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HPE Aruba Networking AP-503R-RW AP
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HPE Aruba Networking AP-503R-RW AP

R 6 470
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).

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HPE Aruba Networking AP-503R-RW AP.

Device Type: Radio access point. Ruggedized Design: Indoor. Width: 15 cm. Depth: 15 cm. Height: 3.9 cm. Weight: 320 g. Form Factor: Desktop. Connectivity Technology: Wireless.

Specifications

Highlights

  • Dual-band Wi-Fi 6 delivering up to 1.49 Gbps total data rate
  • 2x2 MIMO technology with integrated omni-directional antennas
  • Two 1000Base-T RJ-45 Ethernet ports and one USB 2.0 port
  • Built-in Bluetooth 5.0 and Trusted Platform Module security
  • Compact desktop form factor designed for indoor deployment
  • Advanced WPA3-Enterprise and Opportunistic Wireless Encryption

Networking

Form Factor
Desktop
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, Bluetooth 5.0, 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
Capacity
Wireless clients per Wi-Fi radio: 256
Capacity
BSSIDs per radio: 16
Capacity
OFDMA units: 8
Status Indicators
Power, system, status
Features
DFS support, Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM) support, Trusted Platform Module (TPM), 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, High-Throughput (HT) support, 2x2 MIMO technology, 2x2:2 streams, Very High Throughput (VHT) support, security slot (Kensington security loc
Encryption Algorithm
WPA, WPA2, WPA3-Enterprise, Opportunistic Wireless Encryption (OWE), Simultaneous Authentication of Equals (SAE)
Compliant Standards
IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.3az, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 6

General

Device Type
Radio access point
Ruggedized Design
Indoor
Width
15 cm
Depth
15 cm
Height
3.9 cm
Weight
320 g

Aerial

Antenna
Internal
Antenna Qty
2
Directivity
Omni-directional

Dimensions & Weight (Shipping)

Shipping Width
24 cm
Shipping Depth
17 cm
Shipping Height
5 cm
Shipping Weight
600 g

Environmental Parameters

Max Operating Temperature
40 °C
Humidity Range Operating
5 - 95% RH

Expansion / Connectivity

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

Manufacturer Warranty

Service & Support
Limited warranty - lifetime

Miscellaneous

MTBF
71 years
Compliant Standards
FCC, EN 60601-1-2, EN 60601-1-1, EMC 2014/30/EU, LVD 2014/35/EU, ISED, IEC/EN/UL 60950, RED 2014/53/EU, IEC/EN 62368-1
Pricing Type
BTO

Software / System Requirements

OS Required
ArubaOS, InstantOS 10.5.0.0

Related Products

The HPE Aruba Networking AP-503R-RW is a compact, dual-band Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) desktop radio access point designed for indoor enterprise and remote work environments. Offering data transfer rates up to 1.49 Gbps, 2x2 MIMO technology, and integrated WPA3 security, it delivers reliable wireless connectivity and wired device support via dual Gigabit Ethernet ports.

Frequently asked questions

What is the HPE Aruba Networking AP-503R-RW used for?

The AP-503R-RW is an indoor desktop radio access point engineered to provide high-speed Wi-Fi 6 connectivity in branch offices, small business spaces, or home offices. It supports up to 256 wireless clients per radio and features dual Gigabit Ethernet ports to connect wired peripherals.

Which wireless standards and speeds does this access point support?

This unit supports IEEE 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6) alongside legacy 802.11a/b/g/n/ac protocols and Bluetooth 5.0. It delivers maximum data rates of up to 1.2 Gbps on the 5 GHz band and 574 Mbps on the 2.4 GHz band.

Does the HPE Aruba AP-503R-RW come with a warranty?

Yes, orders placed through Server Hub include a local South African warranty. You can deploy this enterprise wireless hardware with reliable local after-sales service and support.