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Aruba 203H Series Hospitality Access Points
Cost-effective 802.11ac access point for branch offices and hospitality environments
Product overview
This cost-effective IEEE 802.11ac access point with single or dual radio mode delivers high performance Wi-Fi networks for
hospitality and branch offices, while minimizing costs for low to moderate density areas.
The compact Aruba 203H Unified Hospitality Access Point is software configura
2x2 single radio mode. It supports up to 867Mbps in the 5GHz band or up to 400Mbps in the 2.4 GHz band in single radio 2x2
mode. In dual radio 1x1 mode, the maximum data rates for the 203H AP are up to 433Mb
the 2.4GHz band.
The 203H AP can be easily mounted to a standard data wall
desk mounted AP using an optional mounting kit. With its flexible deployment o
speed
Wi
including hotel rooms, dormitories, small offices and remote workstations.
Powered by PoE, the 203H AP minimizes power consumption with rich features that further facilitates a highly efficient and
reliable wireless network. The 802.11ac 203H AP combines wireless and wired access in a single compact device. The local Gigabit
Ethe
of Aruba BLE radio modules to enable advanced location and indoor wayfinding, and proximity-based push notification services.
Features and Benefits
Unique Benefits
performance WLANs
ble to operate in either 1x1 dual radio mode, or
ps in the 5GHz band and 200Mbps in
-box using the existing structured cabling system or converted to a
ptions, the 203H is designed to deliver high-
-Fi for cost-sensitive, medium-density environments. It ensures the most cost-effective Wi-Fi connectivity for indoor premises
rnet port can securely attach wired devices to your network. Additionally, the USB host interface on the AP allows the plug-in
• Two devices in one
- The 203H ships with everything you need to deploy as a wall-mounted (hospitality) AP, attaching directly to a
standard single-gang data wall-box. The 203H can also be easily converted to a desk mounted (remote) AP,
using an optional accessory stand.
• Deploy with or without controller
• New 802.11ac
• Optional Bluetooth Low-Energy (BLE) radio module support
• RF Management
- The 203H can be deployed in either controller-based (ArubaOS) or controller-less (InstantOS) deployment
mode.
flexible radio
- The 203H AP is software configurable to operate in either 1x1 dual radio mode, or 2x2 single radio dual-band
mode.
- Supports up to 867Mbps in the 5GHz band (with 2SS/VHT80 clients) or up to 400Mbps in the 2.4 GHz band
(with 2SS/VHT40 clients). In 1x1 dual radio mode, these max speeds are up to 433Mbps and 200Mbps
respectively.
- Enables location-based services and other capabilities.
- USB BLE radio module securely attaches to AP
- 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-
architecture
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- The 203H can be configured to provide part-time or dedicated air monitoring for wireless intrusion protection,
nified communication apps, including Microsoft Skype for
Choose Your Operating Mode
Aruba APs offer a choice of deployment and operating modes to meet your unique management and dep
For
provisioning, firmware upgrades, and inventory management. With Aruba Activate, APs in Instant mode can configure themselves
wh
203H
WIFI
•
VPN tunnels to extend remote locations to corporate resources, and wireless mesh connections where Ethernet
drops are not available.
• Security
- Integrated wireless intrusion protection offers threat protection and mitigation, and eliminates the need for
• Intelligent app visibility and control
• Quality of service for unified communication apps
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.
- AppRF technology leverages deep packet inspection to classify and block, prioritize, or limit bandwidth for
thousands of applications in a range of categories.
- Supports priority handling and policy enforcement for u
Business with encrypted videoconferencing, voice, chat and desktop sharing
maximum flexibility
• The 203H AP is the
unified
AP that supports both controller-based and controller-less deployment modes, providing
loyment requirements:
• Controller-based mode: When deployed in conjunction with an Aruba Mobility Controller, Aruba APs 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
• Secure enterprise mesh
large installations across multiple sites, the Aruba Activate service significantly reduces deployment time by automating device
en powered up.
