HPE JW254A Aruba IAP275 Outdoor Wireless Access Point

HPE Aruba IAP-275

JW254A 802.11ac Outdoor Wireless Access Point - Dual-Radio 3×3:3 with Integrated Omni Antennas

The HPEAruba IAP-275 (JW254A) is a ruggedized dual-radio outdoor Wireless Access Point engineered for reliable, high-performance connectivity in harsh environmental conditions. With integrated omni-directional antennas providing 3×3:3 MIMO support on both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands, it achieves maximum aggregate throughput up to 1.3 Gbps on 5 GHz and 600 Mbps on 2.4 GHz. Certified to withstand rain, dust, freezing temperatures, and high humidity, this device is ideal for campus, remote site, hospitality, and public Wi-Fi deployments requiring durable and high-density coverage.

Features

The IAP-275 is part of Aruba's 270 Series, featuring an IP66/68-rated housing for all-weather endurance and industrial-strength surge protection on all electrical interfaces. With integrated Adaptive Radio Management (ARM), ClientMatch, and AppRF technologies, it dynamically optimizes radio behavior, balances client load, and prioritizes mission-critical application traffic in real time×ensuring consistent outdoor coverage and performance.

Advanced Options

Capable of operating in either controller-based ArubaOS mode or InstantOS Peer-to-Peer mode, the IAP-275 supports both centrally managed deployments and self-provisioning setups. It supports mesh, spectrum analysis, intrusion detection, and can serve as a Hybrid AP for simultaneous client servicing and security monitoring.

Product Key Features

• Dual-radio support (2.4 GHz + 5 GHz), each as 3×3:3 MIMO

• Integrated omni-directional antennas (approx. 5 dBi gain)

• Max throughput: ~600 Mbps on 2.4 GHz, ~1.3 Gbps on 5 GHz

• IP66/68-sealed housing with industrial surge protection

• Aruba ARM, ClientMatch, and AppRF smart RF features

• Flexible operation: InstantAP or controller-managed ArubaOS

• Part of Aruba 270 Outdoor Series with limited lifetime warranty

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Reliability & Performance

Built for outdoor reliability, the IAP-275 includes extended operation across -40 °C to +65 °C and exceeds dust and water ingress standards (IP67/68). Its integrated lightning- and surge-protected interfaces guard against outdoor-induced electrical stress. Aruba's smart RF suite continuously optimizes performance, steering clients efficiently and avoiding interference. ClientMatch eliminates performance-degrading "sticky clients" by dynamically allocating devices to the best radio or access point. AppRF identifies and prioritizes enterprise-critical applications. Together, these features deliver predictable, high-quality performance in crowded outdoor environments.

Key Features (Bullet List)

• Dual-band 3×3:3 MIMO across 2.4 GHz & 5 GHz

• 600 Mbps + 1.3 Gbps max data rates

• Integrated omni-directional antennas (~5 dBi gain)

• IP66/68 rugged outdoor enclosure

• Advanced RF management: ARM, ClientMatch, AppRF

• InstantAP or ArubaOS controller mode

• Mesh, spectrum analysis, and IDS support

• Industrial-strength surge protection

Specifications :

Product Specifications

Specification	Details
Model / Part Number	Aruba IAP-275 (JW254A)
Wireless Standard	802.11ac (5 GHz), 802.11n (2.4 GHz)
Radio Configuration	Dual-radio, 3×3:3 MIMO per band
Max Throughput	1.3 Gbps (5 GHz) + 600 Mbps (2.4 GHz)
Antenna	Integrated omni-directional (~5 dBi gain)
Housing / Rating	IP66/68 weatherproof enclosure
Surge & Lightning Protection	All external electrical interfaces
Operating Modes	InstantAP / Controller-managed (ArubaOS/RAP)
Smart RF Features	ARM, ClientMatch, AppRF, spectrum scan, IDSM
Mount Options	Pole, wall, ceiling
PoE Support	802.3at PoE+ (30 W)
Operating Temperature	-40 °C to +65 °C
Weight / Dimensions	~2.7 kg / 230 mm × 270 mm × 240 mm
Warranty	Limited Lifetime Outdoor Warranty