Aruba AP-303 – Wi-Fi 5 802.11ac Wave 2 Dual-Band 2x2 MU-MIMO Indoor Access Point
Overview:
• The Aruba AP-303 is an affordable mid-range Wi-Fi 5 / 802.11ac Wave 2 indoor access point designed for medium-density enterprise environments
• It delivers up to 1.2Gbps aggregate peak data rate, with up to 867Mbps on 5GHz and 300Mbps on 2.4GHz
• The access point supports 2x2:2SS MU-MIMO, helping improve wireless performance for multiple connected users
• It can be deployed as a Unified AP, working with Aruba controller-based mode or controller-less InstantOS mode
• Integrated Bluetooth 5 / BLE and 802.15.4 radio for Zigbee support allow the AP to support IoT, location services, asset tracking, and security solutions
• Suitable for schools, retail branches, warehouses, hotels, enterprise offices, and cost-sensitive business environments
Key Features:
• Wi-Fi 5 / 802.11ac Wave 2 access point
• Dual-band 2.4GHz and 5GHz operation
• 2x2:2SS MU-MIMO technology
• Up to 1.2Gbps aggregate peak data rate
• Up to 867Mbps on 5GHz
• Up to 300Mbps on 2.4GHz
• Unified AP deployment with controller or controller-less mode
• ArubaOS and InstantOS support
• Built-in Bluetooth Low Energy – BLE radio
• Integrated Bluetooth 5 and Zigbee / 802.15.4 radio support
• Aruba ClientMatch technology
• Adaptive Radio Management – ARM with AirMatch
• Spectrum analysis and wireless intrusion protection support
• Aruba Dynamic Segmentation support
• Advanced Cellular Coexistence – ACC
• Ceiling mount design
• PoE 802.3af support
Technical Specifications:
• Brand: Aruba, a Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company
• Model: AP-303
• Product Type: Indoor Wireless Access Point
• Wi-Fi Standard: 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
• Wi-Fi Generation: Wi-Fi 5
• Radio Design: Dual Radio
• 5GHz Radio: 802.11ac 2x2 MIMO
• 2.4GHz Radio: 802.11n 2x2 MIMO
• Spatial Streams: 2x2:2SS
• MU-MIMO: Supported
• Maximum Aggregate Data Rate: 1.2Gbps
• 5GHz Data Rate: Up to 867Mbps
• 2.4GHz Data Rate: Up to 300Mbps
• Supported Clients: Up to 256 associated client devices per radio
• BSSIDs: Up to 16 BSSIDs per radio
• Frequency Bands: 2.4GHz / 5GHz
• Supported Channels: Country / regulatory domain dependent
• Antenna Type: Internal Dual-Band Downtilt Omni-Directional Antennas
• Antenna Gain: 3.3dBi at 2.4GHz / 5.8dBi at 5GHz
• Ethernet Interface: 1 × 10/100/1000BASE-T RJ-45
• Ethernet Features: Auto-Sensing / MDI-MDX / 802.3az EEE
• Power Input: PoE 802.3af or 12V DC
• PoE Input: 48V DC Nominal, 802.3af compliant
• Maximum Power Consumption: 10.1W PoE / 8.8W DC
• Idle Power Consumption: 4.2W PoE / 4.0W DC
• Bluetooth: Bluetooth Low Energy – BLE
• Zigbee / 802.15.4: Supported for IoT platform capabilities
• Security Slot: Kensington Security Slot
• Indicators: Tri-Color LEDs for System and Radio Status
• Reset Button: Factory Reset / LED Mode Control
• Console Interface: Micro USB Serial Console
• Mounting: Ceiling Mount with T-Bar Mount Clips
• Dimensions: 150 × 150 × 35 mm
• Net Weight: 260g
• Operating Temperature: 0°C to 40°C
• Operating Humidity: 5% to 93% Non-Condensing
• Certifications: CE, UL, Wi-Fi Alliance 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
• Security Standards: WPA, WPA2, WPA3, Enhanced Open
• Warranty: Aruba Limited Lifetime Warranty
Applications:
• Enterprise offices
• Schools and education environments
• Retail branches
• Hotels and hospitality areas
• Warehouses
• Medium-density wireless networks
• Business Wi-Fi coverage
• IoT and BLE location services
• Asset tracking applications
• Controller-based or controller-less Aruba deployments
Connect Gates Recommendation:
• Recommended for medium-density business environments that need reliable Aruba enterprise Wi-Fi with flexible deployment options
• Suitable for offices, hotels, schools, retail areas, and warehouses requiring stable Wi-Fi 5 performance
• A practical choice when 1.2Gbps aggregate throughput, MU-MIMO, Aruba ClientMatch, BLE, and controller / controller-less deployment flexibility are required
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