Aruba AP‑504 Dual‑Band Wi‑Fi 6 Indoor Unified Access Point
Product Description
The HPE Aruba R2H22A is the Aruba AP‑504 (RW) — a high‑performance, indoor unified wireless access point from Aruba’s 500 Series that supports Wi‑Fi 6 (802.11ax) technology with dual radios and 2×2:2 MU‑MIMO. Designed for medium‑density enterprise environments such as offices, classrooms, retail spaces, and branch locations, this AP delivers fast and efficient Wi‑Fi connectivity with flexible mounting and management options.
Featuring external antenna connectors (RP‑SMA), it allows deployment with optimized antennas for extended coverage or challenging RF environments. It supports advanced Wi‑Fi 6 features like OFDMA, MU‑MIMO, and Target Wake Time (TWT) for improved multi‑client performance and energy efficiency.
Model Type
Indoor Dual‑Band Wi‑Fi 6 Unified Access Point
Category
Networking – Enterprise Indoor Wireless
Key Features
802.11ax Dual‑Band Wi‑Fi (Wi‑Fi 6) — Offers simultaneous 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz operation with high throughput and spectral efficiency.
2×2:2 MU‑MIMO & OFDMA Technologies — Improves efficiency, capacity, and performance in environments with many connected devices.
External Antenna Connectors — Two RP‑SMA connectors allow attaching external dual‑band antennas to optimize coverage.
Up to ~1.77 Gbps Aggregate Throughput — Combined peak data rate across both bands supports video conferencing, cloud apps, and high‑bandwidth traffic.
Smart Power Options — Powered via PoE (802.3af/802.3at) or direct DC power (optional), providing deployment flexibility.
USB 2.0 Host Port — Supports local edge services or analytics devices.
Enterprise‑Grade Security — WPA3, Enhanced Open (OWE), and other modern security protocols help protect wireless access.
IoT & BLE Support — Integrates Bluetooth Low Energy and 802.15.4/Zigbee interface support for IoT services and location‑based applications.
Technical Specs at a Glance
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Model | Aruba AP‑504 (RW) |
| Part Number | R2H22A |
| Wireless Standard | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi‑Fi 6) |
| Bands | Dual‑band 2.4 GHz & 5 GHz |
| Peak Data Rate | Up to ~1.77 Gbps combined (~1.2 Gbps @ 5 GHz + ~0.57 Gbps @ 2.4 GHz) |
| MIMO | 2×2:2 MU‑MIMO |
| Antennas | External RP‑SMA connectors for dual‑band antennas |
| Ethernet | 1× 1 GbE RJ‑45 (PoE/PoE+) |
| USB | 1× USB 2.0 Type‑A (host) |
| Mounting | Ceiling / Wall |
| Power | PoE (802.3af/802.3at) or DC input |
| Security | WPA3, WPA2, Enhanced Open |
| IoT Support | BLE, 802.15.4/Zigbee |
Typical Use Cases
Enterprise & Office Wireless — Reliable indoor Wi‑Fi for staff and guests.
Classrooms & Educational Spaces — Handles multiple student devices with modern traffic.
Retail and Showrooms — Strong wireless coverage for POS systems, tablets, and phones.
Branch & Distributed Locations — Easy deployment with PoE and optional DC power.
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