Aruba R2H28A | AP-505 (RW) Wi-Fi 6 Dual-Band Access Point, 2x2 MU-MIMO
Aruba R2H28A | AP-505 (RW) Wi-Fi 6 Dual-Band Access Point, 2x2 MU-MIMO
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SKU:R2H28A
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Description
Description
The Aruba AP-505 (RW) is an indoor Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) dual-radio access point with 2x2 MU-MIMO, 5GHz and 2.4GHz radios and integrated internal antennas. It delivers up to 1.77 Gbps aggregate data rate and suits medium-density campus environments such as schools, midsize offices and retail. This model carries the RW (Rest of World) regulatory domain.
The AP-505 includes a 10/100/1000BASE-T port with 802.3af/at PoE-PD, a 12V DC input, a USB 2.0 host port, and a Bluetooth 5 and Zigbee radio for IoT use cases. It is part of the Aruba 500 Series campus access points and requires InstantOS 8.6.0.0 or later. Mount kits and power sources are sold separately.
Features
Features
- OFDMA and MU-MIMO for enhanced multi-user efficiency
- WPA3 and Enhanced Open security
- ClientMatch technology resolves sticky client issues for Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 5 devices
- IoT-ready Bluetooth 5 and Zigbee support
- Air Slice application assurance (with Aruba Central)
- Advanced Cellular Coexistence (ACC)
- Intelligent Power Monitoring (IPM)
- Target Wake Time (TWT)
- Integrated TPM for secure credential storage
- Policy Enforcement Firewall and VPN tunnel support
Warranty
Warranty
Aruba Networking offers a Limited Lifetime Warranty on many of its hardware products, including select switches and access points. This warranty covers defects in materials and workmanship for the duration of the product's life, with support available for up to five years after the product's end-of-sale date.
Other Aruba products come with warranties ranging from 1 to 5 years, depending on the specific model. Warranty terms can vary based on the product category and model number.
Extended Warranty Options:
IP Trading offers tailored extended warranty solutions and support packages for Aruba Networking products, ensuring your network infrastructure remains protected beyond the standard warranty period. Contact our team to explore options that align with your organisation's needs.
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FAQs
Technical Specifications
- 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6), dual radio 5GHz and 2.4GHz, 2x2 MU-MIMO with 2 spatial streams
- 1.77 Gbps maximum aggregate data rate (1,201 Mbps 5GHz / 574 Mbps 2.4GHz)
- 2 integrated dual-band downtilt omni antennas (4.9 dBi 2.4GHz / 5.7 dBi 5GHz)
- 1 x 10/100/1000BASE-T RJ-45 port with 802.3af/at PoE-PD
- 12V DC power input
- 1 x USB 2.0 Type-A host port
- Bluetooth 5 (BLE) and Zigbee (802.15.4) radio
- Up to 256 associated clients per radio, 16 BSSIDs per radio
- Maximum aggregate conducted transmit power: +21 dBm
- Max power consumption: 8.9 W (DC), 11.0 W (PoE 802.3at)
- Dimensions: 160 x 161 x 37 mm (excluding mount bracket), 500 g
- Operating temperature: 0 to 50 C, plenum rated (UL2043)
- Regulatory domain: Rest of World (RW)
- Minimum software: InstantOS 8.6.0.0
FAQs
Q: What does the RW designation mean on the AP-505?
A: RW stands for Rest of World. It is the regulatory domain this model is configured for, and country-specific frequency restrictions apply.
Q: How is the AP-505 powered?
A: It accepts 802.3af/at PoE on its RJ-45 port (class 3 or 4) or 12V DC via a 2.1mm/5.5mm centre-positive plug. Power sources are sold separately.
Q: Does the AP-505 have external antennas?
A: No. It uses two integrated dual-band downtilt omni-directional antennas, with peak gain of 4.9 dBi on 2.4GHz and 5.7 dBi on 5GHz.
Q: Does it include a mount kit?
A: A mounting bracket is pre-installed on the back of the unit, but additional mount kits are sold separately.
Q: What IoT radios are built in?
A: The AP-505 includes a Bluetooth 5 (BLE) and Zigbee (802.15.4) radio for IoT integration.
Q: What software is required?
A: The AP-505 requires InstantOS 8.6.0.0 or later. Features such as Air Slice are available when managed with Aruba Central.
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