The Aruba Instant On AP17 is, indeed, a rugged, outdoor access point designed to deliver reliable and high-performance Wi-Fi in challenging outdoor environments. As a matter of fact, it’s part of the Aruba Instant On series, which primarily emphasizes ease of setup and management for small and growing businesses.

Key Features:

• Outdoor-Rated Design: First and foremost, the AP17 is built with an IP55-rated enclosure, thus making it weatherproof and resistant to rain, snow, dust, and extreme temperatures (operating from -40°C to +50°C). Consequently, this allows for reliable performance in locations like outdoor seating areas, patios, pool areas, and smaller manufacturing units.
• High-Performance Wi-Fi (802.11ac Wave 2): Furthermore, it supports the IEEE 802.11ac Wave 2 standard, thereby providing fast and efficient wireless connectivity.
• Smart Mesh Wi-Fi: Moreover, it features built-in wireless mesh capabilities, allowing you to extend Wi-Fi coverage cost-effectively to hard-to-wire areas without additional Ethernet cabling. Ultimately, this helps eliminate spotty connections and dead zones.
• Simplified Setup and Management: Additionally, the setup and management processes are notably simplified.
• Robust Security: In terms of security, it includes integrated Wi-Fi Alliance security standards like WPA2/WPA3 and Enhanced Open (OWE) for protected wireless access. Therefore, you can create up to eight different SSIDs under one network name to separate employee and guest traffic.
• Guest Access Customization: Furthermore, it allows for easy customization of guest access pages with your logo, brand, and terms of use. Beyond that, you can also apply bandwidth rates, set data usage limits, and control the duration of use.
• App Visibility and Control: Significantly, it provides visibility into applications running on your network and moreover, the ability to block specific applications.
• Mounting: In addition, it ships with a mount bracket for easy installation on walls or poles.
• 2-Year Warranty: Finally, it comes with an industry-leading 2-year warranty, which typically includes 90 days of 24×7 phone support and chat support for the entire warranty period.