Hewlett Packard Enterprise APIN0304305 Wireless Access Point User Manual User Manuel
Aruba Networks, Inc. Wireless Access Point User Manuel
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User Manuel
DATA SHEET
The entry-level Aruba 300 Series Wave 2 access
points deliver high performance and superb user
experience for medium density environments.
Featuring 3x3:3SS MU-MIMO capability, Aruba
advanced ClientMatch radio management, and
integrated Aruba Beacons, the 300 Series enables
an all wireless digital work environment in a cost-
eective manner.
With a maximum concurrent data rate of 1,300 Mbps in
the 5GHz band and 400 Mbps in the 2.4GHz band (for an
aggregate peak data rate of 1.7Gbps), the entry-level 300
Series brings an always-on wireless network experience with
the performance required for enterprises. It is ideal for cost-
sensitive medium density environments across verticals.
The high performance 802.11ac 300 Series supports multi-
user MIMO (MU-MIMO) and 3 spatial streams (3SS). It
provides simultaneous data transmission to multiple devices
(up to two), maximizing data throughput and improving
network eciency.
The 300 Series includes the enhanced ClientMatch
technology that extends the client steering technology
with MU-MIMO client awareness. It automatically identies
MU-MIMO capable mobile devices and steers those devices
to the closest MU-MIMO capable Aruba access point. By
grouping MU-MIMO capable mobile devices together,
the network starts taking advantage of the simultaneous
transmission to these devices, increasing its overall capacity.
These dynamic roaming policies that are based on device
types, help customers achieve the best WLAN performance
in a mixed device environment during the technology
transition period.
The 300 Series also has an integrated Bluetooth Aruba Beacon
that simplies the remote management of a network of large-
scale battery-powered Aruba Beacons while also providing
advanced location and indoor waynding, and proximity-based
push notication capabilities. It enables businesses to leverage
ARUBA 300 SERIES
ACCESS POINTS
Entry-level 802.11ac Wave 2 Access Points
mobility context to develop applications that will deliver an
enhanced user experience and increase the value of the
wireless network for organizations.
UNIQUE BENEFITS
• Dual Radio 802.11ac Access Point with Multi-User MIMO
-Supports up to 1,300 Mbps in the 5GHz band (with
3SS/VHT80 clients) and up to 400 Mbps in the 2.4GHz
band (with 2SS/VHT40 clients).
• Built-in Bluetooth Low-Energy (BLE) radio
-Enables location-based services with BLE-enabled
mobile devices receiving signals from multiple Aruba
Beacons at the same time.
-Enables management of your deployment of battery-
powered Aruba Beacons.
• Advanced Cellular Coexistence (ACC)
-Minimizes interference from 3G/4G cellular networks,
distributed antenna systems and commercial small
cell/femtocell equipment. Quality of service for unied
communication apps.
• Quality of service for Unied Communication apps
-Supports priority handling and policy enforcement for
unied communication apps, including Microsoft Skype
for Business with encrypted videoconferencing, voice,
chat and desktop sharing.
• RF Management
-Adaptive Radio Management (ARM) technology automatically
assigns channel and power settings, provides airtime
fairness, and ensures that APs stay clear of all sources of RF
interference to deliver reliable, high-performance WLANs.
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-The Aruba 300 Series APs can be congured to provide
part-time or dedicated air monitoring for spectrum analysis
and wireless intrusion protection, VPN tunnels to extend
remote locations to corporate resources, and wireless mesh
connections where Ethernet drops are not available.
• Intelligent app visibility and control
-AppRF technology leverages deep packet inspection to
classify and block, prioritize or limit bandwidth for over
2,500 enterprise apps or groups of apps.
• Security
-Integrated wireless intrusion protection oers threat
protection and mitigation, and eliminates the need for
separate RF sensors and security appliances.
-IP reputation and security services identify, classify,
and block malicious les, URLs and IPs, providing
comprehensive protection against advanced online threats.
-Integrated Trusted Platform Module (TPM) for secure
storage of credentials and keys.
• Intelligent Power Monitoring (IPM):
-Enables the AP to continuously monitor and report
its actual power consumption and optionally make
autonomous decisions to disable certain capabilities.
-For the 300 Series APs, the IPM power-save feature applies
when the unit is powered by an 802.3af PoE source. By
default, the USB interface will be the rst feature to turn
o if AP power consumption exceeds the available power
budget. In rare cases it may be necessary to take additional
power saving measures, but in most cases, the 300 Series
APs will operate in unrestricted mode.
