Chapter 1. Introduction - Motorola AP-7131N-FGR Product Reference Manual

Introduction
As a standalone access point, an AP-7131N-FGR 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 devices.
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 Motorola 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. Additionally, compatibility with Motorola's RF Management Suite
(RFMS) allows you to centrally plan, deploy, monitor and secure large deployments.
If you are new to using an access point for managing your network, refer to Theory of Operations on
page 1-23 for an overview on wireless networking fundamentals.