Access Point Specifications
• Unified flexible radio 802.11ac 2x2:2SS hospitality and branch AP with internal antennas
• Supports wall-box and desk mount deployments
Radio Specifications
• AP type: Indoor, flexible radio:
- 5GHz 802.11ac 2x2 MIMO OR 2.4GHz 802.11n 2x2 MIMO1, or
- 5GHz 802.11ac 1x1 AND 2.4GHz 802.11n 1x11
• Software-configurable radio supports 5GHz (Radio 0) and/or 2.4GHz (Radio 1)
• 5GHz: Two spatial stream Single User (SU) MIMO for up to 867Mbps wireless data rate to individual 2x2 VHT80 client
devices
• 2.4GHz: Two spatial stream Single User (SU) MIMO for up to 400Mbps wireless data rate to individual 2x2 VHT40 client
devices (300Mbps for HT40 802.11n client devices)
• Support for up to 32 associated client devices per radio, and up to 8 BSSIDs per radio
Supported frequency bands (country-specific restrictions apply):
1
256-QAM modulation (802.11ac) supported by the 2.4GHz radio as well
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- 2.400 to 2.4835GHz
WIFI
Combining the patterns of each of the antennas of the MIMO radios (in 2x2 mode), the peak gain of the effective
Other Interfaces
- For Aruba LS-BT1USB BLE radio modules only
- 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 0.5 dBm
• Maximum (conducted) transmit power (limited by local regulatory requirements):
- 2.4GHz band: +18 dBm per chain, +21 dBm aggregate (2x2 mode)
- 5GHz band: +16 dBm per chain, +19 dBm aggregate (2x2 mode)
- NOTE: conducted transmit power levels exclude antenna gain. For total (EIRP) transmit power, add antenna gain
• 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 (2x2 mode)
• 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 for VHT20/40/80)
• 802.11n high-throughput (HT) support: HT 20/40
• 802.11ac very high throughput (VHT) support: VHT 20/40/80
• 802.11n/ac packet aggregation: A-MPDU, A-MSDU
Antennas
• Two integrated dual-band moderately directional antennas for 2x2 MIMO with maximum individual antenna gain of
• Uplink: 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet (RJ-45, back)
• Local: 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet (RJ-45, bottom)
• Passive pass-through interface (two RJ-45, back and bottom)
4.3dBi in 2.4GHz and 6.3dBi in 5GHz. Built-in antennas are optimized for vertical orientation of the AP. The horizontal
beamwidth is roughly 120 degrees.
-
per-antenna pattern is 3.8dBi in 2.4GHz and 4dBi in 5GHz.
- Auto-sensing link speed and MDI/MDX
- 802.3az Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE)
- PoE-PD (input): 48 Vdc (nominal) 802.3af/at PoE
- Auto-sensing link speed and MDI/MDX
- 802.3az Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE)
- USB host interface (Type A connector)
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•
Encrypted Throughput
Power Sources and Consumption
Mounting
Mechanical
Environmental
Visual indicators (LEDs):
- Power/system status
- Radio status
- Local network port status
• Reset/LED control button (“paperclip access”)
• Serial console interface (custom, uUSB physical jack)
- Factory reset (when activated during device power up)
- LED control: toggle off/normal
• Maximum IPsec encrypted wired throughput: 20Mbps
• The AP is powered through Power over Ethernet (PoE)
• An optional PoE power injector is sold separately
• Power over Ethernet (PoE): 48 Vdc (nominal) 802.3af/802.3at compliant source
• Maximum (worst-case) power consumption: 7.4W
• Includes up to 100mW for an attached USB BLE module
• Maximum (worst-case) power consumption in idle mode: 3.9W.
• The AP ships with a mounting plate to attach the AP to a single-gang wall-box (most international variations covered).
The AP securely attaches to the plate; a custom security tool to remove the AP from the plate ships with the product.
• Several optional mount kits are available to attach the AP to a dual-gang wall-box, directly to the wall, or to support desk
mounting.
• Dimensions/weight (unit,including single-gang wall box mount plate):
- 86mm (W) x 26.5mm (D) x 140mm (H)
- 225g
• Dimensions/weight (shipping):
- 115mm (W) x 47mm (D) x 165mm (H)
- 290g
• Operating:
• Storage and transportation:
- Temperature: 0° C to +40° C (+32° F to +104° F)
- Humidity: 5% to 93% non-condensing
- Temperature: -40° C to +70° C (-40° F to +158° F)
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Regulatory
For more country
Reliability
Regulatory Model
Certifications
Warranty
Minimum
• FCC/Industry of Canada
• CE Marked
• R&TTE Directive 1995/5/EC
• Low Voltage Directive 72/23/EEC
• EN 300 328
• EN 301 489
• EN 301 893
• UL/IEC/EN 60950
• EN 60601-1-1 and EN 60601-1-2
-specific regulatory information and approvals, please see your Aruba representative.
