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Aruba AP-505 (RW) Unified AP
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Aruba AP-505 (RW) Unified AP

R 11 190
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3–7 day delivery

New: 12-month warranty, manufacturer-backed and mirrored locally (longer where the manufacturer's own warranty is longer).

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Aruba AP-505 (RW) Unified AP.

Device Type: Radio access point. Ruggedized Design: Indoor. Form Factor: In-ceiling. Connectivity Technology: Wireless. Data Transfer Rate: 1.2 Gbps. Line Coding Format: CCK, 64 QAM, 256 QAM, BPSK, QPSK, 16 QAM, OFDM, 1024 QAM, OFDMA. Data Link Protocol: IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11ax. Spread Spectrum Method: OFDM, DSSS, OFDMA.

Specifications

Highlights

  • Wi-Fi 6 standard offering up to 1.774 Gbps aggregate wireless throughput
  • Dual-band operation with up to 1.2 Gbps on 5 GHz and 574 Mbps on 2.4 GHz
  • Supports up to 256 active wireless client devices per Wi-Fi radio
  • Integrated Bluetooth 5.0 Low Energy and Zigbee support for IoT devices
  • Power over Ethernet (PoE 802.3af/at) support with 8.9 W operational draw
  • Enterprise-grade security featuring WPA3, WPA2, and TPM hardware protection

Networking

Form Factor
In-ceiling
Connectivity Technology
Wireless
Data Transfer Rate
1.2 Gbps
Line Coding Format
CCK, 64 QAM, 256 QAM, BPSK, QPSK, 16 QAM, OFDM, 1024 QAM, OFDMA
Data Link Protocol
IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11ax
Spread Spectrum Method
OFDM, DSSS, OFDMA
Frequency Band
2.4 GHz, 5 GHz
Performance
Maximum data rate (2.4 GHz): 574 Mbps
Performance
Maximum data rate (5 GHz): 1.2 Gbps
Performance
Aggregate throughput: 1.774 Gbps
Capacity
Wireless clients per Wi-Fi radio: 256
Capacity
BSSIDs per radio: 16
Capacity
OFDMA units: 8
Status Indicators
System, status
Features
Auto-uplink (auto MDI/MDI-X), deep inspection, Trusted Platform Module (TPM), Maximum Ratio Combining (MRC), Low Density Parity Check (LDPC), Transmit Beam-forming (TxBF) ready, Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS), Cyclic Delay Diversity (CDD), Advanced Cellular Coexistence (ACC), ClientMatch, cyclic shift diversity (CSD), MU-MIMO technology, packet aggregation A-MPDU, packet aggregation A-MSDU, SU-MIMO technology, Intelligent Power Monitoring (IPM), Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS), High-Th
Encryption Algorithm
SSL, WPA, WPA2, WPA3
Compliant Standards
IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.3af, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3at, IEEE 802.3az, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11ax, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 6

Power

Power Over Ethernet (PoE) Supported
PoE
Power Consumption Operational
8.9 Watt

General

Device Type
Radio access point
Ruggedized Design
Indoor

Aerial

Antenna
Internal
Antenna Qty
2
Directivity
Omni-directional
Gain Level
5.7 dBi

Dimensions & Weight (Shipping)

Shipping Width
19.3 cm
Shipping Depth
18.3 cm
Shipping Height
6.3 cm
Shipping Weight
645 g

Environmental Parameters

Min Operating Temperature
0 °C
Max Operating Temperature
50 °C
Humidity Range Operating
5 - 93% (non-condensing)

Expansion / Connectivity

Interfaces
1 x 1000Base-T - RJ-45
Interfaces
1 x USB 2.0 - Type A
Interfaces
1 x console - micro-USB

Internet of Things (IoT)

Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible
Yes
Communications Technology
Bluetooth Low Energy (LE), Zigbee

Manufacturer Warranty

Service & Support
Limited warranty - lifetime

Miscellaneous

Included Accessories
Mounting bracket
MTBF
148 years
Compliant Standards
UL 2043, FCC, EN 60601-1-1, CE/EMC, Directive 2014/35/EU, Directive 2014/30/EU, ISED, Directive 2014/53/EU, IEC/EN/UL 60950, ETS 300 019 Class 2.3, ETS 300 019 Class 1.2

Software / System Requirements

OS Required
ArubaOS, InstantOS

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The HPE Aruba AP-505 (RW) is an indoor Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) dual-band radio access point designed for enterprise workspaces, schools, and retail environments. Delivering aggregate wireless throughput of up to 1.774 Gbps with integrated BLE and Zigbee, it provides reliable, high-density wireless connectivity and IoT integration for medium-density office networks.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Aruba AP-505 used for?

The Aruba AP-505 is an enterprise-class wireless access point used to deliver Wi-Fi 6 connectivity in indoor environments like offices, clinics, and classrooms. It handles multiple simultaneous users via OFDMA and MU-MIMO while supporting IoT connectivity with integrated Bluetooth and Zigbee radios.

How is the Aruba AP-505 powered?

The access point is powered via Power over Ethernet (PoE) using standard 802.3af or 802.3at network switches or injectors. It features an operational power consumption of approximately 8.9 Watts, eliminating the need for separate mains power cables.

Does the Aruba AP-505 come with a warranty in South Africa?

Yes, orders placed through Server Hub are backed by local South African warranty support. The hardware includes HPE's limited lifetime warranty coverage for peace of mind.