Detailed Specification

The Aruba 500 series access points, with Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) technology and Aruba’s intelligent software innovations, deliver high performance connectivity for mobile and IoT devices in any environment.

The 500 series is designed to simultaneously serve multiple clients and traffic types in dense environments, and boosts overall network performance by up to 400% compared to 802.11ac APs.

The 500 Series also provides differentiated capabilities that include AI-powered RF optimization, Live upgrades, WPA3 and Enhanced Open certified security, and unified wired and wireless policy with Dynamic Segmentation.

Additionally, Green AP energy savings are available when Aruba’s AI/ML capabilities are enabled.

Specs

Features
2.4 GHz
5 GHz
Maximum data transfer rate	1774 Mbit/s
Maximum data transfer rate (2.4 GHz)	574 Mbit/s
Maximum data transfer rate (5 GHz)	1200 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN data rates	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Networking standards	IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11ax, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3af, IEEE 802.3at, IEEE 802.3az
Auto MDI/MDI-X
MIMO
MIMO type	Multi User MIMO
Spread spectrum method	DSSS, OFDM, OFDMA
Modulation	16-QAM, 64-QAM, 256-QAM, 1024-QAM, BPSK, CCK, QPSK
Security
Security algorithms	WPA3, WPA, WPA2
Ports & interfaces
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1
USB 2.0 ports quantity	1
USB connector type	USB Type-A
Power
Power over Ethernet (PoE)
Power consumption (max)	16.5 W

Design
Placement	Ceiling, Wall
Product colour	White
Cable lock slot
Cable lock slot type	Kensington
Antenna
Antenna type	Internal
Antenna direction type	Omni-directional
Antenna features	Integrated antenna
Antennas quantity	2
Weight & dimensions
Width	160 mm
Depth	161 mm
Height	37 mm
Weight	500 g
Operational conditions
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	5 - 93%
Operating temperature (T-T)	-40 - 50 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)	-40 - 70 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)	5 - 93%
Technical details
Harmonized System (HS) code	85176990