Coverage Area: ~2,500 sq ft (typical enterprise deployment)
Data Rate: Up to 1.2 Gbps
Transmit Power: 20 dBm (100 mW)
Channels: 13 (2.4 GHz), 25 (5 GHz UNII-1/2/3/4)
Curation Review
✔ Pros:Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) for high throughput and low latency; Managed cloud platform with Instant On dashboard for easy configuration and monitoring; Strong enterprise security features (WPA3, client isolation, intrusion detection); Excellent for SMB/mid-market with lower total cost of ownership; Compact design fits in small spaces; PoE powered simplifies installation; Good performance in dense client environments (128 max clients)
✘ Cons:Aggregate throughput (1.2 Gbps) is entry-level compared to higher-end Wi-Fi 6 APs (some competitors offer 3+ Gbps); Requires cloud connectivity for full management features; Smaller coverage area (~2,500 sq ft) compared to enterprise-grade APs; Single Gigabit uplink can be bottleneck in bandwidth-heavy deployments; Limited advanced features compared to flagship Aruba models; Cooling fan may be audible in quiet environments; 2×2 MIMO is less capable than 4×4 found in premium models