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What is the HPE Aruba 550 Wi-Fi 6 Access Point?
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The HPE Aruba 550 Wi-Fi 6 Access Point is a high-performance 802.11ax device delivering up to 5.95 Gbps aggregate throughput, advanced RF management and enterprise-grade security for campus, branch and high-density environments.
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What is the maximum data rate of the HPE Aruba 550?
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The HPE Aruba 550 supports up to 5.95 Gbps aggregate data rate across its 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz radios, leveraging OFDMA and MU-MIMO for optimized bi-directional traffic.
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How many clients can the HPE Aruba 550 support?
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Each HPE Aruba 550 can associate up to 512 clients total, with up to 64 active clients per radio, ensuring consistent performance in high-density deployments.
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Which Wi-Fi 6 features are included on the HPE Aruba 550?
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The HPE Aruba 550 incorporates OFDMA, uplink/downlink MU-MIMO, Target Wake Time (TWT), BSS Coloring and WPA3 to maximize spectral efficiency and battery life.
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What power options are available for the HPE Aruba 550?
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The HPE Aruba 550 supports 802.3at PoE+ and 802.3bt PoE++ with class 4 power, plus an optional 12–57 VDC input for flexible deployment scenarios.
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Can the HPE Aruba 550 be managed via Aruba Central?
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Yes. The HPE Aruba 550 integrates seamlessly with Aruba Central for cloud-based lifecycle management, monitoring and AI-driven insights.
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What is the typical coverage range of the HPE Aruba 550?
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Under normal indoor conditions, the HPE Aruba 550 delivers coverage up to 30 m radius, though actual range varies with building materials and RF environment.
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What security protocols does the HPE Aruba 550 support?
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The HPE Aruba 550 enforces WPA3, Enhanced Open (OWE), 802.1X/EAP, role-based access control and an integrated stateful firewall for end-to-end protection.
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Is the HPE Aruba 550 backward compatible with Wi-Fi 5 devices?
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Yes. The HPE Aruba 550 supports legacy 802.11a/b/g/n/ac clients, ensuring smooth migration to Wi-Fi 6 without disrupting existing devices.
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What antenna options are available for the HPE Aruba 550?
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The HPE Aruba 550 ships with internal omni-directional antennas and also offers RP-SMA external antenna ports for custom directional or high-gain antennas.
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How does the HPE Aruba 550 differ from the Aruba 560?
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Compared to the Aruba 550, the Aruba 560 adds integrated Bluetooth 5.0, Wi-Fi 6E support, multi-gigabit PoE++ and Smart Rate 2.5/5/10 GbE uplink ports.
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What mounting options does the HPE Aruba 550 offer?
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The HPE Aruba 550 includes ceiling tile, drywall, wall-plate and desktop mounting kits, plus optional pole-mount accessories for versatile installation.
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Which licenses are required for advanced Aruba 550 features?
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The Aruba 550 requires a Foundation or Mobility subscription for basic operation. Advanced AI, AIOps and analytics require Aruba Central Advanced or Elite licenses.
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What are common use cases for the HPE Aruba 550?
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The HPE Aruba 550 excels in high-density venues, classrooms, auditoriums, open-plan offices and branch sites requiring secure, high-throughput Wi-Fi 6 connectivity.
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Does the HPE Aruba 550 support OFDMA and MU-MIMO?
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Yes. The Aruba 550 leverages both uplink/downlink OFDMA and 4×4 MU-MIMO to maximize spectral efficiency and improve multi-user performance.
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What environmental certifications does the HPE Aruba 550 hold?
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The HPE Aruba 550 is UL2043 plenum-rated, EN 50155 certified for critical transport, and compliant with RoHS, WEEE and IEC 60529 IP30 standards.
