High-Performance Aruba AP-315 (RW) Access Point with MU-MIMO and IoT
Product Overview
The Aruba JW018A is the Aruba AP-315 (RW) Indoor Access Point, part of the Aruba 310 Series. Designed for high-density enterprise Wi-Fi environments, it supports 802.11ac Wave 2, offering improved multi-user performance through 4x4 MU-MIMO, beamforming, and seamless roaming. The "(RW)" indicates it's certified for the Rest of World regulatory domain, making it deployable globally outside the U.S. and certain restricted regions.
Product Details
The Aruba JW018A delivers high-performance wireless networking for medium- to high-density indoor environments such as offices, schools, and retail spaces. It features dual radios with 4x4:4 MU-MIMO on 5 GHz and 2x2:2 on 2.4 GHz, providing a total aggregate throughput of 1.7 Gbps. It also includes integrated BLE and Zigbee radios for IoT support and is powered via 802.3af/at PoE.
Product Features
Dual-radio 802.11ac Wave 2 access point
5 GHz: 4x4:4 MU-MIMO; 2.4 GHz: 2x2:2 MIMO
Up to 1.7 Gbps combined throughput
Integrated Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) and Zigbee
Aruba ClientMatch, AppRF, AirMatch, ARM technologies
Secure device onboarding with Aruba ClearPass
Powered by 802.3af/at PoE
Works with Aruba Mobility Controllers or Aruba Instant mode
Wall or ceiling mountable for flexible deployments
Product Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Model Number | JW018A |
| Product Name | Aruba AP-315 (RW) |
| Wi-Fi Standard | 802.11ac Wave 2 (Wi-Fi 5) |
| MU-MIMO | 4x4:4 (5 GHz), 2x2:2 (2.4 GHz) |
| Max Data Rate | 1.7 Gbps aggregate |
| Ethernet Port | 1 x 1GBASE-T (PoE) |
| PoE Standard | 802.3af/at |
| IoT Support | BLE, Zigbee (built-in) |
| Mounting Options | Wall, ceiling (bracket required) |
| Regulatory Domain | RW (Rest of World) |
| Management Options | Aruba Central, Instant, Mobility Controller |
Similar Models Comparison
| Model | Radios | MU-MIMO | Max Throughput | Ethernet Port | Wi-Fi Gen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AP-315 (JW018A) | 2.4 GHz 2x2, 5 GHz 4x4 | Yes (Wave 2) | 1.7 Gbps | 1 x 1G | Wi-Fi 5 |
| AP-325 | 4x4 (both radios) | Yes | 2.6 Gbps | 1 x 1G | Wi-Fi 5 |
| AP-515 | 2x2 + 4x4 | Yes (Wi-Fi 6) | 2.97 Gbps | 1 x 2.5G | Wi-Fi 6 |
Latest Models Comparison
| Model | Wi-Fi Standard | MU-MIMO | Max Speed | IoT Radios | Ethernet Port |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AP-315 | Wi-Fi 5 | 4x4 + 2x2 | 1.7 Gbps | BLE, Zigbee | 1 x 1G |
| AP-515 | Wi-Fi 6 | 4x4 + 2x2 | 2.97 Gbps | BLE, Zigbee | 1 x 2.5G |
| AP-615 | Wi-Fi 6E | 4x4 + 4x4 | 3.9 Gbps | BLE, Zigbee | 1 x 2.5G |
