Zebra AP-7131N-FGR Product Reference Manual

AP-7131N-FGR Access Point

Product Reference Guide

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Contents

Chapter 1. Introduction

New Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

IP Filtering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

MU Rate Limiting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

Per Radio MU Limit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

Power Setting Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4

AMSDU Transmission Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4

IPSec VPN Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5

Feature Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5

802.11n Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6

Sensor Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6

Mesh Roaming Client . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9

Dual Mode Radio Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9

Separate LAN and WAN Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9

Multiple Mounting Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10

Antenna Support for 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Radios . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10

Sixteen Configurable WLANs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10

Support for 4 BSSIDs per Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10

Quality of Service (QoS) Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11

Industry Leading Data Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11

EAP Authentication. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WPA2-CCMP (802.11i) Encryption1-12

Firewall Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13

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VPN Tunnels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-13

Content Filtering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-13

VLAN Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-14

Multiple Management Accessibility Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14

Updatable Firmware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-14

Programmable SNMP v3 Trap Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-15

Power-over-Ethernet Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-15

MU-MU Transmission Disallow. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16

Voice Prioritization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-16

Support for CAM and PSP MUs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-17

Statistical Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-17

Transmit Power Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-17

Advanced Event Logging Capability. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-18

Configuration File Import/Export Functionality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18

Default Configuration Restoration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-18

DHCP Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-18

Mesh Networking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-19

Additional LAN Subnet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-20

On-board Radius Server Authentication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-20

Hotspot Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-20

Routing Information Protocol (RIP). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-21

Manual Date and Time Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-21

Dynamic DNS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-21

Auto Negotiation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-22

Adaptive AP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-22

Rogue AP Enhancements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-22

Radius Time-Based Authentication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-22

QBSS Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-23

Theory of Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-23

Wireless Coverage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-24

MAC Layer Bridging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-25

Media Types. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-25

Direct-Sequence Spread Spectrum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-26

MU Association Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-26

Operating Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-27

Management Access Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-28

MAC Address Assignment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-29

Chapter 2. Hardware Installation

Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2

Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2

Package Contents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2

Access Point Placement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

Site Surveys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4

Antenna Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4

Power Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6

Power Injector System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-6

Installing the Power Injector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-8

Preparing for Site Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8

Cabling the Power Injector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-9

Mounting an AP-7131N-FGR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-10

Wall Mounted Installations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-10

Suspended Ceiling T-Bar Installations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-13

Above the Ceiling (Plenum) Installations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-15

LED Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-18

Dual Radio (2.4/5 GHz) LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-20

Rear LED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21

Setting Up MUs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-21

Legacy MUs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-21

802.11n MUs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-22

Chapter 3. Getting Started

Installing the Access Point. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

Configuration Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-2

Initially Connecting to the Access Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3

Connecting to the Access Point using the WAN Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3

Connecting to the Access Point using the LAN Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3

Basic Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4

Configuring Your Browser for AP-7131N-FGR Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-4

Accessing the AP-7131N-FGR Using Internet Explorer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4

Accessing the AP-7131N-FGR Using Mozilla Firefox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5

Configuring the Access Point. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5

Configuring Device Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8

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Configuring Basic WLAN Security Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-15

Testing Connectivity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-17

Where to Go from Here? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-18

Chapter 4. System Configuration

Configuring System Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2

Configuring Power Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-6

Adaptive AP Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-11

Configuring Data Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-14

Managing Certificate Authority (CA) Certificates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-18

Importing a CA Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-18

Creating Self Certificates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-20

Creating a Certificate for Onboard RADIUS Authentication . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-23

Configuring SNMP Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-27

Configuring SNMP Access Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-33

Enabling SNMP Traps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-34

Configuring Specific SNMP Traps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-36

Configuring SNMP RF Trap Thresholds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-39

Configuring Network Time Protocol (NTP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-41

Logging Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-45

Importing/Exporting Configurations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-47

Updating Device Firmware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-51

Key Zeroisation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-53

Key Zeroisation Process. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-54

Chapter 5. Network Management

Configuring the LAN Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-1

Configuring VLAN Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-5

Configuring LAN1 and LAN2 Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-8

Configuring Advanced DHCP Server Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-12

Setting the Type Filter Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-13

Configuring WAN Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-15

Configuring Network Address Translation (NAT) Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-21

Configuring Port Forwarding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-22

Configuring Dynamic DNS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-24

Enabling Wireless LANs (WLANs). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-25

Creating/Editing Individual WLANs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-28

Configuring WLAN Security Policies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-33

Configuring a WLAN Access Control List (ACL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-34

Setting the WLAN Quality of Service (QoS) Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-37

Configuring WLAN Hotspot Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-43

Setting the WLAN’s Radio Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-49

Configuring the 802.11a/n or 802.11b/g/n Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-54

Configuring MU Rate Limiting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-65

Configuring Router Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-66

Setting the RIP Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-69

Configuring IP Filtering. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-71

Applying a Filter to LAN1, LAN2 or a WLAN (1-16) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-74

Chapter 6. Configuring Access Point Security

Configuring Security Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-2

Setting Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-2

Resetting the Access Point Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4

Enabling Authentication and Encryption Schemes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4

Configuring 802.1x EAP Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6

Configuring WPA2-CCMP (802.11i) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-11

Configuring Firewall Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-13

Configuring LAN to WAN Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-15

Available Protocols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-17

Configuring Advanced Subnet Access. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-18

Configuring VPN Tunnels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-22

Creating a VPN Tunnel between Two Access Points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-25

Configuring Manual Key Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-27

Configuring Auto Key Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-31

Configuring IKE Key Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-33

Viewing VPN Status. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-35

Configuring Content Filtering Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-38

Configuring Rogue AP Detection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-41

Moving Rogue APs to the Allowed AP List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-45

Displaying Rogue AP Details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-47

Using MUs to Detect Rogue Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-49

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Configuring User Authentication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-51

Configuring the Radius Server. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-51

Configuring LDAP Authentication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-55

Configuring a Proxy Radius Server. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-57

Managing the Local User Database . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-59

Wireless Users. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-59

Management Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-61

Mapping Users to Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-63

Defining User Access Permissions by Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-65

Editing Group Access Permissions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-67

Chapter 7. Monitoring Statistics

Viewing WAN Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-2

Viewing LAN Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-6

Viewing a LAN’s STP Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-9

Viewing Wireless Statistics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-11

Viewing WLAN Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-14

Viewing Radio Statistics Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-17

Viewing Radio Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-19

Retry Histogram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-23

Viewing MU Statistics Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-24

Viewing MU Details. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-26

Pinging Individual MUs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-28

MU Authentication Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-29

Viewing the Mesh Statistics Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-30

Viewing Known Access Point Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-32

Chapter 8. CLI Reference

Connecting to the CLI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-2

Accessing the CLI through the Serial Port. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-2

Accessing the CLI via SSH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-2

Admin and Common Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-3

Network Commands. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-11

Network LAN Commands. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-12

Network LAN, Bridge Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-17

Network LAN, WLAN-Mapping Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-20

Network LAN, DHCP Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-29

Network Type Filter Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-35

Network WAN Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-40

Network WAN NAT Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-43

Network WAN, VPN Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-49

Network WAN, Dynamic DNS Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-62

Network Wireless Commands. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-66

Network WLAN Commands. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-67

Network Security Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-80

Network ACL Commands. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-87

Network Radio Configuration Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-92

Network Quality of Service (QoS) Commands. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-123

Network Rate Limiting Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-128

Network Rogue-AP Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-131

WIPS Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-141

Network MU Locationing Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-144

Network Firewall Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-147

Network Router Commands. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-152

System Commands. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-159

Power Setup Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-164

Adaptive AP Setup Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-167

System Access Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-171

System Certificate Management Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-175

System SNMP Commands. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-188

System SNMP Access Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-189

System SNMP Traps Commands. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-194

System User Database Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-200

System Radius Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-218

System Network Time Protocol (NTP) Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-241

System Log Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-246

System Configuration-Update Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-253

Firmware Update Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-261

FIPS Test Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-266

Statistics Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-271

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Chapter 9. Configuring Mesh Networking

Mesh Networking Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-1

The Client Bridge Association Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-3

Client Bridge Configuration Process Example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-4

Spanning Tree Protocol (STP). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-4

Defining the Mesh Topology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-4

Mesh Networking and the Access Point’s Two Subnets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-5

Normal Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-5

Impact of Importing/Exporting Configurations to a Mesh Network . . . . . . . . .9-5

Configuring Mesh Networking Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-7

Setting the LAN Configuration for Mesh Networking Support . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-7

Configuring a WLAN for Mesh Networking Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-9

Configuring the Access Point Radio for Mesh Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-13

Mesh Network Deployment - Quick Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-20

Scenario 1 - Two Base Bridges and One Client Bridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-20

Configuring AP#1:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-21

Configuring AP#2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-24

Configuring AP#3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-25

Verifying Mesh Network Functionality for Scenario #1. . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-27

Scenario 2 - Two Hop Mesh Network with a Base Bridge Repeater and a Client Bridge9-

Configuring AP#1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-27

Configuring AP#2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-28

Configuring AP#3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-29

Verifying Mesh Network Functionality for Scenario #2. . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-31

