Aruba AP-577 Outdoor Access Point

The Aruba AP-577 is a Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) outdoor access point engineered for high-density, high-throughput wireless in the most demanding physical environments. Built around a tri-band radio architecture operating simultaneously across 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz bands, the AP-577 leverages Multi-Link Operation (MLO), 4096-QAM modulation, and 320 MHz channel widths on the 6 GHz band to deliver aggregate PHY rates exceeding 36 Gbps. The unit is housed in a ruggedized, weatherproof enclosure rated IP67 for full dust ingress protection and temporary water immersion, and is MIL-STD-810 tested for shock, vibration, humidity, and extreme temperature ranges from -40°C to +65°C, making it suitable for year-round outdoor operation without additional shelter.

The AP-577 integrates Aruba's sixth-generation 802.11be silicon with 4×4 MIMO on 5 GHz and 6 GHz radios and a dedicated 2×2 MIMO radio on 2.4 GHz. A dedicated scanning radio provides continuous spectrum analysis, rogue AP detection, and Aruba AirMatch-driven RF optimization without impacting client-serving capacity. The access point supports up to 1,024 associated clients, with Aruba's ClientMatch and Airtime Fairness algorithms ensuring equitable throughput distribution in stadium and large-venue scenarios. Power is delivered via a single 802.3bt (PoE++) port or a dedicated DC power input, and dual uplink ports support link aggregation for increased wired backhaul throughput.

Designed to integrate natively with Aruba Central cloud management and Aruba HPE Networking Instant On infrastructure, the AP-577 supports Zero-Touch Provisioning, streaming telemetry, and AI-powered RF health analytics. WPA3-Enterprise with 192-bit mode and Enhanced Open (OWE) ensure robust over-the-air security in open outdoor venues. The AP-577 is a flagship choice for sports stadiums, large university campuses, transportation hubs, ports, manufacturing floors, and oil-and-gas facilities where conventional indoor access points cannot survive the physical environment yet high-capacity Wi-Fi is mission-critical.

Ideal for

• Stadium and large-venue deployments requiring concurrent multi-gigabit Wi-Fi 7 connectivity for tens of thousands of spectators and IoT sensors.
• University and enterprise campus outdoor coverage linking pedestrian plazas, parking structures, and athletic fields with seamless roaming to indoor infrastructure.
• Industrial and manufacturing facility wireless backbones supporting AGVs, industrial IoT sensors, and real-time MES telemetry in harsh chemical and temperature environments.
• Transportation hub coverage at airports, seaports, and rail yards providing high-throughput Wi-Fi for mobile workers, cargo tracking, and passenger services.
• Smart city and municipal deployments integrating Wi-Fi 7 connectivity with IoT gateways for traffic management, public safety cameras, and environmental monitoring.
• Oil, gas, and utility infrastructure wireless networking where explosion-adjacent ruggedized equipment must maintain reliable connectivity for SCADA and field worker communications.

Technical specifications

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