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Motorola AP-7131N-FGR Installation Manual

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  • Page 1 AP-7131N-FGR Access Point INSTALLATION Installation Guide...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    3.0 Basic AP-7131 Configuration ......20 3.1 Configuring Your Browser for AP-7131N-FGR Support ..20 3.2 Configuring the Access Point.
  • Page 4 6.0 Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) ..46 7.0 Motorola’s Enterprise Mobility Support Center ..48 8.0 ROHS Compliance ........49...
  • Page 5 MOTOROLA and the Stylized M Logo are registered in the US Patent & Trademark Office. Symbol is a registered trademark of Symbol Technologies, Inc. All other product or service names are the property of their respective owners. © Motorola, Inc. 2009. All rights reserved.

  • Page 7: Introduction

    GUI applet. The AP-7131N-FGR enables you to configure one radio for 802.11a/n support, and the other for 802.11b/g/n support. The two models available to the AP-7131N-FGR series include: •...

  • Page 8: Document Conventions

    AP-7131N-FGR Access Point: Installation Guide 1.1 Document Conventions The following graphical alerts are used in this document to indicate notable situations: Tips, hints, or special requirements that you should take note of. NOTE Care is required. Disregarding a caution can result in data loss or CAUTION equipment malfunction.

  • Page 9: Hardware Installation

    2.1 Precautions Before installing the AP-7131N-FGR, verify the following: • Do not install in wet or dusty areas without additional protection. Contact a Motorola representative for more information. • Verify the environment has a continuous temperature range between -20° C to 50° C.

  • Page 10: Access Point Placement

    AP-7131N-FGR Access Point: Installation Guide Contact the Motorola Support Center to report missing or improperly functioning items. Some access points ship with a protective cover (facade) or a 6-element NOTE MIMO antenna. The cover disconnects from the access point as illustrated on the next page.

  • Page 11: Antenna Options

    2.4.1 Antenna Options Motorola supports two antenna suites for AP-7131N-FGR. One antenna suite supporting the 2.4 GHz band and another antenna suite supporting the 5 GHz band. Select an antenna model best suited to the intended operational environment of your access point.

  • Page 12: Power Injector System

    AP-7131N-FGR Access Point: Installation Guide 2.4.2 Power Injector System The AP-7131N-FGR can receive power via an Ethernet cable connected to the GE1/POE (LAN) port. When users purchase a WLAN solution, they often need to place access points in obscure locations.
  • Page 13 Hardware Installation The Power Injector can be installed free standing, on an even horizontal surface or wall mounted using the power injector’s wall mounting key holes. The following guidelines should be adhered to before cabling the Power Injector to an Ethernet source and an access point: •...

  • Page 14: Mounting The Access Point

    Guide shipped with the Power Injector for a description of the device’s LEDs. 2.5 Mounting the Access Point The AP-7131N-FGR can attach to a wall, mount under a suspended T-Bar or above a ceiling (plenum or attic) following the same installation instructions. Choose one of the following mounting options based on the physical environment of the coverage area.
  • Page 15 Hardware Installation...
  • Page 16 Ensure you are placing the antennas on the correct connectors to CAUTION ensure the successful operation of the AP-7131N-FGR access point. It is recommended the access point be mounted with the RJ45 cable NOTE connector oriented upwards or downwards to ensure proper operation.
  • Page 17 11. Cable the access point using either the Power Injector solution or an approved line cord and power supply. For Motorola Power Injector installations: a. Connect a RJ-45 CAT5e (or CAT6) Ethernet cable between the network data supply (host) and the Power Injector Data In connector.
  • Page 18 To install the access point on a ceiling T-bar: 1. Motorola recommends you loop a safety wire — with a diameter of at least 1.01 mm (.04 in.), but no more than 0.158 mm (.0625 in.) — through the tie post (above the access point’s console connector) and secure the loop.
  • Page 19 Hardware Installation a. Connect a RJ-45 Ethernet cable between the network data supply (host) and the access point’s GE1/POE or GE2 port. b. Verify the power adapter is correctly rated according the country of operation. c. Connect the power supply line cord to the power adapter. d.
  • Page 20 AP-7131N-FGR Access Point: Installation Guide 11. The access point is ready to configure. For information on basic access point device configuration, see “ ” on page 25. Configuring “Basic” Device Settings If the access point is utilizing remote management antennas, a wire NOTE cover can be used to provide a clean finished look to the installation.
  • Page 21 Hardware Installation The AP-7131N-FGR is Plenum rated to UL2043 and NEC1999 to support NOTE above the ceiling installations. To ensure UL compliance and proper operation within the Air Handling Plenum, the access point must be installed with the bottom surface of the unit in contact with the un-finished surface of the ceiling tile.
  • Page 22 Ensure you are placing the antennas on the correct connectors to CAUTION ensure the successful operation of the AP-7131N-FGR access point. 12. Motorola recommends attaching safety wire to the access point safety wire tie point or security cable (if used) to the access point’s lock port.
  • Page 23 14. Cable the access point using either the Power Injector solution or an approved line cord and power supply. For Motorola Power Injector installations: a. Connect a RJ-45 CAT5e (or CAT6) Ethernet cable between the network data supply (host) and the Power Injector Data In connector.

