HPE Aruba Networking 610 Series Campus Access Points

Fast, Resilient, and Secure Wi-Fi 6E Connectivity in a Compact and Affordable Platform

For enterprises who need more wireless capacity and/or wider channels, HPE Aruba Networking 610 Series Campus Access Points are designed to take advantage of the newly available 6 GHz spectrum using a unique dual-radio/tri-band architecture. Adding support for the 6 GHz band to the traditional 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands more than doubles the available wireless capacity in a wireless network – so you can meet growing demand due to bandwidth-hungry video, increasing numbers of client and IoT devices, and growth in cloud.

The 610 series features two radios that can be tuned to any two of the three available spectrum bands for Wi-Fi (2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz). This flexibility provides a cost-effective and compact platform that delivers full tri-band coverage as part of a multi-access point deployment and can be used with software that will intelligently and flexibly configure the radios of each of these dual-radio access points.

Key Features

• Unlocks the 6 GHz band to more than double the available capacity in wireless networks
• Comprehensive dual radio/tri-band coverage across 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz to deliver up to 3.6 Gbps combined peak data rate¹
• Compact and low power consumption – virtually unrestricted operation from an 802.3af (class 3) PoE source²
• Up to seven 160 MHz channels in 6 GHz to support low-latency, bandwidth-hungry applications like high-definition video, and augmented reality/virtual reality applications
• 2.5 Gbps Smart Rate Ethernet port to minimize wired bottlenecks
• Built-in GPS receivers and fine time measurement (802.11mc) to enable APs to automatically locate themselves and serve as reference points for accurate indoor location measurements
• Offered as optional eco-friendly 10-packs

Notes:

- ¹When configured for 5 GHz + 6 GHz operation

- ²By default (with IPM disabled) the AP-615 will disable the USB port and limit the speed of the Ethernet port to 1Gbps when on class 3 POE. The Intelligent Power Monitoring feature can be used to avoid these restrictions

More Capacity and Wider Channels

The HPE Aruba Networking 610 Series access points are designed to take advantage of Wi-Fi 6E and the 6 GHz band, which translates into far greater speeds, wider channels for multi-gigabit traffic, and less interference. Its two 2x2 MIMO radios deliver a combined peak data rate of up to 3.6 Gbps when configured for concurrent 5 GHz and 6 GHz operation.

Advantages of 6 GHz

Wi-Fi 6E provides up to 1200 MHz of additional unlicensed spectrum in the 6 GHz band for higher throughput and improved application performance. With up to seven 160 MHz channels, Wi-Fi 6E can better support low-latency, bandwidth hungry applications like high-definition video and augmented reality/virtual reality applications. Only Wi-Fi 6E capable devices can use the 6 GHz band so there is no interference or slowdowns due to legacy devices.

Device Class Support

The 610 series access points are part of the low power indoor (LPI) device class. This fixed indoor-only class uses lower power levels and does not require an Automated Frequency Coordination service (AFC) to manage incumbent outdoor services, which is required for standard class APs.

Global Readiness

While the need for more Wi-Fi capacity is recognized across the globe, countries are approaching the 6 GHz band differently. The 610 Series APs are set up to automatically update regulatory rules once Wi-Fi 6E regulations have been approved and certified.

Extend the Benefits of Wi-Fi 6

The 610 series access points are based on the 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6) standard, which means that all its efficiency and security enhancements are also available on the 6 GHz band. Wi-Fi 6 features such as Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiple Access (OFDMA), BSS coloring etc. are fully supported on the HPE Aruba Networking Wi-Fi 6E access points as well.

Advantages of OFDMA

The 610 series is equipped with OFDMA to handle multiple 802.11ax capable clients on each channel simultaneously, regardless of device or traffic type. Channel utilization is optimized by handling each transaction via smaller sub-carriers or resource units (RUs), which means that clients are sharing a channel and not competing for airtime and bandwidth.

Wi-Fi Optimization

Client Optimization

HPE Aruba Networking’s patented AI-powered technology eliminates sticky client issues by steering a client to the AP where it receives the best radio signal. ClientMatch steers traffic from the noisy 2.4 GHz band to the preferred 5 GHz or 6 GHz band depending on client capabilities and access point settings. ClientMatch also dynamically steers traffic to load balance access points to improve the user experience.

Automated Wi-Fi Radio Frequency Management

To optimize the user experience and provide greater stability, HPE Aruba Networking AirMatch allows organizations to automate network optimization using machine learning. AirMatch provides dynamic bandwidth adjustments to support changing device density, enhanced roaming using an even distribution of Effective Isotropic Radiated Power (EIRP) to radios, and real-time channel assignments to mitigate co-channel interference.

