Aruba AP‑505 Dual‑Band Wi‑Fi 6 Indoor Access Point
Product Description
The HPE Aruba R2H28A refers to the Aruba AP‑505 (RW), a high‑performance indoor enterprise wireless access point from Aruba’s 500 Series. It supports 802.11ax (Wi‑Fi 6) technology with dual radios and 2×2 MIMO, delivering fast and efficient wireless connectivity for medium‑density environments such as offices, classrooms, and retail stores.
The AP‑505 provides enhanced multi‑user performance using OFDMA and MU‑MIMO, supports WPA3 security, and includes integrated antennas for clean indoor deployment. It can be powered via Power over Ethernet (PoE) or DC and supports flexible management options including controller‑based or controller‑less modes.
Model Type
Indoor Dual‑Band Wi‑Fi 6 Access Point
Category
Networking – Enterprise Indoor Wireless Infrastructure
Key Features
Wi‑Fi 6 (802.11ax) Dual Radios — Supports simultaneous 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz operation with improved spectral efficiency and performance.
2×2:2 MU‑MIMO & OFDMA — Enhances capacity and multi‑user performance in medium‑density deployments.
Up to ~1.77 Gbps Combined Throughput — Delivers high wireless data rates for modern applications.
Integrated Omni‑Directional Antennas — Two internal antennas deliver consistent coverage without external hardware.
Advanced Security Support — Includes WPA3, Enhanced Open (OWE), and Agile Multiband for secure connectivity.
IoT‑Ready with BLE & Zigbee — Built‑in Bluetooth support enables location services and IoT integration.
Flexible Power & Mounting — Supports PoE (802.3af/at) or 12 V DC powering and can be ceiling‑ or wall‑mounted.
Technical Specs at a Glance
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Model | Aruba AP‑505 (RW) |
| Part Number | R2H28A |
| Wireless Standard | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax |
| Bands | Dual‑band (2.4 GHz & 5 GHz) |
| Peak Data Rate | Up to ~1.49–1.77 Gbps combined¹ |
| MIMO | 2×2:2 MU‑MIMO |
| Antennas | Integrated internal omni‑directional |
| Ethernet | 1× 1 GbE RJ‑45 |
| USB | 1× USB 2.0 Type‑A |
| Security | WPA3, Enhanced Open, WPA2 |
| Power | PoE (802.3af/at) or 12 V DC |
| Mounting | Ceiling, wall |
| Client Capacity | Up to ~256 clients per radio |
| OS Support | ArubaOS / Instant OS / Aruba Central |
¹Peak throughput varies with regulatory domain and configuration.
Typical Use Cases
Enterprise Offices — Reliable Wi‑Fi for staff and guests.
Education & Training Facilities — Supports many concurrent devices.
Retail & Hospitality — Fast wireless access for customers and POS systems.
SMB & Branch Locations — Affordable Wi‑Fi 6 performance with cloud or controller management.
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