Aruba 203H User manual

Aruba 203H Hospitality Access Points
Installation Guide
Rev02 | March 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
A security tool
203H Hardware Overview
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:
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CAUTION
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, refer to the Aruba Downloadable Regulatory Table at
support.arubanetworks.com.
A security tool is provided with every ten access points.
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.

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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.
E1 Port
E0/PT Port BLE Radio
PT Port
E0 Port
Console Port

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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 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
One of the following power sources:
IEEE 802.3af-compliant Power over Ethernet (PoE) source.
For AP-203H 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
DHCP Server with vendor-specific options
Verifying Pre-Installation Connectivity
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CAUTION
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).
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CAUTION
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 for this section are applicable to the 360 Series access points running ArubaOS only.
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 Quick Start Guide and ArubaOS User Guide/Aruba Instant User Guide.
The instructions for this section are applicable to the 360 Series access points running ArubaOS only.

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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 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) to connect the E0 port to an RJ45 connector, or crimp an RJ45
plug (not supplied) on the cable and insert into the E0 port.
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
Service to all Aruba Networks products should be performed by an AMCP certified technician or similar.

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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.
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

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Removing the Access Point from the Bracket
Insert the included security tool 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 Quick Start Guide for further details on verifying post-installation
network connectivity.
Electrical and Environmental Specifications
For additional specifications on this product, please refer to the product data sheet at www.arubanetworks.com/
safety_addendum.
Electrical
Ethernet:
E0: Uplink network interface 100/1000 Base-T auto-sensing Ethernet RJ45 port.
E1: Downlink network interface 100/1000 Base-T auto-sensing Ethernet RJ45 port.
Power over Ethernet IEEE 802.3af 48VDC
Environmental
Operating:
Temperature: 0°C to +40°C (+32°F to +104°F)
Humidity: 5% to 93% non-condensing
Storage and transport:
For instruction on the access point configuration, please refer to the ArubaOS User Guide.
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CAUTION
All Aruba access points should be professionally installed by an Aruba Certified Mobility Professional (ACMP).
The installer is responsible for ensuring that grounding is available and meets applicable national and electrical
codes.
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CAUTION
Tous les points d'accès Aruba doivent impérativement être installés par un professionnel agréé. Ce dernier
doit s'assurer que l'appareil est mis à la terre et que le circuit de mise à la terre est conforme aux codes
électriques nationaux en vigueur.

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Temperature: -40°C to +70°C (-40°F to +158°F)
Regulatory Information
The regulatory model name for the 203H access point is APINH203.
FCC
This device is electronically labeled.
To view the FCC ID for controller-managed access points:
1. Log into the controller WebUI
2. Navigate to Maintenance > Controller > About
To view the FCC ID for Instant access points:
1. Log into the virtual controller WebUI
2. Navigate to Maintenance > About
FCC Class B Part 15
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part
15 of the FCC Rules. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, may cause interference harmful to radio
communications.
Operation is subject to the following conditions:
This device may not cause harmful interference.
This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
If this equipment does cause interference, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio or TV technician for help.
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CAUTION
RF Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits. This
equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 7.87 inches (20cm) between the
radiator and your body for 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz operations. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating
in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
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CAUTION
Déclaration sur les limites d'exposition aux radiofréquences :cet équipement est conforme aux limites
d'exposition aux rayonnements radioélectriques spécifiées par la FCC. Il doit être installé et utilisé à une
distance minimale de 20 cm par rapport à votre corps pour les fréquences de 2,4 et 5 GHz. Cet émetteur-
récepteur ne doit pas être utilisé ou situé à proximité d'autres antennes ou émetteurs-récepteurs.
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CAUTION
The device could automatically discontinue transmission in case of absence of information to transmit, or
operational failure. Note that this is not intended to prohibit transmission of control or signaling information
or the use of repetitive codes where required by the technology.
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CAUTION
Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
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CAUTION
Toute modification effectuée sur cet équipement sans l'autorisation expresse de la partie responsable de la
conformité est susceptible d'annuler son droit d'utilisation.

