Product Type | Wireless access point |
Model | Aruba AP-203RP (JP) TAA PoE Unified RAP |
Manufacturer Part Number | JY725A |
UPC | 190017107813 |
Form Factor | External - indoor |
Weight | 11.99 oz |
Power Consumption | 8.2 Watt |
Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) | 493,000 hours |
Power Requirements | PoE (IEEE 802.3af) |
Aruba AP-203RP (JP) TAA PoE Unified RAP Wireless Access Point
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- Optimized for secure remote office deployment with TAA and FIPS compliance
- Supports high-density environments with up to 255 clients per radio and 16 BSSIDs
- Backed by a limited lifetime warranty for low long-term TCO
Product Overview
The HPE Aruba AP-203RP (JP) is a TAA-compliant, high-performance wireless access point engineered for enterprise-class remote and indoor deployments. Equipped with dual-band IEEE 802.11ac support, it operates on both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands with peak data rates reaching up to 400 Mbps and 867 Mbps, respectively. Its PoE+ support and versatile mounting options make it suitable for streamlined installations in branch offices or mobile setups. With capacity for up to 255 clients per Wi-Fi radio and 16 BSSIDs, it ensures connectivity in dense environments.
Firmware includes ArubaOS and InstantOS, BLE beaconing, and RF features like 2T2R MIMO and Transmit Beamforming. It delivers enterprise-grade features such as advanced QoS, wireless intrusion protection, and FIPS encryption. Flexible connectivity is offered via three RJ-45 ports, a USB 2.0 slot, and a console port. Designed for non-rugged indoor use, it comes with a limited lifetime warranty.
Specifications
Product Overview
Wireless Features
Wi-Fi Standards | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (Wi-Fi 5) |
Dual Band Operation | Yes (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz) |
Maximum Data Rate (2.4 GHz) | 400 Mbps |
Maximum Data Rate (5 GHz) | 867 Mbps |
MIMO Technology | 2x2 MIMO |
Transmit Beamforming | Yes |
Bluetooth | Aruba Beacons Bluetooth Low-Energy (BLE) |
Antenna Type | Internal |
Antenna Quantity | 2 |
Antenna Directivity | Omni-directional |
Wireless Client Capacity per Radio | 255 |
BSSID Support per Radio | 16 |
Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | UNITED STATES |
TAA Compliant | Yes |
Certifications | FCC, CB, UL 60950, CE, cTUVus |
Regulatory Standards | EN 60950, IEC 60950, EN 60601-1-2, EN 60601-1-1, EN 300 328, EN 301 893, EN 301 489, LVD 72/23/EEC, R&TTE Directive 1995/5/EC |
Wi-Fi Certification | Wi-Fi CERTIFIED |
Advanced Security Features
Encryption Support | FIPS |
Wireless Intrusion Protection | Yes |
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) | Yes |
Quality of Service (QoS) | Advanced QoS |
Security Features | Advanced Cellular Coexistence (ACC), Transmit Beamforming, Maximum Ratio Combining (MRC), Low Density Parity Check (LDPC), Space Time Blocking Code (STBC), Cyclic Delay Diversity (CDD), Cyclic Shift Diversity (CSD) |
Interfaces
Ethernet Ports | 3 x 1000Base-T RJ-45 |
PoE Port | 1 x 1000Base-T (PoE) RJ-45 |
Uplink Port | 1 x 1000Base-T RJ-45 |
USB Port | 1 x USB 2.0 Type A |
Console Port | 1 x Console |
Data Rate | 867 Mbps |
Line Coding / Modulation | CCK, BPSK, QPSK, 16 QAM, 64 QAM, 256 QAM, OFDM |
Spread Spectrum | OFDM, DSSS |
Physical & Environmental
Width | 6.1 in |
Depth | 2 in |
Height | 3.7 in |
Min Operating Temperature | 32 °F |
Max Operating Temperature | 104 °F |
Humidity Range (Operating) | 5 - 93% (non-condensing) |
Ruggedized Design | Indoor |
Mounting Options | Wall mountable |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Operating Systems Supported | ArubaOS, InstantOS |
Management Features | Air Monitor (AM), Aruba Instant, Aruba Central supported (varies per license) |