Mesh Networking Frequently Asked Questions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-32

Chapter 10. Adaptive AP

Adaptive AP Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-1

Where to Go From Here . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-2

Adaptive AP Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-3

Licensing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-3

Switch Discovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-3

Manual Adoption Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-3

Securing a Configuration Channel Between Switch and AP . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-4

Adaptive AP WLAN Topology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-4

Configuration Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-4

Securing Data Tunnels between the Switch and AAP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-5

Adaptive AP Switch Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-5

Remote Site Survivability (RSS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-6

Adaptive Mesh Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-6

Supported Adaptive AP Topologies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-7

Topology Deployment Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-7

Extended WLANs Only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-8

Independent WLANs Only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-8

Extended WLANs with Independent WLANs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-8

Extended WLAN with Mesh Networking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-9

How the AP Receives its Adaptive Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-9

Establishing Basic Adaptive AP Connectivity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-11

Adaptive AP Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-11

Adopting an Adaptive AP Manually. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-11

Adopting an Adaptive AP Using a Configuration File . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-13

Switch Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-13

Adaptive AP Deployment Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-15

Sample Switch Configuration File for IPSec and Independent WLAN . . . . .10-16

Appendix A. Technical Specifications

Physical Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2

Electrical Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2

Radio Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-3

Country Codes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-4

Appendix B. Usage Scenarios

Configuring an IPSEC Tunnel and VPN FAQs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-2

Configuring a VPN Tunnel Between Two Access Points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-2

Configuring a Cisco VPN Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-5

Frequently Asked VPN Questions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-6

Appendix C. Zebra Support

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About This Guide

Introduction

This guide provides configuration and setup information for the AP-7131N-FGR model access point.

Document Conventions

The following document conventions are used in this document:

NOTE Indicate tips or special requirements.

CAUTION Indicates conditions that can cause equipment damage or data

loss.

WARNING! Indicates a condition or procedure that could result in personal

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Notational Conventions

The following notational conventions are used in this document:

• Italics are used to highlight specific items in the general text, and to identify chapters and sections in this and related documents.

• Bullets (•) indicate:

• action items

• lists of alternatives

• lists of required steps that are not necessarily sequential

• Sequential lists (those describing step-by-step procedures) appear as numbered lists.

Service Information

If a problem is encountered with the access point, contact Zebra Support. Refer to

Appendix C, Zebra Support for contact information. Before calling, have the model and serial number

on hand.

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 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 The 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.

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Beginning with the 4.x access point firmware baseline, the AP-7131N-FGR model access point has been introduced as a compliment to the existing AP-7131 access point family. The new AP-7131NFGR access point supports the same feature set as existing AP-7131and AP-7131N model access points. Unlike the AP-7131 and AP-7131N models however, an AP-7131N-FGR has specialized data protection mechanisms and prompts the user when secure information is displayed within the access point 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:

• AP-7131N-66040-FGR (802.11an and 802.11bgn capable)

• AP-7131N-44040-FGR (802.11a and 802.11bg capable)

1.1 New Features

The following features are now available with the introduction of the new 4.0 access point hardware and firmware baseline:

• IP Filtering

• MU Rate Limiting

• Per Radio MU Limit

• Power Setting Configuration

• AMSDU Transmission Support

• IPSec VPN Support

Introduction

1.1.1 IP Filtering

IP filtering determines which IP packets are processed normally and which are discarded. If discarded, the packet is deleted and completely ignored (as if never received). Optionally apply different criteria to better refine which packets to filter.

IP filtering supports the creation of up to 20 filter rules enforced at layer 3. Once defined (using the access point’s SNMP, GUI or CLI), filtering rules can be enforced on the access point’s LAN1, LAN2 and WLAN interfaces. An additional default action is also available denying traffic when the filter rules fail. Lastly, imported and exported configurations retain their defined IP filtering configurations.

For information on configuring the access point’s IP filtering functionality, see Configuring IP Filtering

on page 5-71.

1.1.2 MU Rate Limiting

MU rate limiting enables an administrator to determine how much radio bandwidth is allocated to each MU within any one of the 16 supported WLANs.

Before this 4.0 baseline release, access points supported bandwidth management on a per-WLAN basis. Each WLAN could be configured to receive (at most) a certain percentage of the total available downstream bandwidth. The new rate limiting feature is a replacement of the bandwidth management feature allowing for better MU radio bandwidth allotments on a per WLAN basis.

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To globally enable or disable the MU rate limit and assess the WLANs in which it’s currently invoked, see Configuring MU Rate Limiting on page 5-65.

To define the actual MU rate limit (maximum downstream bandwidth allocation in kbps), see

Creating/Editing Individual WLANs on page 5-28.

1.1.3 Per Radio MU Limit

Prior to this new 4.0 AP firmware baseline, an access point allowed a total of 127 MU associations, regardless of the number of radios on the AP. With a dual-radio AP, if there were already 127 MUs associated to one radio, that were no slots available for a MU to associate with another radio.

With the new 4.0 firmware, an AP can reserve slots on each radio so MUs of one radio type (11a/n or 11bg/n) have better chances for AP association. Therefore, the total number of MUs allowed to associate remains at 127, but you can now strategically distribute the 127 MU associations between the data radios.

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For information on setting the number of MU associations on a specific radio, see Configuring the

802.11a/n or 802.11b/g/n Radio on page 5-54.

1.1.4 Power Setting Configuration

The access point’s power management functionality automatically configures the AP's operational mode so it safely operates within available power. The power setting feature enables the user to select one of three power operating modes, 3af, 3at and full power. When an access point is operating in either 3af or 3at mode, the transmit power is always lower than the full power setting. With the introduction of the AP-7131N-FGR model access point, the power options available for dual radio model access points has never been more diverse, and careful consideration must be made before deploying the access point.

The AP’s hardware design uses a complex programmable logic device (CPLD). When an AP is powered on (or performing a cold reset), the CPLD determines the maximum power available to the AP by a POE device. Once an operational power configuration is defined, the AP firmware can read the power setting and configure operating characteristics based on the AP’s SKU and power configuration. If the POE cannot provide sufficient power (with all interfaces enabled), the following interfaces could be disabled or modified:

• Radio transmit power could be reduced due to lack of sufficient power or the radio can be disabled

• The WAN port configuration could be changed (enabled or disabled)

For information on configuring the access point’s power configuration, see Configuring Power

Settings on page 4-6.

1.1.5 AMSDU Transmission Support

Aggregate MAC Service Data Unit (AMSDU) is an 802.11n specific MAC feature which enhances the transmission of multiple MSDU contents wrapped within a single preamble/packet infrastructure. The AMSDU transmission limit is set to 3839 bites by default.

For information on configuring AMSDU support for an access point radio, see Configuring the

802.11a/n or 802.11b/g/n Radio on page 5-54. AMSDU support can be defined by selecting the Set

Aggregation button within the Network Configuration -> Wireless -> Radio Configuration ->

Radio1 screen.

Introduction

1.1.6 IPSec VPN Support

A VPN ensures data privacy between two end points, even while using a communication medium which is itself insecure (like the Internet). VPNs create a secure tunnel between two end points as if they are directly connected over a secure connection. Traffic is secured using a robust IPSec encryption technique.

You can get the safety of a VPN in a WLAN by hosting the VPN server at the access point, and the VPN client software on the MU. For that reason, a VPN provides secure WLAN access to MUs. A VPN solution was more common before 802.11i was introduced, but is not as common now, since 802.11i/ WPA2 is considered more secure.

For information on configuring VPN support, see Configuring VPN Tunnels on page 6-22. For instructions on configuring a IPSec VPN tunnel using two access points, see Creating a VPN Tunnel

between Two Access Points on page 6-25.

1.2 Feature Overview

The following legacy features have been carried forward into the 4.x firmware baseline:

• 802.11n Support

• Sensor Support

• Mesh Roaming Client

• Dual Mode Radio Options

• Separate LAN and WAN Ports

• Multiple Mounting Options

• Antenna Support for 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Radios

• Sixteen Configurable WLANs

• Support for 4 BSSIDs per Radio

• Quality of Service (QoS) Support

• Industry Leading Data Security

• VLAN Support

• Multiple Management Accessibility Options

• Updatable Firmware

• Programmable SNMP v3 Trap Support

• Power-over-Ethernet Support

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• MU-MU Transmission Disallow

• Voice Prioritization

• Support for CAM and PSP MUs

• Statistical Displays

• Transmit Power Control

• Advanced Event Logging Capability

• Configuration File Import/Export Functionality

• Default Configuration Restoration

• DHCP Support

• Mesh Networking

• Additional LAN Subnet

• On-board Radius Server Authentication

• Hotspot Support

• Routing Information Protocol (RIP)

• Manual Date and Time Settings

• Dynamic DNS

• Auto Negotiation

• Adaptive AP

• Rogue AP Enhancements

• Radius Time-Based Authentication

• QBSS Support

1.2.1 802.11n Support

Full life-cycle support is provided for either a new or existing 802.11n mobility deployment, from network design to day-to-day support. For information on deploying your 802.11n radio, see

Configuring the 802.11a/n or 802.11b/g/n Radio on page 5-54.

