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ARUBA AP-505H RW UNIFIED AP PL-VL MAT

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R3V46A Overview

R3V46A is a high-performance dual-band access point engineered for both indoor large office and high-density home networks. It operates on 2.4GHz and 5GHz frequency bands using the advanced Wi‑Fi 6 standard, delivering data rates up to 2.5Gbps. With built-in MU‑MIMO and beamforming features, the device ensures robust connectivity and efficient distribution of bandwidth across multiple connected devices.

Designed for flexible installation, the R3V46A supports both ceiling and wall mounting options for easy deployment in varied environments. Its integrated omnidirectional antenna with a 5dBi gain extends coverage to approximately 2000 square feet and up to 300 feet in range, while power over Ethernet (PoE) simplifies network connectivity. Ideal for demanding applications, this access point also offers cloud management, enhanced security protocols (WPA2/WPA3), and mesh networking capabilities to provide seamless Wi‑Fi coverage.

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R3V46A Specifications

Product Type
Wireless Product
Wireless Type
Access Point
Wi-Fi Standard
Wi-Fi 6
Frequency Bands
2.4GHz / 5GHz
Data Rate
2.5Gbps
Max Range
300 feet
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
Yes
Ethernet Port
1x Gigabit
Max Number of Devices Supported
100
Protocols Supported
802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Management Features
Cloud Management
Security Features
WPA2 / WPA3
Compliance
FCC / CE / RoHS
Processor
Quad-Core 1.2GHz
Memory
1GB
Outdoor Use
No
Product Name
R3V46A High Performance Access Point
Height
2 inches
Width
8 inches
Depth
8 inches
Weight
0.8 lbs

R3V46A Use Case

High-Density Enterprise Campus Wi-Fi with Aruba AP-505H Unified AP

Scenario: A global enterprise campus supports 3,000+ daily users across open-floor offices, meeting rooms and collaboration spaces. Implementation: Deploy R3V46A-ARUBA AP-505H RW Unified AP PL-VL MAT with 4x4 MU-MIMO, tri-radio architecture and built-in BLE for seamless voice, video and BYOD connectivity. Outcome: 50% throughput boost, sub-5 ms latency for VoIP/video, 40% drop in help-desk tickets and granular VLAN segmentation for secure guest and corporate access.

Smart Retail IoT Integration and Location Services with Aruba AP-505H

Scenario: A multi-site retail chain requires real-time inventory tracking, personalized promotions and secure guest Wi-Fi in 120 stores. Implementation: Utilize R3V46A-ARUBA AP-505H RW Unified AP PL-VL MAT’s integrated Bluetooth Low Energy and Zigbee radios to connect IoT sensors and beacons, managed via Aruba Central. Outcome: 20% increase in in-store engagement, 15% lift in average basket size, rapid provisioning of IoT devices and PCI DSS-compliant guest segmentation.

Secure Healthcare Telemedicine and Asset Tracking with Aruba AP-505H

Scenario: A 500-bed hospital requires reliable, HIPAA-compliant wireless for telemedicine carts, patient monitors and guest access. Implementation: Deploy R3V46A-ARUBA AP-505H RW Unified AP PL-VL MAT with WPA3-Enterprise, Dynamic Segmentation and AI-powered RF optimization. Outcome: 99.9% network uptime for critical applications, zero interruptions in telehealth sessions, real-time RTLS visibility for 200+ medical assets and enhanced data security.

Quality Certifications

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ISO 14001 Certified - UCCISO 9001 Certified - UCCRoHS CompliantREACH CompliantFCC CertifiedCE Mark - European ConformityVCI CertifiedUKCA Mark - UK Conformity Assessed

