Tired of slow, spotty Wi-Fi that cant keep up with modern devices? The HPE Aruba Networking AP-655 (US) Tri Radio Wi-Fi 6E Internal Antennas Campus AP is a powerful indoor access point that brings fast, reliable wireless everywhere you need it. It solves the frustration of dropped connections and low bandwidth, giving you a smooth experience for work, learning, or entertainment.
HPE Aruba Networking AP-655 (US) Tri Radio Wi-Fi 6E Internal Antennas Campus AP
This access point fixes the problem of congested networks in busy campuses or large offices. When many users share the same Wi-Fi, performance drops and productivity suffers. The AP-655 adds a new 6 GHz band, more radio capacity, and advanced tri-band filtering, so each device gets its own clean slice of spectrum. The result is faster speeds, lower latency, and a network that scales as your user count grows.
Key Features
- Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) with 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz radios.
- 4x4:4 MIMO on each band for strong, simultaneous connections.
- Integrated downtilt omnidirectional antennas optimized for ceiling mounting.
- Ultra tri-band filtering to minimize interference.
- BLE 5.0 and Zigbee (802.15.4) radios for IoT integration.
- 802.11 FTM and GNSS support for precise location services.
- Two 5 Gbps Ethernet ports and a USB 2.0 host for LTE modems or peripherals.
- Power options include DC and PoE-PD for flexible installation.
- Runs HPE Aruba Networking Wireless OS and Instant OS for easy provisioning.
- Certified for UL2043 plenum rating, Wi-Fi 6E, WPA3-Enterprise, and more.
Specifications
| Deployment |
Indoor |
| Wi-Fi generation |
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax with 6 GHz) |
| Wi-Fi radios |
4x4:4 |
| Radio configuration options |
2.4 GHz, 5 GHz and 6 GHz |
| Wi-Fi antenna |
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| Wi-Fi antenna |
Integrated downtilt omnidirectional antennas for 4x4 MIMO. Built-in antennas are optimized for horizontal ceiling-mounted orientation of the access point. The downtilt angle gain is roughly 30° to 40°. |
| Ultra tri-band (UTB) filtering |
Yes |
| IoT support |
Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE5.0) and Zigbee (802.15.4) radio, USB 2.0 host interface (Type A connector) |
| Integrated sensor |
No |
| Location services |
802.11 FTM support; GNSS receiver |
| Cellular support |
USB LTE modem (sold separately) |
| Wired network interface |
2 x 5 Gbps |
| MACsec support |
No |
| Ports |
Ports E0, E1: Ethernet wired network ports (RJ-45)
U0: USB 2.0 host interface (Type A connector)
Kensington security slot
Serial console interface (proprietary, micro B USB physical jack) |
| Power sources |
DC power; PoE-PD |
| AP operating system support |
HPE Aruba Networking Wireless Operating System and HPE Aruba Networking Instant OS 8.10.0.1, HPE Aruba Networking Wireless Operating System 10.4.0.0 |
| AP management |
On-premises; Public Cloud; Virtual Private Cloud (VPC); as a Service |
| Certifications |
UL2043 plenum rating
Wi-Fi Alliance®
Wi-Fi CERTIFIED® a, b, g, n, ac
Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 6E (ax, 6 GHz)
WPA, WPA2, and WPA3 -Enterprise with CNSA option, Personal (SAE), Enhanced Open (OWE)
WMM, WMM-PS, W-Fi Agile Multiband
Bluetooth SIG
Ethernet Alliance (PoE, PD device, class 6) |
| Regulatory |
FCC/ISED
CE Marked
Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU
UL/IEC/EN 62368-1
EN 60601-1-2 |