CHOOSE YOUR OPERATING MODE
Aruba 300 Series APs oer a choice of operating modes to
meet your unique management and deployment requirements.
• Controller-managed mode – When managed by
Aruba Mobility Controllers, Aruba 300 Series APs
oer centralized conguration, data encryption, policy
enforcement and network services, as well as distributed
and centralized trac forwarding.
• Aruba Instant mode – In Aruba Instant mode, a single
AP automatically distributes the network conguration
to other Instant APs in the WLAN. Simply power-up one
Instant AP, congure it over the air, and plug in the other
APs – the entire process takes about ve minutes. If WLAN
requirements change, a built-in migration path allows
300 Series Instant APs to become part of a WLAN that is
managed by a Mobility Controller.
• Remote AP (RAP) for branch deployments.
• Air monitor (AM) for wireless IDS, rogue detection
and containment.
• Spectrum analyzer, dedicated or hybrid, for identifying
sources of RF interference.
• Secure enterprise mesh.
For large installations across multiple sites, the Aruba Activate
service signicantly reduces deployment time by automating
device provisioning, rmware upgrades, and inventory
management. With Aruba Activate, Instant APs are factory-
shipped to any site and congure themselves when powered up.
AP-300 SERIES SPECIFICATIONS
• AP-304 (controller-managed) and IAP-304 (Instant):
-802.11ac – 5GHz 3x3 MIMO (1,300 Mbps max rate) and
2.4GHz 2x2 MIMO (400 Mbps max rate) radios, with
a total of three dual-band RP-SMA connectors for
external antennas
• AP-305 (controller-managed) and IAP-305 (Instant):
-802.11ac – 5GHz 3x3 MIMO (1,300 Mbps max rate) and
2.4GHz 2x2 MIMO (400 Mbps max rate) radios, with a
total of three integrated omni-directional downtilt dual-
band antennas
WI-FI RADIO SPECIFICATIONS
• AP type: Indoor, dual radio, 5GHz 802.11ac 3x3 MIMO and
2.4GHz 802.11n 2x2 MIMO
• Software-congurable dual radio supports 5GHz (Radio 0)
and 2.4GHz (Radio 1)
• 5GHz: Three spatial stream Single User (SU) MIMO for up
to 1,300 Mbps wireless data rate to individual 3x3 VHT80
client devices
• 5GHz: Two spatial stream Multi User (MU) MIMO for up
to 867 Mbps wireless data rate to up to two (1x1 VHT80)
MU-MIMO capable client devices simultaneously
• 2.4GHz: Two spatial stream Single User (SU) MIMO for up
to 400 Mbps wireless data rate to individual 2x2 VHT40
client devices (300 Mbps for HT40 802.11n client devices)
• Support for up to 255 associated client devices per radio,
and up to 16 BSSIDs per radio
• Supported frequency bands (country-specic
restrictions apply):
-2.400 to 2.4835GHz
-5.150 to 5.250GHz
-5.250 to 5.350GHz
-5.470 to 5.725GHz
-5.725 to 5.850GHz
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• Available channels: Dependent on congured
regulatory domain
• Dynamic frequency selection (DFS) optimizes the use of
available RF spectrum
• Supported radio technologies:
-802.11b: Direct-sequence spread-spectrum (DSSS)
-802.11a/g/n/ac: Orthogonal frequency-division
multiplexing (OFDM)
• Supported modulation types:
-802.11b: BPSK, QPSK, CCK
-802.11a/g/n/ac: BPSK, QPSK, 16-QAM, 64-QAM, 256-QAM
• Transmit power: Congurable in increments of 0.5 dBm
• Maximum (conducted) transmit power (limited by local
regulatory requirements):
-2.4GHz band: +18 dBm per chain, +21 dBm
aggregate (2x2)
-5GHz band: +18 dBm per chain, +23 dBm
aggregate (3x3)
-Note: conducted transmit power levels exclude antenna
gain. For total (EIRP) transmit power, add antenna gain
• Advanced Cellular Coexistence (ACC) minimizes
interference from cellular networks
• Maximum ratio combining (MRC) for improved
receiver performance
• Cyclic delay/shift diversity (CDD/CSD) for improved
downlink RF performance
• Short guard interval for 20MHz, 40MHz and
80MHz channels
• Space-time block coding (STBC) for increased range and
improved reception
• Low-density parity check (LDPC) for high-eciency error
correction and increased throughput
• Transmit beam-forming (TxBF) for increased signal
reliability and range
• Supported data rates (Mbps):
-802.11b: 1, 2, 5.5, 11
-802.11a/g: 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54
-802.11n (2.4GHz): 6.5 to 300 (MCS0 to MCS15)
-802.11n (5GHz): 6.5 to 450 (MCS0 to MCS23)
-802.11ac: 6.5 to 1,300 (MCS0 to MCS9, NSS = 1 to 3 for
VHT20/40/80
• 802.11n high-throughput (HT) support: HT 20/40
• 802.11ac very high throughput (VHT) support:
VHT 20/40/80
• 802.11n/ac packet aggregation: A-MPDU, A-MSDU
WI-FI ANTENNAS
• AP-304/IAP-304: Three RP-SMA connectors for external
dual band antennas. Worst-case internal loss between
radio interface and external antenna connectors (due to
diplexing circuitry): 0.8dB in 2.4GHz and 1.6dB in 5GHz.
