Aruba 203H User manual

Aruba 203H Access Point
Installation Guide
Rev01 | January 2017 1
The Aruba 203H access points (APs) are high-performance
flex-radio (software configuable as either single radio dual-
band or dual radio) wireless devices for hospitality and
branch deployments. These access points use Multiple-Input,
Multiple-Output (MIMO) technology to provide secure
wireless connectivity for both 2.4GHz 802.11 b/g/n and 5GHz
802.11 a/n/ac WiFi.
Package Contents
203H access point
Single gang wall-box mounting bracket
2x #6-32 machine screws
Release key.
203H Hardware Overview
This device must be professionally installed and
serviced by a trained ACMP or similar Aruba-certified
technician. Aruba access points are classified as radio
transmission devices, and are subject to government
regulations of the host country. The network
administrator(s) is/are responsible for ensuring that
configuration and operation of this equipment is in
compliance with their country’s regulations. For
complete list of approved channels in your country of
the AP-304 and AP-305 access points, refer to the Aruba
Downloadable Regulatory Table at
support.arubanetworks.com.
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.
Figure 1 Front
LEDs
The 203H has three LEDs that indicate the system, radio and
E1 port status of the device. These LEDs can be configured via
software into three separate modes:
Normal mode (by default): See Table 1
Off mode: All LEDs off
Blink mode: All LEDs blink green (synchronized)
Table 1 203H LEDs Status in Normal Mode
LED Color/State Meaning
System Off Device powered off
Green-
Blinking Device booting, not ready for use
Green- Solid Device ready for use, no restrictions
Green-
Flashing Device ready for use, uplink negotiated in sub optimal speed (<1Gbps)
Red- Solid System error condition
Radio Off Device powered off, or both radios
disabled
Green- Solid Both radios enabled in access mode
Green-
Blinking One radio enabled in access mode
Amber- Solid Both radios enabled in monitor mode
Amber-
Blinking One radio enabled in monitor mode
Alternating One radio enabled in access mode,
other in monitor mode
E1 Off Device powered off, port disabled, or
no link established
Green- Solid Link established
Green-
Blinking Activity

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Figure 2 Bottom
Figure 3 Back
Ethernet Port
The 203H access point is equipped with two Ethernet ports
(E0 and E1). The E0 is a 10/100/1000 Base-T auto-sensing
MDI/MDX wired-network uplink connectivity port. It supports
IEEE 802.3af Powerover Ethernet (PoE), accepting 48V DC as a
standard powered device (PD) from power sourcing
equipment (PSE), including PoE midspan injector or a PoE-
sourcing network infrastructure.
The E1 is a 10/100/1000 Base-T auto-sensing MDI/MDX wired-
network downlink connectivity port, used to provide secure
network connectivity to wired devices.
The E0/PT port can serve as an E0 uplink port and accepts
802.3af PoE power when the Pass-Through (PT) and E0 ports
are physically bridged by an AP-CBL-Eth10 Ethernet cable
(sold separately).
BLE Radio Port
The 203H is equipped with a BLE radio port compatible with
Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) dongles. This BLE radio port
supports Aruba USB Beacons.
Console Port
The serial console port is a 4-pin connector covered by a dust
cover. An optional serial adapter cable (AP-CBL-SER) is sold
separately to connect the device to a serial terminal or a
laptop for direct local management.
Reset/LED Control Button
To reset the 203H 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 the
device is being powered on, or for more than 10 seconds
during normal operation.
To turn off/on the LED display, press this button using a
small, narrow object such as a paper clip for less than 10
seconds during normal operation.
Before You Begin
Pre-Installation Network Requirements
After WLAN planning is complete and the appropriate
products and their placement have been determined, the
Aruba controller(s) must be installed and initial setup
performed before the Aruba access points are deployed.
For initial setup of the controller, refer to the ArubaOS Quick
Start Guide for the software version installed on your
controller.
Pre-Installation Checklist
Before installing your 203H access points, ensure that you
have the following:
Pre-installed wall box
Cat5E or better UTP cable with network access installed in
the wall box
E1 Port
E0/PT Port BLE Radio
PT Port
E0 Port
Console Port
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 User
Guide/Aruba 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 User Guide/Aruba 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 User Guide/
Aruba Instant User Guide.
Apparati Radio LAN a bassa Potenza, operanti a 2.4
GHz e 5 GHz. Fare riferimento alla ArubaOS User Guide/
Aruba Instant User Guide per avere informazioni
detagliate sulle restrizioni.
The instructions in this section are applicable to the AP-
203H only.