• MTBF: 780,000 hours (89 years) at +25C operating temperature
• AP-203H-xx (all variants): APINH203
• CB Scheme Safety, cTUVus
• UL2043 plenum rating
• Wi-Fi Alliance (WFA) certified 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
• Aruba Limited lifetime warranty
• ArubaOS™ 6.5.2.0/8.2.0.0
• Aruba InstantOS™ 6.5.3.0/8.2.0.0
Numbers
Software Versions
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Ordering Information
Step 1: Select AP model
Description
Part number
Comment
Aruba AP-203H (RW) Flex-radio 802.11ac 2x2 Unified Hospitality AP with
Internal Antennas
JY693A
Add POE power source
Aruba AP-203H (RW) FIPS/TAA Flex-radio 802.11ac 2x2 Unified
Hospitality AP with Internal Antennas
JY694A
Add POE power source
Aruba AP-203H (US) Flex-radio 802.11ac 2x2 Unified Hospitality AP with
Internal Antennas
JY695A
Add POE power source
Aruba AP-203H (US) FIPS/TAA Flex-radio 802.11ac 2x2 Unified
Hospitality AP with Internal Antennas
JY696A
Add POE power source
Aruba AP-203H (JP) Flex-radio 802.11ac 2x2 Unified Hospitality AP with
Internal Antennas
JY697A
Add POE power source
Aruba AP-203H (JP) FIPS/TAA Flex-radio 802.11ac 2x2 Unified Hospitality
AP with Internal Antennas
JY698A
Add POE power source
Aruba AP-203H (IL) Flex-radio 802.11ac 2x2 Unified Hospitality AP with
Internal Antennas
JY699A
Add POE power source
Aruba AP-203H (IL) FIPS/TAA Flex-radio 802.11ac 2x2 Unified Hospitality
AP with Internal Antennas
JY700A
Add POE power source
Aruba AP-203H (EG) Flex-radio 802.11ac 2x2 Unified Hospitality AP with
Internal Antennas
JY974A
Add POE power source
Aruba AP-203H (EG) FIPS/TAA Flex-radio 802.11ac 2x2 Unified
Hospitality AP with Internal Antennas
JY975A
Add POE power source
NOTE: All models ship with a single gang wall-box mount bracket in the box
NOTE: All models are orderable in multiples of 10 units only
Step 2: Add powering accessories (optional)
Description
Part number
Comment
PD-3501G-AC POE midspan injector, 10/100/1000 802.3af (15.4W)
JW627A
Add AC power cord
Add 3-prong (C13) AC power cord for POE injector or AC adapter:
PC-AC-ARG Argentina AC power cord (C13, 2m)
JW113A
PC-AC-AUS Australia AC power cord (C13, 2m)
JW114A
PC-AC-BR Brazil AC power cord (C13, 2m)
JW115A
PC-AC-CHN China AC power cord (C13, 2m)
JW116A
PC-AC-DEN Denmark AC power cord (C13, 2m)
JW117A
PC-AC-EC Europe AC power cord (C13, 2m)
JW118A
PC-AC-IN India AC power cord (C13, 2m)
JW119A
PC-AC-IL Israel AC power cord (C13, 2m)
JW120A
PC-AC-IT Italy AC power cord (C13, 2m)
JW121A
PC-AC-JPN Japan AC power cord (C13, 2m)
JW122A
PC-AC-KOR Korea AC power cord (C13, 2m)
JW123A
PC-AC-NA North America AC power cord (C13, 2m)
JW124A
PC-AC-SWI Switzerland AC power cord (C13, 2m)
JW125A
PC-AC-TW Taiwan AC power cord (C13, 2m)
JW126A
PC-AC-UK United Kingdom AC power cord (C13, 2m)
JW127A
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PC-AC-ZA South Africa AC power cord (C13, 2m)
JW128A
Step 3: Add mount accessories (optional)
Description
Part number
Comment
AP-203H-MNT1 Kit with Spare Single-gang Wall-box Mount Adapter for
203H Series AP
JY701A
Spare for what ships with AP
AP-203H-MNTW Kit with Optional Wall or Dual-gang Box Mount Adapter
for 203H Series AP
JY703A
AP-203H-MNTD Kit with Optional Desk Mount Adapter for 203H Series AP
JY704A
Step 4: Add USB BLE radio module (optional)
Description
Part number
Comment
Aruba LS-BT1USB-5 Bluetooth 5pk USB
JW315A
Aruba LS-BT1USB-50 Bluetooth 50pk USB
JW316A
Step 5: Add other accessories (optional)
Description
Part number
Comment
AP-CBL-SERU Micro-USB TTL3.3V to USB2.0 AP Console Adapter Cable
JY728A
Custom console port adapter
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Maximum transmit power (dBm)
per transmit chain
Receiver sensitivity (dBm)
per receive chain
802.11b 2.4GHz
1Mbps
18.0
-92.0
11Mbps
18.0
-88.0
802.11g 2.4GHz
6Mbps
18.0
-88.0
54Mbps
18.0
-73.0
802.11n HT20 2.4GHz
MCS0/8
17.0
-88.0
MCS7/15
17.0
802.11n HT40 2.4GHz
MCS0/8
17.0
-85.0
MCS7/15
17.0
-68.0
802.11a 5GHz
6Mbps
16.0
-88.0
54Mbps
16.0
-72.0
802.11n HT20 5GHz
MCS0/8
16.0
-88.0
MCS7/15
15.0
-70.0
802.11n HT40 5GHz
MCS0/8
16.0
-85.0
MCS7/15
16.0
-67.0
802.11ac VHT20 5GHz
MCS0
16.0
-88.0
MCS8
15.0
-65.0
802.11ac VHT40 5GHz
MCS0
16.0
-85.0
MCS9
13.0
-62.0
802.11ac VHT80 5GHz
MCS0
16.0
-82.0
MCS9
13.0
-59.0
NOTE: Table shows the maximum capability of the hardware provided (excluding antenna gain). Maximum transmit power is
limited by local regulatory settings.
WI-FI RF Performance Table
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Summary of Changes
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Date
Version History
Action
Description of Change
18-Dec-2017
From Version 4 to 5
Changed
Minor changes made on Features and Benefits
16-Oct-2017
From Version 3 to 4
Changed
Minor edits on Features and Benefits
27-Jun-2017
From Version 2 to 3
Changed
Features and Benefits updated
13-Feb-2017
From Version 1 to 2
Change
Changes made in Configuration section
06-Feb-2017
Version 1
Created
Document creation.
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