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ARUBA AP-505 IL UNIFIED AP PL-VL
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R2H26A Overview
R2H26A is an advanced access point engineered to deliver high-performance wireless connectivity for modern indoor networks. It supports dual-band operation across 2.4GHz and 5GHz frequency bands, adheres to Wi‑Fi 6 standards, and achieves data rates of up to 2.5Gbps, ensuring rapid and reliable network performance. The device features MU-MIMO and beamforming technologies that enhance simultaneous connectivity and signal precision, making it ideal for large offices, data centers, and busy home networks.
This model comes equipped with omnidirectional antennas boasting a 5dBi gain, providing extensive indoor coverage of approximately 2000 square feet and an effective range of up to 100 meters. Installation flexibility is ensured through both ceiling and wall mounting options, while connectivity is further supported by an RJ‑45 Ethernet port and PoE power supply. R2H26A combines robust security with WPA2/WPA3 protocols and cloud-based management, making it a reliable solution for mission‑critical wireless deployments.
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R2H26A Specifications
- Product Type
- Access Point
- Wireless Type
- Access Point
- Wi-Fi Standard
- Wi-Fi 6
- Frequency Bands
- 2.4GHz/5GHz
- Data Rate
- 2.5Gbps
- Max Range
- 100 meters
- Coverage Area
- 2000 square feet
- Connector Type
- RJ-45
- Antenna Type
- Omnidirectional
- Antenna Gain
- 5dBi
- MIMO Technology
- MU-MIMO
- Beamforming
- Yes
- Mounting Options
- Ceiling Mount/Wall Mount
- Power Supply
- PoE
- Mesh Networking
- No
- Ethernet Port
- 1x Gigabit
- Max Number of Devices Supported
- 200
- Protocols Supported
- 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
- Management Features
- Cloud Management
- Security Features
- WPA2/WPA3
- Compliance
- FCC/CE/RoHS
- Processor
- Quad-core 1.2 GHz
- Memory
- 512MB
- Outdoor Use
- No
- Product Name
- R2H26A Indoor Access Point
- Height
- 1.5 inches
- Width
- 6 inches
- Depth
- 6 inches
- Weight
- 0.8 lbs
R2H26A Use Case
High-Density Enterprise Campus Deployment with R2H26A-ARUBA AP-505
A global financial services firm deploys dozens of Aruba AP-505 (R2H26A) access points across its high-traffic trading floor and adjacent offices. Leveraging Wi-Fi 6 OFDMA and MU-MIMO, the unified AP PL-VL delivers concurrent 4.8 Gbps aggregate throughput, AI-driven RF optimization and seamless client roaming. Benefit: Consistent low-latency connectivity and 30% higher user density without coverage gaps, enabling uninterrupted trading operations and compliance with corporate SLAs.
Secure Industry 4.0 IoT Connectivity in Manufacturing Plants
A global automotive manufacturer integrates Aruba AP-505 (R2H26A) APs into its production lines to support hundreds of IoT sensors, AGVs and smart robots. Using WPA3-Enterprise, Air Match channel optimization and Policy Enforcement Firewall, the solution segments traffic, enforces zero-trust access and minimizes RF interference in a noisy industrial environment. Benefit: Real-time asset tracking with 99.99% uptime, robust threat protection and a 25% reduction in unplanned downtime.
Location-Based Retail Engagement and Guest Wi-Fi
A large retail chain outfits 150 stores with Aruba AP-505 (R2H26A) unified APs to deliver high-speed guest Wi-Fi and BLE beacon services. By integrating Aruba ClearPass and Meridian APIs, the system enables personalized promotions, wayfinding and loyalty sign-in through a captive portal. Benefit: 40% increase in customer dwell time, a 20% uplift in upsell revenue and simplified network management via centralized cloud monitoring.