  • Page 24: Led Indicators

    AP-7131N-FGR Access Point: Installation Guide 2.6 LED Indicators An AP-7131N-FGR access point has six LEDs on the top of the access point housing, and one optional LED light pipe at the bottom of the unit. However, an AP-7131N-FGR model access point does not use LED 6, as no third radio is available.
  • Page 25 Hardware Installation 2.6.1 Dual Radio (2.4/5 Ghz) LEDs A dual radio (2.4/5 Ghz) AP-7131N-FGR access point has the following unique LED behavior: LED 1 LED 2 (LAN) LED 3 (WAN) LED 4 - 5 GHz LED 5 - 2.4 GHz...

  • Page 26: Basic Ap-7131 Configuration

    An AP-7131N-FGR model access point is compliant with the FIPS140-2 standard. The AP-7131N-FGR is only accessible using browsers that support the TLS 1.0 protocol. The AP-7131N-FGR is not accessible by browsers supporting the SSL 2.0 or SSL 3.0 protocols. Additionally, ensure JRE (version 1.6 or above) is installed on the computer accessing the AP-7131N-FGR GUI applet.
  • Page 27 Remember, the AP-7131N-FGR does not support SSL 2.0 or SSL 3.0. 4. Enter the IP address of the AP-7131N-FGR. Remember to use https (and not http) when you enter the IP address, as http is not supported with the AP-7131N-FGR.

  • Page 28: Configuring The Access Point

    1024 x 768 pixels or greater. Remember, Internet Explorer and Mozilla Firefox require unique settings be defined in order for the browser to access the AP-7131N-FGR GUI applet. For instructions on configuring these browser settings, see “...
  • Page 29 Change Admin Password screen displays. 3. Change the password to ensure the AP-7131N-FGR is using a secure password different from the default password. The new password must be at least 8 characters in length. Enter the current password and a new admin password in fields provided, and click Apply.

