Detailed Specifications
HPE JW184A Aruba AP-324 Dual-Radio 4×4:4,802.11ac Access Point
Overview
The HPE JW184A (Aruba AP-324) is a high-density indoor access point designed for enterprise and campus environments where concurrent high-throughput wireless service is required. It includes dual radios (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz) each supporting 4×4:4 spatial streams, enabling combined data rates of up to approximately 2.3 Gb/s. The unit is intended for ceiling or wall mounting in meeting rooms, classrooms or open-office spaces and integrates with Aruba's cloud or controller-based wireless management platforms.
Key Features
Dual-radio 2.4 GHz/5 GHz operation with 4×4:4 MIMO configuration
Supports aggregated data rate up to ~2.3 Gb/s (1,733 Mb/s on 5 GHz + ~600 Mb/s on 2.4 GHz)
Two Gigabit RJ-45 Ethernet ports and PoE support for flexible deployment
External antenna connectors (4 combined) for tailored coverage and diversity
Compatible with Aruba Instant and controller-managed modes for unified management
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|
| Brand | HPE |
| Part Number | JW184A |
| Product Type | Dual-Radio 802.11ac 4×4:4 Access Point |
| Wireless Standards | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
| Radio Configuration | 4×4 spatial streams per radio (dual radio) |
| Maximum Data Rate | Approx. 1,733 Mb/s at 5 GHz + ~600 Mb/s at 2.4 GHz (aggregated ~2.33 Gb/s) |
| Ethernet Ports | 2 × 10/100/1000 Base-T RJ-45 |
| Power Options | PoE (802.3af / 802.3at) or 12 V DC (optional) |
| External Antenna Connectors | 4 × RP-SMA combined for dual-band external antennas |
| Operating Temperature | 0 °C to 40 °C |
| Dimensions (Approx) | 7.87 × 7.87 × 1.77 in (200 × 200 × 45 mm) |
| Mounting Options | Ceiling tile or wall-mount via bracket |
| Security Features | WPA2, WPA3, 802.1X |
| Concurrent Clients Supported | Up to ~255 devices (site real-world dependent) |
| Management Modes | Aruba Instant, Controller-based, Cloud |
| Certification / Compliance | FCC, CE, RoHS |
