205H Access Point

High-performance dual-radio 802.11ac access points for hospitality and branch deployments

The multifunctional and affordable AP-205H access point (AP) combines high-performance wireless mobility with wired Gigabit Ethernet access in a surprisingly compact device.

This compact and cost-effective dual-radio AP easily mounts to a standard data wall-box and uses the existing structured cabling system to provide secure wired and wireless network access in dormitories, classrooms, hotels, medical clinics and multitenant environments.

In addition, using a unique mount kit accessory, the AP-205H can easily be converted to a desk mounted AP to provide the same benefits for branch offices and teleworkers.

Capable of delivering high-performance Wi-Fi services to multiple rooms, the 205H simplifies RF coverage planning and reduces WLAN deployment costs. The AP-205H is built to provide years of trouble-free operation and is backed by Aruba’s limited lifetime warranty.

The 205H delivers wireless data rates of up to 867 Mbps to 5-GHz devices with 802.11ac technology leveraging two spatial MIMO streams while simultaneously supporting 2.4-GHz 802.11n clients with data rates of up to 400 Mbps.

The integrated antennas of the 205H are optimized for the deployments with the AP mounted vertically on either a wall or desk. The antenna patterns are slightly directional, focusing RF energy to and from the area facing the front of the AP.

Three local Gigabit Ethernet ports are available to securely attach wired devices to your network. One of these ports is also capable of supplying PoE power to the attached device.

The 205H itself receives power from either an AC-to-DC adapter accessory or from the switch it attaches to, using PoE via the uplink Gigabit Ethernet port.

Manufacturer Part Number
IAP-205H-US
Full Product Specifications

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WIRELESS RADIO SPECIFICATIONS:

  • AP type: Indoor, dual radio, 5-GHz 802.11ac and 2.4-GHz 802.11n 2x2:2
  • Software-configurable dual radio supports 5 GHz (Radio 0) and 2.4 GHz (Radio 1)
  • 2x2 MIMO with two spatial streams and up to 867 Mbps (80-MHz channel) or 400 Mbps (40-MHz channel) wireless data rate
  • Support for up to 255 associated client devices per radio, and up to 16 BSSIDs per radio
  • Supported frequency bands (country-specific restrictions apply):
    • 2.4000GHz to 2.4835 GHz
    • 5.150 to 5.250 GHz
    • 5.250 to 5.350 GHz
    • 5.470 to 5.725 GHz
    • 5.725 to 5.850 GHz
  • Available channels: Dependent on configured regulatory domain
  • Dynamic frequency selection (DFS) optimizes the use of available RF spectrum
  • Supported radio technologies:
    • 802.11b: Direct-sequence spread-spectrum (DSSS)
    • 802.11a/g/n/ac: Orthogonal frequency-division multiplexing (OFDM)
  • Supported modulation types:
    • 802.11b: BPSK, QPSK, CCK
    • 802.11a/g/n/ac: BPSK, QPSK, 16-QAM, 64-QAM, 256-QAM
  • Transmit power: Configurable in increments of 0.5 dBm
  • Maximum transmit power (antenna gain not included):
    • 5-GHz band: +21 dBm (18 dBm per chain)
    • 2.4-GHz band: +21 dBm (18 dBm per chain)
    • Power may be restricted to comply with local regulatory rules
  • Advanced Cellular Coexistence (ACC) minimizes interference from cellular networks
  • Maximum ratio combining (MRC) for improved receiver performance
  • Cyclic delay/shift diversity (CDD/CSD) for improved downlink RF performance
  • Short guard interval for 20-MHz, 40-MHz and 80-MHz channels
  • Space-time block coding (STBC) for increased range and improved reception
  • Low-density parity check (LDPC) for high-efficiency error correction and increased throughput
  • Transmit beam-forming (TxBF) for increased reliability in signal delivery
  • Supported data rates (Mbps):
    • 802.11b: 1, 2, 5.5, 11
    • 802.11a/g: 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54
    • 802.11n: 6.5 to 300 (MCS0 to MCS15)
    • 802.11ac: 6.5 to 867 (MCS0 to MCS9, NSS = 1 to 2)
  • 802.11n high-throughput (HT) support: HT 20/40
  • 802.11ac very high throughput (VHT) support: VHT 20/40/80
  • 802.11n/ac packet aggregation: A-MPDU, A-MSDU
ANTENNAS:

Four integrated semi-directional antennas for 2x2 MIMO with maximum antenna gain of 4.5 dBi in 2.4 GHz and 5.0 dBi in 5 GHz. Built-in antennas are optimized for vertical orientation of the AP.

