Quickly outfit your business's outdoor spaces with fast and reliable wireless connectivity by integrating the Aruba AP-565EX Dual-Band Outdoor Wireless Access Pointinto your network. Designed for the extreme indoor and environments that may include oil, gas, and potentially explosive materials, this Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) access point features Class 1 Division 2 and ATEX Zone 2 certification in addition to being IP67-rated against weather and dust. Its powerful 5.4 dBi internal omnidirectional antennas deliver up to 1.5 Gb/s transfer speeds over the 2.4 and 5 GHz bands and support up to 256 clients per radio. OFDMA and 2x2 MU-MIMO technologies help to maintain strong, efficient connections with compatible devices.

Additionally, your wireless connections are secured with WPA3 encryption. Connecting the AP-565EX to your PoE compatible network switch through its Gigabit-speed Ethernet port allows you to transfer data and power over a single cable.

Designed for Hazardous Environments    Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)    Up to 1.5 Gb/s Throughput    2.4 / 5 GHz (Dual-Band)    Internal Omnidirectional Antennas    1 x Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ Port    IP67 Rated    Bluetooth 5.0 with Zigbee Support    WPA3 Wireless Encryption

For the most extreme indoor and outdoor areas with potentially explosive concentrations of oil, gas, and other materials.

Handles multiple clients and drives efficiency with orthogonal frequency-division multiple access (OFDMA) and target wake time (TWT) capabilities.

Simplifies deploying and managing IoT location services, asset-tracking services, security solutions, and IoT sensors.

Automatically enforces consistent policies across all networks, keeping users and devices secure.

Utilizing AI learning, AirMatch provides automated RF optimization and looks at analytics across the entire network.

Guarantees a predictable user experience, prioritizing traffic and arrival of time-sensitive data with Air Slice application.

You can deploy this access point using the optional cloud-based Aruba Central service or with the multi-vendor Aruba Airwave. The access point does not require a hardware controller.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. How do I secure the open port on the AP when mounted outside? I feel this is a way for someone to hard wire connect and access my network unauthorized.

A: You could use RJ45 locking plugs. If your worried about the physical access you might need to reconsider the AP location as it can simply be disconnected and a attacker could then have a direct wire in.

Q: 2. Can this Ubiquiti Networks UAP-AC-M-US UniFi AC Mesh Wide-Area Indoor/Outdoor Dual-Band Access Point be used to extend the wireless capabilities of my Xfinity modem/router to get better coverage on the same network?

A: You can have the same wifi name with the Ubiquiti Networks UAP-AC-M-US UniFi AC Mesh Wide-Area Indoor/Outdoor Dual-Band Access Point. Keep in mind that it might be necessary to adjust the settings for better performance.

Q: 3. Can I use this to replace a UAP-AC-M-US? I understand that it is larger and would perhaps have more range.

A: Yes, you can use Ubiquiti Networks UAP-AC-M-PRO-US UniFi AC Mesh Wide-Area Outdoor Dual-Band Access Point BH #UBUAPACMPRUS to replace the UAP-AC-M-US. The Pro model does have better range but it is much larger so I would keep that in mind.

Q: 4. Is the PoE injector included?

A: The Ubiquiti Networks UAP-AC-M-PRO-US UniFi AC Mesh Wide-Area Outdoor Dual-Band Access Point comes with the PoE injector.

Q: 5. I live with access to a guest wifi from business below the signal is pretty good but localized. Is this a help or something else from Ubiqiti....?

A: Yes the UAP-AC-M-US will extend a Wi-Fi area. It must be wired to the router. Preferably a Ubiquiti router or switch.

Q: 6. How do you get the Gigabit PoE that shows in the Quick start menu?

A: The device is native 10/100/1000 auto sense and supports POE. The speed of your POE equipment is dependent on that equipment throughput. You can use a POE Switch or POE injector the MESH unit will work on either. :)

Q: 7. Is this device water resistant/proof? IP rating?

A: The Ubiquiti UAP-AC-M-PRO-US is not IP rated, but it can operate in conditions of up to 95% humidity and has been stated in user testimonials to endure harsh climates and extreme weather.

Q: 8. looking for 2 non wired extenders for my hardwired AC-Pro , will these do?

A: This will need to be at least plugged in for power. It is meant to extent the existing WiFi signal further in AP mode and repeat the signal with other UAP devices.

Q: 9. where should this be mounted on a wall? Are there anything to consider when mounting on a wall? Any location issues? Should it be on a flat wall with no other walls near it or can it be mounted anywhere?

A: It will come down to your specific space, building materials, etc. Please reach out to us at pc@bhphotiovideo.com so we can discuss further and make recommendations.

Q: 10. How many UniFi devices can be daisy chained together?

A: The manufacturer has not specified how many of the Ubiquiti UAP-AC-M-PRO-US UniFi AC Mesh Wide-Area Outdoor Dual-Band Access Point can be daisy chained in a network.