Aruba AP-103H Access Point
Cost-effective dual-band coverage in moderately dense hospitality Wi-Fi environments

Operating Modes

• Mobility Controller-managed AP
• Remote AP (RAP) for branch deployments
• Air monitor (AM) for wireless IDS, rogue detection and containment
• Spectrum analyzer, dedicated or hybrid
• Secure enterprise mesh

Wireless Radio Specifications

• AP type: Indoor, dual radio, 5-GHz and 2.4-GHz 802.11n 2x2:2
• Software-configurable dual radio supports 5-GHz (Radio 0) and 2.4-GHz (Radio 1)
• 2x2 MIMO with two spatial streams and up to 300 Mbps wireless data rate
• Support for up to 32 associated client devices, and up to eight BSSIDs per radio
• Supported frequency bands (country-specific restrictions apply):
  • 2.4000 GHz to 2.4835 GHz
  • 5.150 GHz to 5.250 GHz
  • 5.250 GHz to 5.350 GHz
  • 5.470 GHz to 5.725 GHz
  • 5.725 GHz to 5.850 GHz
• Available channels: Dependent on configured 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: Orthogonal frequency-division multiplexing (OFDM)
• Supported modulation types:
  • 802.11b: BPSK, QPSK, CCK
  • 802.11a/g/n: BPSK, QPSK, 16-QAM, 64-QAM
• Transmit power: Configurable in increments of 0.5 dBm
• Maximum (aggregate, conducted total) transmit power (limited by local regulatory requirements):
  • 2.4-GHz band: +21 dBm (18 dBm per chain)
  • 5-GHz band: +21 dBm (18 dBm per chain)
• 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 20-MHz and 40-MHz channels
• Space-time block coding (STBC) for increased range and improved reception
• Low-density parity check (LDPC) for high-efficiency error correction and increased throughput
• Supported data rates (Mbps):
  • 802.11b: 1, 2, 5.5, 11
  • 802.11a/g: 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54
  • 802.11n: 6.5 to 300 (MCS0 to MCS15)
• 802.11n high-throughput (HT) support: HT 20/40
• 802.11n packet aggregation: A-MPDU, A-MSDU

Antennas

• Two integrated dual-band omni-directional antennas for 2x2 MIMO with maximum antenna gain of 3.6 dBi in 2.4 GHz and 3.3 dBi in 5 GHz. Antennas are optimized for vertical wall mounted orientation of the AP.

Other Interfaces

• E0: 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet network interface (RJ-45)
  • Auto-sensing link speed and MDI/MDX
  • 802.3az Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE)
  • PoE-PD: 48 Vdc (nominal) 802.3af PoE
• E1-E2: 2x 10/100BASE-T Ethernet network interfaces (RJ-45) - Auto-sensing link speed and MDI/MDX
• PT: Passive RJ-45 pass-through port
• DC power interface, accepts 1.7/4.0-mm center-positive circular plug with 9.5-mm length
• Visual indicator (single tricolor LED): power/system status
• Dual-function push-button: Factory reset during device power up and LED on/off control during normal operation
• Serial console interface (proprietary; optional adapter cable available)
• Kensington security slot

For wired connectivity: two secure downlink switch ports, one passive pass-through RJ-45 port, and one 10/100/1000BASE-T uplink port.

Power

• Maximum (worst-case) power consumption: 9.4 watts PoE or 8.3 watts DC
• Maximum (worst-case) power consumption in idle mode: 3.5 watts PoE or 2.9 watts DC
• Direct DC source: 12 Vdc nominal, +/- 5%
• Power over Ethernet (PoE): 48 Vdc (nominal) 802.3af compliant source
• Power sources sold separately
• When both power sources are available, DC power takes priority

Mounting

• Included with AP:
  • Mount plate for single-gang electrical/data wall-box (various worldwide standards)
• Spare mounting kit:
  • AP-103H-MNT1: Mount plate for single-gang electrical/data wall-box (various worldwide standards)
• Optional mounting kit:
  • AP-103H-MNT2: Mount plate for dual-gang electrical/data wall-box (various worldwide standards)

Mechanical

• Dimensions/weight (unit, excluding mount accessories):
  • 86 mm (W) x 30 mm (D) x 140 mm (H)
  • 3.39” (W) x 1.18” (D) x 5.51” (H)
  • 260 g (9.17 oz)
• Dimensions/weight (unit, as mounted):
  • 86 mm (W) x 31 mm (D) x 140 mm (H)
• 3.39” (W) x 1.22” (D) x 5.51” (H)
• 305 g (10.76 oz)
• Dimensions/weight (shipping):
  • 143 mm (W) x 49 mm (D) x 168 mm (H)
  • 5.63” (W) x 1.93” (D) x 6.61” (H)
  • 420 g (14.82 oz)
• AP attaches securely to mount bracket using built-in security features. Removing the unit from the bracket requires a custom tool that ships with the product.

Environmental

• Operating:
  • Temperature: 0° C to +40° C (+32° F to +104° 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-specifc regulatory information and approvals, please see your Aruba representative.

Reliability

MTBF: 500,858 hours (57.2 years) at +25° C operating temperature

Regulatory Model Number

• AP-103H: APINH103

Certification

• CB Scheme Safety, cTUVus
• Wi-Fi Alliance certifed 802.11a/b/g/n

Warranty

• Limited lifetime warranty

Minimum Operating System Software Versions

• ArubaOS 6.4.1.0

Product Ships With

• AP-103H Hospitality AP
• Single-gang universal mount plate
• Two mount screws (#6-32 x 1” machine screw)
• Tool for secure mount mechanism
• Installation guide