Introduction; Document Conventions - Motorola AP-8163 Installation Manual

Installation Guide

1 Introduction

Designed for extending network coverage to outside areas, the AP-8163 brings the latest 802.11n 3x3:3 Multiple
Input Multiple Output (MIMO) tri-radio design together with rugged outdoor performance. True perimeter security
is provided using either a dedicated dual band sensor or software mode for both 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands to deliver
24x7 rogue detection and termination. The AP-8163 is optimized with Motorola Solutions WiNG 5 intelligence,
extending QoS, security, and mobility services to the Access Point to support better capacity and performance.
Deployments can be managed using the Motorola Solutions WiNG 5 architecture. The WiNG 5 architecture
leverages the best aspects of independent and dependent architectures to create a smart network that meets the
connectivity, quality, and security needs of each user and their applications based on the availability of network
resources, including wired networks.
Once adopted by a Motorola Solutions WLAN or Integrated Services Controller running WiNG 5.6 or higher
firmware, the AP-8163 is managed as an Adaptive AP, running the WiNG 5 network management protocol. WiNG
5 networks extend the current differentiation that Adaptive APs offered to the next level by now having the
services and security available at every point in the network. The traffic flow is optimized to prevent wired
congestion. Traffic flows dynamically, based on user and application, and finds alternate routes to work around
any possible network choke points. Mixed-media application optimization is the hallmark of WiNG 5 networks.

1.1 Document Conventions

The following graphical alerts are used in this document to indicate notable situations:
NOTE
CAUTION
WARNING!
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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