Aruba AP-203RP - User Manual

Aruba 203R Series Wireless Access Point
Installation Guide
AP-203R-IG-01 | February 2017 1
Aruba 203R Series remote access points (AP-203R and AP-203RP) are high-performance flex-radio wireless
devices for hospitality and branch deployments.
These access points contain a dual band 802.11ac flex-radio and Ethernet ports to provide secure Wi-Fi. The
wired Ethernet ports located on the back of this access point allow users to connect directly to the device when
linked by an Ethernet cable.
 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 802.3 at PoE
 Central management configuration
 Supports PoE-in (E0 port)/PoE-out (E2 port)
 Support for selected USB peripherals
 Integrated Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) radio
Package Contents
The following materials are included with this product:
 203R Series access point
 Snap-on back cover
 AC power cable
Hardware Overview
The following sections outline the hardware components of the 203R Series access point.
Figure 1 AP-303H (front view)
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.
E1
E2

Summary

Hardware Overview

LED Status Indicators

System Status LED

Indicates the operating condition of the access point through color and state.

Radio Status LED

Shows the operating mode of the access point's wireless radios.

Port Status LEDs

Network Status (E1) LED

Indicates activity transmitted to/from the wired ports.

PoE-PSE (E2) Status LED

Indicates when the access point provides Power over Ethernet to a connected device.

Hardware Features

Ethernet Ports

Details the three active Ethernet ports (E0-E2) and their capabilities.

Push Button

Power Specifications

Installation Preparation

Pre-Installation Checklist

Installation Location Selection

Guidance on choosing optimal locations considering RF plans and interference sources.

RF Interference Identification

Post-Installation Procedures

Connectivity Verification

Specifications

Electrical and Environmental

Electrical Specifications

Environmental Conditions

Aruba AP-203RP Specifications

General

Model	AP-203RP
Type	Wireless Access Point
Wireless Standard	802.11ac
Maximum Data Rate (5 GHz)	867 Mbps
Maximum Data Rate (2.4 GHz)	300 Mbps
PoE	802.3af PoE
Frequency Band	Dual-band
MIMO	2x2
Antenna	Integrated
Ethernet Ports	1 x 10/100/1000
Operating Temperature	0°C to 40°C
Mounting Options	Wall, Ceiling