{"product_id":"aruba-ap-205-apin0205-802-11ac-2x2-mimo-dual-band-access-point-poe-gigabit-wty","title":"Aruba AP-205 APIN0205 802.11ac 2x2 MIMO Dual Band Access Point PoE Gigabit Wty","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Arial,sans-serif;font-size:14px;line-height:1.7;color:#222;max-width:700px;margin:0 auto;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#0060a9;font-size:20px;margin:0 0 12px;padding-bottom:10px;border-bottom:3px solid #0060a9;\"\u003eAruba AP-205 — 802.11ac Dual-Band Access Point\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Aruba AP-205 (APIN0205) is a dual-radio 802.11ac access point with 2×2:2 MIMO, integrated omnidirectional antennas, Gigabit Ethernet, and 802.3af PoE power. Suited to medium-density offices, retail floors, and education spaces, it operates under an Aruba mobility controller or in controllerless Instant mode. Backed by a 12-month Reboot IT warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#0060a9;font-size:17px;margin:26px 0 10px;padding-bottom:6px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e802.11ac dual-radio:\u003c\/strong\u003e Concurrent 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz radios deliver up to 867 Mbps on 5 GHz and 300 Mbps on 2.4 GHz, keeping modern and legacy clients on separate bands.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2×2:2 MIMO:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two spatial streams match the antenna configuration of most laptops, tablets, and phones — the AP is not the bottleneck for typical client hardware.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInstant mode capability:\u003c\/strong\u003e Can run controllerless as an Aruba Instant AP, letting smaller sites deploy enterprise Wi-Fi without the cost of a mobility controller.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e802.3af PoE powered:\u003c\/strong\u003e Standard 802.3af PoE means it works with the PoE switching most offices already have, without needing a PoE+ upgrade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrated antennas:\u003c\/strong\u003e Internal omnidirectional antennas give a clean, flush profile for ceiling mounting in customer-facing and open-plan spaces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnterprise security:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supports WPA2-Enterprise with 802.1X authentication, multiple SSIDs, and VLAN segregation for guest and corporate network separation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#0060a9;font-size:17px;margin:26px 0 10px;padding-bottom:6px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003ePerformance in Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe AP-205 is a solid medium-density workhorse. It handles the everyday office pattern — laptops, phones, a printer or two, a handful of tablets — without strain, and its 2×2:2 radio configuration is well matched to the client devices most people actually carry. Chasing a 3×3 or 4×4 AP delivers little benefit when client hardware is 2×2, which the overwhelming majority is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeployment flexibility is the AP-205's strongest practical feature. In Instant mode, one AP takes the role of virtual controller and the rest join it, so a site of five or ten APs can run enterprise-grade Wi-Fi with no controller hardware at all. Larger sites can convert the same hardware to controller-managed operation later without replacing access points.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePower requirements are modest and worth highlighting: the AP-205 runs on standard 802.3af PoE, unlike Wave 2 units that demand 802.3at PoE+. For anyone upgrading Wi-Fi on existing switching, that difference often decides whether the project needs new switches. Gigabit uplink is sufficient for an 802.11ac Wave 1 AP of this class.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#0060a9;font-size:17px;margin:26px 0 10px;padding-bottom:6px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:0 0 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background:#0060a9;color:#fff;padding:9px 12px;text-align:left;font-size:13px;\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background:#0060a9;color:#fff;padding:9px 12px;text-align:left;font-size:13px;\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-weight:bold;background:#eef2f7;width:38%;\"\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eAruba AP-205 (APIN0205)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-weight:bold;background:#eef2f7;width:38%;\"\u003eWireless Standard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;background:#f5f8fb;\"\u003e802.11ac (a\/b\/g\/n\/ac)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-weight:bold;background:#eef2f7;width:38%;\"\u003eRadios\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eDual-band concurrent 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-weight:bold;background:#eef2f7;width:38%;\"\u003eMIMO\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;background:#f5f8fb;\"\u003e2×2:2 dual spatial stream\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-weight:bold;background:#eef2f7;width:38%;\"\u003eMaximum Data Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eUp to 867 Mbps (5 GHz), 300 Mbps (2.4 GHz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-weight:bold;background:#eef2f7;width:38%;\"\u003eEthernet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;background:#f5f8fb;\"\u003e1× 10\/100\/1000 Gigabit Ethernet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-weight:bold;background:#eef2f7;width:38%;\"\u003ePower\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e802.3af PoE or DC power adapter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-weight:bold;background:#eef2f7;width:38%;\"\u003eAntennas\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;background:#f5f8fb;\"\u003eIntegrated omnidirectional\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-weight:bold;background:#eef2f7;width:38%;\"\u003eDeployment Modes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eController-managed or Aruba Instant (controllerless)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-weight:bold;background:#eef2f7;width:38%;\"\u003eSecurity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;background:#f5f8fb;\"\u003eWPA2-Enterprise, 802.1X, multiple SSID, VLAN support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-weight:bold;background:#eef2f7;width:38%;\"\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e12 months (Reboot IT)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#0060a9;font-size:17px;margin:26px 0 10px;padding-bottom:6px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eIs It Right for You?