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ARUBA 303 SERIES

CAMPUS ACCESS POINTS
Low-cost 802.11ac Wave 2 enterprise AP

The affordable mid-range Aruba 303 Series

campus access point delivers high performance
802.11ac with MU-MIMO (Wave 2) for medium
density enterprise environments. With the
integrated BLE and supporting 802.3af power,
the Aruba 303 Series AP enables enterprises to
improve their work efficiency and productivity with
the lowest TCO.
The compact Aruba 303 Series AP delivers a maximum • Built-in Bluetooth Low-Energy (BLE) radio

concurrent data rate of 867 Mbps in the 5GHz band and --Enables location based services with BLE-enabled mobile

300 Mbps in the 2.4GHz band (for an aggregate peak devices receiving signals from multiple Aruba Beacons at

data rate of 1.2Gbps). Featuring 2x2:2SS, the Aruba 303 is the same time

designed for medium device density environments, such as --Enables asset tracking when used with Aruba Asset Tags

schools, retail branches, warehouses, hotels and enterprise • Advanced Cellular Coexistence (ACC)

offices, where the environment is cost sensitive. --Minimizes interference from 3G/4G cellular networks,
distributed antenna systems and commercial small
The 303 Series AP has an integrated Bluetooth Low-Energy cell/femtocell equipment
(BLE) radio, which can be used as an Aruba beacon for • Quality of service for unified communications applications
advanced locationing, indoor wayfinding, asset tracking, --Supports priority handling and policy enforcement for
and to enable proximity-based push notification services. unified communication apps, including Skype for Business
The integrated beacon radio also enables the remote with encrypted videoconferencing, voice, chat and
management of battery-powered and other standalone desktop sharing
beacons in a large-scale network of Aruba beacons. It • Aruba AppRF technology leverages deep packet inspection
enables businesses to leverage mobility context to to classify and block, prioritize or limit bandwidth for over
develop applications that will deliver an enhanced user 2,500 enterprise apps or groups of apps
experience and increase the value of the wireless network • RF Management
for organizations. --Adaptive Radio Management (ARM) technology with
AirMatch automatically assigns channel, width and power
UNIQUE BENEFITS settings based on environment and client density. It also
• Unified AP – deploy with or without controller provides airtime fairness and ensures that APs stay clear
--The 303 Series access points can be deployed in of all sources of RF interference to deliver reliable, high-
either controller-based (ArubaOS) or controller-less performance WLANs
(InstantOS) deployment mode --The Aruba 303 Series Access Points can be configured
• Dual Radio 2x2 802.11ac access point with Multi-User to provide part-time or dedicated air monitoring for
MIMO (wave 2) spectrum analysis and wireless intrusion protection,
--Supports up to 867Mbps in the 5GHz band (with 2SS/ VPN tunnels to extend remote locations to corporate
VHT80 client devices) and up to 300Mbps in the 2.4GHz resources, and wireless mesh connections where
band (with 2SS/HT40 clients) Ethernet drops are not available
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• Spectrum analysis SPECIFICATIONS

--Capable of part-time or dedicated air monitoring, the Hardware Variants
spectrum analyzer remotely scans the 2.4GHz and 5GHz • AP-303: Internal antenna models.
radio bands to identify sources of RF interference from
Wi-Fi Radio Specifications
HT20 through VHT80 operation
• AP type: Indoor, dual radio, 5GHz 802.11ac 2x2 MIMO and
• Aruba Secure Core
2.4GHz 802.11n 2x2 MIMO
--Device assurance: Use of Trusted Platform Module (TPM)
• 5GHz (radio 0):
for secure storage of credentials and keys as well as
--Two spatial stream Single User (SU) MIMO for up to
secure boot

867 Mbps wireless data rate to individual 2SS VHT80
--Integrated wireless intrusion protection offers threat
client devices
protection and mitigation, and eliminates the need for
--Two spatial stream Multi User (MU) MIMO for up to
separate RF sensors and security appliances
867 Mbps wireless data rate to two 1SS MU-MIMO
--IP reputation and security services identify, classify,

