JZ356A AP-365 – Best Outdoor Access Point for Campus and Industrial Networks
Product Brief
The Aruba JZ356A is the Aruba AP-365 (RW) outdoor access point. It is a ruggedized, weatherproof dual-radio 802.11ac Wave 2 (Wi-Fi 5) AP designed for outdoor and harsh environments. With IP66/67-rated enclosures, it delivers reliable wireless coverage in courtyards, stadiums, industrial sites, and outdoor campuses. The AP provides up to 1.3 Gbps combined throughput with 2x2:2 MU-MIMO technology.
Product Detail Table
| Item | Description |
| Model Number | JZ356A |
| Product Name | Aruba AP-365 (RW) Outdoor Access Point |
| Wireless Standard | IEEE 802.11ac Wave 2 (Wi-Fi 5) |
| Antenna Type | External (supports dual-band antennas) |
| Max Data Rate | 1.3 Gbps (400 Mbps @ 2.4GHz + 867 Mbps @ 5GHz) |
| Radios | Dual Radio (2.4GHz & 5GHz) |
| Deployment Options | Standalone, Controller-based, Aruba Central (Cloud) |
| Power Options | 802.3af/at PoE |
| Enclosure Rating | IP66/67 outdoor weatherproof |
| Target Use Case | Outdoor enterprise, industrial, and campus deployments |
Key Features
Outdoor ruggedized design with IP66/67 weather protection.
High-performance Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac Wave 2) with MU-MIMO.
Dual-radio architecture delivering 1.3 Gbps aggregate throughput.
External antenna flexibility for optimized outdoor coverage.
Flexible deployment: standalone, controller, or cloud-managed.
Business-grade security with WPA2/WPA3.
PoE powered for simplified installation.
Full Product Specifications
| Specification | Details |
| Wireless Standard | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2 |
| MIMO | 2x2:2 |
| Max Data Rate | 1.3 Gbps |
| 2.4GHz Performance | Up to 400 Mbps |
| 5GHz Performance | Up to 867 Mbps |
| Antenna | External, dual-band |
| Radios | Dual radios (concurrent) |
| Ports | 1x Gigabit Ethernet (PoE) |
| Power Input | 802.3af/at PoE |
| Enclosure | IP66/67 rugged housing |
| Mounting Options | Pole mount, wall mount |
| Security | WPA2, WPA3, WIPS |
| Management | Aruba Central (Cloud), Mobility Controller, Instant AP mode |
| Operating Temp. | -40°C to +65°C |
| Dimensions | 190mm x 180mm x 80mm |
| Weight | ~1.5kg |
Similar Models Specification Table
| Model | Standard | Antenna | Max Speed | Deployment | Notes |
| JZ356A | 802.11ac Wave 2 | External | 1.3 Gbps | Outdoor Unified AP | Rugged outdoor AP |
| JZ357A | 802.11ac Wave 2 | Internal | 1.3 Gbps | Outdoor Unified AP | Internal omni antennas |
| JW245A | 802.11ac Wave 2 | Internal | 1.7 Gbps | Outdoor Unified AP | Higher density outdoor AP |
| R3P26A | 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6) | Internal | 1.77 Gbps | Outdoor Unified AP | Next-gen outdoor Wi-Fi 6 |
Latest Model in Same Series
| Model | Standard | Antenna | Max Speed | Deployment | Key Upgrade |
| R3P26A (AP-565) | 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6) | Internal | 1.77 Gbps | Outdoor Unified AP | Wi-Fi 6, higher efficiency, rugged design |
| R4W03A (AP-575) | 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6) | Internal | 3.5 Gbps | Outdoor Unified AP | High-density Wi-Fi 6, advanced outdoor coverage |