AirMatch also ensures that the two radios of the 610 series access points are automatically configured in the most effective and efficient way to deliver full tri-band coverage.

HPE Aruba Networking Advanced Cellular Coexistence (ACC)

Unique to HPE Aruba Networking, Advanced Cellular Coexistence uses built-in filtering to automatically minimize the impact of interference from cellular networks, distributed antenna systems (DAS), and commercial small cell or femtocell equipment.

Intelligent Power Monitoring (IPM)

For better insights into energy consumption, HPE Aruba Networking access points continuously monitor and report hardware energy usage. Unlike other vendor’s access points, HPE Aruba Networking access points can also be configured to enable or disable capabilities based on available PoE power – ideal when wired switches have exhausted their power budget. Enterprises can deploy Wi-Fi 6E access points and update switching and power at a later if needed based on their actual usage.

Self-Locating APs

Indoor location shouldn’t require guesswork or costly overlay technologies. HPE Aruba Networking’s Wi-Fi 6 and 6E access points help organizations leverage their wireless investment to deliver indoor location – everywhere.

HPE Aruba Networking 610 Series Campus access points include built-in GPS receivers and intelligent software to allow them to automatically locate themselves accurately within the universal framework of latitude and longitude. As part of HPE Aruba Networking’s indoor location services solution, they serve as reference points for client devices using fine time measurements (802.11mc) and other location technologies.

In addition, HPE Aruba Networking’s Wi-Fi 6 and 6E APs support Open Locate, an emerging standard that allows access points to share their location over the air and through cloud-based APIs, enabling mobile devices to locate themselves and applications to support network analytics.

APs as an IoT transport platform

The 610 series includes an integrated Bluetooth 5 and 802.15.4 radio for Zigbee support to simplify deploying and managing IoT-based location services, asset tracking services, security solutions, and IoT sensors. There is also a USB-port extension to provide IoT connectivity to a wider range of devices. These IoT capabilities allows organizations to leverage HPE Aruba Networking access points as an IoT transport platform, which eliminates the need for an overlay infrastructure and additional IT resources and can accelerate IoT initiatives.

In addition, Target Wake Time (TWT), part of the 802.11ax standard, establishes a schedule for when clients need to communicate with an access points. This helps improve client power savings and reduces airtime contention with other clients, which is ideal for IoT.

HPE Aruba Networking Secure Infrastructure

The 610 series includes build-security capabilities such as:

• WPA3 and Enhanced Open Support for stronger encryption and authentication is provided via the latest version of WPA for enterprise-protected networks. Enhanced Open offers seamless new protection for users connecting to open networks where each session is automatically encrypted to protect user passwords and data on guest networks.
• WPA2-MPSK MPSK enables simpler passkey management for WPA2 devices – should the Wi-Fi password on one device or device type change, no additional changes are needed for other devices. This capability requires HPE Aruba Networking ClearPass Policy Manager.
• Simple and Secure Access To improve security and ease of management, IT can centrally configure and automatically enforce role-based policies that define proper access privileges for employees, guests, contractors, and other user groups – no matter where users connect on wired and WLANs. Dynamic Segmentation eliminates the time consuming and error-prone task of managing complex and static VLANs, ACLs, and subnets by dynamically assigning policies and keeping traffic secure and separated.
• Seamless Handoffs to Cellular Built on the technical foundations of Passpoint® and Wi-Fi Calling, HPE Aruba Networking Air Pass creates a roaming network across the HPE Aruba Networking enterprise customer footprint, extending cellular coverage and enhancing the visitor and subscriber experience to deliver a great experience for your guests while reducing costs and management overhead for DAS.
• Flexible Operation and Management Our access points can operate as standalone access points or with a gateway for greater scalability, security, and manageability. access points can be deployed using zero touch provisioning – without on-site technical expertise – for ease of implementation in branch offices and for remote work. HPE Aruba Networking access points can be managed using cloud-based or on-premises solutions for any campus, branch, or remote work environment. HPE Aruba Networking Central provides a single pane of glass for overseeing every aspect of wired and wireless LANs, WANs, and VPNs. AI-powered analytics, end-to-end orchestration and automation, and advanced security features are built natively into the solution.

Summary

HPE Aruba Networking 610 Series Campus Access Points are designed to take advantage of the 6 GHz band using two radios that can deliver comprehensive tri-band coverage in a multi-access point environment and better meet the growing demands of Wi-Fi due to increased use of video, growth in client and IoT devices, and expanded use of cloud.

With a 3.6 Gbps combined peak data rate for higher throughput and faster speeds for indoor use, the 610 series delivers a cost-effective enterprise Wi-Fi 6E solution with increased capacity, wider channels, reduced power consumption.

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