capable client devices simultaneously
and block malicious les, URLs and IPs, providing
• 2.4GHz (radio 1):
comprehensive protection against advanced
--Two spatial stream Single User (SU) MIMO for up to
online threats
300 Mbps wireless data rate to individual 2SS HT40
CHOOSE YOUR OPERATING MODE client devices
The Aruba 303 Series Access Points offer a choice of deployment • Support for up to 256 associated client devices per radio,
and operating modes to meet your unique management and and up to 16 BSSIDs per radio
deployment requirements: • Supported frequency bands (country-specific
restrictions apply):
• The 303 Series AP is a unified AP that supports both --2.400 to 2.4835GHz
controller-based and controller-less deployment modes, --5.150 to 5.250GHz
providing maximum flexibility. --5.250 to 5.350GHz
• Controller-based mode – When deployed in conjunction --5.470 to 5.725GHz
with an Aruba Mobility Controller, Aruba 303 Series --5.725 to 5.850GHz
Access Points offer centralized configuration, data • Available channels: Dependent on configured
encryption, policy enforcement and network services, as regulatory domain
well as distributed and centralized traffic forwarding. • Dynamic frequency selection (DFS) optimizes the use of
• Controller-less (Instant) mode – The controller function available RF spectrum
is virtualized in a cluster of APs in Instant mode. As the • Supported radio technologies:
network grows and/or requirements change, Instant --802.11b: Direct-sequence spread-spectrum (DSSS)
deployments can easily migrate to controller-based mode. --802.11a/g/n/ac: Orthogonal frequency-division
• Remote AP (RAP) mode for branch deployments multiplexing (OFDM)
• Air monitor (AM) for wireless IDS, rogue detection • Supported modulation types:
and containment --802.11b: BPSK, QPSK, CCK
• Spectrum analyzer (SA), dedicated or hybrid, for --802.11a/g/n/ac: BPSK, QPSK, 16-QAM, 64-QAM,
identifying sources of RF interference 256-QAM
• Secure enterprise mesh portal or point • Transmit power: Configurable in increments of 0.5dBm
For large installations across multiple sites, the Aruba Activate • Maximum (aggregate, conducted total) transmit power
service significantly reduces deployment time by automating (limited by local regulatory requirements):
device provisioning, firmware upgrades, and inventory --2.4GHz band: +21dBm (18dBm per chain)
management. With Aruba Activate, the APs can be factory- --5GHz band: +21dBm (18dBm per chain)
shipped to any site and configure themselves when powered up. --Note: conducted transmit power levels exclude antenna
gain. For total (EIRP) transmit power, add antenna gain
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• Advanced Cellular Coexistence (ACC) minimizes the impact • Visual indicators (tri-color LEDs): for System and
of interference from cellular networks Radio status
• Maximum ratio combining (MRC) for improved • Reset button: factory reset (during device power-up), LED
receiver performance mode control (normal/off)
• Cyclic delay/shift diversity (CDD/CSD) for improved • Serial console interface (proprietary, µUSB physical jack)
downlink RF performance • Kensington security slot
• Short guard interval for 20MHz, 40MHz and
Power Sources and Consumption
80MHz channels
• The AP supports direct DC power and Power over
• Space-time block coding (STBC) for increased range and
Ethernet (PoE)
improved reception
• When both power sources are available, DC power takes
• Low-density parity check (LDPC) for high-efficiency error
priority over PoE
correction and increased throughput
• Power sources are sold separately
• Transmit beam-forming (TxBF) for increased signal
• Direct DC source: 12Vdc nominal, +/- 5%
reliability and range
• Power over Ethernet (PoE): 48Vdc (nominal) 802.3af
• Supported data rates (Mbps):
compliant source
--802.11b: 1, 2, 5.5, 11
• Maximum (worst-case) power consumption: 10.1W (PoE)
--802.11a/g: 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54
or 8.8W (DC)
--802.11n: 6.5 to 300 (MCS0 to MCS15)
• Maximum (worst-case) power consumption in idle mode:
--802.11ac: 6.5 to 867 (MCS0 to MCS9, NSS = 1 to 2)
4.2W (PoE) or 4.0W (DC)
--802.11n high-throughput (HT) support: HT20/40
--802.11ac very high throughput (VHT) support: Mounting
VHT20/40/80 • The AP ships with a (black) mount clips to attach to a 9/16-
--802.11n/ac packet aggregation: A-MPDU, A-MSDU inch or 15/16-inch flat T-bar drop-tile ceiling
• Several optional mount kits are available to attach the
Wi-Fi Antennas
AP to a variety of surfaces; see the Ordering Information
• AP-303: Internal antenna models.
section below for details
--Two vertically polarized dual-band downtilt omni-
directional antennas for 2x2 MIMO with peak antenna Mechanical
gain of 3.5dBi (2.4GHz) and 6.9dBi (5GHz) per antenna. • Dimensions and weight (unit, excluding mount accessories):
--The antennas are optimized for horizontal ceiling --150mm (W) x 150mm (D) x 35mm (H) or
mounted orientation of the AP. The downtilt angle for 5.9” (W) x 5.9” (D) x 1.4” (H)
maximum gain is roughly 30 degrees. --260g or 9.2oz
--Combining the patterns of both antennas per radio, the • Dimensions and weight (shipping):
peak gain of the average (effective) pattern is 2.1dBi in --190mm (W) x 180mm (D) x 60mm (H) or
2.4GHz and 5.7dBi in 5GHz. 7.4” (W) x 7.0” (D) x 2.4” (H)
--410g or 14.5oz
Other Interfaces
• E0: One 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet network Environmental
interface (RJ-45) • Operating:
--Auto-sensing link speed and MDI/MDX --Temperature: 0° C to +40° C (+32° F to +104° F)
--PoE-PD: 48Vdc (nominal) 802.3af PoE --Humidity: 5% to 93% non-condensing
• DC power interface, accepts 2.1/5.5-mm center-positive • Storage and transportation:
circular plug with 9.5-mm length --Temperature: -40° C to +70° C (-40° F to +158° F)
• Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) radio Reliability
--Up to 3dBm transmit power (class 2) and -93dBm • MTBF: 795khrs (91yrs) at +25C operating temperature
receive sensitivity
--Integrated vertically polarized omnidirectional antenna
with roughly 30 degrees downtilt and peak gain of 4.5dBi
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Regulatory
• FCC/ISED
• 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.