1.2.2 Sensor Support

The Wireless Intrusion Protection System (WIPS) protects your wireless network, mobile devices and traffic from attacks and unauthorized access. WIPS provides tools for standards compliance and around-the-clock 802.11a/b/g wireless network security in a distributed environment. WIPS allows administrators to identify and accurately locate attacks, rogue devices and network vulnerabilities in

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real time and permits both a wired and wireless lockdown of wireless device connections upon acknowledgement of a threat.

An access point radio can function as a sensor and upload sensor mode operation information to a dedicated WIPS server. WIPS is not supported on a WLAN basis, rather sensor functionality is supported on the access point radio(s) available to each WLAN. When an access point radio is functioning as a WIPS sensor, it is able to scan in sensor mode across all channels within the 2.4 and

5.0 GHz bands.

NOTE Sensor support requires an AirDefense WIPS Server on the network.

Sensor functionality is not provided by the access point alone. The access point works in conjunction with a dedicated WIPS server.

The following is a network topology illustrating how a sensor functions within an access point supported wireless network:

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A radio in sensor mode supports three basic features:

NOTE The functions described below are conducted on the WIPS server side,

not on the access point.

• Wireless Termination - The access point attempts to force an unwanted (or unauthorized) connection to disconnect.

• Wireless Sniffing - All received frames are reported to the WIPS server. This feature provides the WIPS server with visibility into the activity on the wireless network. The WIPS server processes the received traffic and provides the IT administrator with useful information about the 802.11 RF activities in the enterprise.

• Spectrum Analysis - The data needed to provide the current RF Spectrum is provided to the WIPS server. The access point does not display the data, but it is available to the WIPS server. Spectrum analysis can operate only when there are no WLAN radios configured. The WIPS daemon and server are responsible for limiting operation only when there is no radio in WLAN mode. When a configuration change is made at the AP, the Spectrum Analysis operation stops.

• Live View- The WIPS application provides a live view of the sensors, APs and MUs operating in a WLAN. Live view support exists throughout the WIPS application, wherever a device icon appears in an information panel or navigation tree. Access Live View by right-clicking on the device, which automatically limits the data to the specific device your choose.

Sensor radios can be tuned to channels in both the 2.4GHz and 5.0 GHz band. The channels in use by a given radio are defined by the WIPS application. There is no need to explicitly set a band for a sensor radio. Instead, select either default values or specific channels. Specific channels can be in either band.

CAUTION Users cannot define a radio as a sensor when one of the access point

radios is functioning as a rogue AP detector. To use one of the radios as a WIPS sensor, you must disable its current detector method(s) first, then set the radio for WIPS sensor support. For information on disabling rogue AP detection, see Configuring Rogue AP Detection on

page 6-41.

With this most recent 4.0 release of the access point firmware, WIPS functionality is no longer configured within a designated WIPS screen. WIPS functionality is now defined as part of the access point’s quick setup procedure. For information on using the access point’s Quick Setup screen to

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define how WIPS can be supported on an access point radio, see Configuring Device Settings on page

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1.2.3 Mesh Roaming Client

Enable the Mesh Roaming Client feature (using the access point’s CLI) to allow a client bridge to associate in the same manner as a regular mesh client bridge. After an initial (single) association, the client bridge will not attempt additional associations. Since STP will be disabled, the association forwards data as soon as the association attempt is successful. When Mesh Roaming Client is enabled, base bridge mode is not supported to avoid a loop within the mesh topology. Thus, the Mesh Roaming Client is always an end point (by design) within the mesh wireless topology. The base bridge will need STP disabled to immediately begin forwarding data when a roaming client bridge associates.

1.2.4 Dual Mode Radio Options

When the access pointAP-5131 is manufactured as a dual-radio access point, as is the case with the AP-7131N-FGR, theAP-5131 access point enables you to configure one radio for 802.11a/n support, and the other for 802.11b/g/n support.

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The two models available to the AP-7131N-FGR series include:

• AP-7131N-66040-FGR (802.11an and 802.11bgn capable)

• AP-7131N-44040-FGR (802.11a and 802.11bg capable)

For detailed informationAP-5131, see Setting the WLAN’s Radio Configuration on page 5-49.

1.2.5 Separate LAN and WAN Ports

The access pointAP-5131 has one LAN (GE1/POE) port and one WAN (GE2) port, each with their own MAC address. The access point must manage all data traffic over the LAN connection carefully as either a DHCP client, BOOTP client, DHCP server or using a static IP address. The access point can only use a Power-over-Ethernet device when connected to the LAN port.

For detailed information on configuring the AP-5131 LAN port, see Configuring the LAN Interface on

page 5-1.

A Wide Area Network (WAN) is a widely dispersed telecommunications network. In a corporate environment, the WAN port might connect to a larger corporate network. For a small business, the WAN port might connect to a DSL or cable modem to access the Internet. Regardless, network address information must be configured for the access pointAP-5131’s intended mode of operation.

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For detailed information on configuring the AP-5131access point’s WAN port, see Configuring WAN

Settings on page 5-15.

The LAN and WAN port MAC addresses can be located within the LAN and WAN Stats screens.

For detailed information on locating the access point’s MAC addresses, see Viewing WAN Statistics

on page 7-2 and Viewing LAN Statistics on page 7-6. For information on access point MAC address

assignments, see MAC Address Assignment on page 1-29.

1.2.6 Multiple Mounting Options

The accAP-5131ess point attaches to a wall, mounts under a ceiling or above a ceiling (attic). Choose a mounting option based on the physical environment of the coverage area. Do not mount the access pointAP-5131 in a location that has not been approved in a radio coverage site survey.

For detailed information on the mounting options available AP-5131, see Mounting an AP-7131N-FGR

on page 2-10.

1.2.7 Antenna Support for 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Radios

The AP-5131access point supports several 802.11a/n and 802.11b/g/n radio antennas. Select the antenna best suited to the radio transmission requirements of your coverage area.

1.2.8 Sixteen Configurable WLANs

A Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) is a data-communications system that flexibly extends the functionalities of a wired LAN. A WLAN does not require lining up devices for line-of-sight transmission, and are thus, desirable for wireless networking. Roaming users can be handed off from one access pointAP-5131 to another like a cellular phone system. WLANs can therefore be configured around the needs of specific groups of users, even when they are not in physical proximity. Sixteen WLANs are configurable on each access pointAP-5131.

To enable and configure WLANs on an access pointAP-5131 radio, see Click Undo Changes (if

necessary) to undo any changes made. Undo Changes reverts the settings displayed on the screen to the last saved configuration. on page 5-25.

1.2.9 Support for 4 BSSIDs per Radio

The access point supports four BSSIDs per radio. Each BSSID has a corresponding MAC address. The first MAC address corresponds to BSSID #1. The MAC addresses for the other three BSSIDs (BSSIDs #2, #3, #4) are derived by adding 1, 2, 3, respectively, to the radio MAC address.

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If the radio MAC address displayed on the Radio Settings screen is 00:23:68:72:20:DC, then the BSSIDs for that radio will have the following MAC addresses:

BSSID MAC Address Hexadecimal Addition

BSSID #1 00:23:68:72:20:DC Same as Radio MAC address

BSSID #2 00:23:68:72:20:DD Radio MAC address +1

BSSID #3 00:23:68:72:20:DE Radio MAC address +2

BSSID #4 00:23:68:72:20:DF Radio MAC address +3

For detailed information on strategically mapping BSSIDs to WLANs, see Configuring the 802.11a/n

or 802.11b/g/n Radio on page 5-54. For information on access point MAC address assignments, see MAC Address Assignment on page 1-29.

1.2.10 Quality of Service (QoS) Support

The AP-5131QoS implementation provides applications running on different wireless devices a variety of priority levels to transmit data to and from the access pointAP-5131. Equal data transmission priority is fine for data traffic from applications such as Web browsers, file transfers or email, but is inadequate for multimedia applications.

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Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP), video streaming and interactive gaming are highly sensitive to latency increases and throughput reductions. These forms of higher priority data traffic can significantly benefit from the AP-5131 QoS implementation.The WiFi Multimedia QOS Extensions (WMM) implementation used by the AP-5131 shortens the time between transmitting higher priority data traffic and is thus desirable for multimedia applications. In addition, U-APSD (WMM Power Save) is also supported.

WMM defines four access categories—voice, video, best effort and background—to prioritize traffic for enhanced multimedia support.

For detailed information on configuring QoS supportAP-5131, see Setting the WLAN Quality of

Service (QoS) Policy on page 5-37.

1.2.11 Industry Leading Data Security

The AP-5131AP-7131N-FGR a unique set of encryption and authentication techniques to protect the data transmitting on the WLAN.

