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Aruba AP-505

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AP-505White1.5" x 6.3" x 6.3" Lifetime

Wi-Fi Access Points

Expert Review Analysis

The HPE Aruba AP-505 is an entry‑level indoor Wi‑Fi 6 access point delivering up to 1.77 Gbps aggregate throughput with dual‑band 2×2 MIMO radios. It integrates Bluetooth 5 and Zigbee for IoT, offers advanced Wi‑Fi 6 features, and is designed for medium‑density environments such as schools and offices.

✓ Best for: Budget‑conscious organizations with medium‑density indoor Wi‑Fi 6 needs such as schools, offices, and venues that also require built‑in IoT connectivity via Bluetooth 5 and Zigbee.✗ Not ideal for: High‑density environments like large stadiums or conference centers, or scenarios requiring higher‑order MIMO, external antennas, or multiple wired uplinks.

Pros

✓Provides up to 1.77 Gbps aggregate peak data rate, suitable for medium‑density indoor environments.
✓Integrated dual‑band 2×2 MIMO radios deliver 1.2 Gbps on 5 GHz and 574 Mbps on 2.4 GHz.
✓Includes built‑in Bluetooth 5 and Zigbee (802.15.4) for IoT device connectivity.

Price History

Current

$95.00

Average

$199.47

Lowest

$65.53

Highest

$349.00

Good Deal — 52% below average

Price trend (90d):+31.3%

Best Seller Rank History

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Rating Trend

Rating3.4/ 5Reviews9+6 reviews -1.60

Specifications

Connectivity

Wi-Fi StandardsIEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax

Bluetooth Version5.0

Zigbee802.15.4

Additional StandardsIEEE 802.3af, 802.3at, 802.3az

Design

Height37 mm mm

Width160 mm mm

Depth161 mm mm

Weight500 g g

Shipping Height63 mm mm

Features

AP TypeIndoor, dual radio (5 GHz and 2.4 GHz), 802.11ax 2x2 MIMO

802.11 FeaturesA-MPDU, A-MSDU, OFDMA

SecurityWPA3, Enhanced Open

Advanced FeaturesClientMatch, AirSlice, Dynamic Segmentation

General

BrandAruba

ManufacturerHewlett Packard Enterprise

Model NameAP-505

Release Date2020-02-25

WarrantyLifetime

Performance

5 GHz Data Rate1.2 Gbps Gbps

2.4 GHz Data Rate574 Mbps Mbps

Aggregate Peak Data Rate1.77 Gbps Gbps

Maximum Real-World Speed1.49 Gbps Gbps

Antenna Gain4.9 dBi (2.4 GHz), 5.7 dBi (5 GHz)

Ports

Ethernet Port1 x Gigabit Ethernet

USB Port1 x USB

Power

Maximum Transmit Power+21 dBm (aggregate)

Power over Ethernet (PoE)IEEE 802.3af/at

Power Consumption (PoE 802.3at)11.0 W (without USB) / 16.5 W (with USB)

Security

Dynamic SegmentationPolicy‑based network segmentation at the AP level

Transmit Power

Configurable transmit powerAdjustable in 0.5 dBm steps up to +21 dBm aggregate

Dimensions & Weight

Height1.5 Inches

Width6.3 Inches

Depth6.3 Inches

Weight1.1 pounds

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