Regulatory Model Numbers

• AP-303: APIN0303

Certifications
• CB Scheme Safety, cTUVus
• UL2043 plenum rating
• Wi-Fi Alliance (WFA) certified 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
• Wi-Fi Alliance certified (WFA) 802.11ac with
Wave 2 features

WARRANTY
• Aruba limited lifetime warranty

MINIMUM SOFTWARE VERSIONS

• ArubaOS & Aruba InstantOS 8.3.0.0
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RF PERFORMANCE TABLE

Maximum transmit power (dBm) Receiver sensitivity (dBm)

per transmit chain per receive chain
802.11b 2.4GHz

1 Mbps 18.0 -93.0

11 Mbps 18.0 -87.0
802.11g 2.4GHz
6 Mbps 18.0 -90.0
54 Mbps 16.0 -73.0
802.11n HT20 2.4GHz
MCS0/8 18.0 -90.0
MCS7/15 14.0 -71.0
802.11n HT40 2.4GHz
MCS0/8 18.0 -87.0
MCS7/15 14.0 -68.0
802.11a 5GHz
6 Mbps 18.0 -90.0
54 Mbps 16.0 -73.0
802.11n HT20 5GHz
MCS0/8 18.0 -90.0
MCS7/15 14.0 -71.0
802.11n HT40 5GHz
MCS0/8 18.0 -87.0
MCS7/15 14.0 -68.0
802.11ac VHT20 5GHz
MCS0 18.0 -90.0
MCS9 12.0 -67.0
802.11ac VHT40 5GHz
MCS0 18.0 -87.0
MCS9 12.0 -62.0
802.11ac VHT80 5GHz
MCS0 18.0 -84.0
MCS9 12.0 -59.0

Note: Table shows the maximum hardware capability of the AP (excluding antenna and MIMO/MRC gain). Actual maximum transmit power may be limited below these
numbers to ensure compliance with local regulatory requirements.
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ANTENNA PATTERN PLOTS

Horizontal planes (top view, AP facing forward)
Showing both azimuth (0 degrees) and 30 degrees downtilt patterns

2.44GHz Wi-Fi (radio 1) 5.5GHz Wi-Fi (radio 0)

Elevation planes (side view, AP facing down)

Showing side view with AP rotated 0 and 90 degrees

2.44GHz Wi-Fi (radio 1) 5.5GHz Wi-Fi (radio 0)

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ORDERING INFORMATION

Part Number Description

Aruba 303 Series Campus Access Points

JZ317A Aruba AP-303 (EG) Dual 2x2:2 MU-MIMO Radio Internal Antennas Unified Campus AP
JZ318A Aruba AP-303 (IL) Dual 2x2:2 MU-MIMO Radio Internal Antennas Unified Campus AP
JZ319A Aruba AP-303 (JP) Dual 2x2:2 MU-MIMO Radio Internal Antennas Unified Campus AP
JZ320A Aruba AP-303 (RW) Dual 2x2:2 MU-MIMO Radio Internal Antennas Unified Campus AP
JZ321A Aruba AP-303 (US) Dual 2x2:2 MU-MIMO Radio Internal Antennas Unified Campus AP
Mount Kits – Spares
JW044A AP-220-MNT-C1 2x Ceiling Grid Rail Adapter for Basic Flat Rails Mount Kit
Mount Kits – Accessories
JW045A AP-220-MNT-C2 Kit with two suspended ceiling grid rail adapters for Interlude and Silhouette style rails
JX961A AP-MNT-CM1 Industrial grade indoor Access Point metal suspended ceiling rail mount kit
JW046A AP-220-MNT-W1 Flat surface wall/ceiling basic flat surface AP mount kit (black)
JW047A AP-220-MNT-W1W Flat surface wall/ceiling basic flat surface AP mount kit (white)
JY705A AP-200-MNT-W3 Low profile box style secure small flat surface AP mount kit (white)
Cosmetic Covers
JZ327A AP-303-CVR-20 20-pack for AP-303 with Holes for LED Indicators White Non-glossy Snap-on Covers
Power Accessories
JW627A PD-3501G-AC 15.4W 802.3af PoE 10/100/1000Base-T Ethernet Midspan Injector
JX990A AP-AC-12V30B 12V/30W AC/DC Desktop Style 2.1/5.5/9.5mm Circular 90 Deg Plug DoE Level VI Adapter
Other Accessories
JY728A AP-CBL-SERU Micro-USB TTL3.3V to USB2.0 AP Console Adapter Cable

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