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Aruba 203R Series Wireless Access Point | Installation Guide
Console Port
The 5-pin USB Micro-B connector located on the bottom of this device allows for direct management of the
device when connected to a laptop or serial console. For pin-out details, refer to
Figure 3
.
Figure 3
Console Port Pin-out
Ethernet Ports
The AP-303H access point is equipped with three active Ethernet ports (E0-E2), shown in
Figure 2
.
The E0 port is a 100/1000 Base-T, auto-sensing MDI/MDX, which supports uplink connectivity when linked by an
Ethernet cable.
The E1-E2 ports are 1000 Base-T auto-sensing MDI/MDX, which support downlink connectivity. These ports may
be used to provide secure network connectivity and also allows for manual configuration the device when linked
by an Ethernet cable. Refer to
Figure 4
for a detailed port pin-out.
Additionally, the E2 port supports PoE-out functionality, and is capable of supplying 802.3af PoE up to 15.4W to a
powered device.
Figure 4
Gigabit Ethernet Port Pin-Out
USB Interface
The top of this access point is equipped with a
USB port that is compatible with cellular modems and Bluetooth
Low Energy (BLE) dongles. When active, the USB port can supply up to 5W/1A
to a connected device.
Push Button
The push button located on the bottom of the device can be used to reset the access point to factory default
settings or turn off/on the LED display.
To reset the access point to factory default settings:
1. Power off the access point.
2. Press and hold the push button using a small, narrow object, such as a paperclip.
3. Power-on the access point without releasing the push button. The system status LED will flash within 5
seconds.
4. Release the push button.
The system status LED will flash again within 15 seconds indicating that the reset is completed. The access
point will now continue to boot with the factory default settings.
To turn off/on the system status LED:
During the normal operation of the access point, press the push button using a small, narrow object, such as
a paperclip. The system status LED will be turned off/on immediately.
Power
The 203R Series access point accepts AC power up to 34W when using the cord provided. The Intelligent Power
Monitoring (IPM) feature generates power consumption reports to provide increased efficiency through
management and power-saving capabilities.
The PoE-PSE and USB settings can be enabled/disabled through the software’s WebUI and CLI.
1: NC
2: RX
3: TX
4: GND
5: GND
