AP-755-RW HPE Aruba Tri Radio WI-FI 7 Internal Wireless Access Point

HPE AP-755-RW Aruba Access Point

The HPE Aruba Networking 750 Series Campus Access Points represent the pinnacle of Wi-Fi 7 technology, engineered for uncompromising speed, reliability, and security. Designed to meet the needs of high-density environments and demanding applications, these flagship APs deliver a tri-band aggregate throughput of up to 18.7 Gbps. They extend beyond standard Wi-Fi 7 capabilities by optimizing 6 GHz spectrum efficiency by as much as 30%, supporting twice the number of IoT devices, and enabling precise location-aware services. With advanced tri-band filtering, dual 10 Gbps Ethernet ports, and AI-driven automation, the 750 Series ensures seamless connectivity and resilient performance across enterprise networks.

Product Information

• Brand Name: HPE
• Part Number: AP-755-RW
• Product Type: Access Point

Key Features

• Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) introduces multi-link operation for channel aggregation, 4K QAM for superior throughput, and enhanced latency reduction.
• Tri-band coverage across 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz with three 4x4 MIMO radios delivering up to 18.7 Gbps aggregate speed.
• Optional dual-radio modes enable maximum aggregate data rates reaching 28.8 Gbps.

Optimized Spectrum Utilization

• Support for three 320 MHz channels in the 6 GHz band ensures smooth performance for bandwidth-intensive applications such as AR/VR and UHD video streaming.
• Patented Ultra Tri-band filtering eliminates interference, allowing unrestricted simultaneous operation of 5 GHz and 6 GHz bands.

Resilient Connectivity

• Dual HPE Smart Rate Ethernet ports configurable up to 10 Gbps provide redundancy and high availability.
• MACsec support extends wired Ethernet protection directly to the access point.
• AI-powered dynamic power-saving mode reduces energy consumption without compromising performance.

Specifications

Wi-Fi Antenna Design

• Integrated omni-directional antennas optimized for ceiling-mounted deployment.
• Peak antenna gain: 5.3 dBi (2.4 GHz), 6.0 dBi (5 GHz), and 6.0 dBi (6 GHz).
• Down-tilt angle of approximately 30–40 degrees for maximum coverage efficiency.

Interfaces and Connectivity

• Two RJ-45 Ethernet ports supporting speeds from 100 Mbps to 10 Gbps with PoE compatibility.
• USB 2.0 host interfaces capable of powering external devices up to 10W.
• Flexible IoT radio options including Bluetooth 5.4 and Zigbee for diverse device integration.

Advanced Location and IoT Features

• Built-in GNSS receiver supporting GPS, Galileo, Glonass, and Beidou signals for precise indoor positioning.
• Integrated barometric pressure sensor for deployment altitude measurement.
• Trusted Platform Module (TPM) enhances device security and prevents counterfeiting.

Power and Consumption

Power Sources

• Supports both direct DC input and Power over Ethernet (PoE) on dual ports.
• DC power takes precedence when both DC and PoE are available.
• Operates unrestricted with DC or 802.3bt (Class 6) PoE power sources.

Consumption Levels

• Maximum power draw: 35W (DC) or 40W (PoE), increasing with USB devices attached.
• Idle mode consumption: 12–25W depending on power source.
• Deep-sleep mode reduces usage to as low as 2.4W (DC).

Operating Environment

• Temperature range: 0°C to +50°C.
• Humidity tolerance: 5% to 95% non-condensing.
• Plenum-rated for safe installation in air-handling spaces.

Storage and Transport

• Storage temperature: -25°C to +55°C.
• Transport temperature: -40°C to +70°C.
• Humidity resilience up to 100% during storage and 95% during transport.

HPE Aruba Wi-Fi 7 Access Points Overview

The HPE AP-755-RW Aruba AP-755 (RW) Tri Radio 4x4 Wi-Fi 7 Internal Antennas Campus Networking Wireless Access Point represents a next-generation class of enterprise wireless infrastructure engineered to support the evolving performance, reliability, and scalability demands of modern campus networks. This category of access points is purpose-built for large enterprises, educational institutions, healthcare systems, government facilities, and mission-critical corporate campuses that require consistent high throughput, ultra-low latency, seamless roaming, and advanced security across expansive indoor environments. As Wi-Fi usage patterns shift from simple connectivity toward immersive collaboration, real-time analytics, video conferencing, augmented and virtual reality, and IoT-driven automation, the performance envelope of campus wireless networks must expand accordingly. Tri-radio Wi-Fi 7 access points such as the Aruba AP-755 address this need by combining advanced radio architecture, high-density optimization, multi-gigabit Ethernet backhaul, and intelligent network services into a unified, centrally managed platform.

Tri Radio Architecture

At the core of this category is a tri-radio design philosophy that enables simultaneous operation across multiple frequency bands to maximize capacity, reduce congestion, and optimize client experiences. The Aruba AP-755 incorporates three dedicated radios that can be intelligently assigned to serve clients or perform security monitoring and spectrum analysis without impacting user traffic. This multi-radio approach allows enterprises to maintain robust performance even in environments with thousands of concurrent devices, including laptops, smartphones, tablets, IoT sensors, industrial equipment, and emerging immersive devices. Tri-radio campus access points also play a critical role in enabling advanced wireless features such as multi-link operation, real-time spectrum awareness, and continuous threat detection. By dedicating a radio to security and monitoring tasks, the network can proactively identify interference sources, rogue access points, unauthorized devices, and potential vulnerabilities while maintaining uninterrupted service on the remaining radios. This architecture transforms the access point from a simple connectivity device into an intelligent edge platform that actively contributes to network resilience and security posture.

