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Aruba 303H Series Hospitality Access Point

Installation Guide

0511xxx-01 | November 2016 1

The Aruba AP-303H access points are high-performance dual-radio wireless devices for hospitality and branch

deployments.

These access points use Multiple-Input, Multiple-Output (MIMO) technology to provide secure wireless

connectivity for both 2.4GHz 802.11 b/g/n and 5GHz 802.11 a/n/ac WiFi.

Alternatively, the wired Ethernet ports located on the bottom of this access point allow users to connect directly

to the device when physically linked by an Ethernet cable.

The AP-303H can be attached to a standard single-gang wall box using the mount provided, or converted into a

desk-mounted remote access point for branch office deployments using the AP-303H-MNTD mount kit (sold

separately).

The AP-303H access point provides the following capabilities:

z Dual wireless transceivers

z IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac operation as a wireless access point

z IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac operation as a wireless air monitor

z Compatibility with IEEE 802.3af/at PoE

z Central management configuration

z Supports PoE-in (E0 port)/PoE-out (E3 port)

z Support for selected USB peripherals

z Integrated Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) radio

Package Contents

z AP-303H Access Point

z Single gang wall-box mounting bracket

z (2x) #6-32 slotted screws

z T8H Torx security screw

z ArubaOS Quick Start Guide

Software

The AP-303H access point requires ArubaOS 6.5.2 or higher. For additional information, refer to the ArubaOS User

Guide and ArubaOS Quick Start Guide.

Hardware Overview

The following sections outline the hardware components of the AP-303H access point.

LED

The LED displays located on the front and bottom of the access point indicate the following functions:

Inform your supplier if there are any incorrect, missing, or damaged parts. If possible, retain the carton, including

the original packing materials. Use these materials to repack and return the unit to the supplier if needed.

Summary of content (11 pages)

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Aruba 303H Series Hospitality Access Point Installation Guide The Aruba AP-303H access points are high-performance dual-radio wireless devices for hospitality and branch deployments. These access points use Multiple-Input, Multiple-Output (MIMO) technology to provide secure wireless connectivity for both 2.4GHz 802.11 b/g/n and 5GHz 802.11 a/n/ac WiFi.
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Figure 1 Front PoE-PSE Status Radio Status System Status System Status The System Status LED indicates the operating condition of the access point, as shown in Table 1. Table 1 System Status LEDs Color/State Meaning Off Device is powered off Green/solid Device is ready; fully functional Green/blinking1 Device is booting; not ready Green/flashing2 Device is ready; uplink negotiated at suboptimal speed (<1Gbps) Amber/solid Device is ready; operating in power-save mode (PoE source: 802.3af).
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Table 2 Radio Status LEDs Color/State Off Meaning Meets one of the following conditions: both radios are disabled z device is powered off z Green/solid Both radios enabled in access mode Green/blinking1 One radio enabled in access mode; one radio disabled Amber/solid Both radios enabled in monitor mode Amber/flashing Device ready; operating in power-save mode, with uplink negotiated at suboptimal speed (<1Gbps) Alternating3 Error condition Network Status The Network Status LED, located on the s
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LED Display Settings The LEDs have three operating modes that can be selected in the system management software: z z z Default mode: Refer to Tables 1-3 Off mode: LEDs are off Blink mode: LEDs blink green 57V PT E0 600mA Figure 2 Back Panel The rear panel of the AP-303H may become hot after extended use. Console Port The 5-pin USB Micro-B connector located on the back of the access point allows for direct management of the device when connected to a laptop or serial console.
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Figure 4 Bottom E0 E1 E2 E3 E0 The E0 port, located at the bottom of the access point is 10/100/1000 Base-T, auto-sensing, MDI/MDX wirednetwork uplink connectivity RJ45 port. It supports IEEE 802.3af/802.3at PoE as a standard Powered Device (PD) from Power Sourcing Equipment (PSE), such as a midspan injector or a network infrastructure that supports PoE.
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Power Supply The AP-303H access point has a single 48V DC power connector to support AC-to-DC power using an AP-AC-48V36C power adapter (sold separately). The power connector port is located on the side of the device, as shown in Figure 6. The AP-303H access point supports both PoE-in and PoE-out functionality. The PoE-in (PoE-PD) allows the E0 port to draw power from an 802.3at (preferred) source, or an 802.3af (optional) source. When powered by an 802.
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Identifying Specific Installation Locations When installing the AP-303H access point must be secured to an Aruba-approved wall or to a desk mount kit. This access point should be oriented vertically, with Ethernet ports facing downward to facilitate maximum antenna gain. Use the access point placement map generated by Aruba’s RF Plan software application to determine the proper installation location(s).
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Figure 7 Bracket to Gang Box (US Single Gang Outlet Box Shown) Figure 8 Bracket to Gang Box (Worldwide Single Gang Outlet Box Shown) 5. Insert the two included machine screws and tighten them to secure the mounting bracket. 6. Connect any required cables to the rear of the AP-303H. 7. Align the mounting slots on the back of the AP-303H with the corresponding mounting posts on the wall mount as shown in Figure 9. 8.
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Figure 9 Attaching AP-303H to Bracket 9. Once the access point is fastened onto the wall mount, insert the T8H Torx security screw into the hole located on the upper-right edge of the wall mount and tighten. 10. If not using PoE, connect the AC-DC power adapter (sold separately) to the DC power socket located on the bottom of the AP-303H.
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Maximum power consumption with a full PoE-PSE and USB load: 25W (PoE) or 31W (DC) If a power adapter other than the Aruba-approved adapter is used in the US or Canada, it should be NRTL listed, without an output rated 48VDC, minimum 2A, marked “LPS” and “Class 2”, and suitable for plugging into a standard power receptacle in the US and Canada.
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Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. Toute modification effectuée sur cet équipement sans l'autorisation expresse de la partie responsable de la conformité est susceptible d'annuler son droit d'utilisation. Proper Disposal of Aruba Equipment Dispose of Aruba products per local regulation.