HPE JW158A

Aruba AP‑114 Dual-Radio 3×3:3 802.11n External‑Antenna Wireless Access Point

The HPE Aruba JW158A is a high-performance AP‑114 Wireless Access Point featuring a dual‑band 3×3:3 802.11n radio with external Antenna connectors. Supporting up to 450 Mbps throughput, it delivers robust Wi‑Fi coverage for SMB, retail, and branch office environments where flexibility in Antenna placement is required. With a PoE+ enabled Gigabit Ethernet port, this AP enables clean and fast installation without additional power cabling. Designed for deployments needing directional or high-gain external antennas, JW158A offers adaptable RF coverage for client stations and wireless bridging or point-to-point links via customizable antenna connects. Ideal for complex layouts or extended coverage scenarios, it provides controller-free Instant On or Aruba OS-managed deployment options.

Features

The AP‑114 series supports dual-band operation (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz) using the 802.11n standard, capable of 3 spatial streams per band (3×3 MIMO), which enables up to 450 Mbps aggregate throughput per band when paired with compatible clients. External Antenna connectors allow pluggable omnidirectional or directional Antenna — enhancing coverage or enabling dedicated point‑to‑point wireless links, extending utility beyond traditional ceiling-mounted AP deployments. This flexibility is particularly beneficial for non-standard environments or retrofits with poor RF conditions. The JW158A is engineered for reliable wireless performance and flexible deployment options. Its external Antenna capability supports customized coverage—important for challenging RF environments or long-range links—while PoE+ simplifies installation in less accessible areas without needing power outlets. Despite being based on 802.11n, the device’s 3×3:3 MIMO configuration ensures solid performance for standard data, voice, or web applications.

Advanced Options

The Wireless Access Point supports both Aruba Instant (controller-free) mode and integration into Aruba OS-managed wireless networks. Installation is simplified with Power-over-Ethernet (PoE+), while backward compatibility with legacy 802.11a/b/g/n clients ensures broad device support. Compact and versatile, the unit is suited to environments needing flexible RF configurations such as warehouses, outdoor coverage through windows, or reception from directional Antenna . It balances reliable coverage, performance, and ease of deployment in mixed wired–wireless enterprise environments.