Aruba 303 Series Campus Access Points Data Sheet

Summary

DATA SHEET
ARUBA 303 SERIES
CAMPUS ACCESS POINTS
Low-cost 802.11ac Wave 2 (Wi-Fi 5)
enterprise connectivity
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
concurrent data rate of 867 Mbps in the 5GHz band and
300 Mbps in the 2.4GHz band (for an aggregate peak
data rate of 1.2Gbps). Featuring 2x2:2SS, the Aruba 303 is KEY FEATURES
designed for medium device density environments, such as • Up to 1.2 Gbps aggregate peak data rate
schools, retail branches, warehouses, hotels and enterprise • Daisy-chain another AP using the secondary PoE-
offices, where the environment is cost sensitive. out port
• Integrated Zigbee and Bluetooth 5 radio for IoT
IOT PLATFORM CAPABILITIES connectivity
The 303 Series includes an integrated Bluetooth 5 and • Resolve sticky client issues with MU-MIMO-aware
802.15.4 radio (for Zigbee support) to simplify deploying and ClientMatch
managing Meridian and IoT-based location services, asset • Participates in Aruba’s Dynamic Segmentation
tracking services, security solutions and IoT sensors. This solution
allows organizations to leverage the AP as an IoT platform,
which eliminates the need for an overlay infrastructure and
additional IT resources. • Built-in Bluetooth Low-Energy (BLE) radio
- Enables location based services with BLE-enabled mobile
UNIQUE BENEFITS devices receiving signals from multiple Aruba Beacons at
• Unified AP – deploy with or without controller the same time
- The 303 Series access points can be deployed in - Enables asset tracking when used with Aruba Asset Tags
either controller-based (ArubaOS) or controller-less • Advanced Cellular Coexistence (ACC)
(InstantOS) deployment mode - Minimizes interference from 3G/4G cellular networks,
• Dual Radio 2x2 802.11ac access point with Multi-User distributed antenna systems and commercial small cell/
MIMO (wave 2) femtocell equipment
- Supports up to 867Mbps in the 5GHz band (with 2SS/ • Quality of service for unified communications applications
VHT80 client devices) and up to 300Mbps in the 2.4GHz - Supports priority handling and policy enforcement for
band (with 2SS/HT40 clients) unified communication apps, including Skype for Business
with encrypted videoconferencing, voice, chat and
desktop sharing
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• Aruba AppRF technology leverages deep packet inspection Access Points offer centralized configuration, data
to classify and block, prioritize or limit bandwidth for over encryption, policy enforcement and network services, as
2,500 enterprise apps or groups of apps well as distributed and centralized traffic forwarding

• RF Management • Controller-less (Instant) mode – The controller function
- Adaptive Radio Management (ARM) technology with is virtualized in a cluster of APs in Instant mode. As the
AirMatch automatically assigns channel, width and power network grows and/or requirements change, Instant
settings based on environment and client density. It also deployments can easily migrate to controller-based mode

provides airtime fairness and ensures that APs stay clear • Remote AP (RAP) mode for branch deployments
of all sources of RF interference to deliver reliable, high- • Air monitor (AM) for wireless IDS, rogue detection
performance WLANs and containment
- The Aruba 303 Series Access Points can be configured • Spectrum analyzer (SA), dedicated or hybrid, for
to provide part-time or dedicated air monitoring for identifying sources of RF interference
spectrum analysis and wireless intrusion protection, • Secure enterprise mesh portal or point
VPN tunnels to extend remote locations to corporate
For large installations across multiple sites, the Aruba Activate
resources, and wireless mesh connections where
service significantly reduces deployment time by automating
Ethernet drops are not available
device provisioning, firmware upgrades, and inventory
• Spectrum analysis
management. With Aruba Activate, the APs can be factory-
- Capable of part-time or dedicated air monitoring, the
shipped to any site and configure themselves when powered up

