HPE JZ088A Aruba AP-303HR 802.11ax Wireless Access Point

HPE JZ088A – Aruba AP-303HR Dual-Radio 802.11ac Access Point

Overview

The HPE JZ088A corresponds to the Aruba AP-303HR access point, designed for hospitality, branch office or dormitory-type environments where reliable wireless and wired client connectivity is required in a compact form. It supports 802.11ac Wave 2 (dual-radio) with a 2×2:2 spatial-stream configuration, offering up to 867 Mbps on the 5 GHz band and up to ~400 Mbps on the 2.4 GHz bandThe unit includes three local Gigabit Ethernet ports (for wired client connectivity) plus an uplink port, allowing wired devices to attach directly to the AP. Given the target deployment is hospitality/branch, it is optimized for simple installs, mixed client loads, and includes features like BLE beaconing. However, note that the AP-303H series is listed as retired/obsolete in official documentation. 

Key Features

• Dual-band 802.11ac Wave 2 with 2×2:2 MU-MIMO for modern WiFi client support. 

• Maximum wireless speeds of up to 867 Mbps (5GHz) + ~400 Mbps (2.4GHz) for aggregate throughput suitable for guest rooms or branch environments. 

• Built-in wired client connectivity: 3× 1GbE local ports plus uplink port, enabling wired device attachment (e.g., set-top box, IP phone) right at the AP. 

• Integrated BLE/Beacon support for guest services, location tracking or simple IoT integration in hospitality or branch settings. 

Technical Specifications