Powering Aruba 580 Series Outdoor Access Points using AEL 247L LED Streetlight Luminaire - American Revolution

Powering Aruba 580 Series Outdoor Access Points using AEL 247L LED Streetlight Luminaire - American Revolution

With its exceptional Wi-Fi 6 performance, the Aruba 580 Series Outdoor Access Points are a great choice for harsh outdoor settings. These access points include 5 Gbps Ethernet connectivity in addition to high-power Bluetooth and Zigbee radios.

Aruba 580 Series Outdoor Access Point
Specific variants, such as the Aruba AP-587EX, are intended for use in hazardous environments and include built-in omnidirectional antennas. The antennas have varying strengths for different frequencies, such as 4.5dBi on average (5.8dBi peak) for 5GHz and 3.0dBi on average (4.4dBi peak) for 2.4GHz, ensuring dependable and powerful connectivity in a variety of situations.

As a result, they are particularly well-suited for public spaces such as parks, colleges, and transportation terminals, where dependable and powerful wireless connectivity is essential. They will give constant, high-quality wireless service, whether it's providing Wi-Fi for students on a university campus, assuring seamless connectivity at busy transportation hubs, or allowing smart park capabilities.

AEL 247L LED Streetlight Luminaire


An innovative way of deployment is by using existing infrastructure, such as the NEMA ANSI C136.10 receptacle typically found on streetlights like the popular AEL 247L LED. These access points can tap into the power supply of the streetlights by using a streetlight power tap, such as the PHTCELTAP, simplifying installation and reducing the need for extra power infrastructure.

Direct AC connection to Access Point




The PHTCELTAP will feed 120V AC power directly to the AP without any additional conversion device. The connection will be done through the AP-AC-MLX AC Connector Kit provided with the radio.

AP-AC-MLX Connector


The streetlight power tap (PHTCELTAP) is provided with only two wires, therefore a suitable diameter grounding cable (18AWG) will be run from the light pole ground to the connector kit to make it 3 wires. Remember the access point is rated for 100 - 240V AC, 50 - 80Hz at 1.4A.


This technique not only saves money but also reduces the environmental impact of extending wireless networks in public places. The ability to smoothly integrate with existing infrastructure such as streetlights is especially beneficial in urban and semi-urban environments where space and aesthetics are critical factors. This technique of power delivery means that public areas can be outfitted with cutting-edge wireless connectivity without sacrificing visual appeal.

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