HPE Aruba Networking AP-725 tri-radio 2x2 Wi-Fi 7 accesspoint 2,4 GHz 5 GHz 6 GHz

The HPE Aruba Networking AP-725 Tri Radio 2x2 Wi-Fi 7 Access Point provides compact, indoor Wi‑Fi 7 connectivity for campus environments. This AP supports tri‑band operation across 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz with internal antennas and 2x2 MIMO radios, a 2.5 Gbps Ethernet port, and a selectable IoT radio for Bluetooth or Zigbee. Designed for enterprises, the AP-725 integrates with HPE Aruba Networking Central for AI‑driven automation, unified management, and location-aware capabilities, and includes a limited lifetime warranty.

Advantages

The AP-725 delivers Wi‑Fi 7 performance with improved throughput and spectral efficiency while maintaining a small indoor form factor. Tri‑band coverage enables higher aggregate data rates and better client density handling. The flexible IoT radio and integrated antenna design simplify deployments for Bluetooth or 802.15.4/Zigbee devices. Centralized management with Aruba Networking Central provides AI insights and automation to streamline operations, and PoE support allows convenient installation without separate power cabling.

Suitable for

• High-density campus and office wireless deployments
• Indoor locations requiring tri‑band Wi‑Fi 7 coverage
• Environments using Bluetooth or Zigbee IoT devices
• Networks managed centrally via HPE Aruba Networking Central

Key specifications

• Wireless standard: IEEE 802.11be (Wi‑Fi 7)
• Radios: Three 2x2 MIMO radios (2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz)
• Maximum aggregate data rate: Up to 4.7 Gbps (tri‑band)
• Ethernet: 2.5 Gbps wired port
• IoT radio: Configurable for Bluetooth or 802.15.4/Zigbee
• Power: PoE (IEEE 802.3af/at) support
• Antenna: Integrated (fixed indoor, LPI device class)
• Warranty: Limited lifetime warranty

How to use

Mount the AP-725 indoors in an area that offers optimal coverage for the intended client population and connect it to the wired network using the 2.5 Gbps Ethernet port. Power the unit via PoE (IEEE 802.3af/at) or appropriate power injector. Use HPE Aruba Networking Central or the local management interface to configure SSIDs, security settings, band steering, IoT radio mode (Bluetooth or Zigbee), and location services. Verify firmware is up to date and follow site‑survey guidelines for channel planning to reduce interference.

Recommendations

Place access points to avoid physical obstructions, enable centralized management for AI‑driven optimization, and configure the IoT radio according to the specific device ecosystem (Bluetooth or Zigbee) to ensure reliable connectivity and accurate location services.