The following authentication techniques are supported:

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• EAP Authentication

The following encryption techniques are supportedAP-5131:

• WPA2-CCMP (802.11i) Encryption

In addition, the AP-5131access point supports the following additional security features:

• Firewall Security

• VPN Tunnels

• Content Filtering

For an overview on the encryption and authentication schemes available AP-5131, refer to

Configuring Access Point Security on page 6-1.

1.2.11.1 EAP Authentication

The Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP) feature provides access points and their associated MUs an additional measure of security for data transmitted over the wireless network. Using EAP, authentication between devices is achieved through the exchange and verification of certificates.

EAP is a mutual authentication method whereby both the MU and AP are required to prove their identities. Using EAP, the user loses device authentication if the server cannot provide proof of device identification.

Using EAP, a user requests connection to a WLAN through the access pointAP-5131. The access point AP-5131then requests the identity of the user and transmits that identity to an authentication server. The server prompts the AP for proof of identity (supplied to the AP-5131 by the user) and then transmits the user data back to the server to complete the authentication process.

An MU is not able to access the network if not authenticated. When configured for EAP support, the access point displays the MU as an EAP station.

EAP is only supported on mobile devices running Windows XP, Windows 2000 (using Service Pack #4) and Windows Mobile 2003. Refer to the system administrator for information on configuring a Radius Server for EAP (802.1x) support.

For detailed information on EAP configurations, see Configuring 802.1x EAP Settings on page 6-6.

1.2.11.2 WPA2-CCMP (802.11i) Encryption

WPA2 is a newer 802.11i standard that provides even stronger wireless security than Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) and WEP. Counter-mode/CBC-MAC Protocol (CCMP) is the security standard used by

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the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES). CCMP computes a Message Integrity Check (MIC) using the proven Cipher Block Message Authentication Code (CBC-MAC) technique. Changing just one bit in a message produces a totally different result.

WPA2-CCMP is based on the concept of a Robust Security Network (RSN), which defines a hierarchy of keys with a limited lifetime . Messages are encrypted using a 128-bit secret key and a 128-bit block of data. The end result is an encryption scheme as secure as any the access pointAP-5131 provides.

For detailed information on WPA2-CCMP, see Configuring WPA2-CCMP (802.11i) on page 6-11.

1.2.11.3 Firewall Security

A firewall keeps personal data in and hackers out. The AP-5131access point’s firewall prevents suspicious Internet traffic from proliferating the access pointAP-5131 managed network. The AP-5131access point performs Network Address Translation (NAT) on packets passing to and from the WAN port. This combination provides enhanced security by monitoring communication with the wired network.

For detailed information on configuring the access point’s AP-5131firewall, see Configuring Firewall

Settings on page 6-13.

1.2.11.4 VPN Tunnels

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Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) are IP-based networks using encryption and tunneling providing users remote access to a secure LAN. In essence, the trust relationship is extended from one LAN across the public network to another LAN, without sacrificing security. A VPN behaves like a private network; however, because the data travels through the public network, it needs several layers of security. The AP-5131access point can function as a robust VPN gateway.

For detailed information on configuring VPN security support, see Configuring VPN Tunnels on page

6-22.

1.2.11.5 Content Filtering

Content filtering allows system administrators to block specific commands and URL extensions from going out through theAP-5131 WAN port. Therefore, content filtering affords system administrators selective control on the content proliferating the network and is a powerful screening tool. Content filtering allows the blocking of up to 10 files or URL extensions and allows blocking of specific outbound requests.

For detailed information on configuring content filtering support, see Configuring Content Filtering

Settings on page 6-38.

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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 pointAP-5131. 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 Configuring VLAN Support on page 5-5.

1.2.13 Multiple Management Accessibility Options

The access pointAP-5131 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 . Use the access point’sAP-5131 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

Updated versions of device firmware are periodically released to the Zebra Web site. If the AP-5131 firmware version displayed on the System Settings screen (see Configuring System Settings on page

4-2) is older than the version on the Web site, update the access pointAP-5131 to the latest firmware

version for full feature functionality.

For detailed information on updating the AP-5131 firmware using SFTP, see Updating Device

Firmware on page 4-51.

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1.2.15 Programmable SNMP v3 Trap Support

Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) facilitates the exchange of management information between network devices. SNMP uses Management Information Bases (MIBs) to manage the device configuration and monitor Internet devices in remote locations. MIB information accessed via SNMP is defined by a set of managed objects called Object Identifiers (OIDs). An OID is used to uniquely identify each object variable of a MIB.

SNMP allows a network administrator to configure the access point, manage network performance, find and solve network problems, and plan network growth. The access pointAP-5131 supports SNMP management functions for gathering information from its network components. The MIB files are available at www.zebra.com/support more information refer Appendix C, Zebra Support

Few acronyms used in the MIB files:

Portal Radio of an AP

MIB Management Information Base

LAN Local Area Network

. The user should serach for “AP7131N-GR MIBS 4.0.4.0”. For

Table 1.1 Acronyms

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WAN Wide Area Network

POE Power Over Ethernet

WLAN Wireless LAN

AP Access Point

Switch RFS7000-GR

MU Mobile Unit

The AP-5131access point’s SNMP agent functions as a command responder and is a multilingual agent responding to SNMP v3 managers (command generators). For detailed information on configuring SNMP traps, see Configuring SNMP Settings on page 4-27.

1.2.16 Power-over-Ethernet Support

When users purchase a WLAN solution, they often need to place access points in obscure locations. In the past, a dedicated power source was required for each access point in addition to the Ethernet

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infrastructure. This often required an electrical contractor to install power drops at each access point location.

An approved Power Injector solution merges power and Ethernet into one cable, reducing the burden of installation and allows optimal access pointAP-5131 placement in respect to the intended radio coverage area. The access point can only use a Power-over-Ethernet device when connected to the access point’s LAN (GE1/POE) port. The access point can also support 3af/3at compliant products from other vendors.

The Power Injector (Part No. AP-PSBIAS-1P3-AFR) is a single-port Power over Ethernet hub combining low-voltage DC with Ethernet data in a single cable connecting to the access pointAP-5131. The Power Injector’s single DC and Ethernet data cable creates a modified Ethernet cabling environment on the AP-5131access point’s LAN port eliminating the need for separate Ethernet and power cables. For detailed information on using the Power Injector, see Power Injector System on page 2-6.

1.2.17 MU-MU Transmission Disallow

The access point’s MU-MU Disallow feature prohibits MUs from communicating with each other even if on the same WLAN, assuming one of the WLAN’s is configured to disallow MU-MU communication. Therefore, if an MU’s WLAN is configured for MU-MU disallow, it will not be able to communicate with any other MUs connected to this access point.

For detailed information on configuring an AP-5131 WLAN to disallow MU to MU communications, see Creating/Editing Individual WLANs on page 5-28.

1.2.18 Voice Prioritization

Each AP-5131access point WLAN has the capability of having its QoS policy configured to prioritize the network traffic requirements for associated MUs. A WLAN QoS page is available for each enabled WLAN on either the AP-5131802.11a/n or 802.11b/g/n radio.

Use the QoS page to enable voice prioritization for devices to receive the transmission priority they may not normally receive over other data traffic. Voice prioritization allows the access pointAP-5131 to assign priority to voice traffic over data traffic, and (if necessary) assign legacy voice supported devices (non WMM supported voice devices) additional priority.

For detailed information on configuring voice prioritization over other voice enabled devices, see

Setting the WLAN Quality of Service (QoS) Policy on page 5-37.

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1.2.19 Support for CAM and PSP MUs

The access pointAP-5131 supports both CAM and PSP powered MUs. CAM (Continuously Aware Mode) MUs leave their radios on continuously to hear every beacon and message transmitted. These

systems operate without any adjustments by the access pointAP-5131.

A beacon is a uniframe system packet broadcast by the AP to keep the network synchronized. A beacon includes the ESSID, AP-5131 MAC address, Broadcast destination addresses, a time stamp, a DTIM (Delivery Traffic Indication Message) and the TIM (Traffic Indication Map).

PSP (Power Save Polling) MUs power off their radios for short periods. When a MU in PSP mode associates with an access pointAP-5131, it notifies the AP-5131access point of its activity status. The access point AP-5131 responds by buffering packets received for the MU. PSP mode is used to extend an MU’s battery life by enabling the MU to “sleep” during periods of inactivity.

1.2.20 Statistical Displays

The access pointAP-5131 can display robust transmit and receive statistics for the WAN and LAN ports. WLAN stats can be displayed collectively and individually for enabled WLANs. Transmit and receive statistics are available for the AP-5131access point’s 802.11a/n and 802.11b/g/n radios. An advanced radio statistics page is also available to display retry histograms for specific data packet retry information.

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Associated MU stats can be displayed collectively and individually for specific MUs. An echo (ping) test is also available to ping specific MUs to assess association strength. Finally, the access pointAP-5131 can detect and display the properties of other APs detected within its radio coverage area. The type of AP detected can be displayed as well as the properties of individual APs.

