Aruba 203R Series Remote Access Point

Compact, Cost-Effective Remote Access Point
Software-configurable for 1×1 dual-radio or 2×2 single-radio mode, delivering flexible and efficient connectivity.

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Description

Overview

  • Compact, cost-effective remote access point
  • Software configurable: 1×1 dual radio or 2×2 single radio mode
  • Managed by Aruba Mobility Controller
  • Supports centralized configuration, policy enforcement, VPN tunnels
  • Enterprise-class features for consistent HQ-level experience

RAP-203R Series Specifications

  • Unified flexible radio 802.11ac remote AP with internal antennas
  • Supports wall-box and desk mount deployments

Wi-Fi Radio Specifications

  • Indoor flex radio: 5GHz 802.11ac 2×2 or 2.4GHz 802.11n 2×2
  • Software-configurable 5GHz (Radio 0) and/or 2.4GHz (Radio 1)
  • 5GHz: Up to 867Mbps with SU-MIMO (2×2 VHT80)
  • 2.4GHz: Up to 400Mbps with SU-MIMO (2×2 VHT40)
  • Supports up to 256 clients and 16 BSSIDs per radio
  • Frequency bands (region-specific): 2.4GHz & 5GHz ranges
  • DFS for optimized spectrum usage
  • Radio tech: DSSS, OFDM
  • Modulation types: BPSK, QPSK, CCK, 16/64/256-QAM
  • Max transmit power: +21 dBm (2×2 mode)
  • Advanced Cellular Coexistence (ACC)
  • Features: MRC, CDD, STBC, LDPC, TxBF, SGI
  • Data rates (Mbps): 802.11b (1-11), 802.11a/g (6-54), 802.11n/ac (6.5-867)

Wi-Fi Antennas

  • Two internal dual-band omni-directional antennas (2×2 MIMO)
  • Antenna gain: 0.7dBi (2.4GHz), 1.0dBi (5GHz)
  • Optimized for vertical orientation

Other Interfaces

  • 1x 10/100/1000BASE-T uplink (RJ-45, back)
  • 2x local 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet ports (RJ-45, back)
  • PoE-PSE on port E2 (AP-203RP): 48 Vdc 802.3af output
  • BLE radio: Up to 4dBm TX, -93dBm RX, peak gain 1dBi
  • USB 2.0 host interface (top): Supports 3G/4G modems, 1A/5W charging
  • AC power input: 2-prong IEC 60320-1 C8 receptacle (back)
  • LED indicators (front): Power, radio, LAN, PoE
  • Reset/LED control button (bottom)
  • Serial console interface (custom uUSB jack)