spectrum analyzer remotely scans the 2.4GHz and 5GHz
radio bands to identify sources of RF interference from
SPECIFICATIONS
HT20 through VHT80 operation
Hardware Variants
• Aruba Secure Core
• AP-303 models: single Ethernet
- Device assurance: Use of Trusted Platform Module (TPM)
• AP-303P models: second Ethernet with PoE out
for secure storage of credentials and keys as well as
secure boot Wi-Fi Radio Specifications
- Integrated wireless intrusion protection offers threat • AP type: Indoor, dual radio, 5GHz 802.11ac 2x2 MIMO and
protection and mitigation, and eliminates the need for 2.4GHz 802.11n 2x2 MIMO
separate RF sensors and security appliances • 5GHz (radio 0):
- IP reputation and security services identify, classify, - Two spatial stream Single User (SU) MIMO for up to
and block malicious les, URLs and IPs, providing 867 Mbps wireless data rate to individual 2SS VHT80
comprehensive protection against advanced client devices
online threats - Two spatial stream Multi User (MU) MIMO for up to
867 Mbps wireless data rate to two 1SS MU-MIMO
Daisy-chain your wired network to connect and power any
capable client devices simultaneously
network device (IP camera, IOT gateway, or even a second Access
• 2.4GHz (radio 1):
Point) to the E1 Ethernet port of the AP-303P. Simplify and cost-
- Two spatial stream Single User (SU) MIMO for up to
reduce the installation of multiple devices by sharing switch
300 Mbps wireless data rate to individual 2SS HT40
ports and cabling

client devices
• Support for up to 256 associated client devices per radio,
CHOOSE YOUR OPERATING MODE
and up to 16 BSSIDs per radio
The Aruba 303 Series Access Points offer a choice of deployment
• Supported frequency bands (country-specific restrictions
and operating modes to meet your unique management and
apply):
deployment requirements:
- 2.400 to 2.4835GHz
• The 303 Series AP is a unified AP that supports both - 5.150 to 5.250GHz
controller-based and controller-less deployment modes, - 5.250 to 5.350GHz
providing maximum flexibility. - 5.470 to 5.725GHz
• Controller-based mode – When deployed in conjunction - 5.725 to 5.850GHz
with an Aruba Mobility Controller, Aruba 303 Series
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• Available channels: Dependent on configured Wi-Fi Antennas
regulatory domain • Two vertically polarized dual-band downtilt omni-
• Dynamic frequency selection (DFS) optimizes the use of directional antennas for 2x2 MIMO with peak antenna
available RF spectrum gain of:
• Supported radio technologies: - 3.3dBi in 2.4GHz and 5.8dBi in 5GHz for AP-303
- 802.11b: Direct-sequence spread-spectrum (DSSS) - 3.4dBi in 2.4GHz and 7.8dBi in 5GHz for AP-303P
- 802.11a/g/n/ac: Orthogonal frequency-division • The antennas are optimized for horizontal ceiling mounted
multiplexing (OFDM) orientation of the AP. The downtilt angle for maximum gain
• Supported modulation types: is roughly 30 degrees

