Question 1

What is the Aruba CM AP-505 (RW) Dual Radio 2x2:2 802.11ax Internal Antennas Unified Campus AP?

Accepted Answer

The Aruba CM AP-505 (RW) is a Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) access point featuring dual radios with 2x2:2 spatial streams and internal antennas, designed for unified campus deployments and seamless client connectivity.

Question 2

What wireless speeds can I expect from the Aruba AP-505?

Accepted Answer

The AP-505 delivers up to 1.2 Gbps combined aggregate throughput (574 Mbps on 2.4 GHz and 1201 Mbps on 5 GHz) using 2x2:2 MU-MIMO and OFDMA technologies.

Question 3

Which power options are supported by the AP-505?

Accepted Answer

You can power the AP-505 via 802.3at PoE+ or an optional 12 VDC adapter, offering flexible deployment in both new and existing network infrastructures.

Question 4

What Wi-Fi security protocols does the Aruba AP-505 support?

Accepted Answer

The AP-505 supports WPA3, Enhanced Open (OWE), WPA2 Enterprise with 802.1X, and Application-RFIDs for robust encryption and threat protection.

Question 5

Does the AP-505 support MU-MIMO and OFDMA?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the AP-505 leverages MU-MIMO and OFDMA for simultaneous data transmission to multiple clients, reducing latency and improving spectral efficiency.

Question 6

What management platforms are compatible with the Aruba AP-505?

Accepted Answer

You can manage the AP-505 through Aruba Central (cloud-based), Aruba Mobility Controllers (on-premises), or AirWave for comprehensive monitoring and policy enforcement.

Question 7

How does Target Wake Time (TWT) enhance battery life?

Accepted Answer

TWT schedules wake and sleep intervals for client devices, significantly reducing power consumption on IoT and mobile devices and extending battery life.

Question 8

What mounting options are available for the Aruba AP-505?

Accepted Answer

The AP-505 supports T-bar ceiling, solid surface, and wall mounting using the included brackets for versatile installation in offices, classrooms, and public spaces.

Question 9

What is the recommended coverage area for each AP-505?

Accepted Answer

Each AP-505 typically covers up to 3,000 square feet in open office environments, though actual coverage depends on building materials and wireless client density.

Question 10

How many concurrent clients can the AP-505 handle?

Accepted Answer

Under moderate usage, the AP-505 supports up to 200 concurrent clients, balancing performance and quality of service across diverse device types.

Question 11

Does the Aruba AP-505 include built-in BLE and IoT capabilities?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the AP-505 features integrated Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) radios to support location services, asset tracking, and IoT connectivity without external beacons.

Question 12

What environmental conditions does the AP-505 support?

Accepted Answer

The AP-505 operates between 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) and supports up to 90% non-condensing humidity, making it suitable for most indoor environments.

Question 13

What firmware upgrade process does the Aruba AP-505 use?

Accepted Answer

Firmware upgrades are delivered as over-the-air updates via Aruba Central or Mobility Controllers, ensuring timely security patches and feature enhancements with minimal disruption.

Question 14

What warranty and support options are available for the AP-505?

Accepted Answer

The AP-505 comes with a one-year limited warranty, extendable through ArubaCare support contracts for up to five years of hardware replacement and technical assistance.

Question 15

How do I verify the LED indicators on the Aruba AP-505?

Accepted Answer

A multicolor status LED indicates power, network connectivity, and operational health: solid blue for normal operation, blinking amber for boot or firmware upgrade, and red for fault.

Question 16

What licensing is required for full feature access on the AP-505?

Accepted Answer

To unlock all security, analytics, and orchestration features, deploy the AP-505 with Aruba Central business or advanced cloud-native licenses or controller-based ArubaOS licenses.

	R2H28ACM	R2H23A	R2H22A	R2H29ACM	R2H19A
Product Type	Wireless Access Point	Wireless Access Point	Wireless Access Point	Wireless Product	Wireless Access Point
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	2.5Gbps	2.5Gbps	2.5Gbps
Max Range	100 meters	100 meters	150 meters	100 meters	100 meters
Coverage Area	2000 square feet	2000 square feet	8000 square feet	2000 square feet	5000 square feet
Connector Type	RJ-45	RJ-45	RJ-45	RJ-45	RJ-45
Antenna Type	Omnidirectional	Omnidirectional	Omnidirectional	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 / AC Adapter	PoE	PoE
Mesh Networking	No	No	No	No	Yes
Ethernet Port	1x Gigabit	1x Gigabit	1x Gigabit	1x Gigabit	1x Gigabit
Max Number of Devices Supported	256	256	100	128	128
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 / On-Premises	Cloud Management / SNMP	Cloud Management
Security Features	WPA2 / WPA3	WPA2 / WPA3 / 802.1X	WPA2 / WPA3 / 802.1X	WPA2 / WPA3 / 802.1X	WPA2 / WPA3
Compliance	FCC / CE / RoHS	FCC / CE / RoHS	FCC / CE / RoHS	FCC / CE / RoHS	FCC / CE / RoHS
Processor	Dual-core 1.2GHz	Quad-Core 1.2GHz	Dual-core 1.2GHz	Quad-Core 1.2GHz	Quad-Core 1.2GHz
Memory	1GB	512MB	512MB	512MB	1GB
Outdoor Use	No	No	Yes	No	No
Product Name	R2H28ACM Wireless Access Point	R2H23A Wireless Access Point	R2H22A Dual-Band Wireless Access Point	R2H29ACM Dual-Band Wi-Fi 6 Access Point	R2H19A Wireless Access Point
Height	2 inches	2.5 inches	2 inches	1.5 inches	2 inches
Width	6 inches	8 inches	8 inches	7 inches	9 inches
Depth	6 inches	8 inches	8 inches	7 inches	9 inches
Weight	1.2 lbs	1.2 lbs	1.5 lbs	0.8 lbs	2 lbs
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Questions & Answers

What is the Aruba CM AP-505 (RW) Dual Radio 2x2:2 802.11ax Internal Antennas Unified Campus AP?

What wireless speeds can I expect from the Aruba AP-505?

Which power options are supported by the AP-505?

What Wi-Fi security protocols does the Aruba AP-505 support?

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