HPE Aruba Networking 500R Series Remote Access Point
Cost-Effective Wi-Fi 6 Coverage for Small Branches and Remote Work

Overview:

HPE Aruba Networking 500R Series Remote Access Points enable IT teams to deliver cost-effective Wi-Fi 6 coverage in a compact desktop form factor that is ideal for small branches and remote work. With 1.49 Gbps maximum combined speed, Zero Touch Provisioning, wired ports, and optional USB LTE modem, the 500R Series makes it easier to extend the workplace experience anywhere that has an internet or cellular connection.

The 500R Series is Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ and includes support for all 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 500R Series includes a limited lifetime warranty.

What's new

• Cost-effective Wi-Fi 6 remote access points that provide up to 1.49 Gbps maximum combined data rate in a desktop form factor ideal for teleworker or small branch environments.
• Support for OFDMA for enhanced multi-user efficiency, and WPA3 and Enhanced Open for greater security.
• Wired and wireless connections that include encryption and use authentication to protect the remote network.
• Optional USB LTE modem that supports high speed LTE Cat 12 connectivity for cellular backhaul.
• Zero Touch Provisioning that provides ease of implementation in branch offices and remote sites, without on-site technical expertise.
• Managed through cloud-native HPE Aruba Networking Central to extend the WAN to home offices, small offices, and even temporary locations.

Features:

Wi-Fi 6 Performance for Small Branches and Remote Work

HPE Aruba Networking 500R Series Remote Access Points deliver a maximum combined data rate of 1.49 Gbps with two spatial streams to meet the needs of low and medium density environments.

The access point provides Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ with support for Wi-Fi 6 features such as OFDMA, bidirectional MU-MIMO, and target wait time (TWT) to drive improved efficiency.

Includes three 1 Gbps Ethernet ports (1 uplink, 2 downlink) for wired connectivity.

Supports optional USB LTE modem for high-speed LTE Cat 12 connectivity.

Flexibility is powered through DC or a standard USB-C source and ships with 12V adapter and localized plug.

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Simple and Secure Access

The HPE Aruba Networking 500R Series Remote Access Points offer enhanced security with Dynamic Segmentation to remove the time consuming and errorprone task of managing complex and static VLANs, ACLs, and subnets by dynamically assigning policies and keeping traffic protected and separated.

It offers stronger encryption and authentication with WPA3, protected credentials/keys storage for guest access with Enhanced Open, and user and IoT access policy enforcement firewalls (PEF).

Trusted Platform Module (TPM) secures credentials, keys, and boot code.

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Cloud Managed and Ready for IoT

HPE Aruba Networking 500R Series Remote Access Points are deployed and managed using cloud-native HPE Aruba Networking Central to extend the WAN to home offices, small offices, and even temporary locations with built-in SDWAN and cloud security.

Remote work microbranch capabilities include SD-WAN route/tunnel orchestration, policy-based routing, multiple active tunnels, WAN health visibility, and cloud security orchestration.

Connect IoT devices with an optional USB dongle for [1] Bluetooth 5 and 802.15.4/Zigbee support.

Target Wake Time (TWT) establishes a schedule for client communications to save power and reduce airtime contention.

Specifications:

Documentation:

Aruba AP-500R Series Remote Access Points Datasheet (.PDF)