
HPE ANW AP-503 (RW1) Campus AP
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HPE ANW AP-503 (RW1) Campus AP.
Device Type: Radio access point. Ruggedized Design: Indoor. Width: 3.5 cm. Depth: 14.5 cm. Height: 14.5 cm. Weight: 255 g. Form Factor: External. Connectivity Technology: Wireless.
Specifications
Highlights
- Wi-Fi 6 dual-band connectivity with up to 1.49 Gbps aggregate throughput
- Integrated Bluetooth Low Energy and Zigbee for IoT compatibility
- Advanced WPA3 security and Trusted Platform Module protection
- Compact indoor form factor weighing 255 g with mounting bracket included
- Power over Ethernet Class 3 support with Gigabit RJ-45 uplink
Networking
- Form Factor
- External
- Connectivity Technology
- Wireless
- Data Transfer Rate
- 1.49 Gbps
- Line Coding Format
- CCK, 64 QAM, 256 QAM, BPSK, QPSK, 16 QAM, 1024 QAM
- Data Link Protocol
- IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6)
- Spread Spectrum Method
- OFDM, DSSS, OFDMA
- Frequency Band
- 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz
- Performance
- Maximum data rate (5 GHz): 1.2 Gbps
- Performance
- Maximum data rate (2.4 GHz): 574 Mbps
- Performance
- Aggregate data rate: 1.49 Gbps
- Capacity
- Wireless clients per Wi-Fi radio: 256
- Capacity
- BSSIDs per radio: 16
- Capacity
- OFDMA units: 8
- Status Indicators
- Power, system, status
- Features
- Trusted Platform Module (TPM), reset button, Maximum Ratio Combining (MRC), Low Density Parity Check (LDPC), Transmit Beam-forming (TxBF) ready, Cyclic Delay Diversity (CDD), Space Time Blocking Code (STBC), Advanced Cellular Coexistence (ACC), cyclic shift diversity (CSD), packet aggregation A-MPDU, packet aggregation A-MSDU, Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS), 2x2:2 streams, Target Wait Time (TWT), automatic thermal shutdown
- Encryption Algorithm
- 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 Class 3
General
- Device Type
- Radio access point
- Ruggedized Design
- Indoor
- Width
- 3.5 cm
- Depth
- 14.5 cm
- Height
- 14.5 cm
- Weight
- 255 g
Aerial
- Antenna
- Internal
- Antenna Qty
- 2
- Directivity
- Omni-directional
- Gain Level
- 4.8 dBi
Environmental Parameters
- Min Operating Temperature
- 0 °C
- Max Operating Temperature
- 40 °C
- Humidity Range Operating
- 5 - 95% RH
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
- 106 years
- Compliant Standards
- FCC, EMC 2014/30/EU, LVD 2014/35/EU, EN 62368-1, IEC 62368-1, ISED, IEC/EN/UL 60950, ETS 300 019 Class 2.3, RED 2014/53/EU, ETS 300 019 Class 1.2, ETS 300 019 Class 3.2
- Pricing Type
- BTO
Software / System Requirements
- OS Required
- ArubaOS 10.5.0.0, InstantOS 8.11.1.0
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The HPE ANW AP-503 (RW1) is an indoor Wi-Fi 6 radio access point designed for enterprise and campus networks. Delivering aggregate wireless data rates up to 1.49 Gbps across dual bands, it provides secure, high-density connectivity for up to 256 clients per radio, making it ideal for business branches, offices, and collaborative enterprise workspaces.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HPE ANW AP-503 Campus AP used for?
- The HPE AP-503 is an enterprise-grade indoor access point used to deliver secure Wi-Fi 6 wireless connectivity across campus and branch environments. It supports high-density deployments with up to 256 client devices per radio.
Does the HPE AP-503 support IoT connectivity?
- Yes, the access point features integrated Bluetooth Low Energy (LE) and Zigbee communications technology. This allows organisations to connect and manage compatible IoT devices alongside standard wireless network traffic.
Does the HPE AP-503 come with a warranty in South Africa?
- Yes, purchasing the HPE AP-503 through Server Hub includes local South African warranty coverage and support. All units are priced in rand and backed by HPE service standards.