• AP-305/IAP-305: Three integrated dual-band downtilt
omni-directional antennas for 3x3 MIMO with maximum
antenna gain of 3.9dBi in 2.4GHz and 5.4dBi in 5GHz.
Built-in antennas are optimized for horizontal ceiling
mounted orientation of the AP. The downtilt angle for
maximum gain is roughly 30 degrees.
-The maximum gain of the combined (summed) antenna
patterns for all elements operating in the same band is
5.4dBi in 2.4GHz and 7.6dBi in 5GHz.
OTHER INTERFACES
• One 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet network interface (RJ-45)
-Auto-sensing link speed and MDI/MDX
-802.3az Energy Ecient Ethernet (EEE)
• USB 2.0 host interface (Type A connector)
• Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) radio
-Up to 3dBm transmit power (class 2) and -92dBm
receive sensitivity
-Integrated antenna with roughly 30 degrees downtilt
and peak gain of 2.3dBi (AP-304/IAP-304) or 3.4dBi
(AP-305/IAP-305)
• Visual indicators (multi-color LEDs): for System and
Radio status
• Reset button: factory reset (during device power up)
• Serial console interface (proprietary; optional adapter
cable available)
• Kensington security slot
POWER SOURCES AND CONSUMPTION
• The AP supports direct DC power and Power over
Ethernet (PoE)
• When both power sources are available, DC power takes
priority over PoE
• Power sources are sold separately
• Direct DC source: 12Vdc nominal, +/- 5%
-Interface accepts 2.1/5.5-mm center-positive circular
plug with 9.5-mm length
• Power over Ethernet (PoE): 48 Vdc (nominal)
802.3af/802.3at compliant source
-Unrestricted functionality with 802.3at PoE
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-When using IPM, the AP may enter power-save mode
with reduced functionality when powered by an 802.3af
PoE source (see details on Intelligent Power Monitoring
elsewhere in this datasheet)
-Without IPM, the USB port is disabled when the AP is
powered by and 802.3af PoE source
• Maximum (worst-case) power consumption: 13W (PoE)
or 11W (DC)
-Excludes power consumed by external USB device (and
internal overhead); this could add up to 6.5W (PoE) or
5.5W (DC) for a 5W/1A USB device
• Maximum (worst-case) power consumption in idle mode:
3.7W (PoE) or 2.6W (DC)
MOUNTING
• The AP ships with two (white) mounting clips to attach to a
9/16-inch or 15/16-inch at T-bar drop-tile ceiling
• Several optional mount kits are available to attach the
AP to a variety of surfaces; see the Ordering Information
section below for details
MECHANICAL
• Dimensions/weight (unit, excluding mount accessories):
-165mm x 165mm x 38mm
-460g
• Dimensions/weight (shipping):
-205mm x 205mm x 52mm
-620g
ENVIRONMENTAL
• Operating:
-Temperature: 0° C to +50° C (+32° F to +122° F)
-Humidity: 5% to 95% non-condensing
• Storage and transportation:
-Temperature: -40° C to +70° C (-40° F to +158° F)
REGULATORY
• FCC/Industry of Canada
• CE Marked
• R&TTE Directive 1995/5/EC
• Low Voltage Directive 72/23/EEC
• EN 300 328
• EN 301 489
• EN 301 893
• UL/IEC/EN 60950
• EN 60601-1-1, EN60601-1-2
For more country-specic regulatory information and
approvals, please see your Aruba representative.
