Introduction
The Aruba 500 series access points, with Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) technology and Aruba's intelligent software innovations, deliver high performance connectivity for mobile and IoT devices in any environment.
The 500 series is designed to simultaneously serve multiple clients and traffic types in dense environments, and boosts overall network performance by up to 400% compared to 802.11ac APs.
The 500 Series also provides differentiated capabilities that include AI-powered RF optimization, Live upgrades, WPA3 and Enhanced Open certified security, and unified wired and wireless policy with Dynamic Segmentation.
Additionally, Green AP energy savings are available when Aruba's AI/ML capabilities are enabled.
Features
MACsec support
No
Frequency band
20/40 (2.4 GHz), 20/40/80 (5 GHz), maximum peak data rate 1.49 Gbps
2.4 GHz
Y
5 GHz
Y
Maximum data transfer rate
1774 Mbit/s
Maximum data transfer rate (2.4 GHz)
574 Mbit/s
Maximum data transfer rate (5 GHz)
1200 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN data rates
10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Networking standards
IEEE 802.11a,IEEE 802.11ac,IEEE 802.11ax,IEEE 802.11b,IEEE 802.11g,IEEE 802.11n,IEEE 802.3af,IEEE 802.3at,IEEE 802.3az
Auto MDI/MDI-X
Y
MIMO
Y
MIMO type
Multi User MIMO
Spread spectrum method
DSSS,OFDM,OFDMA
Modulation
16-QAM,64-QAM,256-QAM,1024-QAM,BPSK,CCK,QPSK
Management features
Access point management
On-premises; Public Cloud; Virtual Private Cloud (VPC); as a Service
Certificates
Compliance certificates
Low Voltage Directive (LVD)
Certification
None
Design
Recommended usage
Indoor
Placement
Ceiling, Wall
Product colour
White
Cable lock slot
Y
Cable lock slot type
Kensington
Performance
Compatible operating systems
HPE Aruba Networking Wireless Operating System 8.6.0.0 or later; HPE Aruba Networking Instant OS 8.6.0.0 or later; HPE Aruba Networking Wireless Operating System 10.0.0.0 or later
Other features
I/O ports
E0: Ethernet wired network port (RJ-45) USB 2.0 host interface (Type A connector) Serial console interface (proprietary, micro-B USB physical jack) Kensington security slot.
Weight (imperial)
0.499 kg (1.1 lbs)
Technical details
Harmonized System (HS) code
85176990
Security
Security algorithms
WPA3,WPA,WPA2
Ports & interfaces
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
1
USB 2.0 ports quantity
1
USB connector type
USB Type-A
Power
Power over Ethernet (PoE)
Y
Power consumption (max)
16.5 W
Antenna
Antenna type
Internal
Antenna direction type
Omni-directional
Antenna features
Integrated antenna
Antennas quantity
2
Operational conditions
Operating relative humidity (H-H)
5 - 93%
Operating temperature (T-T)
0 - 50 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)
-40 - 70 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)
5 - 93%
Weight & dimensions
Width
160 mm
Depth
161 mm
Height
37 mm
Weight
500 g