Aruba 203H Installation Manual

Aruba 203H Access Point
Installation Guide
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.
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
203H access point
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Single gang wall-box mounting bracket
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2x #6-32 machine screws
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Release key.
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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.
203H Hardware Overview
Rev01 | January 2017
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
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Off mode: All LEDs off
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Blink mode: All LEDs blink green (synchronized)
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Table 1 203H LEDs Status in Normal Mode
LED Color/State Meaning
System Off Device powered off
Green- Device booting, not ready for use
Blinking
Green- Solid Device ready for use, no restrictions
Green- Device ready for use, uplink negotiated
Flashing 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- One radio enabled in access mode
Blinking
Amber- Solid Both radios enabled in monitor mode
Amber- One radio enabled in monitor mode
Blinking
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- Activity
Blinking
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