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HPE J9976A R120 802.11ac VPN Wireless Router
- Model: Aruba R120 Wireless Access Point
- Wi-Fi Standard: 802.11ac (Wi-Fi 5)
- Dual-band operation (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz)
- Integrated VPN client/server functionality
- Supports multiple SSIDs for network segmentation
- PoE (Power over Ethernet) support for simplified installation
- Designed for small to medium-sized business (SMB) environments
- Provides secure wireless connectivity
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Product Overview
This is an HPE J9976A, an Aruba R120 Wireless Access Point. It supports the 802.11ac Wi-Fi standard, offering high-speed wireless connectivity, and includes VPN capabilities for secure network access, making it suitable for small to medium-sized businesses.
Technical Information
| Part Number | J9976A |
| Manufacturer | HPE Aruba |
| Product Type | Wireless Access Point |
| Wi-Fi Standard | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
| Frequency Bands | 2.4 GHz / 5 GHz |
Additional Specifications
| Data Rate | Up to 867 Mbps (5 GHz), 300 Mbps (2.4 GHz) |
| Security Features | WPA2-Enterprise, WPA3, VPN |
| Management | Controller-based or Standalone |
| PoE Support | Yes (802.3af/at) |
Product Description
The HPE J9976A, part of the Aruba R120 series, is a high-performance wireless access point designed to deliver reliable and secure Wi-Fi connectivity for small to medium-sized businesses. It adheres to the 802.11ac standard, commonly known as Wi-Fi 5, enabling significantly faster wireless speeds and improved capacity compared to older standards. The dual-band capability allows it to operate on both the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz frequency bands, providing flexibility and reducing interference by allowing devices to connect to the optimal band. A key feature of the J9976A is its integrated VPN (Virtual Private Network) functionality. This allows the access point to act as a VPN client or server, enabling secure, encrypted connections for remote users or site-to-site links. This is particularly valuable for businesses that need to provide secure access to their internal network resources for employees working remotely or for connecting branch offices securely over the internet. Managed either through an Aruba Mobility Controller or in a standalone mode, the R120 AP offers robust security features, including support for WPA2/WPA3 encryption and multiple SSIDs. This allows for network segmentation, enabling administrators to create separate wireless networks for different user groups (e.g., employees, guests) with distinct security policies. Power over Ethernet (PoE) support simplifies deployment by allowing the AP to be powered and networked through a single Ethernet cable, reducing installation complexity and cost.
