Vlan Support; Multiple Management Accessibility Options; Updatable Firmware - Motorola AP-7131N-FGR Product Reference Manual

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1.2.12 VLAN Support

A Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN) can electronically separate data on the same AP from a single
broadcast domain into separate broadcast domains. By using a VLAN, you can group by logical
function instead of physical location. There are 16 VLANs supported on the access point. An
administrator can map up to 16 WLANs to 16 VLANs and enable or disable dynamic VLAN
assignment. In addition to these 16 VLANs, the access point supports dynamic, user-based, VLANs
when using EAP authentication.
VLANs enable organizations to share network resources in various network segments within large
areas (airports, shopping malls, etc.). A VLAN is a group of clients with a common set of requirements
independent of their physical location. VLANs have the same attributes as physical LANs, but they
enable administrators to group clients even when they are not members of the same network
segment.
For detailed information on configuring VLAN support, see

1.2.13 Multiple Management Accessibility Options

The access point can be accessed and configured using one of the following:
• Java-Based Web UI
• Human readable config file (imported via SFTP)
• MIB (Management Information Base)
• Command Line Interface (CLI) accessed via RS-232 or Telnet. Use the access point's DB-9
serial port for direct access to the command-line interface from a PC. Use a Null-Modem
cable (Part No. 25-632878-0) for the best fitting connection.

1.2.14 Updatable Firmware

Motorola periodically releases updated versions of device firmware to the Motorola Web site. If the
firmware version displayed on the System Settings screen (see
4-2) is older than the version on the Web site, Motorola recommends updating the access point to
the latest firmware version for full feature functionality.
For detailed information on updating the firmware using SFTP, see
4-53.
Configuring VLAN Support on page
Configuring System Settings on page
Updating Device Firmware on page
5-5.