Aruba 303 Series indoor Wi-Fi 5 access point

• The 303 Series access points can be deployed in either controller-based (ArubaOS) or controller-less (InstantOS) deployment mode

Dual Radio 2×2 802.11ac access point with Multi-User MIMO (wave 2)

• Supports up to 867Mbps in the 5GHz band (with 2SS/VHT80 client devices) and up to 300Mbps in the 2.4GHz band (with 2SS/HT40 clients)
• Backwards compatible with 100/1000Base-T

Built-in Bluetooth Low-Energy (BLE) radio

• Enables location based services with BLE-enabled mobile devices receiving signals from multiple Aruba Beacons at the same time
• Enables asset tracking when used with Aruba Asset Tags

Advanced Cellular Coexistence (ACC)

• Minimizes interference from 3G/4G cellular networks, distributed antenna systems and commercial small cell/femtocell equipment

Quality of service for unified communications applications

• Supports priority handling and policy enforcement for unified communication apps, including Skype for Business with encrypted videoconferencing, voice, chat and desktop sharing

Aruba AppRF technology leverages deep packet inspection to classify and block, prioritize or limit bandwidth for over 1,500 enterprise apps or groups of apps

RF Management

• Adaptive Radio Management (ARM) technology automatically assigns channel and power settings, provides airtime fairness and ensures that APs stay clear of all sources of RF interference to deliver reliable, high-performance WLANs
• The Aruba 303 Series Access Points can be configured to provide part-time or dedicated air monitoring for spectrum analysis and wireless intrusion protection, VPN tunnels to extend remote locations to corporate resources, and wireless mesh connections where Ethernet drops are not available

Spectrum analysis

• Capable of part-time or dedicated air monitoring, the spectrum analyzer remotely scans the 2.4GHz and 5GHz radio bands to identify sources of RF interference from HT20 through VHT80 operation

Security

• Integrated wireless intrusion protection offers threat protection and mitigation, and eliminates the need for separate RF sensors and security appliances
• IP reputation and security services identify, classify, and block malicious files, URLs and IPs, providing comprehensive protection against advanced online threats
• Integrated Trusted Platform Module (TPM) for secure storage of credentials and keys

• The 303 Series AP is a unified AP that supports both controller-based and controller-less deployment modes, providing maximum flexibility.
• Controller-based mode – When deployed in conjunction with an Aruba Mobility Controller, Aruba 303 Series Access Points offer centralized configuration, data encryption, policy enforcement and network services, as well as distributed and centralized traffic forwarding.
• Controller-less (Instant) mode – The controller function is virtualized in a cluster of APs in Instant mode. As the network grows and/or requirements change, Instant deployments can easily migrate to controller-based mode.
• Remote AP (RAP) mode for branch deployments
• Air monitor (AM) for wireless IDS, rogue detection and containment
• Spectrum analyzer (SA), dedicated or hybrid, for identifying sources of RF interference
• Secure enterprise mesh portal or point

For large installations across multiple sites, the Aruba Activate service significantly reduces deployment time by automating device provisioning, firmware upgrades, and inventory management. With Aruba Activate, the Instant APs are factory-shipped to any site and configure themselves when powered up.

• AP-303 models: single Ethernet
• AP-303P models: second Ethernet with PoE out

WIRELESS RADIO SPECIFICATIONS

5GHz (radio 0):

• Two spatial stream Single User (SU) MIMO for up to 867Mbps wireless data rate to individual 2SS VHT80 client devices
• Two spatial stream Multi User (MU) MIMO for up to 867Mbps wireless data rate to two 1SS MU-MIMO capable client devices simultaneously

2.4GHz (radio 1):

• Two spatial stream Single User (SU) MIMO for up to 300Mbps wireless data rate to individual 2SS HT40 client devices

Support for up to 256 associated client devices per radio, and up to 16 BSSIDs per radio

Supported frequency bands (country-specific restrictions apply):

• 2.400 to 2.4835GHz
• 5.150 to 5.250GHz
• 5.250 to 5.350GHz
• 5.470 to 5.725GHz
• 5.725 to 5.850GHz

Available channels: Dependent on configured regulatory domain

Dynamic frequency selection (DFS) optimizes the use of available RF spectrum

Supported radio technologies:

• 802.11b: Direct-sequence spread-spectrum (DSSS)
• 802.11a/g/n/ac: Orthogonal frequency-division multiplexing (OFDM)

Supported modulation types:

• 802.11b: BPSK, QPSK, CCK
• 802.11a/g/n/ac: BPSK, QPSK, 16-QAM, 64-QAM, 256-QAM

Transmit power:

• Configurable in increments of 0.5dBm

Maximum (aggregate, conducted total) transmit power (limited by local regulatory requirements):

• 2.4GHz band: +21dBm (18dBm per chain)
• 5GHz band: +21dBm (18dBm per chain)
• Note: Conducted transmit power levels exclude antenna gain. For total (EIRP) transmit power, add antenna gain.

