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Aruba 303H Series Hospitality Access Points | Installation Guide
Pre-Installation Checklist
Before installing the 303H Series access point, be sure that you have the following:
Pre-installed wall box
Cat5E UTP cable with network access installed in the wall box
One of the following power sources:
IEEE 802.3af/at-compliant Power over Ethernet (PoE) source
Aruba AP AC-DC adapter kit (sold separately)
One of the following network services:
Aruba Discovery Protocol (ADP)
DNS server with an “A” record
DHCP Server with vendor-specific options
Identifying Specific Installation Locations
The 303H Series access point must be secured to an Aruba-approved wall or to a desk mount kit. This access
point should be oriented vertically, with Ethernet ports facing downward to facilitate maximum antenna gain.
Use the access point placement map generated by Aruba’s RF Plan software application to determine the proper
installation location(s). Each location should be as close as possible to the center of the intended coverage area
and should be free from obstructions or obvious sources of interference. These RF absorbers/reflectors/
interference sources will impact RF propagation and should be accounted for during the planning phase and
adjusted for in RF plan.
Identifying Known RF Absorbers/Reflectors/Interference Sources
Identifying known RF absorbers, reflectors, and interference sources while in the field during the installation
phase is critical. Make sure that these sources are taken into consideration when you attach an access point to its
fixed location.
RF absorbers include:
Cement/concrete—Old concrete has high levels of water dissipation, which dries out the concrete, allowing
for potential RF propagation. New concrete has high levels of water concentration in the concrete, blocking
RF signals.
Natural Items—Fish tanks, water fountains, ponds, and trees
Brick
RF reflectors include:
Metal Objects—Metal pans between floors, rebar, fire doors, air conditioning/heating ducts, mesh windows,
blinds, chain link fences (depending on aperture size), refrigerators, racks, shelves, and filing cabinets.
Do not place an access point between two air conditioning/heating ducts. Make sure that access points are
placed below ducts to avoid RF disturbances.
RF interference sources include:
Microwave ovens and other 2.4 or 5 GHz objects (such as cordless phones)
Cordless headset such as those used in call centers or lunch rooms
This device in compliance with governmental requirements, and is designed the so that only authorized network
administrators can change the settings. For more information about access point configuration, refer to the
ArubaOS Quick Start Guide and ArubaOS User Guide
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