Q9H57A AP – Compact Indoor Access Point with Wired Device Support original new in stock
Product Brief
The Aruba Q9H57A is the Aruba AP-303P (RW) access point, part of the Aruba 303 Series. It is a cost-effective 802.11ac Wave 2 (Wi-Fi 5) dual-radio access point with a smart power management feature. Unlike the AP-303 (JZ320A), the AP-303P offers an additional Gigabit pass-through port for wired device connectivity and IoT integration. This model is ideal for medium-density enterprise environments such as offices, schools, and branch networks, delivering reliable performance with a maximum throughput of 1.2 Gbps.
Product Detail Table
| Item | Description |
| Model Number | Q9H57A |
| Product Name | Aruba AP-303P (RW) Unified Access Point |
| Wireless Standard | IEEE 802.11ac Wave 2 (Wi-Fi 5) |
| Antenna Type | Internal, 2x2:2 MIMO |
| Max Data Rate | 1.2 Gbps (300 Mbps @ 2.4GHz + 867 Mbps @ 5GHz) |
| Radios | Dual Radio (2.4GHz & 5GHz) |
| Deployment Options | Standalone, Controller-based, Aruba Central (Cloud) |
| Power Options | 802.3af/at PoE |
| Special Feature | Smart power management with PoE passthrough port |
| Target Use Case | Medium-density environments: offices, classrooms, retail, branches |
Key Features
Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac Wave 2) with 2x2:2 MU-MIMO and up to 1.2 Gbps throughput.
PoE passthrough port for connecting wired devices such as IP phones or IoT gateways.
Unified AP design—deployable as standalone, controller-managed, or cloud-managed.
Compact indoor design with internal antennas for easy installation.
Smart power management for optimized energy usage.
Secure enterprise access with WPA2/WPA3.
Ideal for branch and office deployments where both wireless and wired connectivity are needed.
Full Product Specifications
| Specification | Details |
| Wireless Standard | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2 |
| MIMO | 2x2:2 |
| Max Data Rate | 1.2 Gbps |
| 2.4GHz Performance | Up to 300 Mbps |
| 5GHz Performance | Up to 867 Mbps |
| Antennas | Internal omni-directional |
| Radios | Dual radios (concurrent) |
| Ports | 2x 10/100/1000Base-T Ethernet (1 uplink + 1 passthrough) |
| Power Input | IEEE 802.3af/at PoE |
| Mounting Options | Wall mount, Ceiling mount |
| Security | WPA2, WPA3, WIPS |
| Management | Aruba Central (Cloud), Mobility Controller, Instant AP mode |
| Operating Temp. | 0°C to 40°C |
| Dimensions | 150mm x 150mm x 35mm |
| Weight | ~300g |
Similar Models Specification Table
| Model | Standard | Antenna | Max Speed | Deployment | Notes |
| Q9H57A | 802.11ac Wave 2 | Internal | 1.2 Gbps | Unified AP | With passthrough port |
| JZ320A | 802.11ac Wave 2 | Internal | 1.2 Gbps | Unified AP | Standard AP-303 (no passthrough) |
| Q9H62A | 802.11ac Wave 2 | Internal | 1.3 Gbps | Unified AP | AP-305P, higher performance |
| R2W96A | 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6) | Internal | 1.77 Gbps | Unified AP | AP-505, Wi-Fi 6 upgrade |
Latest Model in Same Series
| Model | Standard | Antenna | Max Speed | Deployment | Key Upgrade |
| R2W96A (AP-505) | 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6) | Internal | 1.77 Gbps | Unified AP | Wi-Fi 6, higher efficiency, IoT readiness |
| R6M47A (AP-505H) | 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6) | Internal | 1.77 Gbps | Wall-mount Unified AP | Designed for hotel/office rooms, with extra wired ports |