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Canada
Complies with the Class B limits for radio noise emissions as set out in the interference-causing equipment
standard entitled “Digital Apparatus,” CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B).
Under Industry Canada regulations, this radio transmitter may only operate using an antenna of a type and
maximum (or lesser) gain approved for the transmitter by Industry Canada. To reduce potential radio
interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically
radiated power (E.I.R.P.) does not exceed the limit necessary for successful communication.
This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Déclaration d’Industrie Canada
Cet appareil numerique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigencies du Reglement sur le materiel brouilleur du
Canada.
Conformément aux réglementations d’Industrie Canada, cet émetteur-récepteur radio doit être utilisé
uniquement avec une antenne dont le type et le gain maximal doivent être approuvés par Industrie Canada.
Pour réduire les interférences radio potentielles, le type d’antenne et son gain doivent être choisis de façon à ce
que la puissance isotrope rayonnée équivalente (PIRE) ne dépasse pas les valeurs nécessaires à une
communication efficace.
Ce périphérique est conforme aux règlements RSS exempts de licence d’Industrie Canada. L’utilisation de ce
périphérique est soumise aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) ce périphérique ne doit pas provoquer
d’interférences, et (2) ce périphérique doit accepter toute interférence, y compris les interférences susceptibles
de provoquer un dysfonctionnement.
EU Regulatory Conformance
Aruba Networks Inc., hereby declares that this product is in compliance with the directives listed
below:
EMC Directive 2014
Low Voltage Directive 2014
R&TTE Directive 1999
REACH Regulation (EC) No.: 1907/2006
RoHS Directive 2011
WEEE Directive 2012
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CAUTION
This equipment complies with IC RSS-102 RF exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This
equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20 cm between the radiator and your
body.
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CAUTION
Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d'exposition aux rayonnements IC établies pour un environnement
non contrôlé. Cet équipement doit être installé et utilisé avec un minimum de 20 cm de distance entre la
source de rayonnement et votre corps.
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CAUTION
Under Industry Canada regulations, when operated in 5150 to 5250 MHz frequency range, this device is
restricted to indoor use to reduce the potential for harmful interference with co-channel Mobile Satellite
Systems. Users are advised that high power radars are allocated as primary users (i.e. priority users) of the
bands 5250-5350 MHz and 5650-5850MHz and that these radars could cause interference and/or damage to
LE-LAN devices.
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CAUTION
Conformément aux réglementations d’Industrie Canada, en cas d'utilisation dans la plage de fréquences de
5150 à 5250 MHz, cet appareil doit uniquement être utilisé en intérieur afin de réduire les risques
d'interférence avec les systèmes satellites mobiles partageant le même canal. Les utilisateurs êtes avisés que
les utilisateurs de radars de haute puissance sont désignés utilisateurs principaux (c.-à-d., qu'ils ont la priorité)
pour les bandes 5250-5350 MHz et 5650-5850 MHz et que ces radars pourraient causer du brouillage et/ou des
dommages aux dispositifs LAN-EL

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A Declaration of Conformity for these directives is available for viewing at www.arubanetworks.com.
RF Warning
해당무선설비는 전파혼신의 가능성이 있으므로 인명안전과 관련된 서비스는 할 수 없습니다
Medical
1. Equipment not suitable for use in the presence of flammable mixtures.
2. Connect to only IEC 60950-1 or IEC 60601-1 3rd edition certified products and power sources. The end user is responsible
for the resulting medical system complies with the requirements of IEC 60601-1 3rd edition.
3. Wipe with a dry cloth, no additional maintenance required.
4. No serviceable parts, the unit must be sent back to the manufacturer for repair.
5. No modifications are allowed without Aruba approval.
第十二條 →經型式認證合格之低功率射頻電機，非經許可，公司、商號或使用者均不得擅自變更頻率、加大功率或變更原設計之特性及功能。
第十四條 →低功率射頻電機之使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合法通信；經發現有干擾現象時，應立即停用，並改善至無干擾時方得繼續使用。
前項合法通信，指依電信法規定作業之無線電通信。低功率射頻電機須忍受合法通信或工業、科學及醫療用電波輻射性電機設備之干擾。
Proper Disposal of Aruba Equipment
Dispose of Aruba products per local regulation. For the most current information about Global Environmental
Compliance and Aruba products, visit www.arubanetworks.com.
Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment
Aruba products at end of life are subject to separate collection and treatment in the EU
Member States, Norway, and Switzerland and therefore are marked with the symbol shown at
the left (crossed-out wheelie bin). The treatment applied at end of life of these products in
these countries shall comply with the applicable national laws of countries implementing
Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE).
India RoHS
This product complies with RoHS requirements as prescribed by E-Waste (Management & Handling) Rules,
governed by the Ministry of Environment & Forests, Government of India.
European Union RoHS
Aruba products also comply with the EU Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive
2011/65/EC (RoHS). EU RoHS restricts the use of specific hazardous materials in the
manufacture of electrical and electronic equipment. Specifically, restricted materials
under the RoHS Directive are Lead (including Solder used in printed circuit assemblies),
Cadmium, Mercury, Hexavalent Chromium, and Bromine. Some Aruba products are subject to the exemptions
listed in RoHS Directive Annex 7 (Lead in solder used in printed circuit assemblies). Products and packaging will
be marked with the “RoHS” label shown at the left indicating conformance to this directive.
China RoHS
Aruba products also comply with China environmental declaration requirements and are labeled
with the “EFUP 10” label shown at the left.
Expected Service Life 10 years. For additional compliance information, refer to the regulatory label on the back
of this device.
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