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White square ceiling-mounted wireless access point, low-profile matte finish, recessed LED indicator, single RJ-45 port visible on edge

HPE Networking Instant On

HPE Networking Instant On IAP-305 (RW) JX945A access point

SKU CH-11SN-H5P59

An in-ceiling wireless access point delivering 1.7 Gbps peak throughput with dual-band 802.11ac and MU-MIMO for up to 255 clients per radio

  • Key featuresInternation Version (JX945A) IAP-305 (RW)
  • In-ceiling design blends into indoor spaces
  • 7 Gbps peak data rate for high-throughput wireless
  • 255 wireless clients per radio supports dense environments
  • 1 x 1000Base-T RJ-45 port enables wired uplinks
  • 2 x ceiling mounting clips simplify installation

HPE IAP-305 (RW) in-ceiling access point

The HPE IAP-305 (RW) is an indoor wireless access point designed for ceiling mounting in business environments. It supports concurrent dual-band operation on 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz with internal antennas and a single RJ-45 Ethernet port. The unit includes ceiling mounting clips and a reset button for straightforward deployment.

Dual-band throughput limits at 1.7 Gbps peak

The 5 GHz radio delivers up to 1300 Mbps while the 2.4 GHz radio reaches 400 Mbps, combining for a 1.7 Gbps peak rate. Each radio supports up to 255 wireless clients and 16 BSSIDs. A single 1000Base-T uplink caps wired backhaul at 1 Gbps, which can become the bottleneck when many clients are active on the 5 GHz band.

Upgrade from single-band or older 802.11n gear

This model replaces standalone single-band access points or early 802.11n deployments that lack MU-MIMO and beamforming. The jump is worth it when client density exceeds what legacy radios can handle or when features such as DFS support, ClientMatch roaming and BLE beaconing are required. It does not suit installations needing multi-gigabit uplinks or outdoor-rated enclosures.

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Price $422.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameHPE Instant On
Model nameIAP-305 (RW)
Part numberJX945A

Questions about this item

Should I pick the JX945A IAP-305 (RW) or another version for my ceiling install?

The JX945A is the international in-ceiling model with internal antennas and two mounting clips included.

What does the 1.7 Gbps peak rate mean for everyday Wi-Fi use?

That is the combined theoretical maximum across both radios; real-world throughput will be lower due to overhead and client mix.

How does the 1000Base-T RJ-45 port limit wired backhaul speed?

The single gigabit Ethernet port caps wired uplink at 1 Gbps, so the 1.7 Gbps wireless peak cannot be fully sustained over the wire.

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