HPE AP-387 Dual Band IEEE 802.11ac 3.37 Gbit/s Wireless Access Point - Outdoor

Engineered for demanding outdoor environments, the HPE AP-387 delivers reliable, multi‑gigabit wireless coverage across large campuses, industrial facilities, stadiums, and city infrastructure. This outdoor access point combines rugged weatherproof housing with temperature hardening to thrive in sun, rain, dust, and temperature swings, ensuring uptime even in challenging conditions. With dual‑band Wi‑Fi 5 (IEEE 802.11ac) and a high aggregate throughput of up to 3.37 Gbps, the AP‑387 is built to support a growing fleet of smartphones, laptops, cameras, sensors, and a broad range of IoT devices. Designed for scalable deployments, it integrates seamlessly with Aruba Central and other HP enterprise management platforms, enabling centralized provisioning, monitoring, and firmware management. Whether you’re building a campus-wide wireless network, securing perimeters, or delivering reliable ubiquity to outdoor event spaces, the AP‑387 is purpose‑built to extend high‑quality wireless access to every corner of your outdoor environments.

• Weatherproof, temperature‑hardened outdoor design: Constructed to withstand rain, dust, heat, and cold, the AP‑387 maintains stable performance in the field and reduces maintenance cycles for outdoor deployments.
• Dual‑band IEEE 802.11ac with high throughput: Delivers robust performance across 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands, enabling fast connections for mobile users, cameras, and sensors while supporting multiple concurrent clients in outdoor spaces.
• Long-range coverage up to 400 meters: Optimized for wide outdoor areas, campuses, and industrial yards where line‑of‑sight paths are challenging but required for dependable connectivity across large footprints.
• IoT readiness and secure access: Handles a mix of devices—from edge sensors to surveillance cameras—while maintaining strong security and segmentation to protect critical networks and guest access alike.
• Birdseye deployment and PoE power: Designed for straightforward outdoor mounting with Power over Ethernet, enabling quick installations with minimal cabling and centralized management integration for scalable growth.

Technical Details of HPE AP-387

• Model: HPE AP-387 Dual Band Outdoor Access Point
• Wi‑Fi Standard: IEEE 802.11ac (Wi‑Fi 5)
• Frequency Bands: Dual band (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz)
• Aggregate Throughput: Up to 3.37 Gbps
• Outdoor Rating: Weatherproof and temperature‑hardened for harsh outdoor environments
• Operational Range: Up to 400 meters (0.25 miles) under optimal conditions
• Power: PoE‑enabled for flexible installation on existing Ethernet infrastructure
• Management Compatibility: Supports centralized management platforms for provisioning, monitoring, and firmware updates

How to install HPE AP-387

Installing the AP‑387 outdoors is straightforward when you plan for coverage, safety, and future growth. Follow these best practices to unlock consistent performance and long‑term reliability:

• Plan placement carefully: Position the AP on elevated outdoor mounting points with clear sightlines to the primary areas you want to cover. Consider potential obstructions such as buildings, trees, and large vehicles, and map out channels for cable routing that minimize exposure to the elements.
• Prepare the network and power: Ensure your network has PoE+ capability and a switch or injector capable of delivering sufficient power. Align the AP‑387 to your existing security and VLAN architecture, planning SSIDs, guest networks, and access controls in advance to streamline rollout.
• Mount and seal: Use the manufacturer’s outdoor mounting kit and weather‑sealed enclosures or mounting brackets. Verify that all seals and gaskets are properly engaged to prevent water ingress and debris intrusion, and protect the cable entry with appropriate strain relief.
• Configure security and access policies: Deploy WPA2/WPA3‑Personal or Enterprise security as appropriate, set up guest networks with isolated traffic, and enable trusted client‑local authentication mechanisms. Apply role‑based access controls (RBAC) if supported by your management system to segment traffic between devices, users, and sensors.
• Commission, test, and optimize: Carry out a site survey after installation to verify coverage, adjust channel placement, and set appropriate transmit power. Use centralized monitoring to observe client distribution, roaming behavior, and interference, and refine antenna orientation or channel width to maximize performance and minimize co‑channel interference.

Frequently asked questions

• Q: What is the maximum throughput of the HPE AP‑387? A: The AP‑387 delivers up to 3.37 Gbps aggregate throughput under optimal conditions, spanning both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands with capabilities suitable for dense outdoor environments and mixed-device workloads.
• Q: Is the AP suitable for outdoor deployment? A: Yes. It is engineered with weatherproof housing and temperature‑hardened components to withstand outdoor conditions, making it ideal for campuses, stadiums, perimeters, and industrial sites.
• Q: What kind of power does it require? A: The AP‑387 is PoE‑powered, designed to work with PoE+ switches or PoE injectors, which simplifies installation and reduces the need for separate power cabling.
• Q: Can it support Internet of Things (IoT) devices? A: Absolutely. The dual‑band architecture plus secure network segmentation supports a wide range of IoT devices—from sensors to cameras—without compromising user or network security.
• Q: How do I manage and configure the AP‑387? A: Management is streamlined through centralized platforms such as Aruba Central or compatible on‑premises controllers, enabling remote provisioning, firmware updates, monitoring, and performance analytics for scalable deployments.