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Aruba AP-505 (RW) Unified Access Point

The Aruba AP-505 is a cost-effective Wi-Fi 6 access point designed to offer high-performance connectivity for various environments, including schools, midsize offices, and retail locations. It supports advanced Wi-Fi features and IoT capabilities, making it suitable for growing organizations with increasing connectivity demands.

Key Features

• High-Speed Connectivity:

  • Maximum Real-World Speed: Up to 1.49 Gbps (HE80/HE20) aggregate data rate.

• Advanced Wi-Fi 6 Technology:

  • OFDMA and MU-MIMO: Enhances multi-user efficiency and reduces airtime contention.
  • Sticky Client Resolution: Built-in technology to resolve issues with Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 5 devices.

• Security:

  • WPA3 and Enhanced Open Security: Provides stronger encryption and authentication for enterprise networks.
  • WPA2-MPSK: Simplifies passkey management for WPA2 devices.

• IoT Capabilities:

  • Bluetooth 5 and Zigbee Support: Integrates IoT-based location services, asset tracking, and sensors.
  • Target Wake Time (TWT): Improves power savings for IoT devices.

• Air Slice™ for Application Assurance:

  • Allocates radio resources dynamically based on traffic type and user roles for SLA-grade performance.

• Advanced Cellular Coexistence (ACC):

  • Minimizes interference from cellular networks and small cells.

• Green AP Energy Efficiency:

  • Utilizes analytics to manage power consumption and transition into sleep mode based on client density.

Technical Specifications

• AP Type:

  • Indoor, Dual Radio: Supports 5GHz and 2.4GHz 802.11ax 2x2 MIMO.

• Radio Performance:

  • 5GHz Radio:
    • Data Rate: Up to 1.2 Gbps with individual 2SS HE80 client devices or two 1SS HE80 MU-MIMO client devices simultaneously.
  • 2.4GHz Radio:
    • Data Rate: Up to 574 Mbps with individual 2SS HE40 (HE20) client devices or two 1SS HE40 (HE20) MU-MIMO client devices simultaneously.

• Client and BSSID Support:

  • Maximum Associated Clients: Up to 256 per radio (512 total).
  • Maximum BSSIDs: 16 per radio.

• Frequency Bands:

  • 2.4 GHz: 2.400 to 2.4835 GHz
  • 5 GHz: Multiple bands ranging from 5.150 to 5.850 GHz

• Modulation and Data Rates:

  • 802.11b: BPSK, QPSK, CCK
  • 802.11a/g/n: BPSK, QPSK, 16-QAM, 64-QAM, 256-QAM
  • 802.11ac: BPSK, QPSK, 16-QAM, 64-QAM, 256-QAM, 1024-QAM
  • 802.11ax: BPSK, QPSK, 16-QAM, 64-QAM, 256-QAM, 1024-QAM

• Transmit Power:

  • 2.4 GHz: Up to +21 dBm
  • 5 GHz: Up to +21 dBm

• Other Interfaces:

  • Ethernet: 1 x Auto-sensing 10/100/1000BASE-T (RJ-45), POE-PD 48Vdc.
  • USB 2.0: Type A connector, up to 1A / 5W.
  • Bluetooth: BLE 5.0, up to 7 dBm transmit power.
  • Zigbee: Up to 6 dBm transmit power.

• Power Consumption:

  • DC Powered: 8.9W / 14.2W (with USB device attached).
  • POE Powered: 11.0W / 16.5W (with USB device attached).

• Environmental Specifications:

  • Operating Temperature: 0°C to +50°C (32°F to 122°F)
  • Operating Humidity: 5% to 93% non-condensing
  • Storage Temperature: -40°C to +70°C (-40°F to 158°F)
  • Storage Humidity: 5% to 93% non-condensing

• Reliability:

  • Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF): 1.3 million hours at +25°C operating temperature.

Management and Operation

• Modes:

  • Controller-less (Instant) Mode: One AP acts as a virtual controller.
  • Controller-based Mode: All traffic is tunneled to a mobility controller for centralized management.

• Management Options:

  • Aruba Central: Cloud-managed solution.
  • Aruba AirWave: On-premises multi-vendor management solution.
  • Zero Touch Provisioning: For fast deployment and central management.

Advantages

• High Efficiency: OFDMA and MU-MIMO optimize network performance and reduce contention.
• IoT Integration: Built-in support for Bluetooth and Zigbee simplifies IoT deployment.
• Advanced Security: WPA3 and enhanced encryption protect network traffic.
• Energy Efficient: Green AP features and intelligent power monitoring reduce power consumption.