For detailed information on available AP-5131access point statistical displays and the values they represent, see Monitoring Statistics on page 7-1.

1.2.21 Transmit Power Control

The access pointAP-5131 has a configurable power level for each radio. This enables the network administrator to define the antenna’s transmission power level in respect to the access point’s placement or network requirements as defined in the AP-5131 site survey.

For detailed information on setting the radio transmit power level, see Configuring the 802.11a/n or

802.11b/g/n Radio on page 5-54.

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1.2.22 Advanced Event Logging Capability

The access pointAP-5131 periodically logs system events. Logging events is useful in assessing the throughput and performance of the access pointAP-5131 or troubleshooting problems on the AP-5131access point managed Local Area Network (LAN).

For detailed information on access pointAP-5131 events, see Logging Configuration on page 4-45.

1.2.23 Configuration File Import/Export Functionality

Configuration settings for an access pointAP-5131 can be downloaded from the current configuration of another access pointAP-5131. This affords the administrator the ability to save the current configuration before making significant changes or restoring a default configuration. A configuration file from a dual radio AP-7131N-FGR can be imported to another dual radio model AP-7131N-FGR.

For detailed information on importing or exporting configuration files, see Importing/Exporting

Configurations on page 4-47.

1.2.24 Default Configuration Restoration

The access pointAP-5131 can restore its default configuration or a partial default configuration (with the exception of current WAN and SNMP settings). Restoring the default configuration is a good way to create new WLANs if the MUs the AP-5131access point supports have been moved to different radio coverage areas.

For detailed information on restoring a default or partial default configuration, see Configuring

System Settings on page 4-2.

1.2.25 DHCP Support

The access pointAP-5131 can use Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) to obtain a leased IP address and configuration information from a remote server. DHCP is based on the BOOTP protocol and can coexist or interoperate with BOOTP. Configure the access pointAP-5131 to send out a DHCP request searching for a DHCP/BOOTP server to acquire HTML, firmware or network configuration files when the AP-5131access point boots. Because BOOTP and DHCP interoperate, whichever responds first becomes the server that allocates information.

The access pointAP-5131 can be set to only accept replies from DHCP or BOOTP servers or both (this is the default setting). Disabling DHCP disables BOOTP and DHCP and requires network settings to be set manually. If running both DHCP and BOOTP, do not select BOOTP Only. BOOTP should only be used when the server is running BOOTP exclusively.

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The DHCP client automatically sends a DHCP request at an interval specified by the DHCP server to renew the IP address lease as long as the AP-5131access point is running (this parameter is programmed at the DHCP server). For example: Windows 2000 servers typically are set for 3 days.

1.2.26 Mesh Networking

Utilize the new mesh networking functionality to allow the access point to function as a bridge to connect two Ethernet networks or as a repeater to extend your network’s coverage area without additional cabling. Mesh networking is configurable in two modes. It can be set in a wireless client bridge mode and/or a wireless base bridge mode (which accepts connections from client bridges). These two modes are not mutually exclusive.

In client bridge mode, the access point scans to find other access points using the selected WLAN’s ESSID. The access point must go through the association and authentication process to establish a wireless connection. The mesh networking association process is identical to the access point’s MU association process. Once the association/authentication process is complete, the wireless client adds the connection as a port on its bridge module. This causes the access point (in client bridge mode) to begin forwarding configuration packets to the base bridge. An access point in base bridge mode allows the access point radio to accept client bridge connections.

The two bridges communicate using the Spanning Tree Protocol (STP). The spanning tree determines the path to the root and detects if the current connection is part of a network loop with another connection. Once the spanning tree converges, both access points begin learning which destinations reside on which side of the network. This allows them to forward traffic intelligently.

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After the access point (in client bridge mode) establishes at least one wireless connection, it will begin beaconing and accepting wireless connections (if configured to support mobile users). If the access point is configured as both a client bridge and a base bridge, it begins accepting client bridge connections. In this way, the mesh network builds itself over time and distance.

Once the access point (in client bridge mode) establishes at least one wireless connection, it establishes other wireless connections in the background as they become available. In this way, the access point can establish simultaneous redundant links. An access point (in client bridge mode) can establish up to 3 simultaneous wireless connections with other access points. A client bridge always initiates the connections and the base bridge is always the acceptor of the mesh network data proliferating the network.

Since each access point can establish up to 3 simultaneous wireless connections, some of these connections may be redundant. In that case, the STP algorithm determines which links are the redundant links and disables the links from forwarding.

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For an overview on mesh networking as well as details on configuring the access point’s mesh networking functionality, see Configuring Mesh Networking on page 9-1.

1.2.27 Additional LAN Subnet

In a typical retail or small office environment (wherein a wireless network is available along with a production WLAN) it is often necessary to segment a LAN into two subnets. Consequently, a second LAN is required to “segregate” wireless traffic.

The access point has a second LAN subnet enabling administrators to segment the access point’s LAN connection into two separate networks. The main access point LAN screen now allows the user to select either LAN1 or LAN2 as the active LAN over the access point’s Ethernet port. Both LANs can still be active at any given time, but only one can transmit over the access point’s physical LAN connection. Each LAN has a separate configuration screen (called LAN 1 and LAN 2 by default) accessible under the main LAN screen. The user can rename each LAN as necessary. Additionally, each LAN can have its own Ethernet Type Filter configuration, and subnet access (SSH, SNMP) configuration.

For detailed information on configuring the access point for additional LAN subnet support, see

Configuring the LAN Interface on page 5-1.

1.2.28 On-board Radius Server Authentication

The access point can function as a RADIUS Server to provide user database information and user authentication. Several new screens have been added to the access point’s menu tree to configure RADIUS server authentication and configure the local user database and access policies. The new RADIUS Server functionality allows an administrator to define the data source, authentication type and associate digital certificates with the authentication scheme. The LDAP screen allows the administrator to configure an external LDAP Server for use with the access point. A new Access Policy screen enables the administrator to set WLAN access based on user groups defined within the User Database screen. Each user is authorized based on the access policies applicable to that user. Access policies allow an administrator to control access to a user groups based on the WLAN configurations.

For detailed information on configuring the access point for AAA RADIUS Server support, see

Configuring User Authentication on page 6-51.

1.2.29 Hotspot Support

The access point allows hotspot operators to provide user authentication and accounting without a special client application. The access point uses a traditional Internet browser as a secure

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authentication device. The access point issues an IP address to the user using a DHCP Server, authenticates the user and grants the user to access the Internet.

If a tourist visits a public hotspot and wants to browse a Web page, they boot their laptop and associate with a local Wi-Fi network by entering a valid SSID. They start a browser, and the hotspot’s access controller forces the un-authenticated user to a Welcome page (from the hotspot operator) that allows the user to login with a username and password. In order to send a redirected page (a login page), a TCP termination exists locally on the access point. Once the login page displays, the user enters their credentials. The access point connects to the RADIUS server and determines the identity of the connected wireless user. Thus, allowing the user to access the Internet once successfully authenticated.

For detailed information on configuring the access point for Hotspot support, see Configuring WLAN

Hotspot Support on page 5-43.

1.2.30 Routing Information Protocol (RIP)

RIP is an interior gateway protocol that specifies how routers exchange routing-table information. The parent Router screen also allows the administrator to select the type of RIP and the type of RIP authentication used.

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For detailed information on configuring RIP functionality as part of the access point’s Router functionality, see Setting the RIP Configuration on page 5-69.

1.2.31 Manual Date and Time Settings

As an alternative to defining a NTP server to provide access point system time, the access point can now have its date and time set manually. A new Manual Date/Time Setting screen can be used to set the time using a Year-Month-Day HH:MM:SS format.

For detailed information on manually setting the access point’s system time, see Configuring Network

Time Protocol (NTP) on page 4-41.

1.2.32 Dynamic DNS

The access point supports the Dynamic DNS service. Dynamic DNS (or DynDNS) is a feature offered by www.dyndns.com When the dynamically assigned IP address of a client changes, the new IP address is sent to the DynDNS service and traffic for the specified domain(s) is routed to the new IP address. For information on configuring Dynamic DNS, see Configuring Dynamic DNS on page 5-24.

allowing the mapping of domain names to dynamically assigned IP addresses.

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1.2.33 Auto Negotiation

Auto negotiation enables the access point to automatically exchange information about data transmission speed and duplex capabilities. Auto negotiation is helpful when using the access point in an environment where different devices are connected and disconnected on a regular basis. For information on configuring the auto negotiation feature, see Configuring the LAN Interface on page

5-1 or Configuring WAN Settings on page 5-15.

1.2.34 Adaptive AP

An adaptive AP (AAP) is an access point that can adopt like an AP300 (L3). The management of an AAP is conducted by a switch, once the access point connects to a RFS7000 model switch and receives its AAP configuration.

