Secure Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) access points for indoor environments such as mid-sized offices, schools, or retail spaces where fewer people are on the network at the same time.
Specifications
Hardware Variants
AP-504
AP-505
Wi-Fi Radio Specifications
AP type: Indoor, dual radio, 5GHz and 2.4GHz 802.11ax 2×2 MIMO
5GHz radio: Two spatial stream Single User (SU) MIMO for up to 1.2Gbps wireless data rate with individual 2SS HE80 802.11ax client devices, or with two 1SS HE80 802.11ax MU-MIMO capable client devices simultaneously
2.4GHz radio: Two spatial stream Single User (SU) MIMO for up to 574Mbps wireless data rate with individual 2SS HE40 802.11ax client devices or with two 1SS HE40 802.11ax MU-MIMO capable client devices simultaneously
Maximum number of associated client devices: Up to 256 associated client devices per radio
Maximum number of BSSIDs: 16 BSSIDs per radio
Supported frequency bands (country-specific restrictions apply):
2.400 to 2.4835GHz
5.150 to 5.250GHz
5.250 to 5.350GHz
5.470 to 5.725GHz
5.725 to 5.850GHz
Available channels: Dependent on configured regulatory domain
802.11ac very high throughput (VHT) support: VHT20/40/80
802.11ax high efficiency (HE) support: HE20/40/80
Supported data rates (Mbps):
802.11b: 1, 2, 5.5, 11
802.11a/g: 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54
802.11n: 6.5 to 300 (MCS0 to MCS15, HT20 to HT40), 400 with 256-QAM
802.11ac: 6.5 to 867 (MCS0 to MCS9, NSS = 1 to 2, VHT20 to VHT80), 1,083 with 1024-QAM
802.11ax (2.4GHz): 3.6 to 574 (MCS0 to MCS11, NSS = 1 to 2, HE20 to HE40)
802.11ax (5GHz): 3.6 to 1,201 (MCS0 to MCS11, NSS = 1 to 2, HE20 to HE80)
802.11n/ac packet aggregation: A-MPDU, A-MSDU
Transmit power: Configurable in increments of 0.5 dBm
Maximum (aggregate, conducted total) transmit power (limited by local regulatory requirements):
2.4 GHz band: +21 dBm (18dBm per chain)
5 GHz band: +21 dBm (18 dBm per chain)
Note: conducted transmit power levels exclude antenna gain. For total (EIRP) transmit power, add antenna gain.
Wi-Fi Antennas
AP-504:
Two (female) RP-SMA connectors for external dual band antennas (A0 and A1, corresponding with radio chains 0 and 1). Worst-case internal loss between radio interface and external antenna connectors (due to diplexing circuitry): 0.7dB in 2.4GHz and 1.3dB in 5GHz.
AP-505:
Two integrated dual-band downtilt omni-directional antennas for 2×2 MIMO with peak antenna gain of 4.9dBi in 2.4GHz and 5.7dBi in 5GHz. Built-in antennas are optimized for horizontal ceiling mounted orientation of the AP. The downtilt angle for maximum gain is roughly 30 degrees.
Combining the patterns of each of the antennas of the MIMO radios, the peak gain of the combined, average pattern is 4.3dBi in 2.4GHz and 5.6dBi in 5GHz.
Other Interfaces
E0: Ethernet wired network port (RJ-45):
Auto-sensing link speed (10/100/1000BASE-T) and MDI/MDX
PoE-PD: 48Vdc (nominal) 802.3af/at PoE (class 3 or 4)
802.3az Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE)
DC power interface: 12Vdc (nominal, +/- 5%), accepts 2.1mm/5.5mm center-positive circular plug with 9.5mm length
USB 2.0 host interface (Type A connector): Capable of sourcing up to 1A / 5W to an attached device
Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE5.0) and Zigbee (802.15.4) radio:
BLE: up to 7dBm transmit power (class 1) and -93dBm receive sensitivity (1Mbps)
Zigbee: up to 6dBm transmit power and -96dBm receive sensitivity Integrated vertically polarized omnidirectional antenna with roughly 30 degrees downtilt and peak gain of 3.3dBi
Visual indicators (two multi-color LEDs): For System and Radio status
Reset button: Factory reset, LED mode control (normal/off)
Serial console interface: Proprietary, micro-B USB physical jack
Security slot: Kensington security slot
Power Sources and Power Consumption
The AP supports direct DC power and Power over Ethernet
The AP supports direct DC power and Power over Ethernet
When both DC and PoE power sources are available, DC power takes priority over PoE units
Power sources are sold separately; see the 500 Series Ordering Guide for details
When powered by DC or 802.3at (class 4) PoE, the AP will operate without restrictions units
When powered by 802.3af (class 3) PoE and with the IPM feature disabled, the AP will disable the USB port. In the same configuration but with IPM enabled, the AP will start up in unrestricted mode, but may dynamically apply restrictions depending on the PoE budget and actual power. The feature restrictions and order can be programmed.
Maximum (worst-case) power consumption (without / with a USB device attached):
DC powered: 8.9W / 14.2W
PoE powered (802.3at): 11.0W / 16.5W
PoE powered (802.3af): 11.0W / 13.5W
This assumes that up to 5W is supplied to the attached USB device
Maximum (worst-case) power consumption in idle mode: 4.3W (DC) or 6.1W (PoE)
Maximum (worst-case) power consumption in deep-sleep mode: 1.7W (DC) or 3.3W (PoE)
Mechanical Specifications
Dimensions/weight (AP-505; unit, excluding mount bracket):
160mm (W) x 161mm (D) x 37mm (H)
Weight: 500g
Dimensions/weight (AP-505; shipping):
193mm (W) x 183mm (D) x 63mm (H)
Weight: 645g
Mounting details (AP-505): A mounting bracket has been pre-installed on the back of the AP. This bracket is used to secure the AP to any of the mount kits (sold separately).
Mounting Details
A mounting bracket has been pre-installed on the back of the AP. This bracket is used to secure the AP to any of the Aruba mount kits (sold separately); see the ordering Information section below for details.
Environmental Specifications
Operating conditions:
Temperature: 0°C to +50°C / +32°F to +122°F
Humidity: 5% to 93% non-condensing
AP is plenum rated for use in air-handling spaces
ETS 300 019 class 3.2 environments
Storage and transportation conditions:
Temperature: -40°C to +70°C / -40°F to +158°F
Humidity: 5% to 93% non-condensing
ETS 300 019 classes 1.2 and 2.3 environments
Reliability
Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF): 1.3Mhrs (148yrs) at +25°C operating temperature
Regulatory and Safety Compliance
AP-504: APIN0504
AP-505: APIN0505
Minimum ArubaOS Release: ArubaOS and Aruba InstantOS 8.6.0.0
Regulatory compliance (for more country-specific regulatory information and approvals, please see your Aruba representative):
FCC/ISED
CE Marked
RED Directive 2014/53/EU
EMC Directive 2014/30/EU
Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU
UL/IEC/EN 60950
EN 60601-1-1, EN60601-1-2
Railway Certs (AP-505 Only):
EN 50155:2017 – Railway Applications
EN 50121-1:2017 – Railway EMC
EN 50121-3-2 – Railway EMC
EN 50121-4:2016 – Railway Immunity
IEC 61373 ed2:2008 – Railway Shock and Vibration
Certifications:
UL2043 plenum rating
Wi-Fi Alliance:
Wi-Fi CERTIFIED a, b, g, n, ac
Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 6 (ax)
WPA, WPA2 and WPA3 – Enterprise with CNSA option, Personal (SAE), Enhanced Open (OWE)