OTHER INTERFACES:
  • Uplink: 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet (RJ-45, back)
    • Auto-sensing link speed and MDI/MDX
    • 802.3az Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE)
    • PoE-PD (input): 48 Vdc (nominal) 802.3af/at PoE
  • Local: Three 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet (RJ-45, bottom)
    • Auto-sensing link speed and MDI/MDX
    • 802.3az Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE)
    • One port: PoE-PSE (output): 48 Vdc (nominal) 802.3af PoE Passive pass-through interface (two RJ-45, back and bottom)
  • USB 2.0 host interface (Type A connector)
    • Aruba Beacon USB radio module
    • 3G/4G cellular modems
    • Device battery charging port
    • Capable of supplying up to 1A/5 watts of power to an attached device
  • DC power interface, accepts 1.35/3.5-mm center-positive circular plug with 9.5-mm length
  • Visual indicators (LEDs):
    • Power/system status
    • PoE-PSE status
  • Reset/LED control button (“paperclip access”)
    • Factory reset (when activated during device power up)
    • LED control: toggle off/normal
  • Serial console interface (custom, four-pin header)
  • Kensington security slot
POWER:
  • Direct DC source: 48 Vdc nominal, +/- 5%
  • Power over Ethernet (PoE): 48 Vdc (nominal) 802.3af/at compliant source
  • Power sources sold separately. Recommended Aruba part numbers:
    • DC: AP-AC-48V36 (48V/36 watts)
    • PoE: PD-9001GR-AC (802.3at)
  • When both power sources are connected and active, DC power takes priority
  • Power modes:
    • DC: unrestricted mode (USB: 5 watts max, PoE-PSE: 15.4 watts max)
    • 802.3at PoE: reduced mode (USB disabled when PoE-PSE enabled, PoE-PSE reduced power budget: 10 watts max)
    • 802.3af PoE: restricted (USB and PoE-PSE disabled)
  • Maximum (worst-case) power consumption:
    • DC: 12 watts max, plus 16.5 watts max for PoE-PSE and 5.5 watts max for USB
    • 802.3at PoE: 13 watts max, plus 11.5 watts max for PoE-PSE or 6 watts max for USB
    • 802.3af PoE: 13 watts max
  • Maximum (worst-case) power consumption in idle mode (excluding PoE-PSE, USB): 7.5 watts
MOUNTING:
  • Included with AP: Mount plate to attach AP to single gang wall-box (most international variations covered), security screw
  • Optional mounting kits:
    • AP-205H-MNT2: Mount plate and insert for use with dual gang box (most North America variations covered)
    • AP-205H-MNTR: Aruba 205H Access Point desk mount conversion kit – includes desk mount and RJ45 jumper
MECHANICAL:
  • Dimensions/weight (with supplied single-gang wall box mount plate, as mounted):
    • 86 mm (W) x 40 mm (D) x 150 mm (H), 3.38” (W) x 1.57” (D) x 5.90” (H)
    • 375 g/13.22 oz
  • Dimensions/weight (shipping):
    • 115 mm (W) x 63 mm (D) x 167 (H), 4.52” (W) x 2.4” (D) x 6.57” (H)
    • 500 g/17.63 oz
ENVIRONMENTAL:
  • Operating:
    • Temperature: 0° C to +40° C (+32° F to +104° F)
    • Humidity: 5% to 95% non-condensing
  • Storage and transportation:
    • Temperature: -40° C to +70° C (-40° F to +158° F)
REGULATORY:
  • FCC/Industry of Canada
  • CE Marked
  • R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC
  • Low-Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC
  • EN 300 328
  • EN 301 489
  • EN 301 893
  • UL/IEC/EN 60950
  • EN 60601-1-1 and EN 60601-1-2
RELIABILITY: 

MTBF: 709,492 hours (81 years) at +25° C operating temperature

REGULATORY MODEL NUMBER:

AP-205H and IAP-205H: APINH205

CERTIFICATIONS:
  • CB Scheme Safety, cTUVus
  • Wi-Fi Alliance (WFA) certified 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
WARRANTY:

Aruba limited lifetime warranty

MINIMUM SOFTWARE VERSIONS:
  • ArubaOS™ 6.4.3.0
  • Aruba InstantOS™ 4.2.0.0