Although movement in 5e is not governed by squares, they are probably a helpful model to this particular exercise. Everything in the universe is effectively measured in 5' increments and using squares to model this will give us an effective answer to this question Let's posit a 50' wall
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Now let's look at the veritcal space next to the wall
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Finally we need to have the flat part on top of the wall, and the space above that
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Now, supposing our hero starts at the first y (marked a below), and runs up, he runs out of movement at the 10th y (marked b below).
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If you start at a, you might be able to climb up onto the top of the wall. However, if you have a 45 foot wall you are safe. If you have to move to a, a dash would be required to not fall (as you don't have the ability to stay vertical).
The problem here is that if the wall extends at all into the square above the one marked b, then you're in trouble, you have to move into the square above it as diagonal movement is not possible.
This will be both at the discretion of the map makers (if the building extends a bit above the square you're probably not going to move diagonally) and also your DM (he may allow a bit of wiggle room here). Consult your DM before you attempt any 50' wall climbs.
45' wall climbs (and lower) are safe though.
Monk's Belt, as you quoted, says:
If the character is not a monk, she gains the AC and unarmed damage of a 5th-level monk. This AC bonus functions just like the monk’s AC bonus.
So, what is the AC of a 5th level monk?
When unarmored and unencumbered, the monk adds her Wisdom bonus (if any) to her AC. In addition, a monk gains a +1 bonus to AC at 5th level.
All of that is "the AC... of a 5th-level monk". Since it functions just like the monk's AC bonus, you will also lose it if you are armored or encumbered.
Best Answer
No, they don't
Items that increase AC are only armor if they specifically state they are. Check the Armor table. Everything listed, except for shields, is armor. There are also magical items that are armor, such as dragon scale mail. It is armor because it says it is in the description.
A ring of protection is a ring and not armor.