- 802.11b: BPSK, QPSK, CCK • Combining the patterns of both antennas per radio, the
- 802.11a/g/n/ac: BPSK, QPSK, 16-QAM, 64-QAM, peak gain of the average (effective) pattern is:
256-QAM - 2.1dBi in 2.4GHz and 5.7dBi in 5GHz for AP-303
• Transmit power: Configurable in increments of 0.5dBm - 2.1dBi in 2.4GHz and 5.9dBi in 5GHz for AP-303P
• Maximum (aggregate, conducted total) transmit power
Other Interfaces
(limited by local regulatory requirements):
• E0: One 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet network
- 2.4GHz band: +21dBm (18dBm per chain)
interface (RJ-45)
- 5GHz band: +21dBm (18dBm per chain)
- Auto-sensing link speed and MDI/MDX
- Note: conducted transmit power levels exclude antenna
- 802.3az Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE)
gain. For total (EIRP) transmit power, add antenna gain
- PoE-PD: 48Vdc (nominal) 802.3af/at/bt PoE
• Advanced Cellular Coexistence (ACC) minimizes the impact
• DC power interface
of interference from cellular networks
• E1 (AP-303P models only): One 10/100/1000BASE-T
• Maximum ratio combining (MRC) for improved
Ethernet network interface (RJ-45)
receiver performance
- Auto-sensing link speed and MDI/MDX
• Cyclic delay/shift diversity (CDD/CSD) for improved
- 802.3az Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE)
downlink RF performance
- PoE-PSE (output): 48Vdc (nominal) 802.3af/at PoE
• Short guard interval for 20MHz, 40MHz and
• Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) radio
80MHz channels
• Zigbee 802.15.4 radio (AP-303P models only)
• Space-time block coding (STBC) for increased range and
• Visual indicators (tri-color LEDs): for System and
improved reception
Radio status
• Low-density parity check (LDPC) for high-efficiency error
• Reset button: factory reset (during device power-up), LED
correction and increased throughput
mode control (normal/off)
• Transmit beam-forming (TxBF) for increased signal
• Serial console interface (proprietary, µUSB physical jack)
reliability and range
• Kensington security slot
• Supported data rates (Mbps):
- 802.11b: 1, 2, 5.5, 11 Power Sources and Consumption
- 802.11a/g: 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 • The AP supports direct DC power and Power over
- 802.11n: 6.5 to 300 (MCS0 to MCS15) Ethernet (PoE)
- 802.11ac: 6.5 to 867 (MCS0 to MCS9, NSS = 1 to 2) • When both power sources are available, DC power takes
- 802.11n high-throughput (HT) support: HT20/40 priority over PoE
- 802.11ac very high throughput (VHT) support: • Power sources are sold separately
VHT20/40/80
- 802.11n/ac packet aggregation: A-MPDU, A-MSDU
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AP-303 models: Environmental
• Direct DC source: 12Vdc nominal, +/- 5% • Operating:
• DC power interface accepts 2.1/5.5-mm center-positive - Temperature: 0° C to +40° C (+32° F to +104° F)
circular plug with 9.5-mm length - Humidity: 5% to 93% non-condensing
• Power over Ethernet (PoE): 48Vdc (nominal) 802.3af • Storage and transportation:
compliant source - Temperature: -40° C to +70° C (-40° F to +158° F)
• Maximum (worst-case) power consumption: 10.1W (PoE)
Reliability (at +25C operating temperature)
or 8.8W (DC)
• AP-303 models MTBF: 795khrs (91yrs)
• Maximum (worst-case) power consumption in idle mode:
• AP-303P models MTBF: 518khrs (59yrs)
4.2W (PoE) or 4.0W (DC)
Regulatory
AP-303P models:
• FCC/ISED
• Direct DC source: 48Vdc nominal, +/- 5%
• CE Marked
• DC power interface accepts 1.35/3.5-mm center-positive
• RED Directive 2014/53/EU
circular plug with 9.5-mm length
• EMC Directive 2014/30/EU
• Power over Ethernet (PoE-PD) on E0: 48Vdc (nominal)
• Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU
802.3af/at/bt compliant source
• UL/IEC/EN 60950
• PoE-PSE function on E1 disabled when powered by
• EN 60601-1-1 and EN 60601-1-2
802.3af PoE, limited to class 3 when powered by 802.3at
• EN 50155 (AP-303)
PoE, unrestricted when powered by 802.3bt PoE or DC
• Maximum (worst-case) power consumption: 11.3 (PoE) or For more country-specific regulatory information and
11.5 (DC) approvals, please see your Aruba representative

