Arista AP-C230 Tri-Radio Wi-Fi 6 Access Point

The Arista AP-C230 is a tri-radio Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) access point featuring a 4x4 5GHz radio, 2x2 2.4GHz radio, and a dedicated 2x2 dual-band scanning radio — delivering high-density wireless coverage with continuous RF monitoring for enterprise campus and indoor environments.

Key Features

• Tri-radio design: 4x4 5GHz + 2x2 2.4GHz client radios + dedicated 2x2 scanning radio
• Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) on both client radios for OFDMA and MU-MIMO efficiency
• Dedicated scanning radio for continuous WIDS/WIPS and RF spectrum analysis
• Target Wake Time (TWT) for improved IoT and client battery efficiency
• Managed via Arista CloudVision for centralized wireless and network operations

Product Specifications

• Part Number: AP-C230
• Manufacturer: Arista
• Wi-Fi Standard: 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6)
• Radios: 3 (4x4 5GHz + 2x2 2.4GHz + 2x2 scan)
• Max Data Rate: Up to 3.55 Gbps aggregate
• Form Factor: Indoor ceiling/wall mount

Wireless & Network Specifications

• 5GHz Radio: 4x4 MU-MIMO, up to 2.4 Gbps (802.11ax)
• 2.4GHz Radio: 2x2 MU-MIMO, up to 574 Mbps (802.11ax)
• Scanning Radio: 2x2 dual-band, dedicated WIDS/WIPS and spectrum analysis
• OFDMA: Uplink and downlink (UL/DL OFDMA)
• Security: WPA3, WPA2, 802.1X, PMF
• PoE: 802.3at (PoE+) or 802.3bt (PoE++) powered

Use Cases

• High-density enterprise campus wireless for open-plan offices and conference areas
• Environments requiring continuous WIDS/WIPS monitoring via dedicated scan radio
• IoT-heavy deployments benefiting from TWT for device power efficiency
• Arista EOS and CloudVision unified wired/wireless network environments

Compatibility

• Managed via Arista CloudVision for unified wired and wireless operations
• Compatible with 802.3at PoE+ and 802.3bt PoE++ network switches
• Supports standard 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax client devices
• Integrates with Arista 710P and 7000 series switches for unified campus deployments

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the dedicated scanning radio do?

The third radio operates independently of client-serving radios, providing continuous WIDS/WIPS intrusion detection, spectrum analysis, and rogue AP detection without impacting client throughput.

Does the AP-C230 support WPA3?

Yes — the AP-C230 supports WPA3-Personal and WPA3-Enterprise, as well as Protected Management Frames (PMF) for enhanced wireless security.

What PoE standard is required to power the AP-C230?

The AP-C230 supports 802.3at (PoE+, 30W) for standard operation and 802.3bt (PoE++, up to 90W) for full tri-radio performance. Verify switch PoE budget when deploying at scale.

The Arista AP-C230 sets a high standard for enterprise Wi-Fi 6 deployments by combining client-serving radio performance with a always-on dedicated scanning radio — delivering both maximum wireless throughput and continuous security visibility without compromise.