# HPE Aruba Networking AP-503-RW Dual Radio 2x2 WiFi 6 Campus Access Point

- Canonical URL: https://www.netxl.com/wifi-access-points/hpe-aruba-networking-wifi-6-dual-radio-access-point-ap-503-rw/
- Brand: HPE Aruba Networking
- SKU / part number: R8M98A
- EAN (GTIN-13): 0190017532615
- Category: WiFi Access Points (https://www.netxl.com/wifi-access-points/)

## Pricing (GBP, guest pricing — trade customers see account pricing via the API)
| Quantity | ex VAT | inc VAT |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1+ | £230.83 | £276.99 |
| 5+ | £223.46 | £268.15 |
| 10+ | £216.09 | £259.31 |

## Availability and shipping
- Availability: Out of stock (restock expected This product is out of stock. Please call on <a href="tel:+443300433000">0330 043 3000</a> to confirm availability.)
- Shipping: Royal Mail Tracked - Next Working Day — £7.19, 1 working day(s)

## Description

The HPE Aruba Networking AP-503-RW 503 Series campus access point delivers reliable dual-band WiFi 6 performance for indoor enterprise environments. Featuring 2x2 MIMO radios and up to 1.49 Gbps combined data rate, it offers efficient wireless connectivity for mid-sized offices, schools and retail spaces.

The HPE Aruba Networking AP-503-RW 503 Series Campus Access Point provides dual-radio WiFi 6 connectivity designed for indoor environments such as mid-sized offices, educational institutions and retail locations. Featuring 2x2 MIMO on both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands, the unit achieves a maximum combined peak data rate of 1.49 Gbps to keep device traffic moving smoothly.
Equipped with integrated downtilt omnidirectional antennas configured for horizontal ceiling mounting, the AP-503-RW delivers consistent signal distribution. It features a 1GbE RJ45 Ethernet port powered via Power over Ethernet (PoE Class 3) and includes a USB 2.0 Type-A host interface for IoT support or optional cellular USB modems.
Management options support on-premises, public cloud and virtual private cloud setups through HPE Aruba Networking Operating System 8.11.1.0 or 10.5.0.0 and later. Built-in enterprise security features include WPA3 encryption, Enhanced Open (OWE) and WPA2 Enterprise support.

## Key highlights

- WiFi 6 (802.11ax) dual-band campus access point
- Dual 2x2 MIMO radios for 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz
- Up to 1.49 Gbps maximum peak data rate
- 1 x 1GbE RJ45 port with PoE-PD Class 3 power
- Integrated downtilt omnidirectional antennas
- USB 2.0 Type-A host interface for IoT devices
- WPA3, WPA2 Enterprise and OWE security support
- Flexible on-premises or cloud network management

## Specifications

| Specification | Value |
| --- | --- |
| WiFi Dual Band (2.4/5Ghz) | 1 |
| WiFi 4, 5, 6 or 7 | WiFi 6 |
| 2.4Ghz Technology | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| PoE | 1 |
| 2.4Ghz MIMO | 2x2 |
| 5Ghz Technology | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| 5Ghz MIMO | 2x2 |
| Location | Indoor |

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