Aruba 300 series Install Manual

Aruba 300 Series

Wireless Access Point

Installation Guide

a Hewlett Packard
Enterprise company
The Aruba 300 Series wireless access points (APs) support
IEEE802.11ac standards for high-performance WLAN, and are
equipped with two radios, which provide network access and
monitor the network simultaneously. These access points
deliver high-performance 802.11n 2.4 GHz and 802.11ac 5
GHz functionality, while also supporting 802.11a/b/g wireless
services. Multi-user Multiple-in, Multiple-output (MU-MIMO)
is enabled when operating in 5GHz mode for optimal
performance.
The AP-304 and AP-305 access points work in conjunction
with an Aruba controller, while the IAP-304 and IAP-305
access point can be configured using a built-in virtual
controller.
The 300 Series wireless access points provide the following
capabilities:
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
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IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac spectrum monitor

Compatible with IEEE 802.3at PoE+ and IEEE 802.3af PoE

Centralized management configuration and upgrade

Integrated Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) Radio
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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.

Package Contents

(I)AP-304 or (I)AP-305 access point

9/16" and 15/16" Ceiling Rail Adapters

Aruba Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information

Guide
Safety, Compliance, and Warranty Information Guide

Rev01 | July 2016
Aruba Instant Quick Start Guide (for IAP-304 and IAP-305

only)
Aruba Professional Installation Guide (for IAP-304 only)

Aruba 300 Series Wireless Access Point Installation Guide
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(print version).
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.
Software
The AP-304 and AP-305 access points require ArubaOS 6.5.1.0
or higher. For additional information, refer to the ArubaOS
User Guide and ArubaOS Quick Start Guide.
The IAP-304 and IAP-305 access points require Aruba Instant
4.3.1.0 or higher. For additional information, refer to the
Aruba Instant User Guide and Aruba Instant Quick Start Guide.
300 Series Hardware Overview
Figure 1 Status LEDs on AP Front (305 shown)
System Status
Radio Status
LEDs
The 300 Series access points have two LEDs that indicate the
system and radio status of the device. These two LEDs can be
configured via ArubaOS (for AP-304 and AP-305) or Aruba
Instant (for IAP-304 and IAP-305) software into three separate
modes:
Normal mode (by default): See
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Both LEDs off
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Blink mode: Both LEDs blink green (synchronized)
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