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One of the following power sources:
IEEE 802.3af-compliant Power over Ethernet (PoE)
source.
For AP-203H 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
DHCP Server with vendor-specific options
Verifying Pre-Installation Connectivity
Before installing access points in a network environment,
make sure that they are able to locate and connect to the
controller after power on.
Specifically, you must verify the following conditions:
When connected to the network, each access point is
assigned a valid IP address
Access points are able to locate the controller
Refer to the ArubaOS Quick Start Guide for instructions on
locating and connecting to the controller.
Identifying Specific Installation Locations
Use the access point placement map generated by Aruba’s RF
Plan software application to determine the proper
installation location(s). Each location should be as close as
possible to the center of the intended coverage area and
should be free from obstructions or obvious sources of
interference. These RF absorbers/reflectors/interference
sources will impact RF propagation and should have been
accounted for during the planning phase and adjusted for in
RF plan.
Identifying Known RF Absorbers, Reflectors and
Interference Sources
Identifying known RF absorbers, reflectors, and interference
sources while in the field during the installation phase is
critical. Make sure that these sources are taken into
consideration when you attach an access point to its fixed
location. Examples of sources that degrade RF performance
include:
Cement and brick
Objects that contain water
Metal
Microwave ovens
Wireless phones and headsets
Installing the Access Point
The 203H access point is designed to mount into a variety of
electrical gang boxes.
1. Remove the existing data wall plate (if applicable).
2. Remove any existing RJ45 connectors (typically snap-in) or
cut/remove the UTP cable.
3. Use a short Ethernet cable (sold separately), connect the
E0 port to an RJ45 connector, or crimp an RJ45 plug (not
supplied) on the cable and insert into the E0 port. Do the
same for the pass though port, if used.
4. Depending on the types of your wall boxes, you can
choose different holes from the mounting bracket to
attach the bracket onto the wall box (see Figure 4 and
Figure 5).
The applicable standards for the wall boxes are:
IEC 60670-1, GB17466, BS4662 and DIN49073 for
Worldwide
ANSI/NEMA OS 1 and OS 2 for US
Figure 4 Securing Bracket to US Single Gang Wall Box
Figure 5 Securing Bracket to Worldwide Single Gang Wall Box
5. Align the mounting holes of the mounting bracket with
the mounting holes on the wall box. Insert the two
included machine screws and tighten them to secure the
mounting bracket.
Aruba Networks, Inc., in compliance with governmental
requirements, has designed the 203H access points so that
only authorized network administrators can change the
settings. For more information about access point
configuration, refer to the ArubaOS Quick Start Guide /Aruba
Instant Quick Start Guide and ArubaOS User Guide/Aruba
Instant User Guide.
The instructions in this section are applicable to the AP-
203H only.
Service to all Aruba Networks products should be
performed by an AMCP certified technician or similar.

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Contacting Aruba Networks
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USA
Warranty
This hardware product is protected by an Aruba warranty. For details, see
Aruba Networks standard warranty terms and conditions.
Website Support
Main Site arubanetworks.com
Support Site support.arubanetworks.com
Airheads Social Forums and
Knowledge Base community.arubanetworks.com
North American Telephone [phone] (Toll Free)
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Support Email Addresses
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6. Connect any required cables to the back of the 203H
access point.
7. Align the mounting slots on the back of the access point
over the corresponding mounting posts on the bracket
and slide the access point into place (see Figure 6).
Figure 6 Securing the 203H Access Point to the Bracket
Removing the Access Point from the Bracket
Insert the included security key into the holes at the bottom
of the bracket and push the access point up to release it from
the bracket (see Figure 7).
Figure 7 Removing the 203H Access Point from the Bracket
Connecting Required Cables
Install cables in accordance with all applicable local and
national regulations and practices.
Verifying Post-Installation Connectivity
The integrated LEDs on the access point can be used to verify
that the access point is receiving power and initializing
successfully (see Table 1). Refer to the ArubaOS Quick Start
Guide/Aruba Instant Quick Start Guide for further details on
verifying post-installation network connectivity.
For instruction on the access point configuration, please
refer to the ArubaOS User Guide.