Aerohive Networks Inc. AP150W User Manual
Aerohive AP150W Hardware User Guide
Read about and view specifications and compliance information for the AP150W in this topic. Install the
AP150W using this topic.
The Aerohive AP150W is a compact, lightweight AP that can be mounted directly into a wall plate, or
on a stand on a desktop. The AP150W features two Wi-Fi radios; a fixed 5 GHz 802.11ac Wave 2 radio
and a software-selectable 802.11n 2.4 GHz or 802.11ac 5 GHz radio. Software-selectable radio allows IT
managers to enable 802.11ac performance on both radios for the best coverage and capacity, up to
managers to enable 802.11ac performance on both radios for the best coverage and capacity, up to
2.6 Gbps. 3x3:3 SU-MIMO provides 1300 Mbps data rates and 2x2 MU-MIMO provides 867 Mbps data
rates. Built-in
BLE
provides proximity, indoor location tracking, and other location-based mobile
engagement services.
The AP150W provides three wired Gigabit Ethernet ports. One of these ports provides PoE (Power over
Ethernet) for applications such as VoIP phones or IP cameras. For wall outlets with more than one cable
Ethernet) for applications such as VoIP phones or IP cameras. For wall outlets with more than one cable
or connector, a passive pass-through port on the back of the device allows you to connect the AP150W
without disabling the other cable or connector.
The AP150W has the power to support enterprise-grade features, including built-in application visibility
and control, RADIUS authentication, DHCP, captive web portals, location services and spectrum
analysis.
analysis.
For more information about Aerohive APs in general, see
"Introduction to Aerohive APs"
For information about connecting your AP to the network, best-practices, and troubleshooting, see
"Basic Troubleshooting for New Devices"
.
For hardware compliance statements, see "Regulatory Compliance Statements".
Important! Changing the Country Code
If your access point is configured for the World Regulatory Domain, it is important to set the country
code to the country in which the AP will be deployed to meet regulatory requirements and for optimal
wireless operation. To do this, follow these steps:
The country code selection is for World models only and is not available to FCC, CAN, and
other country-specific models. Per FCC regulations, all Wi-Fi products marketed in the
other country-specific models. Per FCC regulations, all Wi-Fi products marketed in the
United States must be set to U.S. channels only.
For Devices Running HiveManager Classic
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