Instant IAP-305 Wireless Access Point

The entry-level Aruba 300 Series Wave 2 access points deliver high performance and superb user experience for medium density environments. Featuring 3x3:3SS MU-MIMO capability, Aruba advanced ClientMatch radio management, and integrated Aruba Beacons, the 300 Series enables an all wireless digital work environment in a costeffective manner.

With a maximum concurrent data rate of 1,300 Mbps in the 5GHz band and 400 Mbps in the 2.4GHz band (for an aggregate peak data rate of 1.7Gbps), the entry-level 300 Series brings an always-on wireless network experience with the performance required for enterprises. It is ideal for costsensitive medium density environments across verticals.

The high performance 802.11ac 300 Series supports multiuser MIMO (MU-MIMO) and 3 spatial streams (3SS). It provides simultaneous data transmission to multiple devices (up to two), maximizing data throughput and improving network efficiency.

The 300 Series includes the enhanced ClientMatch technology that extends the client steering technology with MU-MIMO client awareness. It automatically identifies MU-MIMO capable mobile devices and steers those devices to the closest MU-MIMO capable Aruba access point. By grouping MU-MIMO capable mobile devices together, the network starts taking advantage of the simultaneous transmission to these devices, increasing its overall capacity. These dynamic roaming policies that are based on device types, help customers achieve the best WLAN performance in a mixed device environment during the technology transition period.

The 300 Series also has an integrated Bluetooth Aruba Beacon that simplifies the remote management of a network of largescale battery-powered Aruba Beacons while also providing advanced location and indoor wayfinding, and proximity-based push notification capabilities. It enables businesses to leverage mobility context to develop applications that will deliver an enhanced user experience and increase the value of the wireless network for organizations.

Manufacturer Part Number
JX945A
Full Product Specifications

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WI-FI RADIO SPECIFICATIONS

  • AP type: Indoor, dual radio, 5GHz 802.11ac 3x3 MIMO and 2.4GHz 802.11n 2x2 MIMO
  • Software-configurable dual radio supports 5GHz (Radio 0) and 2.4GHz (Radio 1)
  • 5GHz: Three spatial stream Single User (SU) MIMO for up to 1,300 Mbps wireless data rate to individual 3x3 VHT80 client devices
  • 5GHz: Two spatial stream Multi User (MU) MIMO for up to 867 Mbps wireless data rate to up to two (1x1 VHT80) MU-MIMO capable client devices simultaneously
  • 2.4GHz: Two spatial stream Single User (SU) MIMO for up to 400 Mbps wireless data rate to individual 2x2 VHT40 client devices (300 Mbps for HT40 802.11n client devices)
  • Support for up to 255 associated client devices per radio, and up to 16 BSSIDs per radio
  • Supported frequency bands (country-specific restrictions apply):
    • 2.400 to 2.4835GHz
    • 5.150 to 5.250GHz
    • 5.250 to 5.350GHz
    • 5.470 to 5.725GHz
    • 5.725 to 5.850GHz
  • 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/ac: Orthogonal frequency-division multiplexing (OFDM)
  • Supported modulation types:
    • 802.11b: BPSK, QPSK, CCK
    • 802.11a/g/n/ac: BPSK, QPSK, 16-QAM, 64-QAM, 256-QAM
  • Transmit power: Configurable in increments of 0.5 dBm
  • Maximum (conducted) transmit power (limited by local regulatory requirements):
    • 2.4GHz band: +18 dBm per chain, +21 dBm aggregate (2x2)
    • 5GHz band: +18 dBm per chain, +23 dBm aggregate (3x3)

Note: conducted transmit power levels exclude antenna gain. For total (EIRP) transmit power, add antenna gain

