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10.1.2 Adaptive AP Management
An AAP can be adopted, configured and managed like a thin access port from the wireless switch.
NOTE To support AAP functionality, a WS5100 model switch must be running
NOTE An AAP cannot support a firmware download from the wireless switch.
Once an access point connects to a switch and receives its AAP configuration, its WLAN and radio
configuration is similar to a thin access port. An AAP's radio mesh configuration can also be
configured from the switch. However, non-wireless features (DHCP, NAT, Firewall etc.) cannot be
configured from the switch and must be defined using the access point's resident interfaces before
its conversion to an AAP.
10.1.3 Types of Adaptive APs
Two low priced AP-5131 SKU configurations are being introduced allowing customers to take
advantage of the adaptive AP architecture and to reduce deployment costs.
These dependent mode AP configurations are a software variant of the AP-5131 and will be
functional only after the access point is adopted by a wireless switch. After adoption, the dependent
mode AP receives its configuration from the switch and starts functioning like other adaptive access
points. For ongoing operation, the dependent mode AP-5131 needs to maintain connectivity with the
switch. If switch connectivity is lost, the dependent mode AP-5131 continues operating as a
stand-alone access point for a period of 3 days before resetting and executing the switch discovery
algorithm again.
A dependent mode AP cannot be converted into a standalone AP-51XX through a firmware change.
Refer to AP-51xx Hardware/ Software Compatibility Matrix within the release notes bundled with the
access point firmware.
AP-5131-13040-D-WR
AP-5131-40020-D-WR
firmware version 3.1 or higher, whereas a RFS7000 model switch must be
running firmware version 1.1 or higher. The access point must running
firmware version 2.0 or higher to be converted into an AAP.
Dependent AP-5131 Dual Radio (Switch Required)
Dependent AP-5131 Single Radio (Switch Required)
Adaptive AP
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