HPE Aruba Networking R2H28A AP-505 Unified Campus Access Point

HPE Aruba Networking AP-505 (RW) Wi-Fi 6 Access Point

The Aruba AP-505 (RW) delivers secure, high-efficiency Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) for indoor deployments in mid-sized offices, schools, and retail spaces. With dual-radio 2x2 MIMO and integrated omni antennas, it offers excellent client capacity and performance with advanced standards support including WPA3, Enhanced Open (OWE), Wi-Fi Agile Multiband, and more. Class 4 PoE (802.3at) input simplifies installation, while optional mounting kits streamline ceiling or wall placement.

• Efficient Wi-Fi 6 with 2x2 MIMO for both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands
• Up to 1.2 Gbps at 5 GHz (2SS HE80) and 574 Mbps at 2.4 GHz (2SS HE40/HE20)
• Enterprise-grade security: WPA3 Enterprise & Personal (SAE), Enhanced Open (OWE)
• Simple deployment with PoE power and optional mounting accessories
• Plenum-rated (UL2043) for flexible installation above ceilings

Product Name	HPE Aruba Networking AP-505 (RW)
Description	Dual-radio Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) Unified Campus Access Point with 2x2 MIMO, internal antennas, and Class 4 PoE (PD) support.
Manufacturer	Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Brand	Aruba
Series	Aruba 500 Series
Model	AP-505 (RW)
Product Type	Indoor Wireless Access Point
Region / Availability	Rest of World (everywhere except US, Israel, Japan, and Egypt)
Wireless Standard	Wi-Fi 6 (IEEE 802.11ax)
Wi-Fi Antennas	Two integrated dual-band downtilt omni-directional antennas (2x2 MIMO)
Peak Antenna Gain	4.9 dBi (2.4 GHz), 5.7 dBi (5 GHz)
Max Data Rates	Up to 1.2 Gbps (5 GHz, 2SS HE80) & up to 574 Mbps (2.4 GHz, 2SS HE40/HE20)
Connectivity	Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Ports	E0: Ethernet RJ-45; USB 2.0 Type-A host; Serial console (micro-B USB); Kensington security slot
Mounting	Optional mounting kits available (see ordering guide)

Certifications
Safety / Installation	UL2043 plenum rating
Wi-Fi Alliance	Wi-Fi CERTIFIED a/b/g/n/ac; Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 6 (ax); WPA/WPA2/WPA3 (Enterprise with CNSA option, Personal (SAE)), Enhanced Open (OWE); WMM, WMM-PS; Wi-Fi Agile Multiband; Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Location™
Bluetooth	Bluetooth SIG
Ethernet Alliance	PoE PD Class 4
Regulatory
Compliance	FCC/ISED; CE Marked; RED 2014/53/EU; EMC 2014/30/EU; Low Voltage 2014/35/EU; UL/IEC/EN 62368-1; EN 60601-1-1; EN 60601-1-2
Radio / Antenna
Type	Indoor, dual radio, 5 GHz and 2.4 GHz 802.11ax 2x2 MIMO
5 GHz radio	2 spatial streams SU-MIMO; up to 1.2 Gbps with 2SS HE80 802.11ax clients
2.4 GHz radio	2 spatial streams SU-MIMO; up to 574 Mbps (287 Mbps) with 2SS HE40 (HE20) 802.11ax clients
Antennas	Two integrated dual-band downtilt omni-directional antennas
Peak antenna gain	4.9 dBi (2.4 GHz); 5.7 dBi (5 GHz)
Interfaces
Ethernet	E0: Ethernet wired network port (RJ-45)
USB	USB 2.0 host interface (Type-A)
Console	Serial console interface (micro-B USB, proprietary)
Security slot	Kensington slot
Power
PoE	PoE powered (802.3af/at), PD Class 4
Max power (worst-case)	802.3at: 11.0 W / 16.5 W (without/with USB device); 802.3af: 11.0 W / 13.5 W (without/with USB device)
Idle (worst-case)	4.3 W (DC) or 6.2 W (PoE)
Deep-sleep (worst-case)	1.7 W (DC) or 3.7 W (PoE)
Mechanical
Mounting	Optional mounting kits (see ordering guide)
Dimensions	37 x 160 x 161 mm (1.5 x 6.3 x 6.3 in)
Weight	500 g (1.1 lb)
Other
Differentiator	Available everywhere except US, Israel, Japan, and Egypt

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