HPE AP-505-US

Aruba Dual-Radio Wi-Fi 6 Campus Wireless Access Point

The HPE Aruba AP-505-US is a powerful, enterprise-grade Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) Wireless Access Pointengineered for medium-densityenvironments like schools, offices, and retail spaces. Featuring dual 2×2 radios with internal antennas, it achieves peak wireless performance of up to 1.77 Gbps, delivering reliable, high-speed coverage. Equipped with Bluetooth 5 and Zigbee—plus WPA3 and Enhanced Open security—the AP also supports cellular-to-Wi-Fi roaming, making it perfect for seamless, secure wireless user experiences. Aruba AI-powered RF optimization, Air Slice™, and ClientMatch™ ensure efficient multi-client performance and enhanced user mobility

Features

The AP-505, part of Aruba 500 Series, leverages Wi-Fi 6 advancements—like OFDMA and MU-MIMO—to serve multiple client devices across 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands efficiently. Its peak data rates of 574 Mbps (2.4 GHz) and ~1.2 Gbps (5 GHz), culminating in 1.774 Gbps aggregated throughput, translate into fast, responsive wireless for dense or high-demand environments. Beyond speed, the AP-505 enhances Wi-Fi 6 efficiency with Air Slice™, enabling QoS-aware OFDMA scheduling, and ClientMatch™, which intelligently steers devices to the best AP for optimal roaming and performance. For IoT and low-power device integration, it includes native support for Bluetooth 5 and Zigbee. Deployment is simplified via Zero Touch Provisioning, while cellular-to-Wi-Fi handoff enhances guest experiences. Security comes robust, with support for WPA3, Enhanced Open, and Aruba Dynamic Segmentation. 

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The AP-505 is designed for seamless integration into Aruba Central or on-premises controller platforms, offering unified policy enforcement across wired and wireless infrastructure. Its plenum-rated build, durable ceiling/wall mounting, and industry-leading energy efficiency make it an exceptional choice for high-density deployments.The Aruba AP-505-US is engineered to deliver robust and reliable wireless performance across demanding environments. Its Wi-Fi 6 architecture—featuring OFDMA and MU-MIMO—ensures high throughput and low latency, even under heavy load from multiple clients. ClientMatch intelligently balances connectivity, avoiding client overloads on single APs. Air Slice guarantees application-level QoS by pairing with Aruba Policy Enforcement Firewall.