HPE - AP-305 - ARUBA AP-305 802.11N/AC 2X2:2/3X3:3 MU-MIMO DUAL

The HPE Aruba AP-305 is a refurbished enterprise wireless access point designed for reliable dual-band 802.11n/ac WLAN coverage. It supports 2x2:2 and 3x3:3 radio operation with MU-MIMO to improve efficiency in busy office and campus environments where many clients compete for airtime.

AP-305 is compatible with Aruba enterprise WLAN environments, including Aruba Mobility Controllers and Aruba controllerless (Instant) deployments depending on the software image used. For wired integration to your LAN edge, it is commonly deployed alongside an access-layer SWITCH, and can be paired with optical uplinks via a compatible TRANSCEIVER on the switching side where fiber backhaul is required.

As part of the broader HPE portfolio, the AP-305 is a practical choice for extending or maintaining existing Aruba Wi-Fi installations, adding coverage in meeting rooms, classrooms, and open office areas while keeping hardware consistent across sites.

Key Features

Key technical capabilities of the Aruba AP-305 for professional WLAN deployments include:

• Dual-band 802.11n/ac Wi‑Fi support to provide backward compatibility while enabling higher throughput on 5 GHz.
• 2x2:2 and 3x3:3 radio operation with MU‑MIMO to improve airtime efficiency for multiple concurrent clients.
• Enterprise-grade RF management features to help optimise channel selection and reduce co-channel interference.
• Secure WLAN capabilities to support controlled network access for corporate users and guest traffic.
• VLAN integration support to segment SSIDs and map traffic into the appropriate wired network policies.
• QoS handling to prioritise latency-sensitive applications such as voice and video over Wi‑Fi.
• Designed for continuous 24/7 operation to suit business-critical networks in offices, schools, and light industrial areas.
• Controller-based or controllerless deployment options (image-dependent) to match existing Aruba architectures.

Refurbished Quality and Warranty

This unit is refurbished hardware, cleaned and tested by technicians before entering stock to help reduce the risk of hardware defects. Refurbished access points are a practical way to extend the lifecycle of existing Aruba WLAN environments, reduce electronic waste, and control budget compared to buying new.

All products include a one-year warranty from the date of purchase (batteries, tape drives and tape libraries: three-month warranty). Extended warranty options are available on request. For end-to-end connectivity in server rooms and closets, relevant NIC options are available via NETWORK ADAPTER.