Aruba AP-505 (RW) Dual Radio 2x2:2 802.11ax Internal Antennas Unified Campus AP R2H28A RENEW

These affordable Wi-Fi 6 access points provide a high-performance connection for everyone. With a maximum aggregated data rate of 1.77 Gbps (1.774 Gbps), they provide the speed and reliability needed for places and workplaces such as schools, midsize offices and retail stores. The 500 Series APs are also designed to optimize user comfort by maximizing Wi-Fi efficiency and dramatically reducing transmission time between clients.

1.77 Gbps maximum throughput
WPA3 security and enhanced open security
Built-in technology that solves problematic problems for Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 5 clients
OFDMA and MU-MIMO to increase efficiency for multiple users
Bluetooth 5 and Zigbee support with IoT support

Technical parameters

Standard: 802.11a / n / ac / ax
Speed: 1774 Mb / s
Ports: 1 x 10/100/1000 BASE-T
Use: Inside
Antennas: External
Detachable antenna: No.

Link to the manufacturer's website: https://www.arubanetworks.com/assets/ds/DS_AP500Series.pdf

Technical specifications HPE Aruba Networking AP-505 (RW) Dual Radio 2x2 802.11ax Internal Antennas Unified Campus AP Product Number R2H28A Differentiator Available everywhere except US, Israel, Japan and Egypt Certifications UL2043 plenum rating Wi-Fi Alliance: Wi-Fi CERTIFIED a, b, g, n, ac Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 6 (ax) WPA, WPA2 and WPA3-Enterprise with CNSA option, Personal (SAE), Enhanced Open (OWE) WMM, WMM-PS, W-Fi Agile Multiband Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Location™ Bluetooth SIG Ethernet Alliance (PoE, PD device, Class 4) Regulatory FCC/ISED CE Marked RED Directive 2014/53/EU EMC Directive 2014/30/EU Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU UL/IEC/EN 62368-1 EN 60601-1-1, EN60601-1-2 Wi-Fi antenna Two integrated dual-band downtilt omni-directional antennas for 2x2 MIMO with peak antenna gain of 4.9dBi in 2.4GHz and 5.7dBi in 5GHz. Connectivity, standard Wi-Fi 6 (IEEE 802.11ax) Ports E0: Ethernet wired network port (RJ-45) USB 2.0 host interface (type A connector) Serial console interface (proprietary, micro-B USB physical jack) Kensington security slot. Mounting See product ordering guide Power consumption Maximum (worst-case) power consumption (without/with a USB device attached): PoE powered (802.3at): 11.0W / 16.5W PoE powered (802.3af): 11.0W / 13.5W This assumes that up to 5W is supplied to the attached USB device Maximum (worst-case) power consumption in idle mode: 4.3W (DC) or 6.2W (PoE) Maximum (worst-case) power consumption in deep-sleep mode: 1.7W (DC) or 3.7W (PoE) Radio coverage AP type: Indoor, dual radio, 5 GHz and 2.4 GHz 802.11ax 2x2 MIMO 5 GHz radio: Two spatial stream Single User (SU) MIMO for up to 1.2 Gbps wireless data rate with 2SS HE80 802.11ax client devices. 2.4 GHz radio: Two spatial stream Single User (SU) MIMO for up to 574 Mbps (287 Mbps) wireless data rate with 2SS HE40 (HE20) 802.11ax client devices. Warranty Limited lifetime warranty. See the warranty duration. Product dimensions (metric) 37 x 160 x 161 mm Weight 500 g

HPE Aruba Networking 500 Series Access Points

HPE Aruba Networking 500 Series Campus Access Points

Cost-Effective Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) for Medium-Density Indoor Environments

Overview

The HPE Aruba 500 Series delivers affordable, high-performance Wi-Fi 6 for schools, midsize offices, and retailers. With up to 1.49 Gbps real-world speed, it supports mobile, IoT, and demanding user needs.

Key Features

Up to 1.49 Gbps real-world throughput (HE80/HE20)
WPA3 and Enhanced Open for secure access
AI-powered ClientMatch to eliminate sticky clients
OFDMA and MU-MIMO for better multi-user performance
Integrated Bluetooth 5 and Zigbee for IoT readiness
Flexible management: cloud or on-premises

Performance and Efficiency

Engineered for efficiency with OFDMA, bi-directional MU-MIMO, and cellular optimization. Up to 2 spatial streams and 80 MHz channel bandwidth provide strong Wi-Fi 6 performance for budget-conscious deployments.

Advanced Capabilities

Client Optimization: Patented ClientMatch AI technology dynamically steers clients to the best AP.
Interference Reduction: Advanced Cellular Coexistence (ACC) minimizes interference from LTE and DAS.
IoT Platform: BLE 5.0 and Zigbee (802.15.4) built-in for seamless IoT integration.
Target Wake Time: Efficient power saving for low-activity IoT devices.
Security: Trusted Platform Module (TPM), WPA3, WPA2-MPSK, and VPN tunnel support.

Technical Specifications

Models: AP-504 and AP-505

Radio: Dual-band 2x2 MIMO (2.4 GHz & 5 GHz)
Max Data Rate: 574 Mbps (2.4GHz), 1.2 Gbps (5GHz)
Client Capacity: Up to 256 clients per radio (512 total)
BSSIDs: 16 per radio
Wi-Fi Standards: 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Security: WPA2, WPA3, Enhanced Open, MPSK
Management: Aruba Central (cloud) or on-prem controller

Power & Interfaces

PoE: 802.3af/at support (class 3 or 4)
DC Input: 12V DC (2.1 mm plug)
USB 2.0: Type A, 1A/5W output
BLE/Zigbee: Built-in with 3.3 dBi peak gain

Physical & Environmental

Dimensions (AP-505): 160x161x37 mm
Weight: 500g
Operating Temp: 0°C to 50°C
Storage Temp: -40°C to 70°C

Certifications & Compliance

Wi-Fi Certified a/b/g/n/ac/ax
WPA/WPA2/WPA3 (Enterprise, Personal, OWE)
UL2043 Plenum Rated
Railway Certifications (AP-505)
FCC, CE, RED, EMC, and more

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