HPE Networking AP-504
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HPE Networking AP-504

4.3

Best Wi-Fi 6 solution for medium-density indoor business environments.

This is the gold standard for bringing reliable Wi-Fi 6 to medium-density offices without the headache of complex manual oversight. By leaning heavily on AI-driven management, it trades granular, hands-on configuration for a streamlined, set-it-and-forget-it experience that keeps your network running smoothly.

Who it's for

  • IT managers supporting crowded office or public spaces
  • Security-conscious businesses protecting sensitive corporate data
  • Smart facility planners integrating diverse IoT ecosystems

Who should skip it

  • Small businesses operating on a limited hardware budget
  • Home users seeking a simple plug-and-play network solution
  • Buyers looking for an all-inclusive out-of-the-box package

Performance breakdown

Multi-user Efficiency

OFDMA and MU-MIMO technology handle high-density traffic with impressive stability.

Excellent

Management Intelligence

AI-powered Aruba Central simplifies complex network operations for busy IT teams.

Excellent

IoT Connectivity

Integrated Bluetooth and Zigbee support streamline smart device integration effortlessly.

Excellent

Security Standards

WPA3 and Enhanced Open protocols provide robust, modern protection for business data.

Excellent

Device Capacity

Supports up to 256 clients per radio for reliable medium-density coverage.

Excellent

Deployment Flexibility

External antenna design allows for precise signal optimization in challenging indoor spaces.

Good

Key Specs

Brand

HPE

Product Line

HPE Aruba

Model

AP-504 (US)

Edition

Campus

Compliant Standards

IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11ax, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3af, IEEE 802.3at, IEEE 802.3az, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 6

Connectivity Technology

Wireless

Data Link Protocols

Bluetooth 5.0, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6), IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n

Data Transfer Rate

1.2 GBps

Features

2x2 MIMO technology, Advanced Cellular Coexistence (ACC), Auto-uplink (auto MDI/MDI-X), ClientMatch, Cyclic Delay Diversity (CDD), Cyclic shift diversity (CSD), Deep Packet Inspection (DPI), Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS), Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS), Energy-Efficient Ethernet (EEE), High Efficiency (HE) support, High-Throughput (HT) support, Intelligent Power Monitoring (IPM), LED off mode, Low Density Parity Check (LDPC), Maximum Ratio Combining (MRC), MU-MIMO technology, Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiple Access (OFDMA), Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM), Packet aggregation A-MPDU, Packet aggregation A-MSDU, Security slot (Kensington security lock compatible), SU-MIMO technology, Target Wait Time (TWT), Transmit Beam-forming (TxBF) ready, Trusted Platform Module (TPM), Very High Throughput (VHT) support

Form Factor

External

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