voltage Directive 72/23/EEC
• EN 300 328
Antenna
• EN 301 489
• AP-92: dual, RP-SMA interfaces for external antenna support • EN 301 893
• AP-93: integrated, omni-directional antenna elements • UL/IEC/EN 60950
(supporting up to 2x2 MIMO with spatial diversity) • CB Scheme Safety, cTUVus
-- 2.4 GHz/2.5 dBi • Japan MIC/VCCI
-- 5 GHz/5.8 dBi • Korea KCC
• Brazil ANATEL
Interfaces
• Mexico NOM/COFETEL
• Network: • China SRRC/CCC
-- 1 x 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet (RJ-45), auto-sensing link • UL2043 compliant
speed and MDI/MDX • AS/NZS 4260, 4771, 3548
• Power:
-- 1 x DC power connector Certifications
• Other: • Wi-Fi certified 802.11a/b/g/n
-- 1 x RJ-45 serial console interface
Warranty
Mounting
• Limited lifetime warranty
• Included with AP:
-- Molded mounting tabs for attaching to 15/16” T-bar Minimum AOS Version
drop-tile ceiling
• 5.0.4.2, 6.0.2.1, 6.1.2.0
-- Slotted tabs for screw mounting on a wall, ceiling or other
flat surface

Ordering Information
Part Number Detscription
AP-92 Aruba 92 AP (802.11a/n or 802.11b/g/n: antenna connectors)
AP-93 Aruba 93 AP (802.11a/n or 802.11b/g/n: integrated antenna)
AP-AC-UN Aruba 12 V DC Universal AC Power Adapter Kit - North America, Japan, United Kingdom, Italy, EC (Europlug), Australia, China,
India, Korea
AP-AC-12V18 12 V DC/ 18W AC Power Adapter. Does not include country specific power cord.
AP-90-MNT Aruba 90 Series Access Point Mounting Kit
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AP-93 RF PERFORMANCE TABLE

Max TX power per RX Sensitivity Max TX power per RX Sensitivity

active TX chain (dBm) active TX chain (dBm)
(dBm) (dBm)

2.4 GHz 5 GHz

802.11b
1Mbps 18 -96
2Mbps 18 -96
5.5Mbps 18 -94
11Mbps 18 -93
802.11a/g
6Mbps 18 -93 18 -93
9Mbps 18 -93 18 -93
12Mbps 18 -87 18 -87
18Mbps 18 -87 18 -87
24Mbps 18 -85 18 -85
36Mbps 15 -82 15 -82
48Mbps 14 -80 14 -80
54Mbps 14 -80 14 -80
802.11n HT20
MCS0 18 -93 18 -93
MCS1 17 -93 17 -93
MCS2 17 -87 17 -87
MCS3 16 -87 16 -87
MCS4 16 -83 16 -83
MCS5 15 -80 15 -80
MCS6 14 -77 14 -77
MCS7 13 -75 13 -75
MCS8 18 -93 18 -93
MCS9 17 -93 17 -93
MCS10 17 -87 17 -87
MCS11 16 -87 16 -87
MCS12 16 -83 16 -83
MCS13 15 -80 15 -80
MCS14 14 -77 14 -77
MCS15 13 -75 13 -75
802.11n HT40
MCS0 18 -90 18 -90
MCS1 17 -90 17 -90
MCS2 17 -87 17 -87
MCS3 16 -84 16 -84
MCS4 16 -80 16 -80
MCS5 15 -77 15 -77
MCS6 14 -77 14 -77
MCS7 13 -73 13 -73
MCS8 18 -90 18 -90
MCS9 17 -90 17 -90
MCS10 17 -87 17 -87
MCS11 16 -84 16 -84
MCS12 16 -80 16 -80
MCS13 15 -77 15 -77
MCS14 14 -77 14 -77
MCS15 13 -73 13 -73
Maximum capability of the hardware provided. Maximum transmit power will be limited by local regulatory settings.
RF performance numbers for AP-92 slightly lower due to additional internal RF circuitry.
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Antenna plots

Y Z

X 2.437GHz, XY
Y 2.437GHz, YZ

0 0
352 356 4 -8 -4 4 8
344 348 5
8 12 16 -16 -12 5 12 16
340 20 -20 20
336 24 -24 24
332 28 -28 28
328 32 -32 32
0 -36 0 36
324 36
320 40 -40 40
316 44 -44 44
-5 -48 -5 48
312 48
308 52 -52 52
-56 56
300
304 -10
Y
56
60 -60
-10
Z 60
296 64 -64 64
-15 -15
292 68 -68 68
288 72 -72 72
-20 -20
284 76 -76 76
280 80 -80 80
-25 -25
-84 84
276
272
X
84
88 -88
Y 88
-30 -30
268 92 -92 92

264 96 -96 96

260 100 -100 100

256 104 -104 104

252 108 -108 108
248 112 -112 112
244 116 -116 116
240 120 -120 120
236 124 -124 124
232 128 -128 128
228 132 -132 132
224 136 -136 136
220 140 -140 140
216 144 -144 144
212 148 -148 148
208 152 -152 152
204 156 -156 156
200 160 -160 160
196 192 -164-168 168164
188 184 176 172 168 164 -172-176 176 172
180 180

H-plane – 2.45 GHz E-plane – 2.45 GHz

5.500GHz, XY 5.500GHz, YZ

0 0
352 356 4 8 -8 -4 4 8
344348 5 12 16 -16 -12 5 12 16
340 20 -20 20
336 24 -24 24
332 28 -28 28
328 32 -32 32
324 0 36 -36 0 36
320 40 -40 40
316 44 -44 44
312 -5 48 -48 -5 48
308 52 -52 52
304 56 -56 56
300
-10
Y 60 -60
-10
Z 60
296 64 -64 64
-15 -15
292 68 -68 68
288 72 -72 72
-20 -20
284 76 -76 76
280 80 -80 80
-25 -25
276 84 -84 84
272
X 88 -88
Y 88
-30 -30
268 92 -92 92
264 96 -96 96
260 100 -100 100
256 104 -104 104
252 108 -108 108
248 112 -112 112
244 116 -116 116
240 120 -120 120
236 124 -124 124
232 128 -128 128
228 132 -132 132
224 136 -136 136
220 140 -140 140
216 144 -144 144
212 148 -148 148
208 152 -152 152
204 156 -156 156
200 160 -160 160
196192 168164 -164-168 168 164
188 184 176 172 -172-176 176 172
180 180

H-plane – 5.5 GHz E-plane – 5.5 GHz

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