  • Page 30: Resetting The Access Point's Password

    To contact Motorola Support in the event of a password reset requirement, go to http://www.symbol.com/contactsupport. CAUTION Only a qualified installation professional should set or restore the access point’s radio and power management configuration in the...
  • Page 31 Select the Country for the AP-7131N-FGR’s country of operation. The access point prompts for the correct country code on the first login. A warning message also displays stating an incorrect country setting may result in illegal radio operation. Selecting the...
  • Page 32 Radio Configuration field to define how WLAN and WIPS are supported by the access point’s radio(s). A dual radio AP-7131N-FGR access point displays 7 configuration options. Refer to the following table for the options available to AP-7131N-FGR models. Radio Button AP-7131N-FGR Dual Radio SKU 2.4 GHz WLAN,...
  • Page 33 Basic Configuration Radio Button AP-7131N-FGR Dual Radio SKU 5.0 GHz WLAN - Radio1 Disabled, no Sensor Radio 2 WLAN Radios Off Radios 1 and 2 Disabled CAUTION Only a qualified installation professional should set the access point’s radio and power management configuration.
  • Page 34 DHCP server to a host. Some of these parameters are IP address, network mask, and gateway. Motorola recommends the WAN and LAN ports should not both be NOTE configured as DHCP clients.
  • Page 35 DHCP server over the LAN connection. Select the Bootp client option to enable a diskless system to discover its own IP address. Motorola recommends that the WAN and LAN ports should not be NOTE configured as DHCP clients at the same time. c. Enter the network-assigned IP Address of the access point.
  • Page 36 WLAN from within the Quick Setup screen. Policies can be defined over time and saved to be used as needed as the access point’s security requirements change. Motorola recommends you familiarize yourself with the security options available on the access point before defining a security policy.

  • Page 37: Configuring Basic Security

    WPA2/CCMP is described in this guide as a basic security scheme sufficient to protect the AP-7131N-FGR’s initial transmissions. For details on configuring other authentication and encryption options available to the access point, refer to the AP-7131N-FGR Access Point Product Reference Guide. The guide is available on the Motorola Web site, at https://support.symbol.com/support/product/FIPS_and_CC_Compliant_Products.html.
  • Page 38 AP-7131N-FGR Access Point: Installation Guide 3. Select the WPA2/CCMP (802.11i) option. 4. Configure the Key Rotation Settings as required to set Broadcast Key Rotation and the update interval. Broadcast Key Select the Broadcast Key Rotation checkbox to enable or disable Rotation broadcast key rotation.
  • Page 39 MU interoperability. 3.4.2 Defining an IPSec VPN Tunnel A secure IPSec VPN tunnel must be established between the AP-7131N-FGR and the external server providing the access point’s external NTP, syslog or Radius resources. Ensure the IP address of the external NTP, syslog or Raidus resource is known, as it must be supplied to the access point for the access point to properly access and communicate with the external resource.
  • Page 40 AP-7131N-FGR Access Point: Installation Guide 1. Select Network Configuration -> -> from the access point menu tree. 2. Select the button from within the VPN Tunnels field to define the attributes of a new tunnel to provide secure access to the access point’s external NTP, syslog or Radius resources.

  • Page 41: Excluding Mus From Association

    WLAN. By default, all mobile units can gain access. For specific information on configuring (restricting) MU access, refer to the AP-7131N-FGR Access Point Product Reference Guide. The guide is available on the Motorola Web site, at...
  • Page 42 Echo Test screen to specify a target MU and configure the parameters of the ping test. The WNMP ping test only works with Motorola MUs. Only use a Motorola MU to test connectivity using WNMP. To ping a specific MU to assess its connection with an access point: NOTE Before testing for connectivity, the target MU needs to be set to the same ESSID as the access point.

  • Page 43: Where To Go From Here

    Once basic connectivity has been verified, the access point can be fully configured to meet the needs of the network and the users it supports. The sections referenced below are located within the AP-7131N-FGR Access Point Product Reference Guide. The guide is available on the Motorola Web site, at https://support.symbol.com/support/product/FIPS_and_CC_Compliant_Products.html.

  • Page 44: Specifications

    AP-7131N-FGR Access Point: Installation Guide Specifications 4.1 Physical Characteristics An AP-7131N-FGR access point has the following physical characteristics: Dimensions 5.50 in. Depth x 7.88 in. Width x 1.38 in. Height 14 cm Depth x 20.32 cm Width x 3.5 cm Height...

  • Page 45: Radio Characteristics

    Specifications 4.3 Radio Characteristics An AP-7131N-FGR has the following radio characteristics: Operating Channels All channels from 4920 MHz to 5825 MHz except channel 52 -64 Channels 1-13 (EU), Channels 1-11 (US/Canada) Channel 14 (2484 MHz) Japan only Actual operating frequencies depend on regulatory Data Rates Supported 802.11g: 1,2,5.5,11,6,9,12,18,24,36,48, and 54Mbps...

