HPE Aruba R2H23A Wireless Access Points

Designed for cost-sensitive deployments that demand enterprise-class features, this campus AP supports dual 2×2:2 radios on 5 GHz and 2.4 GHz bands to deliver up to 1.77 Gbps total throughput. Its small form factor and versatile ceiling or wall-mount options fit classrooms, branch offices and retail stores. Built-in OFDMA and MU-MIMO reduce airtime contention for dozens of connected devices, while automated RF tools—ClientMatch and AirMatch—optimize performance and roaming without manual tuning. The two Smart Rate 1 GbE ports provide PoE in or out for network or downstream devices, and the USB 2.0 host port supports local edge services. Security is enforced with WPA3, Enhanced Open and MACsec.

Key Features

• 802.11ax dual-radio with 2×2:2 MIMO
• Up to 1.77 Gbps aggregate throughput
• 2×1 GbE Smart Rate (PoE-PD/PSE) ports
• USB 2.0 host for on-premise analytics or security
• OFDMA for optimized spectrum use
• MU-MIMO for simultaneous multi-client support
• WPA3, Enhanced Open and MACsec security

Specifications

• 5 GHz: HE80 SU-MIMO up to 1.2 Gbps; HE40 MU-MIMO 2×2 up to 574 Mbps
• 2.4 GHz: HE40 SU-MIMO 2×2 up to 574 Mbps
• Client Capacity: 256 per radio; 16 BSSIDs each
• Power: 802.3af/at PoE or 12 V DC
• Max Power: 12 W DC; 15.4 W PoE
• Environment: 0 °C–50 °C; 5 %–93 % RH non-condensing
• Size: 160 × 161 × 37 mm; Weight: 500 g

The Aruba 500 series access points, with Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) technology and Aruba's intelligent software innovations, deliver high performance connectivity for mobile and IoT devices in any environment.

The 500 series is designed to simultaneously serve multiple clients and traffic types in dense environments, and boosts overall network performance by up to 400% compared to 802.11ac APs.

The 500 Series also provides differentiated capabilities that include AI-powered RF optimization, Live upgrades, WPA3 and Enhanced Open certified security, and unified wired and wireless policy with Dynamic Segmentation.

Additionally, Green AP energy savings are available when Aruba's AI/ML capabilities are enabled.

Incredible efficiency

Air Slice, available only on Aruba Wi-Fi 6 APs, works with the Policy Enforcement Firewall to enhance OFDMA capabilities with application QoS assurance.

Unsurpassed client experiences

Aruba's ClientMatch, part of Aruba's AI-powered mobility solution, intelligently groups Wi-Fi 6 and MU-MIMO capable clients on the best-performing APs to optimize performance and roaming.

IoT platform capabilities

Aruba Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 5 APs include support for Zigbee and Bluetooth to simplify the deployment and management of IoT services.