• Maximum (worst-case) power consumption in idle mode: Regulatory Model Numbers
6.8 (PoE) or 7.0 (DC) • AP-303: APIN0303
• Power consumption numbers exclude power to support • AP-303P: APINP303
PoE-PSE function on E1
Certifications
Mounting • CB Scheme Safety, cTUVus
• The AP ships with a (black) mount clips to attach to a 9/16- • UL2043 plenum rating
inch or 15/16-inch flat T-bar drop-tile ceiling • Wi-Fi Alliance (WFA) certified 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
• Several optional mount kits are available to attach the • WPA, WPA2 and WPA3 – Enterprise with CNSA option,
AP to a variety of surfaces; see the Ordering Information Personal (SAE), Enhanced Open (OWE)
section below for details • Wi-Fi Alliance certified (WFA) 802.11ac with
Mechanical Wave 2 features
• Dimensions and weight (unit, excluding mount accessories): • Passpoint® (Release 2) with ArubaOS and Instant 8.3+
- 150mm (W) x 150mm (D) x 35mm (H) or
5.9” (W) x 5.9” (D) x 1.4” (H) WARRANTY
- AP-303 models: 260g or 9.2oz • Aruba limited lifetime warranty
- AP-303P models: 280g or 9.9oz
MINIMUM SOFTWARE VERSIONS
• Dimensions and weight (shipping):
• AP-303 models: ArubaOS & Aruba InstantOS 8.3.0.0
- 190mm (W) x 180mm (D) x 60mm (H) or
• AP-303P models: ArubaOS & Aruba InstantOS 8.4.0.0
7.4” (W) x 7.0” (D) x 2.4” (H)
- AP-303 models: 410g or 14.5oz
- AP-303P models: 430g or 15.2oz
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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
JZ320ACM Aruba CM AP-303 (RW) Dual 2x2:2 MU-MIMO Radio Internal Antennas Unified Campus AP
JZ321ACM Aruba CM AP-303 (US) Dual 2x2:2 MU-MIMO Radio Internal Antennas Unified Campus AP
Aruba 303P Series Campus Access Points
R0G65A Aruba AP-303P (EG) Dual 2x2:2 MU-MIMO Radio Internal Antennas Unified Campus AP Dual Ethernet
R0G66A Aruba AP-303P (IL) Dual 2x2:2 MU-MIMO Radio Internal Antennas Unified Campus AP Dual Ethernet
R0G67A Aruba AP-303P (JP) Dual 2x2:2 MU-MIMO Radio Internal Antennas Unified Campus AP Dual Ethernet
R0G68A Aruba AP-303P (RW) Dual 2x2:2 MU-MIMO Radio Internal Antennas Unified Campus AP Dual Ethernet
R0G69A Aruba AP-303P (US) Dual 2x2:2 MU-MIMO Radio Internal Antennas Unified Campus AP Dual Ethernet
R2H41A Aruba AP-303P (EG) TAA Dual 2x2:2 MU-MIMO Radio Internal Antennas Unified Campus AP Dual Ethernet
R2H42A Aruba AP-303P (IL) TAA Dual 2x2:2 MU-MIMO Radio Internal Antennas Unified Campus AP Dual Ethernet
R2H43A Aruba AP-303P (JP) TAA Dual 2x2:2 MU-MIMO Radio Internal Antennas Unified Campus AP Dual Ethernet
R2H44A Aruba AP-303P (RW) TAA Dual 2x2:2 MU-MIMO Radio Internal Antennas Unified Campus AP Dual Ethernet
R2H45A Aruba AP-303P (US) TAA Dual 2x2:2 MU-MIMO Radio Internal Antennas Unified Campus AP Dual Ethernet
Note: All hardware SKUs can be managed by Aruba Central. Central Managed (CM) SKUs are used for simplified ordering within US and Canada only

For more ordering information and compatible accessories, please refer to the ordering guide

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the speed of aruba 303?

The compact Aruba 303 Series AP delivers a maximum concurrent data rate of 867 Mbps in the 5GHz band and 300 Mbps in the 2.4GHz band (for an aggregate peak data rate of 1.2Gbps). Featuring 2x2:2SS, the Aruba 303 is designed for medium device density environments, such as schools, retail branches, warehouses, hotels and enterprise offices, ...

What are the deployment and operating modes of the aruba 303?

The Aruba 303 Series Access Points offer a choice of deployment and operating modes to meet your unique management and deployment requirements: • The 303 Series AP is a unified AP that supports both controller-based and controller-less deployment modes, providing maximum flexibility.

How can i use the 303 series ap as a beacon?

The 303 Series AP has an integrated Bluetooth Low-Energy (BLE) radio, which can be used as an Aruba beacon for advanced locationing, indoor wayfinding, asset tracking, and to enable proximity-based push notification services.