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Explore how HPE Aruba Networking is transforming Wi-Fi 7 access points into versatile platform devices in this 24-minute conference presentation from Networking Field Day 38. Learn about the innovative "AP as a platform" concept that maximizes hardware flexibility through features like adaptable flex-radios capable of serving different regulatory regions and dynamic antennas that can be software-configured as either omnidirectional or directional access points. Discover how these advancements address varying coverage needs in environments ranging from warehouses with sloped ceilings to high-density conference rooms. Understand the IoT consolidation strategy that enables access points to function as unified IoT gateways with onboard dual IoT radios and extensible USB ports, supported by an "App Store" within Aruba Central for deploying container-based IoT integrations including electronic shelf labels, asset tracking, and access control systems. Examine the Smart Antenna Module (SAM) technology embedded in outdoor Wi-Fi 6E and Wi-Fi 7 APs that provides critical telemetry about antenna identification, gain, beamwidth, heading, and downtilt for optimized deployments. Gain insights into the cloud-native microservices architecture that decouples IoT integrations from the AP's operating system, accelerating development and deployment while enabling partners to self-publish applications through a developer portal with container sandbox security.