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Product Comparison Table
 R2H26A |  R2H23A |  R2H29A |  R2H35A |  R2H30A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Access Point | Wireless Access Point | Wireless Product | Wireless Access Point | Wireless Product |
| Wireless Type | Access Point | Access Point | Access Point | Access Point | Access Point |
| Wi-Fi Standard | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Frequency Bands | 2.4GHz/5GHz | 2.4GHz / 5GHz | 2.4GHz / 5GHz | 2.4GHz / 5GHz | 2.4GHz / 5GHz |
| Data Rate | 2.5Gbps | 2.5Gbps | 1Gbps | 2.5Gbps | 2.5Gbps |
| Max Range | 100 meters | 100 meters | 100 meters | 150 feet | 150 meters |
| Coverage Area | 2000 square feet | 2000 square feet | N/A | 2000 square feet | 2000 square feet |
| Connector Type | RJ-45 | RJ-45 | RJ-45 | RJ-45 | RJ-45 |
| Antenna Type | Omnidirectional | Omnidirectional | Omnidirectional | Internal Omnidirectional | Omnidirectional |
| Antenna Gain | 5dBi | 5dBi | 5dBi | 5dBi | 5dBi |
| MIMO Technology | MU-MIMO | MU-MIMO | MU-MIMO | MU-MIMO | MU-MIMO |
| Beamforming | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mounting Options | Ceiling Mount/Wall Mount | Ceiling Mount / Wall Mount | Ceiling Mount / Wall Mount | Ceiling Mount / Wall Mount | Ceiling Mount / Wall Mount |
| Power Supply | PoE | PoE | PoE | PoE | PoE |
| Mesh Networking | No | No | No | No | No |
| Ethernet Port | 1x Gigabit | 1x Gigabit | 1x Gigabit | 1x Gigabit | 1x Gigabit |
| Max Number of Devices Supported | 200 | 256 | 128 | 64 | 200 |
| Protocols Supported | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax |
| Management Features | Cloud Management | Cloud Management / On-Premises | Cloud Management | Cloud Management / SNMP | Cloud Management / SNMP |
| Security Features | WPA2/WPA3 | WPA2 / WPA3 / 802.1X | WPA2 / WPA3 | WPA2 / WPA3 / 802.1X | WPA2 / WPA3 / 802.1X |
| Compliance | FCC/CE/RoHS | FCC / CE / RoHS | FCC / CE / RoHS | FCC / CE / RoHS | FCC / CE / RoHS |
| Processor | Quad-core 1.2 GHz | Quad-Core 1.2GHz | N/A | N/A | Quad-Core 1.2GHz |
| Memory | 512MB | 512MB | N/A | N/A | 1GB |
| Outdoor Use | No | No | No | No | No |
| Product Name | R2H26A Indoor Access Point | R2H23A Wireless Access Point | R2H29A Wireless Access Point | R2H35A Wireless Access Point | R2H30A Wireless Access Point |
| Height | 1.5 inches | 2.5 inches | N/A | 2.0 inches | 4 inches |
| Width | 6 inches | 8 inches | N/A | 7.5 inches | 9 inches |
| Depth | 6 inches | 8 inches | N/A | 7.5 inches | 9 inches |
| Weight | 0.8 lbs | 1.2 lbs | N/A | 1.2 lbs | 2 lbs |
| Wi‑Fi Standard |
Reviews & Ratings
K
Khalil Ahmed
4
Strong Wi-Fi 6 performance.
N
Nadav Rosen
5
Stable connections throughout the office.
O
Owais Raza
3
No unexpected issues.
M
Martin Keegan
4
Reliable enterprise AP.
Questions & Answers
What is the Aruba AP-505 IL Unified AP PL-VL (SKU R2H26A)?
The Aruba AP-505 IL Unified AP PL-VL (R2H26A) is an indoor Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) access point with integrated perpetual platform and advanced feature licenses, designed for enterprise deployments.
Which wireless standards does the AP-505 IL support?
The AP-505 IL supports IEEE 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6) on both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands, ensuring higher throughput, improved capacity and reduced latency.
What maximum data rates does the Aruba AP-505 IL deliver?
The Aruba AP-505 IL delivers up to 1.7 Gbps of aggregate throughput (up to 574 Mbps on 2.4 GHz and up to 1.2 Gbps on 5 GHz).
How many spatial streams does the AP-505 IL offer?
It features 2×2 MU-MIMO with two spatial streams per band to optimize spectrum use and client performance.