HPE Aruba Networking 500R Series Remote Access Points enable IT teams to deliver cost-effective Wi-Fi 6 coverage in a compact desktop form factor that is ideal for small branches and remote work. With 1.49 Gbps maximum combined speed, Zero Touch Provisioning, wired ports, and optional USB LTE modem, the 500R series makes it easier to extend the workplace experience anywhere that has an internet or cellular connection. The 500R series is Wi-Fi CERTIFIED and includes support for all 802.11ax features: OFDMA for multi-user efficiency, target wake time (TWT) to extend the battery life of connected IoT devices, and WPA3 and Enhanced Open for greater password and guest security. The 500R series includes a limited lifetime warranty.
- Desktop form factor with support for Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) and 1.49 Gbps maximum real-world speed (HE80/HE20)
- Zero touch provisioning
- Microbranch capabilities to extend the WAN to home offices, small offices, and even temporary locations with SD-WAN, cloud-based management, and SASE integration capabilities
- Wired and wireless connections that include encryption and user authentication to protect the remote network
- Wi-Fi CERTIFIED with OFDMA support for enhanced multi-user efficiency
Wi-Fi 6 CERTIFIED
HPE Aruba Networking 500R series remote access points are fully Wi-Fi CERTIFIED to meet all the requirements for Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) for greater efficiency, including OFDMA, MU-MIMO, and Target Wake Time to extend the battery life of devices.
Application assurance
By allocating radio resources such as time, frequency, and spatial stream to specific traffic types, the APs can provide SLA-grade performance to client devices whether they support Wi-Fi 6 or prior standards. Air Slice relies on the Policy Enforcement Firewall and Deep Packet Inspection (DPI) to identify user roles and applications so bandwidth can be dynamically allocated to ensure performance.
RF optimization
ML-based radio frequency optimization known as AirMatch dynamically adjusts resources such as power to optimize coverage and eliminate coverage gaps. Advanced Cellular Coexistence built-in filtering automatically minimizes the impact of interference from cellular networks, distributed antenna systems (DAS), and commercial small cell or femtocell equipment.
Key security features
Remote work increases the attack surface in an organization. With HPE Aruba Networking Central, HPE Aruba Networking 500R series remote access points are better protected using sophisticated security models such as Zero Trust and SASE. A fundamental concept of both Zero Trust and SASE security frameworks is identity-based access control that grants least-privilege access for a device or user, restricting them from accessing resources not required to complete their tasks.
AI client insights
ML-based classification of all clients via Client Insights uses deep packet inspection to provide additional context and behavioral information that help ensure devices are receiving proper policy enforcement and continuously monitor for rogue devices.
User and device authentication
Cloud-native Network Access Control (NAC) provided by HPE Aruba Networking Central further simplifies how IT controls network access while providing a frictionless experience for end users. Global policy automation and orchestration enables IT to define and maintain global policies at scale with ease, using UI-driven, intuitive workflows that automatically translate security intent into policy design and map user roles for employees, contractors, guests, and devices to their proper access privileges.
Intrusion detection
HPE Aruba Networking Central utilizes the Rogue AP Intrusion Detection Service (RAPIDS) to identify and resolve issues caused by rogue APs and clients. Wired and wireless data is automatically correlated to identify potential threats, strengthening network security and improving incident response processes by reducing false positives.
Web content filtering
Web Content Classification (WebCC) classifies websites by content category and rates them by reputation and risk score, enabling IT to block malicious sites to help prevent phishing, DDoS, botnets, and other common attacks.
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)
For enhanced device assurance, all HPE Aruba Networking APs include an installed TPM for secure storage of credentials and keys, and boot code.
