HPE Aruba AP-577 (RW) Outdoor 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6 Access Point

The HPE Aruba AP-577 (RW) is a rugged outdoor access point designed to deliver high-performance Wi-Fi 6 connectivity in demanding environments. With dual-band 4x4:4 MU-MIMO technology, it provides aggregate data rates up to 5.94 Gbps, ensuring reliable and fast wireless access for outdoor venues, campuses, and industrial sites.

Advantages

Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) enables higher capacity, improved efficiency, and better performance in dense client environments. The integrated directional antenna with high gain (7.5 dBi on 5 GHz, 6.5 dBi on 2.4 GHz) extends coverage and reduces interference. IP66/IP67 rating ensures protection against dust and water, making it suitable for extreme outdoor conditions. Support for Bluetooth 5.0 and Zigbee allows IoT integration.

Suitable for

• Outdoor wireless networks in stadiums, parks, and smart cities
• Industrial and warehouse environments requiring ruggedized equipment
• Large campus deployments needing high-density Wi-Fi coverage
• IoT applications with Bluetooth and Zigbee devices

Key specifications

• Wireless Standard: IEEE 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6)
• Radios: Dual-band (2.4 GHz & 5 GHz)
• MIMO: 4x4:4 MU-MIMO
• Aggregate Peak Data Rate: 5.94 Gbps
• Antenna: Integrated Directional, 7.5 dBi (5 GHz), 6.5 dBi (2.4 GHz)
• Ethernet Ports: 1x 5GbE Smart Rate, 1x 1GbE
• PoE: 802.3bt (Class 6) or 802.3at (Class 4)
• Max Power Consumption: 30W
• Environmental Rating: IP66/IP67
• Operating Temperature: -40°C to 65°C
• Security: WPA3, WPA2, WPA, OWE, Enhanced Open
• Management: Aruba Central, AirWave, Instant Mode
• Bluetooth 5.0, Zigbee
• Processor: Quad-core ARM Cortex A53 @ 1.8 GHz
• Memory: 1 GB RAM, 8 GB Flash

Recommendations

For optimal performance, use with Aruba Central for cloud-based management and 802.3bt PoE injector to ensure full power delivery. Ideal for outdoor deployments requiring high throughput and reliability.