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White circular ceiling-mount access point with smooth matte finish and subtle LED indicator

HPE Networking Instant On

HPE Networking Instant On AP-505 access point

SKU CH-MYQB-GGQR0 MPN AP-505

A ceiling-mountable wireless access point with dual 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz radios, 802.11ax, Bluetooth 5, 1.77 Gbit/s speed and a single Gigabit Ethernet PoE port

  • Dual-radio 802.11ax delivers 1.77 Gbit/s combined throughput
  • Bluetooth 5 support enables proximity services and location beacons
  • Ceiling-mount design fits standard tiles at 37 mm height
  • Single Gigabit Ethernet port with PoE powered-device support simplifies cabling
  • Compact 160 mm diameter and 500 g weight allow discreet installation

Ceiling-mountable 802.11ax access point

The HPE Networking Instant On AP-505 is a dual-radio wireless access point built for small to medium businesses that need reliable 802.11ax connectivity. It delivers a wireless transmission speed of 1.77 Gbit/s using 2x2 MIMO and beamforming technology. The unit includes internal antennas and a single Gigabit Ethernet port with PoE PD support for simplified deployment.

Suits offices needing Bluetooth 5

This access point suits environments that require Bluetooth 5 integration alongside Wi-Fi, such as retail spaces using proximity beacons or asset tracking. Its ceiling-mountable form factor fits standard drop-ceiling installations. Buyers who need multiple Ethernet uplinks or outdoor-rated hardware should look at other models.

Single Gigabit Ethernet port with PoE PD

The AP-505 provides exactly one RJ-45 network port that supports Power over Ethernet as a powered device. This single port handles both data backhaul and power delivery, so cabling is reduced to one run. Ensure your switch infrastructure supplies PoE or plan for a separate injector if PoE is unavailable.

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Price $113.99
Cheaper than about 76% of the 782 comparable items (median $253.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameAruba
Product line500
Model nameR2H29A AP-505

Questions about this item

How much power does the AP-505 draw when it runs continuously from the PoE port?

The AP-505 is powered through its single Gigabit Ethernet PoE PD port, drawing only what the 802.11ax radios and Bluetooth 5 module need during operation.

What cabling and mounting hardware must I already have to install this ceiling-mountable access point?

You need a Cat5e or better Ethernet cable to the single RJ-45 port and a PoE-capable switch or injector; the unit includes brackets for standard ceiling tiles.

Will the AP-505 work alongside my older 802.11n access points on the same network?

Yes, the dual-radio AP-505 operates on 2.40 GHz and 5 GHz bands and supports mixed-client environments, so legacy 802.11n devices can associate while newer clients use 802.11ax.

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