HP Aruba AP-303 User manual

Aruba 303 Series Campus Access Points

Installation Guide

The Aruba 303 Series campus access points support IEEE802.11ac Wave 2, delivering high performance with the MU-MIMO (Multi-User Multiple-Input, Multiple-Output) technology, while also supporting 802.11a/b/g /n wireless

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

The 303 Series access points provide the following capabilities:

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

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

Compatibility with IEEE 802.3af PoE

Integrated Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) radio

Package Contents

303 Series Access Point

Ceiling mount bracket (Spare: AP-220-MNT-C1 mount kit)

Startup guide

Declaration of Conformity for Europe

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.

Hardware Overview

The following sections outline the hardware components of the 303 Series access points.

Figure 1 303 Series (front view)

System Status

Radio Status

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LED

The 303 Series access points have two LEDs that indicate the system and radio status of the device. These two LEDs can be configured via ArubaOS or Aruba Instant software into three separate modes:

Normal mode (by default): See Table 1

Both LEDs off

Blink mode: Both LEDs blink green (synchronized)

Table 1 303 Series Access Point LEDs Status in Normal Mode

LED	Color/State	Meaning
System Status	Off	Device powered off
	GreenBlinking1	Device booting, not ready for use
	GreenSolid	Device ready for use, no restrictions
	GreenFlashing2	Device ready for use, uplink negotiated in sub optimal speed
		(<1Gbps)
	RedSolid	System error condition - immediate action required
Radio Status	Off	Device powered off, or both radios disabled
	GreenSolid	Both radios enabled in access mode
	GreenBlinking	One radio enabled in access mode, other disabled
	AmberSolid	Both radios enabled in monitor mode
	AmberBlinking	One radio enabled in monitor mode, other disabled
	Alternating3	 Green: one radio in access mode
		 Amber: one radio in monitor mode

1 blinking: one second on, one second off, 2 seconds cycle 2 flashing: mostly on, fraction of a second off, 2 second cycle 3 alternating: one second each color, 2 second cycle

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Figure 2 303 Series (rear view)

		Console
DC Power Socket E0/POE Reset

Kensington Lock

Slot

E0/POE Port

The 303 Series access point is equipped with one 10/100/1000Base-T auto-sensing, MDI/MDX Ethernet port (E0) for wired network connectivity. This port supports IEEE 802.3af Power over Ethernet (PoE), accepting 48Vdc (nominal) as a standard defined Powered Device (PD) from a Power Sourcing Equipment (PSE) such as a PoE midspan injector, or network infrastructure that supports PoE.

Console Port

The console port is a Micro-B connector located on the back of this device. A proprietary serial adapter cable (AP- CBL-SERU) is needed to use this interface. It is sold separately to connect the AP to a serial terminal or a laptop for direct local management.

DC Power Socket

If PoE is not available, a proprietary Aruba AP-AC-12V30B power adapter kit (sold separately) can be used to power the 303 Series access points.

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Additionally, a locally-sourced AC-to-DC adapter (or any DC source) can be used to power this device, as long as it complies with all applicable local regulatory requirements and the DC interface meets the following specifications:

 12 Vdc (+/- 5%) and at least 12W

 2.1/5.5 mm center-positive circular plug, 9.5 mm length

Reset Button

To reset the 303 Series access points to factory default settings, press and hold down the reset button using a small, narrow object such as a paper clip for several seconds while powering up the AP, or for more than 10 seconds during normal operation.

To turn off all the LED display, press and release the reset button using a small, narrow object, such as a paperclip for less than 10 seconds during normal operation of the access point.

		Kensington Lock Slot
		The 303 Series access points are equipped with a Kensington lock slot for additional security.
		Before You Begin
		Refer to the sections below before beginning the installation process.
!		FCC Statement: Improper termination of access points installed in the United States configured to non-US
		model controllers will be in violation of the FCC grant of equipment authorization. Any such willful or
		intentional violation may result in a requirement by the FCC for immediate termination of operation and may
		be subject to forfeiture (47 CFR 1.80).
		EU Statement:
		Lower power radio LAN product operating in 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands. Please refer to the ArubaOS/Instant
		User Guide for details on restrictions.
!		Produit réseau local radio basse puissance operant dans la bande fréquence 2.4 GHz et 5 GHz. Merci de vous
		referrer au ArubaOS/Instant User Guide pour les details des restrictions.
		Low Power FunkLAN Produkt, das im 2.4 GHz und im 5 GHz Band arbeitet. Weitere Informationen bezlüglich
		Einschränkungen finden Sie im ArubaOS/Instant User Guide.
		Apparati Radio LAN a bassa Potenza, operanti a 2.4 GHz e 5 GHz. Fare riferimento alla ArubaOS/Instant User
		Guide per avere informazioni detagliate sulle restrizioni.
		Pre-Installation Checklist
		Before installing the 303 Series access point, be sure that you have the following:
		 Cat5E or better UTP cable
		 One of the following power sources:
		 IEEE 802.3af-compliant Power over Ethernet (PoE) source
		 Aruba AP-AC-12V30B adapter kit (sold separately)
		For 303 Series access point running ArubaOS only:
		 Aruba controller provisioned on the network
		 Layer 2/3 network connectivity to your access point
		 One of the following network services:
		 Aruba Discovery Protocol (ADP)
		 DNS server with an “A” record

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