Aruba AP-505H 802.11ax 1.50 Gbit/s Dual Band Wireless Access Point

The Aruba AP-505H is a high-performance, cost-effective Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) hospitality access point designed to deliver premium wireless and wired connectivity for hotels, residence halls, and remote branch offices. In a compact form factor that can be mounted to a standard wall box or used on a desk, it combines a powerful dual-radio wireless experience with the functionality of a wired switch.

By supporting the latest Wi-Fi 6 standards—including OFDMA and MU-MIMO—the AP-505H significantly increases network capacity and efficiency in multi-device environments. It also serves as an IoT platform with integrated Bluetooth 5 and Zigbee support, simplifying the deployment of asset tracking and smart building sensors.

Key Features

• Blazing Wi-Fi 6 Speeds: Delivers a maximum aggregate data rate of 1.5 Gbps (1.2 Gbps on 5GHz and 287 Mbps on 2.4GHz).

• Versatile Connectivity: Features four local Gigabit Ethernet ports for wired devices (printers, VoIP phones, IPTVs) and one 2.5Gbps Smart Rate uplink port.

• Power Sourcing (PSE): Capable of providing PoE power to downstream devices (on up to two ports), reducing the need for additional power outlets.

• IoT Ready: Integrated Bluetooth 5 and Zigbee radios for location services, asset tracking, and IoT sensor connectivity.

• AI-Powered Optimization: Uses Aruba ClientMatch technology to automatically steer Wi-Fi 6 capable devices to the best available radio for peak performance.

• Advanced Security: Features WPA3 and Enhanced Open for robust encryption, alongside a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) for secure storage of credentials and boot code.

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