Advanced Cellular Coexistence (ACC) minimizes the impact of interference from cellular networks

Maximum ratio combining (MRC) for improved receiver performance

Cyclic delay/shift diversity (CDD/CSD) for improved downlink RF performance

Short guard interval for 20MHz, 40MHz and 80MHz channels

Space-time block coding (STBC) for increased range and improved reception

Low-density parity check (LDPC) for high-efficiency error correction and increased throughput

Transmit beam-forming (TxBF) for increased signal reliability and range

Supported data rates (Mbps):

• 802.11b: 1, 2, 5.5, 11
• 802.11a/g: 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54
• 802.11n: 6.5 to 300 (MCS0 to MCS15)
• 802.11ac: 6.5 to 867 (MCS0 to MCS9, NSS = 1 to 2)
• 802.11n high-throughput (HT) support: HT20/40
• 802.11ac very high throughput (VHT) support: VHT20/40/80
• 802.11n/ac packet aggregation: A-MPDU, A-MSDU

• Two vertically polarized dual-band downtilt omni-directional antennas for 2×2 MIMO with peak antenna gain of 3.3dBi (2.4GHz) and 5.9dBi (5GHz) per antenna.
• The antennas are optimized for horizontal ceiling mounted orientation of the AP. The downtilt angle for maximum gain is roughly 30 degrees.
• Combining the patterns of both antennas per radio, the peak gain of the average (effective) pattern is 2.1dBi in 2.4GHz and 4.6dBi in 5GHz.

OTHER INTERFACES

• Auto-sensing link speed and MDI/MDX
• POE-PD: 48Vdc (nominal) 802.3af POE

E1 (AP-303P models only): One 10/100/1000BASE-T

Radio status – Zigbee 802.15.4 radio (AP-303P models only)

DC power interface, accepts 2.1/5.5-mm center-positive circular plug with 9.5-mm length

Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) radio

• Up to 3dBm transmit power (class 2) and -93dBm receive sensitivity
• Integrated vertically polarized omnidirectional antenna with roughly 30 degrees downtilt and peak gain of 4.5dBi

Visual indicators (tri-color LEDs): for System and Radio status

Reset button: factory reset (during device power-up), LED mode control (normal/off)

Serial console interface (proprietary, µUSB physical jack)

Kensington security slot

• When both power sources are available, DC power takes priority over PoE
• Power sources are sold separately

AP-303 models:

• Direct DC source: 12Vdc nominal, +/- 5%
• DC power interface accepts 2.1/5.5-mm center-positive circular plug with 9.5-mm length
• Power over Ethernet (PoE): 48Vdc (nominal) 802.3af compliant source
• Maximum (worst-case) power consumption: 10.1W (PoE) or 8.8W (DC)
• Maximum (worst-case) power consumption in idle mode: 4.2W (PoE) or 4.0W (DC)

AP-303P models:

• Direct DC source: 48Vdc nominal, +/- 5%
• DC power interface accepts 1.35/3.5-mm center-positive circular plug with 9.5-mm length
• Power over Ethernet (PoE-PD) on E0: 48Vdc (nominal) 802.3af/at/bt compliant source
• PoE-PSE function on E1 disabled when powered by 802.3af PoE
• Maximum (worst-case) power consumption: 11.3 (PoE) or 11.5 (DC)
• Maximum (worst-case) power consumption in idle mode: 6.8 (PoE) or 7.0 (DC)
• Power consumption numbers exclude power to support PoE-PSE function on E1

Several optional mount kits are available to attach the AP to a variety of surfaces.

• 150mm (W) x 150mm (D) x 35mm (H) or 5.9″ (W) x 5.9″ (D) x 1.4″ (H)
• 260g or 9.2oz

Dimensions and weight (shipping):

• 190mm (W) x 180mm (D) x 60mm (H) or 7.4″ (W) x 7.0″ (D) x 2.4″ (H)
• 410g or 14.5oz

• Temperature: 0° C to +40° C (+32° F to +104° F)
• Humidity: 5% to 93% non-condensing

Storage and transportation:

• Temperature: -40° C to +70° C (-40° F to +158° F)

CE Marked

RED Directive 2014/53/EU

EMC Directive 2014/30/EU

Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU

UL/IEC/EN 60950

EN 60601-1-1 and EN 60601-1-2

For more country-specific regulatory information and approvals, please see your Aruba representative.

UL2043 plenum rating

Wi-Fi Alliance (WFA) certified 802.11a/b/g/n/ac

Passpoint® (Release 2) with ArubaOS and Instant 8.3+

AP-303P models: ArubaOS & Aruba InstantOS 8.4.0.0