With 1.49 Gbps maximum real-world speed and support for 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6), the 503 Series delivers affordable yet comprehensive coverage.
1.49 Gbps maximum real-world speed
Delivers speed and reliability with HE80/HE20 channels for K-12 schools, branch offices, and retail stores.

Dynamic segmentation
Automatically enforces policies for users, devices, and applications across wired and wireless networks.

Wi-Fi optimization
Aruba ClientMatch uses AI to steer traffic to the best AP while Aruba AirMatch dynamically allocates RF resources to improve coverage and eliminate gaps.

Application assurance
Aruba Air Slice dynamically allocates and tunes radio resources to ensure application service levels and optimize the user experience.

Specifications

Hardware variants

AP-503: Campus AP platform, integrated antennas 

Wi-Fi radio specifications

AP type: Indoor, dual-radio, 2.4GHz and 5GHz (dual concurrent) 802.11ax 2x2 MIMO
2.4GHz radio: Two spatial stream Single User (SU) MIMO for up to 574Mbps wireless data rate with 2SS HE40 802.11ax client devices (287Mbps for HE20)

Interface

Auto-sensing link speed (10/100/1000BASE-T) and MDI/MDX
POE-PD: 48Vdc (nominal) 802.3af POE (class 3 or higher)
802.3az Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE)

Dimensions/weight (AP-555; unit, excluding mount bracket):

145mm (W) x 145mm (D) x 51mm (H)
270g

Power

Power sources are sold separately; see the 503 Series Ordering Guide for details
Maximum (worst-case) power consumption: 10.9W