HPE Networking AP-504
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.
Management Intelligence
AI-powered Aruba Central simplifies complex network operations for busy IT teams.
IoT Connectivity
Integrated Bluetooth and Zigbee support streamline smart device integration effortlessly.
Security Standards
WPA3 and Enhanced Open protocols provide robust, modern protection for business data.
Device Capacity
Supports up to 256 clients per radio for reliable medium-density coverage.
Deployment Flexibility
External antenna design allows for precise signal optimization in challenging indoor spaces.
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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