  • Page 46: Regulatory Compliance

    Motorola, Inc (“Motorola”). All Motorola devices are designed to be compliant with rules and regulations in locations they are sold and will be labeled as required. Any changes or modifications to Motorola equipment, not expressly approved by Motorola, could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

  • Page 47: Rf Exposure Guidelines

    Power Supply Use only a Motorola approved power supply output rated at 48Vdc and minimum 0.75A. The power supply shall be Listed to UL/CSA 60950-1; and certified to IEC60950-1 and EN60950-1 with SELV outputs. Use only a Motorola approved power supply. Use of alternative power supply will invalidate any approval given to this device and may be dangerous.

  • Page 48: Radio Transmitters

    AP-7131N-FGR Access Point: Installation Guide Radio Frequency Interference Requirements—FCC This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
  • Page 49 Italy requires a user license for outside usage. Statement of Compliance Motorola hereby, declares that this device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. A Declaration of Conformity may be obtained from http://www2.symbol.com/doc/.
  • Page 50 AP-7131N-FGR Access Point: Installation Guide For more information consult the website www.anatel.gov.br Declarações Regulamentares para AP7131N - Brasil Nota: A marca de certificação se aplica ao Transceptor, modelo AP-7131N. Este equipamento opera em caráter secundário, isto é, não tem direito a proteção contra interferência prejudicial, mesmo de estações do mesmo tipo, e não pode causar interferência a sistemas operando em caráter primário.
  • Page 51 Regulatory Compliance Wireless device operate in the frequency band of 5.25-5.35 GHz, limited for Indoor use only. 在 5.25-5.35 秭赫頻帶內操作之無線資訊傳輸設備，限於室內使用 Korea For a radio equipment using 2400~2483.5MHz or 5725~5825MHz, the following two expression should be displayed; 1. This radio equipment can be interfered during operation. 당해...

  • Page 52: Waste Electrical And Electronic Equipment (Weee)

    AP-7131N-FGR Access Point: Installation Guide Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE English: For EU Customers: All products at the end of their life must be returned to Symbol for recycling. For information on how to return product, please go to: http://www.symbol.com/environmental_compliance.
  • Page 53 Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Nederlands: Voor klanten in de EU: alle producten dienen aan het einde van hun levensduur naar Symbol te worden teruggezonden voor recycling. Raadpleeg http://www.symbol.com/ environmental_compliance voor meer informatie over het terugzenden van producten. Português: Para clientes da UE: todos os produtos no fim de vida devem ser devolvidos à Symbol para reciclagem.

  • Page 54: Motorola's Enterprise Mobility Support Center

    • Model number or product name • Software type and version number Motorola responds to calls by email, telephone or fax within the time limits set forth in support agreements. If you purchased your Enterprise Mobility business product from a Motorola business partner, contact that business partner for support.

  • Page 55: Rohs Compliance

    (Cables and Cable Assemblies) 塑料和聚合物部件 (Plastic and Polymeric Parts) 光学和光学组件 (Optics and Optical Components) 电池 (Batteries) O：表示该有毒有害物质在该部件所有均质材料中的含量均在 SJ/T11363-2006 标准规定的限量要求 以下。 X： 表示该有毒有害物质至少在该部件的某一均质材料中的含量超出 SJ/T11363-2006 标准规定的限 量要求。 对销售之日的所售产品，本表表示，公司供应链的电子信息产品可能包含这些物质。注意：在所售产 品中可能会也可能不会含有所有所列的部件。 This table was created to comply with China RoHS requirements for Motorola’s AP-7131N-FGR model access point.
  • Page 56 AP-7131N-FGR Access Point: Installation Guide...
  • Page 58 MOTOROLA INC 1303 E. ALGONQUIN ROAD SCHAUMBURG, IL 60196 http://www.motorola.com 72E-126726-01 Revision A August 2009...

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