Detailed Specifications
HPE R7G97A - AP-503H Hospitality/Branch Wi-Fi 6 Access Point
Overview
The HPE R7G97A (Aruba AP-503H) is a Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)-enabled access point targeted at hospitality, branch and remote office deployments where device density and modern wireless features are required but extremely high-end capacity may not be necessary. It supports up to 1.5 Gbps aggregate wireless throughput, includes multiple wired ports, integrated IoT and Bluetooth radios, and is built to fit environments like hotel rooms, residence halls or branch office floors with simple installation and rich features. In real-world deployments, this model is useful when you need reliable WiFi 6 client support, multi-gig wireless capability, guest/employee segmentation, and IoT readiness (e.g., for guest devices or sensors) in moderate-density indoor settings.
Key Features
Up to 1.5 Gbps aggregate data rate under WiFi 6.
Built-in support for Bluetooth 5 and Zigbee/802.15.4 IoT radio, enabling location, asset tracking and IoT device connectivity without separate gateways.
Multiple wired ports (e.g., 3× 1 GbE RJ-45) to support uplink and downstream/guest ports.
WiFi 6 features such as OFDMA, MU-MIMO, improved airtime efficiency × beneficial for mixed client loads, guest devices and IoT endpoints.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|
| Brand | HPE (Aruba Networking) |
| Part Number | R7G97A |
| Product Type | Indoor WiFi 6 Access Point (Hospitality/Branch class) |
| Key Specification | Wireless Standard: 802.11ax |
| Key Specification | Max Aggregate Throughput: Up to ~1.5 Gbps |
| Key Specification | Ports: 3× 1 GbE RJ-45 (approx) |
| Wireless Bands | Dual-band (2.4 GHz + 5 GHz) |
| IoT Radios | Bluetooth 5 + 802.15.4 (Zigbee) |
| Target Use Case | Hotel rooms, residence halls, branch offices |
| Mounting | Wall/ceiling or desk mount (hospitality use) |
| Status | Current product (check local stock & firmware) |