An AAP provides:

• local 802.11 traffic termination

• local encryption/decryption

• local traffic bridging

• the tunneling of centralized traffic to the wireless switch

For a information overview of the adaptive AP feature as well as how to configure it, refer to

Adaptive AP on page 10-1.

1.2.35 Rogue AP Enhancements

The access point can scan for rogues over all channels on both of the access point’s radio bands. The switching of radio bands is based on a timer with no user intervention required.

For information on configuring the access point for Rogue AP support, see Configuring Rogue AP

Detection on page 6-41.

1.2.36 Radius Time-Based Authentication

An AAA server maintains a users and groups database used by the access point for access permissions. Various kinds of access policies can be applied to each group. Individual groups can be configured with their own time-based access policy. Each group’s policy has a user defined interval defining the days and hours access is permitted. Authentication requests for users belonging to the group are honored only during these defined hourly intervals.

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For more information on defining access point access policies by group, see Defining User Access

Permissions by Group on page 6-65.

1.2.37 QBSS Support

Each access point radio can be configured to optionally allow the access point to communicate channel usage data to associated devices and define the beacon interval used for channel utilization transmissions. The QBSS load represents the percentage of time the channel is in use by the access point and the access point’s station count. This information is very helpful in assessing the access point’s overall load on a channel, its availability for additional device associations and multi media traffic support.

For information on enabling QBSS and defining the channel utilization transmission interval, see

Configuring the 802.11a/n or 802.11b/g/n Radio on page 5-54.

1.3 Theory of Operations

To understand AP-5131access point management and performance alternatives, users need familiarity with AP-5131 functionality and configuration options. The AP-5131access point includes features for different interface connections and network management.

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The AP-5131access point uses electromagnetic waves to transmit and receive electric signals without wires. Users communicate with the network by establishing radio links between mobile units (MUs) and access points.

The access pointAP-5131 uses DSSS (direct sequence spread spectrum) to transmit digital data from one device to another. A radio signal begins with a carrier signal that provides the base or center frequency. The digital data signal is encoded onto carriers using a DSSS chipping algorithm. The AP-5131 radio signal propagates into the air as electromagnetic waves. A receiving antenna (on the MU) in the path of the waves absorbs the waves as electrical signals. The receiving MU interprets (demodulates) the signal by reapplying the direct sequence chipping code. This demodulation results in the original digital data.

The access pointAP-5131 uses its environment (the air and certain objects) as the transmission medium.The AP-5131 access point can either transmit in the 2.4 to 2.5-GHz frequency range (802.11b/ g/n radio) or the 5 GHz frequency range (802.11a/n radio), the actual range is country-dependent. Devices have unique, hardware encoded Media Access Control (MAC) or IEEE addresses. MAC addresses determine the device sending or receiving data. A MAC address is a

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48-bit number written as six hexadecimal bytes separated by colons. For example: 00:A0:F8:24:9A:C8 Also see the following:

• Wireless Coverage

• MAC Layer Bridging

• Content Filtering

• DHCP Support

• Media Types

• Direct-Sequence Spread Spectrum

• MU Association Process

• Operating Modes

• Management Access Options

• MAC Address Assignment

1.3.1 Wireless Coverage

An access pointAP-5131 establishes an average communication range with MUs called a Basic Service Set (BSS) or cell. When in a particular cell, the MU associates and communicates with the

AP-5131access point supporting the radio coverage area of that cell. Adding AP-5131access points to a single LAN establishes more cells to extend the range of the network. Configuring the same ESSID (Extended Service Set Identifier) on all access pointAP-5131s makes them part of the same Wireless LAN.

AP-5131Access points with the same ESSID define a coverage area. A valid ESSID is an alphanumeric, case-sensitive identifier up to 32 characters. An MU searches for an access pointAP-5131 with a matching ESSID and synchronizes (associates) to establish communications. This device association allows MUs within the coverage area to move about or roam. As the MU roams from cell to cell, it associates with a different access pointAP-5131. The roam occurs when the MU analyzes the reception quality at a location and determines a different AP-5131 provides better signal strength and lower MU load distribution.

If the MU does not find an AP-5131access point with a workable signal, it can perform a scan to find any AP. As MUs switch APs, the AP updates its association statistics.

The user can configure the ESSID to correspond to up to 16 WLANs on each 802.11a/n or

802.11b/g/n radio. A Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) is a data-communications system that flexibly extends the functionalities of a wired LAN. A WLAN does not require lining up devices for line-of-sight transmission, and are thus, desirable. Within the WLAN, roaming users can be handed

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off from one AP-5131 access point to another like a phone system. WLANs can therefore be configured around the needs of specific groups of users, even when they are not in physical proximity.

1.3.2 MAC Layer Bridging

The access pointAP-5131 provides MAC layer bridging between its interfaces. The AP-5131access point monitors traffic from its interfaces and, based on frame address, forwards the frames to the proper destination. The access point tracks source and destination addresses to provide intelligent bridging as MUs roam or network topologies change. The access pointAP-5131 also handles broadcast and multicast messages and responds to MU association requests.

The access pointAP-5131 listens to all packets on its LAN and WAN interfaces and builds an address database using MAC addresses. An address in the database includes the interface media that the device uses to associate with the AP-5131access point. The access pointAP-5131 uses the database to forward packets from one interface to another. The bridge forwards packets addressed to unknown systems to the Default Interface (Ethernet).

The access pointAP-5131 internal stack interface handles all messages directed to the access pointAP-5131. Each AP-5131 stores information on destinations and their interfaces to facilitate forwarding. When a user sends an ARP (Address Resolution Protocol) request packet, the access pointAP-5131 forwards it over all enabled interfaces except over the interface the ARP request packet was received.

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On receiving the ARP response packet, the access pointAP-5131 database keeps a record of the destination address along with the receiving interface. With this information, the access pointAP-5131 forwards any directed packet to the correct destination. Transmitted ARP request packets echo back to other MUs. The access point removes from its database the destination or interface information not used for a specified time. The AP refreshes its database when it transmits or receives data from these destinations and interfaces.

1.3.3 Media Types

The access pointAP-5131 radio interface conforms to IEEE 802.11 specifications. The AP-5131access point supports multiple-cell operations with fast roaming between cells. Within a direct-sequence system, each cell can operates independently. Adding cells to the network provides an increased coverage area and total system capacity.

The serial port provides a Command Line Interface (CLI) connection. The serial link supports a direct serial connection. The AP-5131access point is a Data Terminal Equipment (DTE) device with male pin

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connectors for the RS-232 port. Connecting the AP-5131access point to a PC requires a null modem serial cable.

1.3.4 Direct-Sequence Spread Spectrum

Spread spectrum (broadband) uses a narrowband signal to spread the transmission over a segment of the radio frequency band or spectrum. Direct-sequence is a spread spectrum technique where the transmitted signal is spread over a particular frequency range. The access point uses Direct-Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) for radio communication.

Direct-sequence systems communicate by continuously transmitting a redundant pattern of bits called a chipping sequence. Each bit of transmitted data is mapped into chips by the access pointAP-5131 and rearranged into a pseudorandom spreading code to form the chipping sequence. The chipping sequence is combined with a transmitted data stream to produce the output signal.

MUs receiving a direct-sequence transmission use the spreading code to map the chips within the chipping sequence back into bits to recreate the original data transmitted by the access pointAP-5131. Intercepting and decoding a direct-sequence transmission requires a predefined algorithm to associate the spreading code used by the transmitting access pointAP-5131 to the receiving MU. This algorithm is established by IEEE 802.11b specifications. The bit redundancy within the chipping sequence enables the receiving MU to recreate the original data pattern, even if bits in the chipping sequence are corrupted by interference.

The ratio of chips per bit is called the spreading ratio. A high spreading ratio increases the resistance of the signal to interference. A low spreading ratio increases the bandwidth available to the user. The access pointAP-5131 uses different modulation schemes to encode more bits per chip at higher data rates.

1.3.5 MU Association Process

An AP-5131access point recognizes MUs as they begin the association process. An AP-5131access point keeps a list of the MUs it services. MUs associate with an access pointAP-5131 based on the following conditions:

• Signal strength between the AP-5131and MU

• Number of MUs currently associated with the AP-5131access point

• MUs encryption and authentication capabilities

• MUs supported data rate

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MUs perform pre-emptive roaming by intermittently scanning for AP-5131’s and associating with the best available access pointAP-5131. Before roaming and associating, MUs perform full or partial scans to collect AP-5131 statistics and determine the direct-sequence channel used by the AP-5131access point.

Scanning is a periodic process where the MU sends out probe messages on all channels defined by the country code. The statistics enable an MU to reassociate by synchronizing its channel to the access pointAP-5131. The MU continues communicating with that AP-5131 until it needs to switch cells or roam.

MUs perform partial scans at programmed intervals, when missing expected beacons or after excessive transmission retries. In a partial scan, the MU scans access points classified as proximate on the AP-5131access point table. For each channel, the MU tests for Clear Channel Assessment (CCA). The MU broadcasts a probe with the ESSID and broadcast BSS_ID when the channel is transmission-free. It sends an ACK to a directed probe response from the access pointAP-5131 and updates the table.

