HPE Aruba R2H26A 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

These affordable Wi-Fi 6 access points provide high-performance connectivity for any organization experiencing growing numbers of mobile, IoT and mobility requirements. With a maximum real-world aggregate data rate of 1.49 Gbps (HE80/HE20), they deliver the speed and reliability needed for venues and workplaces such as schools, midsize offices and retailers.

INCREDIBLE EFFICIENCY
The 500 Series APs are also designed to optimize user experience by maximizing Wi-Fi efficiency and dramatically reducing airtime contention between clients.

Features include Orthogonal frequency-division multiple access (OFDMA), and cellular optimization. With up to 2 spatial streams (2SS) and 80MHz channel bandwidth (HE80), the 500 Series provides groundbreaking wireless capabilities for budget-conscious deployments.