Aruba Networking AP-503 (US) - Campus - Radio Access Point

Introduction

HPE Aruba Networking 503 Series Campus Access Points deliver affordable Wi-Fi 6 coverage for indoor environments such as mid-sized offices, schools, and retail spaces where fewer people are on the network at the same time. With 1.49 Gbps maximum combined data rate, the 503 Series delivers cost-effective and reliable Wi-Fi for low to medium density environments. The 503 Series is Wi-Fi CERTIFIED and supports 802.11ax features: OFDMA for multi-user efficiency, target wake time (TWT) to extend the battery life of connected IoT devices, and WPA3 and Enhanced Open for greater password and guest security. The 503 Series includes a limited lifetime warranty.

What is new supporting point:
Cost-effective Wi-Fi 6 access points provide up to 1.49 Gbps maximum combined data rate.
Supports Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) features including OFDMA for enhanced multi-user efficiency and WPA and Enhanced Open for greater security.
Dynamic Segmentation and policy enforcement firewalls automatically enforce consistent policies across wired and wireless networks, enhancing user and device security.
Flexible management with AI-powered HPE Aruba Networking Central.
Available as optional eco-friendly 10-packs.

Features

2.4 GHz

Yes

5 GHz

Yes

6 GHz

No

Maximum data transfer rate

1490 Mbit/s

Networking standards

IEEE 802.11ax

Cabling technology

10/100/1000Base-T(X)

MIMO

Yes

Trusted Platform Module (TPM)

Yes

MACsec support

No

Ethernet LAN data rates

1000 Mbit/s

Frequency band

20/40 (2.4 GHz), 20/40/80 (5 GHz), maximum peak data rate 1.49 Gbps

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)

Yes

Design

Product colour

White

Reset button

Yes

LED indicators

Reset, Status, System

Recommended usage

Indoor

Antenna

Antenna type

Internal

Antenna direction type

Omni-directional

Antenna gain level (max)

4.8 dBi

Certificates

Compliance certificates

Federal Communications Commission (FCC), ISED, CE, Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC), Low Voltage Directive (LVD)

Certification

None

Weight & dimensions

Width

145 mm

Depth

145 mm

Height

35 mm

Weight

255 g

Packaging data

Package width

196 mm

Package depth

183 mm

Package height

67 mm

Package weight

515 g

Operational conditions

Operating relative humidity (H-H)

5 - 95%

Operating temperature (T-T)

0 - 40 °C

Storage temperature (T-T)

-25 - 55 °C

Storage relative humidity (H-H)

10 - 100%

Management features

Access point management

On-premises; Public Cloud; Virtual Private Cloud (VPC); as a Service

Performance

Compatible operating systems

HPE Aruba Networking Wireless Operating System and HPE Aruba Networking Instant OS 8.11.1.0 and later HPE Aruba Networking Wireless Operating System 10.5.0.0 and later

Other features

I/O ports

E0: Ethernet wired network port (RJ-45) USB 2.0 host interface (Type A connector) Serial console interface (proprietary, micro-B USB physical jack)

Weight (imperial)

0.227 kg (0.5 lbs)