Product Description
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Key Features
• Two integrated dual-band downtilt omni-directional antennas
• 1.49 Gbps maximum real-world speed (HE80/HE20)
• WPA3 and Enhanced Open security
• OFDMA for enhanced multi-user efficiency
• IoT-ready Bluetooth 5 and Zigbee support
• Built-in technology that resolves sticky client issues for Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 5 devices
HPE Aruba Networking 500 Series (RW) Indoor Access Points
Secure Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) access points for indoor environments such as mid-sized offices, schools, or retail spaces where fewer people are on the network at the same time.
Simple and secure access for mobile environments
Wi-Fi 6 solution designed for indoor environments, offering speed and reliability for smaller offices and clinics, and supports growth.
Ultimate efficiency
- Built on Wi-Fi 6 standards, 500 Series APs include features such as OFDMA and Target Wake Time for better multi-user performance, improved efficiency, and green energy savings.
IoT and location-ready
- HPE Aruba Networking Wi-Fi 6 includes support for Zigbee and Bluetooth to simplify the deployment and management of IoT location-based services.
Simple and secure access
- Protects network security with stronger encryption and authentication, secure credentials/keys storage, and user and IoT access policy enforcement firewalls.
Groundbreaking wireless capabilities
Supports wired and wireless connectivity (in a single device) for up to 1.5 Gbps wireless and 256 associated clients per radio.
1.5 Gbps maximum real-world speed (HE80/HE20)Delivers speed and reliability for work and indoor environments.
Dynamic Segmentation and policy- enforcement firewallsFlexible and scalable, it automatically enforces consistent policies across wired and wireless networks. |
Wi-Fi 6 support for OFDMA plus Client MatchHandles multiple clients on each channel regardless of device or traffic type, using AI to eliminate sticky client issues.
AI-powered, Wi-Fi radio frequency RF with AirMatchUtilizing AI learning, Air Match provides automated RF optimization and looks at analytics across the entire network. |
IoT-ready Bluetooth 5 and Zigbee supportSimplifies deploying and managing IoT location services, asset-tracking services, security solutions, IoT sensors, and includes third party USB support.
Application assuranceWith Air Slice, the 500 Series APs provide guaranteed bit rate and bounded latency with intelligent scheduling. |
Specifications
Wi-Fi Radio
- AP type:
- Indoor, dual radio, 5GHz and 2.4GHz 802.11ax 2x2 MIMO
- 5GHz radio:
- Two spatial stream Single User (SU) MIMO for up to 1.2Gbps wireless data rate with individual 2SS HE80 802.11ax client devices, or with two 1SS HE80 802.11ax MU-MIMO capable client devices simultaneously
- 2.4GHz radio:
- Two spatial stream Single User (SU) MIMO for up to 574Mbps wireless data rate with individual 2SS HE40 802.11ax client devices or with two 1SS HE40 802.11ax MU-MIMO capable client devices simultaneously
- Maximum number of associated client devices:
- Up to 256 associated client devices per radio
- Maximum number of BSSIDs:
- 16 BSSIDs per radio
Wi-Fi Antennas
- Two integrated dual-band downtilt omni-directional antennas for 2x2 MIMO with peak antenna gain of 4.9dBi in 2.4GHz and 5.7dBi in 5GHz. Built-in antennas are optimized for horizontal ceiling mounted orientation of the AP. The downtilt angle for maximum gain is roughly 30 degrees.
- Combining the patterns of each of the antennas of the MIMO radios, the peak gain of the combined, average pattern is 4.3dBi in 2.4GHz and 5.6dBi in 5GHz.
Other Interfaces
- E0: Ethernet wired network port (RJ-45):
- Auto-sensing link speed (10/100/1000BASE-T) and MDI/MDX
- PoE-PD: 48Vdc (nominal) 802.3af/at PoE (class 3 or 4)
- 802.3az Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE)
- DC power interface: 12Vdc (nominal, +/- 5%), accepts 2.1mm/5.5mm center-positive circular plug with 9.5mm length
- USB 2.0 host interface (Type A connector): Capable of sourcing up to 1A / 5W to an attached device
- Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE5.0) and Zigbee (802.15.4) radio:
- BLE: up to 7dBm transmit power (class 1) and -93dBm receive sensitivity (1Mbps)
- Zigbee: up to 6dBm transmit power and -96dBm receive sensitivity Integrated vertically polarized omnidirectional antenna with roughly 30 degrees downtilt and peak gain of 3.3dBi
- Visual indicators (two multi-color LEDs): For System and Radio status
- Reset button: Factory reset, LED mode control (normal/off)
- Serial console interface: Proprietary, micro-B USB physical jack
- Security slot: Kensington security slot
Dimensions
- Dimensions/weight (unit, excluding mount bracket):
- 160mm (W) x 161mm (D) x 37mm (H)
- Weight: 500g
- Dimensions/weight (unit in shipping box):
- 193mm (W) x 183mm (D) x 63mm (H)
- Weight: 645g
- Mounting details (AP-505): A mounting bracket has been pre-installed on the back of the AP. This bracket is used to secure the AP to any of the mount kits (sold separately); see the 500 Series Ordering Guide for details.
Mounting Details
- A mounting bracket has been pre-installed on the back of the AP. This bracket is used to secure the AP to any of the HPE Aruba Networking mount kits (sold separately); see the ordering Information section below for details.
Environmental
- Operating Conditions:
- Temperature: 0°C to +50°C / +32°F to +122°F
- Humidity: 5% to 93% non-condensing
- AP is plenum rated for use in air-handling spaces
- ETS 300 019 class 3.2 environments
- Storage and transportation conditions:
- Temperature: -40°C to +70°C / -40°F to +158°F
- Humidity: 5% to 93% non-condensing
- ETS 300 019 classes 1.2 and 2.3 environments