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:0 0 20px;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width:50%;padding:14px 16px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;background:#edf7ee;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e✓ Best For:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Medium-density offices, retail floors, and classrooms\u003cbr\u003e• Sites wanting enterprise Wi-Fi without controller hardware (Instant mode)\u003cbr\u003e• Existing 802.3af PoE switching — no PoE+ upgrade needed\u003cbr\u003e• Aruba estates being expanded or having APs replaced\u003cbr\u003e• Guest and corporate network separation via multiple SSIDs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width:50%;padding:14px 16px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;background:#fdf0ee;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e✗ Not For:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Very high-density venues such as lecture theatres or stadiums\u003cbr\u003e• Wi-Fi 6 environments requiring 802.11ax\u003cbr\u003e• Outdoor or weather-exposed installation\u003cbr\u003e• Sites needing Wave 2 MU-MIMO for large concurrent client counts\u003cbr\u003e• Users wanting external detachable antennas\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#0060a9;font-size:17px;margin:26px 0 10px;padding-bottom:6px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eCondition Grades\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:0 0 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background:#0060a9;color:#fff;padding:9px 12px;text-align:left;font-size:13px;\"\u003eGrade\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background:#0060a9;color:#fff;padding:9px 12px;text-align:left;font-size:13px;\"\u003eCosmetic Condition\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background:#0060a9;color:#fff;padding:9px 12px;text-align:left;font-size:13px;\"\u003eFunctional Testing\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eA — Excellent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eMinimal marks, near-new appearance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eRadio function, Ethernet port, and PoE power-up verified\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;background:#f5f8fb;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eB — Good\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;background:#f5f8fb;\"\u003eLight wear from normal use, fully functional\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;background:#f5f8fb;\"\u003eRadio function, Ethernet port, and PoE power-up verified\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#0060a9;font-size:17px;margin:26px 0 10px;padding-bottom:6px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the AP-205 need an Aruba controller?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eNot necessarily. It can run in Aruba Instant mode, where one AP acts as a virtual controller for the group. It can also be converted to operate under an Aruba mobility controller if you have one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill 802.3af PoE power it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eYes. The AP-205 runs on standard 802.3af PoE, so it works with most existing PoE switches without requiring a PoE+ upgrade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs a power adapter or PoE injector included?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eNo. The access point unit is supplied on its own. Power comes from your PoE switch or a separately purchased injector or adapter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many clients can it handle?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eThe AP-205 is rated for medium-density deployment and comfortably handles a typical office floor. For very high client counts in a single space, a Wave 2 or Wi-Fi 6 access point is the better choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it support Wi-Fi 6?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eNo. The AP-205 is an 802.11ac Wave 1 access point. Wi-Fi 6 client devices will connect normally but at 802.11ac speeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are the shipping options?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eFree standard shipping across Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#0060a9;font-size:17px;margin:26px 0 10px;padding-bottom:6px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eWarranty \u0026amp; Support\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f5f8fb;padding:14px 16px;border-left:4px solid #0060a9;margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003eEvery Aruba AP-205 sold by Reboot IT includes a \u003cstrong\u003e12-month warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e covering hardware defects and functional failure from the date of purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eReboot IT has been Australia's trusted refurbished IT specialist since 2001. Every unit is tested before dispatch — radio function, Ethernet port, and PoE power-up are all confirmed working. Free standard shipping across Australia. Melbourne-based support at reboot-it.com.au.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"HP","offers":[{"title":"Excellent","offer_id":51998493442369,"sku":"R-6294-EXC","price":19.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0787\/7794\/2337\/files\/aruba-ap-205-access-point-product-image-r6294exc.jpg?v=1784622750","url":"https:\/\/reboot-it.com.au\/products\/aruba-ap-205-apin0205-802-11ac-2x2-mimo-dual-band-access-point-poe-gigabit-wty","provider":"Reboot IT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}