An MU can roam within a coverage area by switching AP-5131access points. Roaming occurs when:

• Unassociated MU attempts to associate or reassociate with an available AP-5131access

point

• Supported rate changes or the MU finds a better transmit rate with another AP-5131access

point

• RSSI (received signal strength indicator) of a potential access pointAP-5131 exceeds the

current access pointAP-5131

• Ratio of good-transmitted packets to attempted-transmitted packets that fall below a

threshold.

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An MU selects the best available access pointAP-5131 and adjusts itself to the access pointAP-5131 direct-sequence channel to begin association. Once associated, the AP-5131access point begins forwarding frames addressed to the target MU. Each frame contains fields for the current directsequence channel. The MU uses these fields to resynchronize to the AP-5131access point.

The scanning and association process continues for active MUs. This process allows MUs to find new AP-5131access points and discard out-of-range or deactivated AP-5131access points. By testing the airwaves, MUs can choose the best network connection available.

1.3.6 Operating Modes

The AP-5131access point can operate in a couple of configurations.

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• Access Point - As an Access Point, the AP-5131access point functions as a layer 2 bridge. The wired uplink can operate as a trunk and support multiple VLANs. Up to 16 WLANs can be defined and mapped to access pointAP-5131 WLANs. Each WLAN can be configured to be broadcast by one or both AP-5131access point radios. An AP-7131N-FGR can operate in both an access point mode and Wireless Gateway/Router mode simultaneously. The network architecture and access point configuration define how the Access Point and Wireless Gateway/Router mode are negotiated.

• Wireless Gateway/Router - If operating as a Wireless Gateway/Router, the access point functions as a router between two layer 2 networks: the WAN uplink (the ethernet port) and the Wireless side. The following options are available providing a solution for single-cell deployment:

• PPPoE - The WAN interface can terminate a PPPoE connection, thus enabling the access

point to operate in conjunction with a DSL or Cable modem to provide WAN connectivity.

• NAT - (Network Address Translation) on the Wireless interface. Using NAT, the

AP-5131router is able to manage a private IP scheme. NAT allows translation of private addresses to the WAN IP address.

• DHCP - The access pointAP-5131 can assign private IP addresses.

• Firewall - A Firewall protects against a number of known attacks.

1.3.7 Management Access Options

Managing the AP-5131access point includes viewing network statistics and setting configuration options. Statistics track the network activity of associated MUs and data transfers on the AP interfaces.

The AP-5131access point requires one of the following connection methods to perform a custom installation and manage the network:

• Secure Java-Based WEB UI - (use Sun Microsystems’ JRE 1.6 available from Sun’s Web site and be sure to disable Microsoft’s Java Virtual Machine if installed)

• Command Line Interface (CLI) via Serial, and SSH

• Config file - Human-readable; Importable/Exportable via SFTP

MIB (Management Information Base) accessing the access pointAP-5131 SNMP function using a MIB Browser. The MIB files are available at www.zebra.com/support “AP7131N-GR MIBS 4.0.4.0”. For more information refer Appendix C, Zebra Support

. The user should serach for

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Few acronyms used in the MIB files:

Table 1.2 Acronyms

Portal Radio of an AP

MIB Management Information Base

LAN Local Area Network

WAN Wide Area Network

POE Power Over Ethernet

WLAN Wireless LAN

AP Access Point

Switch RFS7000-GR

MU Mobile Unit

Make configuration changes to access pointAP-5131’s individually. Optionally, use the access pointAP-5131 import/export configuration function to download settings to other access points.

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For detailed information, see Importing/Exporting Configurations on page 4-47.

1.3.8 MAC Address Assignment

MAC address assignments are as follows:

• LAN (GE1) - The access point MAC address can be found underneath the access point

chassis.

• WAN (GE2) - WAN MAC address + 1.

• LAN2 - A virtual LAN not mapped to the LAN Ethernet port. This address is the lowest of the

two radio MAC addresses.

• Radio1 (802.11b/g/n) - Random address located on the Web UI, CLI and SNMP interfaces.

• Radio2 (802.11a/n) - Random address located on the Web UI, CLI and SNMP interfaces.

The access point’s BSS (virtual AP) MAC addresses are calculated as follows:

• BSS1 - The same as the corresponding base radio’s MAC address.

• BSS2 - Base radio MAC address +1

• BSS3 - Base radio MAC address +2

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• BSS4 - Base radio MAC address +3

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An AP-7131N-FGR access point installation includes mounting the access point, connecting the access point to the network, connecting antennae and applying power. Installation procedures vary for different environments. See the following sections for more details:

• Precautions

• Requirements

• Package Contents

• Access Point Placement

• Power Options

• Power Injector System

• Mounting an AP-7131N-FGR

• LED Indicators

• Setting Up MUs

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CAUTION Conduct a radio site survey prior to installing an access point. A site

survey is an excellent method of documenting areas of radio interference and providing a tool for device placement.

2.1 Precautions

Before installing an AP-7131N-FGR model access point, verify the following:

• Do not install in wet or dusty areas without additional protection.

• Verify the environment has a continuous temperature range between -20° C to 50° C.

2.2 Requirements

The minimum installation requirements for a single-cell, peer-to-peer network:

• An AP-7131N-FGR model access point (in either of its two available dual-radio models)

• 48 Volt Power Supply Part No. 50-14000-247R or Power Injector (Part No. AP-PSBIAS-1P3-AFR))

• A power outlet

• Dual-band antennae or an antenna specifically supporting the AP’s 2.4 or 5 GHz band

2.3 Package Contents

Check package contents for the correct model and accessories. Each available configuration (at a minimum), contains:

• AP-7131N-FGR access point (accessories dependent on SKU ordered)

• AP-7131N-FGR Install Guide

• China ROHS compliance addendum

• Wall mount screw and anchor kit

• Accessories Bag (4 rubber feet and a LED light pipe and badge with label for above the ceiling installations)

Contact Zebra Support to report missing or improperly functioning items.

NOTE The access point façade with 6 Element Antenna (Part No.

ML-2452-PTA2M3X3-1) is separately orderable and provides an integrated antenna option. The facade connects to the access point as illustrated. Once attached, the LEDs continue to illuminate through the facade.

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2.4 Access Point Placement

For optimal performance, install the access point away from transformers, heavy-duty motors, fluorescent lights, microwave ovens, refrigerators and other industrial equipment. Signal loss can occur when metal, concrete, walls or floors block transmission. Install the access point in an open area or add access points as needed to improve coverage.

Antenna coverage is analogous to lighting. Users might find an area lit from far away to be not bright enough. An area lit sharply might minimize coverage and create dark areas. Uniform antenna placement in an area (like even placement of a light bulb) provides even, efficient coverage.

Place the access point using the following guidelines:

• Install the access point at an ideal height of 10 feet from the ground.

• Orient the access point antennas vertically for best reception.

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• Point the access point antennas downward if attaching to the ceiling.

To maximize the access point’s radio coverage area, Conduct a site survey to define and document radio interference obstacles before installing the access point.

2.4.1 Site Surveys

A site survey analyzes the installation environment and provides users with recommendations for equipment and placement. The optimum placement of 802.11a/n access points differs from

802.11b/g/n access points, because the locations and number of access points required are different to support the radio coverage area.

Conduct a new site survey and developing a new coverage area floor plan when switching from legacy access points to a new AP-7131N-FGR model, as the device placement requirements could be significantly different.

2.4.2 Antenna Options

Two antenna suites are supported 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.

NOTE On dual-radio model AP-7131N-FGR access points, Radio 1 refers to the

2.4 GHz radio and Radio 2 refers to the 5 GHz radio. However, there could be some cases where a dual-radio access point is performing a Rogue AP detector function. In this scenario, the access point is receiving in either

2.4 GHz or 5 GHz over the Radio 1 or Radio 2 antennae depending on which radio is selected for the scan.

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R1 defines the access point’s radio 1 antenna connectors and R2 defines radio 2 antenna connectors.

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The 2.4 GHz antenna suite includes the following models:

Part No. Antenna Type Approximate Gain (dBi)

ML-2499-11PNA2-01R Wide Angle Directional 8.5

ML-2499-HPA3-01R Omni-Directional Antenna 3.3

ML-2499-BYGA2-01R Yagi Antenna 13.9

ML-2452-APA2-01 Dual-Band 3/4

ML-2452-PTA2M3X3-1 Facade with 6 Element

Antenna Module

ML-2452-PTA3M3-036 3 Port MIMO Antenna 4.75/5.5

NOTE An additional adapter is required to use ML-2499-11PNA2-01 and

ML-2499-BYGA2-01 model antennae.

