Aruba IAP-305 Instant Access Point (JX948A)

• Corporate office wireless networking
• Branch office connectivity and remote site deployments
• K-12 schools and higher education campuses
• Healthcare clinics and medical facilities
• Retail stores supporting mobile POS systems
• Hospitality guest Wi-Fi deployments
• Government and public sector wireless infrastructure
• Digital workplace and hybrid workforce connectivity
• IoT-enabled enterprise environments
• Multi-site organizations requiring centralized wireless policy management

• IEEE 802.11ac Wave 2 wireless technology
• Aruba Instant controllerless deployment architecture
• Dual-radio operation for 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz networks
• 3x3:3 MU-MIMO support on the 5 GHz radio
• 2x2 MIMO support on the 2.4 GHz radio
• Integrated omnidirectional antennas
• Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) radio built in
• Adaptive Radio Management (ARM) optimization
• ClientMatch technology for improved client performance
• Gigabit Ethernet network connectivity
• Advanced wireless security capabilities
• Quality of Service (QoS) support for voice and video applications
• High-density client support for enterprise environments
• Simplified deployment and management
• Scalable architecture for growing organizations
• Supports digital transformation and cloud-first networking strategies
• Reduced operational complexity compared to controller-based WLANs

• Brand: Aruba
• Product Model: Aruba IAP-305
• SKU: JX948A
• Product Family: Aruba 300 Series
• Product Type: Enterprise Wireless Access Point
• Deployment Mode: Aruba Instant (Controllerless)
• Wireless Standard: IEEE 802.11ac Wave 2
• Wi-Fi Generation: Wi-Fi 5
• Radio Configuration: Dual Radio
• 5 GHz Radio: 3x3:3 MU-MIMO
• 2.4 GHz Radio: 2x2 MIMO
• Maximum 5 GHz Data Rate: Up to 1,300 Mbps
• Maximum 2.4 GHz Data Rate: Up to 400 Mbps
• Aggregate Throughput: Up to 1.7 Gbps
• Frequency Bands: 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz
• Antenna Type: Integrated Omnidirectional Antennas
• Bluetooth Support: Integrated BLE Radio
• Ethernet Interface: 1 × 10/100/1000Base-T Ethernet Port
• USB Port: 1 × USB 2.0
• Mounting Options: Ceiling and Wall Mount
• Management Platform: Aruba Instant Management
• Product Series: Aruba 300 Series

WHY CHOOSE THIS PRODUCT?

• Organizations select the Aruba IAP-305 because it delivers enterprise-class wireless performance while eliminating the cost and complexity associated with dedicated wireless controllers. Its integrated antenna design simplifies deployment in standard office, education, healthcare, and retail environments, while MU-MIMO technology improves user experience in device-dense networks. Compared with entry-level wireless access points, the IAP-305 offers stronger scalability, higher client capacity, integrated BLE services, and advanced RF optimization. For procurement teams, it provides an effective balance of performance, operational efficiency, lifecycle value, and infrastructure investment protection, making it suitable for both new deployments and wireless upgrade projects.