HPE Aruba AP-505 Wi-Fi 6 Access Point
Enterprise-grade Wi-Fi 6 with built-in IoT radios for offices, classrooms and mid-density campus spaces.
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)AX1800 Dual-Radio2×2:2 MIMOBluetooth 5.0 + Zigbee1GBE PoE
The HPE Aruba AP-505 is a compact, enterprise-class Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) access point built for reliable performance in busy indoor environments. Dual 2×2:2 radios deliver a combined 1.774GBps (AX1800), while OFDMA and MU-MIMO keep dozens of laptops, phones and IoT devices responsive at once. An integrated Bluetooth 5.0 and 802.15.4 (Zigbee) radio adds location services and IoT connectivity without extra hardware. A single Gigabit uplink with 802.3af/at PoE makes ceiling or wall installation clean and quick, and the AP is managed by Aruba Central or an Aruba gateway/controller.
Deployment note: Indoor campus AP. For full performance provide 802.3at (PoE+ / Class 4); on 802.3af (Class 3) some functions are reduced. Managed via Aruba Central (cloud) or an Aruba controller/gateway.
Best For
✓Offices, meeting rooms and open-plan workspaces
✓Classrooms, campuses and mid-density indoor areas
✓Deployments that need built-in BLE and Zigbee IoT
✓Aruba Central cloud-managed networks
✓Clean in-ceiling or wall installs powered over PoE
✓Upgrading legacy 802.11ac to Wi-Fi 6 efficiency
Key Features
Wi-Fi 6 Efficiency
802.11ax with OFDMA and MU-MIMO raises capacity and lowers latency in dense client environments compared with Wi-Fi 5.
AX1800 Dual-Radio
Concurrent 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz 2×2:2 radios deliver up to 1.774GBps of aggregate throughput.
Integrated IoT
A dedicated Bluetooth 5.0 and 802.15.4 (Zigbee) radio enables location services and IoT onboarding out of the box.
Simple PoE Install
A single Gigabit uplink with 802.3af/at PoE powers the AP over one cable for fast ceiling or wall mounting.
Technical Specifications
| Identification |
| Part Number |
R2H28A |
| EAN / GTIN |
0190017357997 |
| MPN |
R2H28A (AP-505 RW) |
| Brand |
HPE Aruba Networking |
| Wireless |
| Wi-Fi Standard |
802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6), dual-radio |
| Data Rate |
Up to 1.774GBps (AX1800): 574 Mbps @ 2.4 GHz + 1200 Mbps @ 5 GHz |
| MIMO |
2×2:2 on both bands, OFDMA + MU-MIMO |
| IoT Radio |
Bluetooth 5.0 + 802.15.4 (Zigbee) |
| Connectivity |
| Uplink Port |
1× Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45) |
| Power over Ethernet |
IEEE 802.3af/at (PoE / PoE+) |
| Management |
Aruba Central (cloud) or Aruba controller / gateway |
| Physical |
| Mounting |
In-ceiling / wall (indoor) |
| Colour |
White |
| General |
| Warranty |
1-Year Warranty (Singular) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What Wi-Fi speeds does the AP-505 support?
It is an AX1800-class Wi-Fi 6 AP: up to 574 Mbps on 2.4 GHz plus up to 1200 Mbps on 5 GHz, for a combined 1.774GBps with 2×2:2 radios.
Does it have IoT radios?
Yes. An integrated Bluetooth 5.0 and 802.15.4 (Zigbee) radio provides location services and IoT device connectivity without add-on modules.
How is the AP-505 managed?
Through Aruba Central for cloud management, or via an Aruba controller/gateway for on-premises deployments.
What power does it need?
A single 802.3af/at PoE feed. For full functionality use 802.3at (PoE+ / Class 4); on 802.3af (Class 3) some capabilities are reduced.
Expert Insight
Wi-Fi 6 gains the most from a properly designed access layer. Browse our full range of access points to plan coverage and roaming, and pair the AP-505 with a PoE-capable switch from our switches & bridges range for single-cable installs.
Buyer's Guide
Buy it if…
You want dependable enterprise Wi-Fi 6 with built-in IoT radios for offices, classrooms or campus spaces.
Skip it if…
You need Wi-Fi 6E/7, multi-gig uplinks or 4×4 radios for very high-density or high-throughput sites.
Also consider…
A higher-tier Aruba AP (e.g. AP-515/635) for denser deployments, or a Wi-Fi 6E model for the 6 GHz band.