Product Comparison Table

ARUBA AP-505H RW UNIFIED AP PL-VL MATR3V46AARUBA AP-505H RW TAA UNIFIED AP PL-VLR3V47AARUBA AP-505H US UNIFIED AP PL-VLR3V48AARUBA AP-505H JP UNIFIED AP PL-VLR3V50AAruba AP-505H (IL) Dual-radio 802.11ax 2x2 Unified Hospitality AP with 1+4 Ethernet, PSE, USBR3V52A
Product TypeWireless ProductWireless Access PointWireless ProductWireless ProductWireless Product
Wireless TypeAccess PointAccess PointAccess PointAccess PointAccess Point
Wi-Fi StandardWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 6Wi‑Fi 6Wi-Fi 6
Frequency Bands2.4GHz / 5GHz2.4GHz / 5GHz2.4GHz / 5GHz2.4GHz/5GHz2.4GHz / 5GHz
Data Rate2.5Gbps2.5Gbps2.5Gbps1Gbps2.5Gbps
Max Range300 feet100 meters150 meters100 meters100 meters
Coverage Area2000 square feet2000 square feet2000 square feet2000 square feet2000 square feet
Connector TypeRJ-45RJ-45RJ-45RJ‑45RJ-45
Antenna TypeOmnidirectionalOmnidirectionalOmnidirectionalInternal OmnidirectionalOmnidirectional
Antenna Gain5dBi5dBi8dBi5dBi5dBi
MIMO TechnologyMU-MIMOMU-MIMOMU-MIMOMU‑MIMOMU-MIMO
BeamformingYesYesYesYesYes
Mounting OptionsCeiling Mount / Wall MountCeiling Mount / Wall MountCeiling Mount / Wall MountCeiling Mount/Wall MountCeiling Mount / Wall Mount
Power SupplyPoEPoEPoEPoEPoE
Mesh NetworkingYesNoYesNoYes
Ethernet Port1x Gigabit1x Gigabit1x Gigabit1x Gigabit1x Gigabit
Max Number of Devices Supported10012815064200
Protocols Supported802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax802.11ax802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax / Ethernet802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Management FeaturesCloud ManagementCloud Management / SNMPCloud Management / SNMPCloud ManagementCloud Management
Security FeaturesWPA2 / WPA3WPA2 / WPA3WPA2 / WPA3 / 802.1XWPA2/WPA3/802.1XWPA2 / WPA3
ComplianceFCC / CE / RoHSFCC / CE / RoHSFCC / CE / RoHSFCC/CE/RoHSFCC / CE / RoHS
ProcessorQuad-Core 1.2GHzQuad-Core 1.2GHz1.2GHz Quad-CoreQuad‑core 1.2GHzQuad-Core 1.2GHz
Memory1GB1GB2GB1GB2GB
Outdoor UseNoNoNoNoNo
Product NameR3V46A High Performance Access PointR3V47A Wireless Access PointR3V48A Wireless Access PointR3V50A Wireless Access PointR3V52A Wireless Access Point
Height2 inches2.0 inches2 inches1.5 inches1.2 inches
Width8 inches6.5 inches9 inches8 inches9.5 inches
Depth8 inches6.5 inches9 inches8 inches9.5 inches
Weight0.8 lbs1.2 lbs1.5 lbs1.2 lbs0.8 lbs
Wi‑Fi Standard

Reviews & Ratings

J
Julio Mendes
5

RW unified AP-505H performs consistently across rooms.

H
Hamza Rauf
4

Built-in ports simplify deployments.

K
Karin Holm
5

Stable Wi-Fi 6 access.

O
Owais Iqbal
3

No operational issues.

S
Simon Pettit
4

Dependable hospitality AP.

Questions & Answers

What are the key features of the Aruba AP-505H RW Unified AP PL-VL MAT (SKU R3V46A)?

The Aruba AP-505H RW delivers Wi-Fi 6 with 4x4:4 MIMO, integrated BLE and Zigbee radios, dual 2.5 GbE ports, secure boot, and includes a perpetual ArubaOS platform license plus a one-year Aruba Central virtual management license with multi-year assurance.

Which Wi-Fi standards and bands does the Aruba AP-505H support?

The AP-505H supports IEEE 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6) on both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands, while maintaining backward compatibility with 802.11a/b/g/n/ac devices.

What performance and client capacity can I expect from the AP-505H?

The AP-505H delivers up to 4.8 Gbps aggregate throughput, supports OFDMA and MU-MIMO for high density, and can serve over 512 concurrent clients per access point.

What antenna configuration does the Aruba AP-505H use?

It features internal 4x4:4 multi-element antennas for both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz radios, optimized for uniform coverage in indoor environments.