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White square ceiling-mount wireless access point with four internal antennas and two mounting brackets

HPE

HPE JW164A AP-205 Wireless Access Point 802.11ac 867 Mbps 2.4/5 GHz 4 Antennas

SKU CH-EPY4-03V6Y MPN JW164A

Dual-radio access point delivers 867 Mbps on 5 GHz and 300 Mbps on 2.4 GHz with four internal antennas and Gigabit Ethernet

  • Dual-band 802.11 ac delivers up to 867 Mbps on 5 GHz and 300 Mbps on 2.4 GHz
  • Four integrated omni-directional downtilt antennas provide wide coverage in medium-density enterprise environments
  • Gigabit Ethernet port with PoE PD support enables flexible ceiling or wall mounting without a separate power supply
  • Compact 5.9-inch square form factor at 1.6 inches high fits unobtrusively into office ceilings or walls
  • Management port included for direct local configuration and troubleshooting access

Dual-radio access point for medium-density Wi-Fi

The HPE Aruba AP-205 is a compact wireless access point built for medium-density enterprise environments. It delivers up to 867 Mbps on the 5 GHz band using two spatial MIMO streams and up to 300 Mbps on the 2.4 GHz band simultaneously. Four integrated omni-directional downtilt antennas provide broad coverage from a single unit.

Suits offices needing simple ceiling

This model suits businesses that want an affordable 802.11 ac deployment with flexible mounting options. It is not for buyers who need external antenna connectors for specialised coverage patterns or deployments requiring a dedicated PoE input port on the access point itself.

Check PoE power sourcing

Verify that your network switch or injector can supply power over Ethernet to the AP-205 since the unit receives power through its PoE PD port. Confirm that your existing mobility controller or Aruba Instant cluster supports the AP-205 series before adding it to the wireless infrastructure.

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Price $439.99
Pricier than about 61% of the 782 comparable items (median $253.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameHPE
Product lineAP-205
Model nameJW164A
Size & build
Shipping weight0.54 kg
Package size191 × 191 × 57 mm

Questions about this item

Does the JW164A require a separate power adapter, or does it draw power from the network cable?

The AP-205 includes a PoE PD port, so it draws power from the network cable when connected to a PoE switch or injector; no separate adapter is needed.

Can the AP-205 serve older 2.4 GHz laptops while also handling newer 5 GHz phones?

Yes, the dual-radio design runs 2.4 GHz 802.11n at up to 300 Mbps and 5 GHz 802.11ac at up to 867 Mbps simultaneously.

How can I confirm the four internal antennas are active after mounting the AP-205?

Check the controller dashboard for both radios showing "up" and client counts rising on each band; the four integrated downtilt antennas are always active when the radios are enabled.

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