  • 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 20MHz, 40MHz and 80MHz 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
  • Transmit beam-forming (TxBF) for increased signal reliability and range
  • Supported data rates (Mbps):
    • 802.11b: 1, 2, 5.5, 11
    • 802.11a/g: 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54
    • 802.11n (2.4GHz): 6.5 to 300 (MCS0 to MCS15)
    • 802.11n (5GHz): 6.5 to 450 (MCS0 to MCS23)
    • 802.11ac: 6.5 to 1,300 (MCS0 to MCS9, NSS = 1 to 3 forVHT20/40/80
  • 802.11n high-throughput (HT) support: HT 20/40
  • 802.11ac very high throughput (VHT) support: VHT 20/40/80
  • 802.11n/ac packet aggregation: A-MPDU, A-MSDU
WI-FI ANTENNAS
  • AP-304/IAP-304: Three RP-SMA connectors for external dual band antennas. Worst-case internal loss between radio interface and external antenna connectors (due to diplexing circuitry): 0.8dB in 2.4GHz and 1.6dB in 5GHz.
  • AP-305/IAP-305: Three integrated dual-band downtilt omni-directional antennas for 3x3 MIMO with maximum antenna gain of 3.9dBi in 2.4GHz and 5.4dBi in 5GHz. Built-in antennas are optimized for horizontal ceiling mounted orientation of the AP. The downtilt angle for maximum gain is roughly 30 degrees.
  • The maximum gain of the combined (summed) antenna patterns for all elements operating in the same band is 5.4dBi in 2.4GHz and 7.6dBi in 5GHz.
OTHER INTERFACES
  • One 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet network interface (RJ-45)
    • Auto-sensing link speed and MDI/MDX
    • 802.3az Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE)
  • USB 2.0 host interface (Type A connector)
  • Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) radio
    • Up to 3dBm transmit power (class 2) and -92dBm receive sensitivity
    • Integrated antenna with roughly 30 degrees downtiltand peak gain of 2.3dBi (AP-304/IAP-304) or 3.4dBi (AP-305/IAP-305)
  • Visual indicators (multi-color LEDs): for System and Radio status
  • Reset button: factory reset (during device power up)
  • Serial console interface (proprietary; optional adapter cable available)
  • Kensington security slot

POWER SOURCES AND CONSUMPTION
  • The AP supports direct DC power and Power over Ethernet (PoE)
  • When both power sources are available, DC power takes priority over PoE
  • Power sources are sold separately
  • Direct DC source: 12Vdc nominal, +/- 5%
    • Interface accepts 2.1/5.5-mm center-positive circular plug with 9.5-mm length
  • Power over Ethernet (PoE): 48 Vdc (nominal) 802.3af/802.3at compliant source
    • Unrestricted functionality with 802.3at PoE
    • When using IPM, the AP may enter power-save modewith reduced functionality when powered by an 802.3af PoE source (see details on Intelligent Power Monitoring elsewhere in this datasheet)
    • Without IPM, the USB port is disabled when the AP ispowered by an 802.3af PoE source
  • Maximum (worst-case) power consumption: 13W (PoE) or 11W (DC)
    • Excludes power consumed by external USB device (and internal overhead); this could add up to 6.5W (PoE) or 5.5W (DC) for a 5W/1A USB device
  • Maximum (worst-case) power consumption in idle mode: 3.7W (PoE) or 2.6W (DC)MOUNTING
MOUNTING
  • The AP ships with two (white) mounting clips to attach to a 9/16-inch or 15/16-inch flat T-bar drop-tile ceiling
  • Several optional mount kits are available to attach the AP to a variety of surfaces; see the Ordering Information section below for details
MECHANICAL
  • Dimensions/weight (unit, excluding mount accessories):
    • 165mm x 165mm x 38mm
    • 460g
  • Dimensions/weight (shipping):
    • 205mm x 205mm x 52mm
    • 620g
ENVIRONMENTAL
  • Operating:
    • Temperature: 0° C to +50° C (+32° F to +122° F)
    • Humidity: 5% to 93% 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
RELIABILITY: MTBF: 1,116,000hrs (127yrs) at +25C operating temperature

REGULATORY MODEL NUMBERS
  • AP-304 and IAP-304: APIN0304
  • AP-305 and IAP-305: APIN0305
CERTIFICATIONS
  • CB Scheme Safety, cTUVus
  • UL2043 plenum rating
  • Wi-Fi Alliance (WFA) certified 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
WARRANTY: Aruba limited lifetime warranty

MINIMUM OPERATING SYSTEM
SOFTWARE VERSIONS
  • ArubaOS 6.5.1.0, 8.1.0.0
  • Aruba InstantOS 4.3.1.0

Published Date: November 14, 2016
JX945A