[shortdesc] Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax indoor AP with dual-radio 2x2 MIMO, internal antennas, Class 4 PoE (802.3at input, and cloud-ready security for midsize offices, schools, and retail. [/shortdesc] [properties]
| Product Name |
HPE Aruba Networking AP-505 (RW |
| Description |
Dual-radio Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax Unified Campus Access Point with 2x2 MIMO, internal antennas, and Class 4 PoE (PD support. |
| Manufacturer |
Hewlett Packard Enterprise |
| Brand |
Aruba |
| Series |
Aruba 500 Series |
| Model |
AP-505 (RW |
| Product Type |
Indoor Wireless Access Point |
| Region / Availability |
Rest of World (everywhere except US, Israel, Japan, and Egypt |
| Wireless Standard |
Wi-Fi 6 (IEEE 802.11ax |
| Wi-Fi Antennas |
Two integrated dual-band downtilt omni-directional antennas (2x2 MIMO |
| Peak Antenna Gain |
4.9 dBi (2.4 GHz, 5.7 dBi (5 GHz |
| Max Data Rates |
Up to 1.2 Gbps (5 GHz, 2SS HE80 & up to 574 Mbps (2.4 GHz, 2SS HE40/HE20 |
| Connectivity |
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax |
| Ports |
E0: Ethernet RJ-45; USB 2.0 Type-A host; Serial console (micro-B USB; Kensington security slot |
| Mounting |
Optional mounting kits available (see ordering guide |
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| Certifications |
| Safety / Installation |
UL2043 plenum rating |
| Wi-Fi Alliance |
Wi-Fi CERTIFIED a/b/g/n/ac; Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 6 (ax; WPA/WPA2/WPA3 (Enterprise with CNSA option, Personal (SAE, Enhanced Open (OWE; WMM, WMM-PS; Wi-Fi Agile Multiband; Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Location™ |
| Bluetooth |
Bluetooth SIG |
| Ethernet Alliance |
PoE PD Class 4 |
| Regulatory |
| Compliance |
FCC/ISED; CE Marked; RED 2014/53/EU; EMC 2014/30/EU; Low Voltage 2014/35/EU; UL/IEC/EN 62368-1; EN 60601-1-1; EN 60601-1-2 |
| Radio / Antenna |
| Type |
Indoor, dual radio, 5 GHz and 2.4 GHz 802.11ax 2x2 MIMO |
| 5 GHz radio |
2 spatial streams SU-MIMO; up to 1.2 Gbps with 2SS HE80 802.11ax clients |
| 2.4 GHz radio |
2 spatial streams SU-MIMO; up to 574 Mbps (287 Mbps with 2SS HE40 (HE20 802.11ax clients |
| Antennas |
Two integrated dual-band downtilt omni-directional antennas |
| Peak antenna gain |
4.9 dBi (2.4 GHz; 5.7 dBi (5 GHz |
| Interfaces |
| Ethernet |
E0: Ethernet wired network port (RJ-45 |
| USB |
USB 2.0 host interface (Type-A |
| Console |
Serial console interface (micro-B USB, proprietary |
| Security slot |
Kensington slot |
| Power |
| PoE |
PoE powered (802.3af/at, PD Class 4 |
| Max power (worst-case |
802.3at: 11.0 W / 16.5 W (without/with USB device; 802.3af: 11.0 W / 13.5 W (without/with USB device |
| Idle (worst-case |
4.3 W (DC or 6.2 W (PoE |
| Deep-sleep (worst-case |
1.7 W (DC or 3.7 W (PoE |
| Mechanical |
| Mounting |
Optional mounting kits (see ordering guide |
| Dimensions |
37 x 160 x 161 mm (1.5 x 6.3 x 6.3 in |
| Weight |
500 g (1.1 lb |
| Other |
| Differentiator |
Available everywhere except US, Israel, Japan, and Egypt |
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HPE Aruba Networking AP-505 (RW Wi-Fi 6 Access Point
The Aruba AP-505 (RW delivers secure, high-efficiency Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax for indoor deployments in mid-sized offices, schools, and retail spaces. With dual-radio 2x2 MIMO and integrated omni antennas, it offers excellent client capacity and performance with advanced standards support including WPA3, Enhanced Open (OWE, Wi-Fi Agile Multiband, and more. Class 4 PoE (802.3at input simplifies installation, while optional mounting kits streamline ceiling or wall placement.
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Efficient Wi-Fi 6 with 2x2 MIMO for both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands
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Up to 1.2 Gbps at 5 GHz (2SS HE80 and 574 Mbps at 2.4 GHz (2SS HE40/HE20
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Enterprise-grade security: WPA3 Enterprise & Personal (SAE, Enhanced Open (OWE
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Simple deployment with PoE power and optional mounting accessories
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Plenum-rated (UL2043 for flexible installation above ceilings