RELIABILITY
MTBF: 1,116,000hrs (127yrs) at +25C operating temperature
REGULATORY MODEL NUMBERS
• AP-304 and IAP-304: APIN0304
• AP-305 and IAP-305: APIN0305
CERTIFICATIONS
• CB Scheme Safety, cTUVus
• UL2043 plenum rating
• Wi-Fi Alliance (WFA) certied 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
WARRANTY
• Aruba limited lifetime warranty
MINIMUM OPERATING SYSTEM
SOFTWARE VERSIONS
• ArubaOS 6.5.1.0
• Aruba InstantOS 4.3.1.0
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RF PERFORMANCE TABLE
Maximum transmit power (dBm)
per transmit chain
Receiver sensitivity (dBm)
per receive chain
802.11b 2.4GHz
1 Mbps 18.0 -95.0
11 Mbps 18.0 -88.0
802.11g 2.4GHz
6 Mbps 18.0 -92.0
54 Mbps 18.0 -74.0
802.11n HT20 2.4GHz
MCS0/8 18.0 -91.0
MCS7/15 18.0 -71.0
802.11n HT40 2.4GHz
MCS0/8 18.0 -88.0
MCS7/15 18.0 -68.0
802.11a 5GHz
6 Mbps 18.0 -92.0
54 Mbps 18.0 -74.0
802.11n HT20 5GHz
MCS0/8/16 18.0 -91.0
MCS7/15/23 18.0 -71.0
802.11n HT40 5GHz
MCS0/8/16 18.0 -88.0
MCS7/15/23 17.0 -68.0
802.11ac VHT20 5GHz (SU-MIMO)
MCS0 18.0 -91.0
MCS8 18.0 -67.0
802.11ac VHT40 5GHz (SU-MIMO)
MCS0 18.0 -88.0
MCS9 17.0 -63.0
802.11ac VHT80 5GHz (SU-MIMO)
MCS0 18.0 -85.0
MCS9 17.0 -58.0
Maximum capability of the hardware provided (excluding antenna gain). Maximum transmit power is limited by local regulatory settings.
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ORDERING INFORMATION
Part Number Description
AP-300 Series Access Points
AP-304 Aruba AP-304 802.11n/ac 2x2:2/3x3:3 MU-MIMO Dual Radio Antenna Connectors AP
AP-305 Aruba AP-304 FIPS/TAA-compliant 802.11n/ac Dual 2x2:2/3x3:3 MU-MIMO Dual Radio Antenna
Connectors AP
Mounting Spares
AP-220-MNT-C1 Indoor Access Point suspended ceiling rail mount kit (for at rails only, black). Spare for the clips provided
with the AP.
Mounting Accessories
AP-220-MNT-C2 Indoor Access Point suspended ceiling rail mount kit (for Interlude and Silhouette rail styles only, black).
Alternate to standard clips provided with AP.
AP-MNT-CM1 Indoor Access Point suspended ceiling rail mount kit (industrial grade, metal). Fits most rail types
AP-220-MNT-W1 Indoor Access Point at-surface mount kit (basic, black)
AP-220-MNT-W1W Indoor Access Point at-surface mount kit (basic, white). Mechanically identical to AP-220-MNT-W1
AP-220-MNT-W3 Indoor Access Point at surface mount kit (box style, secure, low-prole, large). Color: white
Other Accessories
AP-305-CVR-20 Kit of 20 snap-on covers for AP-305. Plain white, non-glossy, with holes for LED indicators. Color: white
Generic Indoor AP Accessories
AP-AC-12V30B 12V/30W AC-to-DC Desktop Style Power Adapter with Type B DC plug (2.1/5.5/9.5mm circular, 90-degree
angled). Note: does not include country specic AC power cord (PC-AC-xx).
PD-3501G-AC 15.4W 802.3af PoE midspan injector, 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet. Note: does not include country specic
AC power cord (PC-AC-xx)
PD-9001GR-AC 30W 802.3at PoE midspan injector, 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet. Note: does not include country specic
AC power cord (PC-AC-xx)
Antennas See info on Aruba website for antenna part numbers
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