HPE Aruba Networking
HPE Aruba Networking AP-635 (US) Tri-Radio Wi-Fi 6E Access Point R7J28A
Tri-radio Wi-Fi 6E access point with 2×2 MIMO on 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz and 6 GHz bands, integrated downtilt omnidirectional antennas, dual 2.5 GbE ports and Bluetooth 5.0/IEEE 802.15.4 IoT support
- StandardsIoT support: IEEE 802.15.4/Zigbee or Bluetooth 5.0, USB port
- WiFi GenerationWi-Fi 6E
- Device ManagementAP Management: On-premises; Public Cloud; Virtual Private Cl
- Wireless Data RatesMax bandwidths and peak data rate per band: 20/40 (2.4 GHz),
- Frequency Band2.4 GHz and 5 GHz and 6 GHz
- AntennaTwo integrated dual-band downtilt omnidirectional antennas f
- Tri-radio Wi-Fi 6E covers 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz bands
- Peak 3.9 Gbps throughput with 160 MHz channel on 6 GHz
- Two 2.5GbE wired ports for high-speed uplinks
- Integrated downtilt omnidirectional antennas with up to 7.0 dBi gain
- IoT-ready with Zigbee or Bluetooth 5.0 and USB port
Tri-radio Wi-Fi 6E access point
The HPE Aruba Networking AP-635 is a campus access point built for indoor environments that need simultaneous 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz and 6 GHz coverage. It targets IT teams managing high-density wireless in offices, schools or healthcare facilities.
Integrated antennas and dual 2.5GbE ports
Two downtilt omnidirectional antennas are built in for horizontal ceiling mounting, delivering 2x2 MIMO with 4.6 dBi gain at 2.4 GHz, 7.0 dBi at 5 GHz and 6.3 dBi at 6 GHz. The unit includes two autosensing RJ-45 ports at 100/1000/2500BASE-T plus a USB port for IoT radios such as Bluetooth 5.0 or 802.15.4.
Peak throughput of 3.9 Gbps
Maximum channel widths reach 20/40 MHz on 2.4 GHz, 20/40/80 MHz on 5 GHz and 20/40/80/160 MHz on 6 GHz, yielding a combined peak data rate of 3.9 Gbps. Buyers who need higher spatial streams or external antenna flexibility should consider other models.
Highlights
- Tri-radio Wi-Fi 6E covers 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz bands
- Peak 3.9 Gbps throughput with 160 MHz channel on 6 GHz
- Two 2.5GbE wired ports for high-speed uplinks
- Integrated downtilt omnidirectional antennas with up to 7.0 dBi gain
- IoT-ready with Zigbee or Bluetooth 5.0 and USB port
Specifications
| Brand | HPE Aruba Networking |
|---|---|
| Series | 630 Series |
| Model | AP-635 (US) |
| Part Number | R7J28A |
| Standards | IoT support: IEEE 802.15.4/Zigbee or Bluetooth 5.0, USB port |
| WiFi Generation | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Device Management | AP Management: On-premises; Public Cloud; Virtual Private Cloud (VPC); as a Service |
| Wireless Data Rates | Max bandwidths and peak data rate per band: 20/40 (2.4 GHz), 20/40/80 (5 GHz), 20/40/80/160 (6 GHz), and maximum peak data rate 3.9 Gbps |
| Frequency Band | 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz and 6 GHz |
| Antenna | Two integrated dual-band downtilt omnidirectional antennas for 2x2 MIMO with peak antenna gain of 4.6 dBi in 2.4 GHz, 7.0 dBi in 5 GHz and 6.3 dBi in 6 GHz. Built-in antennas are optimized for horizontal ceiling-mounted orientation of the AP. The downtilt angle for maximum gain is roughly 30 degrees. Combining the patterns of each of the antennas of the MIMO radios, the peak gain of the combined, average pattern is 2.9 dBi in 2.4 GHz, 4.9 dBi in 5 GHz and 4.3 dBi in 6 GHz. |
| Mounting Location | Indoor |
| Interface | Wired network interface: 2 x 2.5GbE Ports: E0, E1: Two Ethernet wired network ports (RJ-45); Autosensing link speed (100/1000/2500BASE-T) and MDI/MDX; 2.5Gbps speed complies with NBase-T and 802.3bz specifications; POEPD: 48Vdc (nominal) 802.3af/at/bt POE (class 3 or higher); 802.3az Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) |
| Certifications | UL2043 plenum rating WiFi 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 5) |
| Compliance | FCC/ISED CE Marked RED Directive 2014/53/EU EMC Directive 2014/30/EU Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU UL/IEC/EN 60950 IEC/EN 62368-1 EN 60601-1-1, EN60601-1-2 |
| Shipping weight | 1.81 kg |
| Package size | 249 × 241 × 91 mm |
Questions about this item
What wired network interface does the AP-635 use and what practical speed does it cap at?
The AP-635 provides two 2.5GbE RJ-45 ports that autosense 100/1000/2500 Mbps and comply with NBase-T and 802.3bz, so each link tops out at 2.5 Gbps.
What physical mounting does the integrated antenna design require?
The two downtilt omnidirectional antennas are optimised for horizontal ceiling-mount orientation, so the unit must be installed flat against a ceiling surface.
How is the AP-635 powered and what step is often missed?
It is powered via PoE on either Ethernet port; the common mistake is using a PoE source that cannot deliver the required power class, leaving the radios offline.
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