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HPE ANW AP-503 (RW1) Campus AP
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HPE ANW AP-503 (RW1) Campus AP

R 10 720
Available to order
3–7 day delivery

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

30-day returns on unopened items — you arrange the courier; we pay it on faulty or dead-on-arrival units.

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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

Related Products

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.