Introduction; Document Conventions - Motorola AP7131 Installation Manual

Installation Guide
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Introduction

As a standalone Access Point, an AP7131 series Access Point provides small and medium-sized businesses with a
consolidated wired and wireless networking infrastructure, all in a single device. The integrated router, gateway,
firewall, DHCP and Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) simplify and reduce the costs associated with networking by
eliminating the need to purchase and manage multiple pieces of equipment.
The Access Point is also designed to meet the needs of large, distributed enterprises by converging the
functionality of a thick Access Point and thin access port into a single device. This mode enables the deployment
of a fully featured intelligent Access Point that can be centrally configured and managed via a wireless switch in
either corporate headquarters or a network operations center (NOC). In the event the connection between the
Access Point and the wireless switch is lost, a Remote Site Survivability (RSS) feature ensures the delivery of
uninterrupted wireless services at the local or remote site. All traffic between the adaptive Access Points and the
wireless switch is secured though an IPSec tunnel.
An AP7131N Access Point supports the same feature set as existing AP7131 Access Points, however AP7131N
Access Points support a three radio configuration with the third radio dedicated exclusively to WIPS support).
NOTE

1.1 Document Conventions

The following graphical alerts are used in this document to indicate notable situations:
NOTE
CAUTION
WARNING!
Both the AP7131 and AP7131N Access Points share the same Web applet
(user interface) and installation methods. Therefore, the UI and
installation descriptions within this guide apply to both Access Points.
Tips, hints, or special requirements that you should take note of.
Care is required. Disregarding a caution can result in data loss or
equipment malfunction.
Indicates a condition or procedure that could result in personal injury or
equipment damage.
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