HPE JW791A Aruba AS-100 BLE Beacon Management Sensor
Overview
The HPE JW791A is an Aruba AS-100 Series Wireless Location Sensor, a compact, plug-in device engineered to remotely manage Aruba Beacons at scale. It is designed for enterprise, retail, and venue environments that leverage location-based services and mobile engagement. The primary role of the AS-100 is to eliminate the need for manual, on-site management of Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) beacons by providing a persistent connection to the central management platform over an existing Wi-Fi network, regardless of the Wi-Fi vendor. This sensor simplifies the operational lifecycle of a BLE beacon infrastructure, a critical component for indoor positioning, wayfinding, and proximity marketing campaigns. It listens for data from Aruba Beacons within a 25-meter radius, collecting vital statistics like battery life and operational status. This information is then relayed securely over its integrated 802.11n Wi-Fi client to the cloud-based Meridian Editor platform, allowing administrators to monitor and configure thousands of beacons from a single interface. Deployment is straightforward and non-disruptive. The AS-100 features a compact form factor that plugs directly into a standard AC outlet, with an alternative USB power option for flexibility. This allows for strategic placement throughout a facility to ensure comprehensive beacon coverage without requiring new cable runs or complex installation, making it a highly scalable solution for large-scale deployments.
Key Features
- Centralizes management of Aruba Beacons over any Wi-Fi.
- Dual-band 802.11n client for flexible network connection.
- Listens for BLE beacon data within a 25-meter radius.
- Reports beacon status and battery life to the cloud.
- Plugs directly into an AC outlet or can be powered by USB.
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