Optimized Channel Utilization

Advanced radio management algorithms dynamically assign channels, adjust transmit power, and optimize spatial streams to minimize co-channel and adjacent-channel interference. The tri-radio design enhances these capabilities by providing additional sensing and scanning capacity, enabling the network to adapt in real time to environmental changes such as new devices, fluctuating traffic loads, and external interference sources. This results in a consistently high-quality wireless experience across dense office floors, lecture halls, hospital wards, and manufacturing facilities.

Wi-Fi 7 Capabilities

Wi-Fi 7, also known as IEEE 802.11be, represents a major leap forward in wireless networking technology, and the Aruba AP-755 category is engineered to fully exploit its capabilities. Wi-Fi 7 introduces features such as multi-link operation, ultra-wide channels, higher modulation schemes, and advanced scheduling mechanisms that collectively deliver unprecedented throughput, reliability, and latency performance.

High-Throughput Connectivity

Multi-link operation allows compatible devices to transmit and receive data simultaneously across multiple frequency bands and channels, effectively aggregating bandwidth and providing redundancy. In a campus setting, this translates to smoother video conferencing, faster large file transfers, more responsive cloud applications, and reduced susceptibility to transient interference. Access points in this category coordinate multi-link connections intelligently, balancing traffic loads and optimizing link selection to ensure consistent performance across the network.

Ultra-Wide Channels

Wi-Fi 7 supports channel widths of up to 320 MHz, doubling the maximum width available in Wi-Fi 6E. This dramatic increase in available spectrum allows access points such as the Aruba AP-755 to deliver multi-gigabit wireless speeds to capable clients. Combined with higher-order modulation schemes, including 4096-QAM, these access points can achieve exceptional data rates, making them ideal for bandwidth-intensive applications such as high-definition video streaming, virtual desktop infrastructure, real-time analytics, and immersive collaboration platforms.

4x4 MIMO Design

The 4x4 MIMO configuration featured in the Aruba AP-755 category enables the access point to transmit and receive multiple spatial streams simultaneously, significantly increasing capacity and reliability. This design allows the access point to serve multiple clients concurrently, leveraging spatial multiplexing and beamforming to optimize signal delivery based on client location, orientation, and channel conditions. In high-density campus environments, where dozens or hundreds of devices may be connected within a single coverage area, 4x4 MIMO ensures that network resources are allocated efficiently and equitably. By dynamically adapting spatial streams and beam patterns, these access points maintain strong signal quality and high throughput across diverse usage scenarios, from open office spaces and lecture halls to conference rooms and collaborative work areas.

Internal Antenna

Internal antenna designs are a defining characteristic of this category, providing a balance between performance, aesthetics, and deployment flexibility. The Aruba AP-755 integrates high-performance internal antennas optimized for indoor environments, enabling consistent coverage patterns without the need for external antenna attachments. This design simplifies installation, reduces visual clutter, and ensures compliance with enterprise architectural and aesthetic standards. Internal antennas are carefully engineered to deliver uniform signal distribution across typical campus layouts, including open-plan offices, corridors, classrooms, laboratories, and meeting spaces. By optimizing antenna placement and orientation within the access point chassis, these devices achieve predictable coverage footprints, facilitating efficient network planning and minimizing the need for site-specific antenna customization.

Deployment

Access points in this category are suitable for ceiling, wall, and other indoor mounting scenarios, enabling seamless integration into a wide range of architectural designs. The internal antenna system supports both horizontal and vertical polarization, ensuring consistent performance regardless of mounting orientation or client device positioning. This versatility simplifies network design and deployment, particularly in complex campus environments with varied structural features and usage patterns.

Optimized Coverage

High-density spaces such as lecture halls, conference centers, auditoriums, and training rooms place unique demands on wireless infrastructure. Internal antenna designs optimized for these environments ensure that signal energy is distributed evenly across the coverage area, reducing dead zones and minimizing interference between adjacent access points. This results in a more predictable and reliable user experience, even when large numbers of devices connect simultaneously.

Campus Networking Integration

The Aruba AP-755 category is designed to integrate seamlessly into modern campus networking architectures, supporting scalable deployments that can grow and adapt as organizational needs evolve. These access points function as intelligent edge devices within a broader network ecosystem that includes switches, gateways, controllers, cloud management platforms, and security services.

Seamless Integration

High-performance campus access points require equally capable wired backhaul to deliver their full potential. The Aruba AP-755 category supports multi-gigabit Ethernet connectivity, enabling data rates beyond traditional Gigabit Ethernet to accommodate the increased throughput generated by Wi-Fi 7 radios. This ensures that the wired network does not become a bottleneck, preserving end-to-end performance for bandwidth-intensive applications. Power over Ethernet support simplifies deployment by allowing both data and power to be delivered over a single cable, reducing installation complexity and cost. Compatibility with modern PoE standards ensures sufficient power delivery to support all radio functions, advanced processing, and integrated services without compromising performance.

Advanced Security

Security is a foundational requirement for campus wireless networks, particularly in environments that handle sensitive data, intellectual property, and mission-critical operations. The Aruba AP-755 category incorporates advanced security features that extend beyond traditional encryption and authentication to encompass continuous monitoring, threat detection, and zero trust enforcement.

Enterprise-Grade

Support for modern encryption standards and authentication protocols ensures that data transmitted over the wireless network is protected against eavesdropping, tampering, and unauthorized access. These access points integrate seamlessly with enterprise identity systems, enabling secure onboarding, device profiling, and role-based access control for users and devices across the campus.

Threat Detection

The tri-radio architecture enables dedicated security monitoring without impacting client traffic. One radio can be continuously tasked with scanning for rogue access points, unauthorized devices, malicious activity, and potential vulnerabilities, providing real-time visibility into the wireless environment. Integrated intrusion prevention capabilities enable the network to automatically respond to detected threats, mitigating risk and maintaining network integrity.