Detailed Specifications
HPE R3V57A - Aruba AP-505H Hospitality/Branch Wi-Fi 6 Access Point
Overview
The HPE R3V57A (Aruba AP-505H) is a Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) dual-band access point optimized for hospitality, branch office or residence-hall environments where you want solid wireless performance with modern client support but don't require the highest-density "4×4" class APs. It supports up to 1.5 Gbps combined wireless throughput, includes built-in IoT-radio support (Bluetooth 5 / Zigbee), and offers wired port flexibility (multi-gig uplink + downstream ports) depending on variant. This model fits deployments such as hotel guest rooms, branch offices, dormitories or small-to-mid-size public-area zones where you need enterprise-class WiFi and IoT/guest features in one device.
Key Features
Up to 1.5 Gbps maximum combined wireless throughput using Wi-Fi 6 with two spatial streams × suitable for modern wireless clients and moderate density deployments.
Built-in Bluetooth 5 and Zigbee (802.15.4) IoT radio support enables guest-services, asset-tracking and location-based features without extra gateways.
Designed for hospitality/branch environments: features such as multiple wired ports (in some variants) for downstream/daisy-chain and uplink flexibility.
Supports modern WiFi 6 efficiency features: OFDMA, MU-MIMO, Target Wait Time (TWT), enhanced open/WPA3×ideal for mixed client loads and guest networks.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|
| Brand | HPE (Aruba Networking) |
| Part Number | R3V57A |
| Product Type | Indoor Wi-Fi 6 Access Point (Hospitality/Branch class) |
| Key Specification | Wireless Standard: 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6) |
| Key Specification | Max Aggregate Throughput: up to ~1.5 Gbps |
| Key Specification | Spatial Streams: 2 (2×2:2) |
| IoT Radios | Bluetooth 5 + Zigbee (802.15.4) |
| Wired Ports | Variant dependent: multiple RJ-45 ports for uplink/downlink |
| Target Use Case | Hotels, dorms, branch offices, remote sites |
| Mounting | Wall/ceiling or desktop options |
| Warranty | Limited lifetime hardware warranty |