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The 5 GHz antenna suite includes the following models:

Part No. Antenna Type Approximate Gain (dBi)

ML-5299-WPNA1-01R Panel Antenna 13

ML-5299-HPA1-01R Wide-Band Omni-Directional

Antenna

ML-2452-APA2-01 Dual-Band 3/4

ML-2452-PTA2M3X3-1 Facade with 6 Element Antenna

Module

ML-2452-PTA3M3-036 3 Port MIMO Antenna 5/5

ML-2452-APA6J-01 Dipole 2.4GHz Peak Gain: -5.76dBi

5.0

4.75/5.5

5GHz Peak Gain:

band 1: -3.77dBi band 2: -3.38dBi band 3: -2.84dBi band 4: -2.94dBi

2.5 Power Options

The power options for an AP-7131N-FGR include:

• 48-Volt Power Supply (Part No. 50-14000-247R)

• Power Injector (Part No. AP-PSBIAS-1P3-AFR)

CAUTION An AP-7131N-FGR and must use the 48-Volt Power Supply designed

specifically for use with the AP-7131N-FGR (Part No. 50-14000-247R). Additionally, a single-port Power of Ethernet Power Injector is available for use with the AP-7131N-FGR a (Part No. AP-PSBIAS-1P3AFR). Only these two powering solutions should be used with the AP7131N-FGR.

2.6 Power Injector System

An AP-7131N-FGR can receive power via an Ethernet cable connected to the GE1/POE (LAN) port.

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When users purchase a WLAN solution, they often need to place access points in obscure locations. In the past, a dedicated power source was required for each access point in addition to the Ethernet infrastructure. This often required an electrical contractor to install power drops at each access point location. The Power Injector merges power and Ethernet into one cable, reducing the burden of installation and allowing optimal access point placement in respect to the intended coverage area.

The Power Injector (Part No. AP-PSBIAS-1P3-AFR) is a high power POE Injector delivering up to 30 watts. The access point can only use a Power Injector when connecting the unit to the GE1/POE port. The Power Injector is a separately ordered component and not shipped with an existing access point SKU. A separate Power Injector is required for each access point comprising the network.

An AP-7131 and AP-7131N can also be used with the 3af power injector (AP-PSBIAS-1P2-AFR). However, AP functionality is limited when powered by an AP-PSBIAS-1P2-AFR, since the AP has Ethernet connectivity limited to only the GE1 port.

The access point Power Supply (Part No. 50-14000-247R) is not included with the access point and is orderable separately as an accessory. If the access point is provided both POE power over the GE1/ POE connection, as well as the 50-14000-247R power supply concurrently, the access point will source power from the 50-14000-247R supply only. Disconnecting AC power from the 50-14000247R, causes the AP to re-boot before sourcing power from the POE power injector. If the AP is operating using injector supplied power, the AP will not automatically reboot if an AC adapter is connected. The AP continues to operate with power supplied from the AC adapter without change to the AP operating configuration. If using AC adapter supplied power and a change to the AP’s operating configuration is warranted (for example, if needing to access the GE2 port), the AP needs to be manually rebooted by the customer.

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CAUTION The access point supports any standards-based compliant power

source. However, using the wrong solution (including a POE system used on a legacy access point) could either limit functionality or severely damage the access point and void the product warranty.

2.6.1 Installing the Power Injector

Refer to the following sections for information on planning, installing, and validating the installation:

• Preparing for Site Installation

• Cabling the Power Injector

2.6.1.1 Preparing for Site Installation

The Power Injector can be installed free standing, on an even horizontal surface or wall mounted using the unit’s wall mounting key holes. The following guidelines should be adhered to before cabling the Power Injector to an Ethernet source and access point:

• Do not block or cover airflow to the Power Injector

• Keep the unit away from excessive heat, humidity, vibration and dust.

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• The Power Injector is not a repeater, and does not amplify the Ethernet data signal. For

optimal performance, ensure the unit is placed as close as possible to the network data port.

CAUTION To avoid problematic performance and restarts, disable POE from a

wired switch port connected to an access point if mid-span power sourcing equipment (PSE) is used between the two, regardless of the manufacturer of the switch.

2.6.1.2 Cabling the Power Injector

To install a Power Injector to an Ethernet data source and an access point:

CAUTION Ensure AC power is supplied to the Power Injector using an AC cable

with an appropriate ground connection approved for the country of operation.

1. Connect an RJ-45 Ethernet cable between the network data supply (host) and the Power

Injector’s Data In connector.

2. Connect an RJ-45 Ethernet cable between the Power Injector’s Data & Power Out

connector and the access point’s GE1/POE port.

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CAUTION Cabling the Power Injector to WAN port (GE2) renders the AP non-

operational. Only use a AP-PSBIAS-1P3-AFR (or AP-PSBIAS-1P2-AFR) Power Injector with the access point’s GE1/POE (LAN) port.

Ensure the cable length from the Ethernet source (host) to the Power Injector and access point does not exceed 100 meters (333 ft). The Power Injector has no On/Off power switch.

The Power Injector receives power and is ready for access point connection and operation as soon as AC power is applied. Refer to the Installation Guide shipped with the Power Injector for a description of the device’s LED behavior.

3. Verify all cable connections are complete before supplying power to the access point.

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2.7 Mounting an AP-7131N-FGR

An 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. Do not mount the access point in a location that has not been approved in a site survey.

Refer to the following, depending on how you intend to mount the access point:

• Wall Mounted Installations

• Suspended Ceiling T-Bar Installations

• Above the Ceiling (Plenum) Installations

2.7.1 Wall Mounted Installations

Wall mounting requires hanging the access point along its width (or length) using the pair of slots on the bottom of the unit and using the access point mounting template for the screws.

CAUTION An access point should be wall mounted to concrete or plaster-wall-

board (dry wall) only. Do not wall mount an access point to combustible surfaces.

The hardware and tools (customer provided) required to install the access point on a wall consists of:

• Two Phillips pan head self-tapping screws (ANSI Standard) #6-18 X 0.875in. Type A or AB Self-Tapping screw, or (ANSI Standard Metric) M3.5 X 0.6 X 20mm Type D Self-Tapping screw

• Two wall anchors

• Wall mount template (included on next page)

• Security cable (optional third part provided accessory)

1. To mount the access point on a wall using the provided template:

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Xerox copy the template (on the previous page) to a blank piece of paper. Do not reduce or enlarge the scale of the template.

CAUTION If printing the mounting template (on the previous page) from an

electronic PDF, dimensionally confirm the template by measuring each value for accuracy.

2. Tape the template to the wall mounting surface.

• If the installation requires the antenna be positioned vertically, the centerline reference

(of the template) needs to be positioned vertically. The cabling shall exit the access point in a vertical direction.

• If the installation requires the antenna be positioned horizontally, the vertical centerline

(of the template) needs to be positioned horizontally. The cabling shall exit the access point in a horizontal direction.

3. At mounting targets A and B, mark the mounting surface through the template at the target center.

4. Discard the mounting template.

5. At each point, drill a hole in the wall, insert an anchor, screw into the anchor the wall mounting screw and stop when there is 1mm between the screw head and the wall.

If pre-drilling a hole, the recommended hole size is 2.8mm (0.11in.) if the screws are going directly into the wall and 6mm (0.23in.) if wall anchors are being used.

6. If required, install and attach a security cable to the access point’s lock port.

7. Attach the antennas to their correct connectors.

For more information on available antennas, see Antenna Options on page 2-4.

8. Place the large center opening of each of the mount slots over the screw heads.

9. Slide the access point down along the mounting surface to hang the mount slots on the screw heads.

CAUTION Ensure you are placing the antennas on the correct connectors

(depending on your dual-radio model and frequency used) to ensure the successful operation of the access point.

NOTE It is recommended the access point be mounted with the RJ45 cable

connector oriented upwards or downwards to ensure proper operation.

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10. Cable the access point using either the Power Injector solution or an approved line cord and

power supply.

For 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.

b. Connect a RJ-45 CAT5e (or CAT6) Ethernet cable between the Power Injector Data &

Power Out connector and the access point’s GE1/POE port.

c. Ensure the cable length from the Ethernet source to the Power Injector and access point

does not exceed 100 meters (333 ft). The Power Injector has no On/Off power switch. The Power Injector receives power as soon as AC power is applied. For more information on using the Power Injector, see Power Injector System on page 2-6.

For standard 48-Volt Power Adapter (Part No. 50-14000-247R) and line cord installations:

a. Connect RJ-45 CAT5e (or CAT6) Ethernet cable between the network data supply (host)

and the access point’s GE1/POE 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. Attach the power adapter cable into the power connector on the access point. e. Plug the power adapter into an outlet.

11. Verify the behavior of the access point’s LEDs. For more information, see LED Indicators on

page 2-18.

The access point is ready to configure. For information on an access point default configuration, see Getting Started on page 3-1. For specific details on system configurations, see System Configuration on page 4-1.

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2.7.2 Suspended Ceiling T-Bar Installations

A suspended ceiling mount requires holding the access point up against the T-bar of a suspended ceiling grid, and twisting the chassis onto the T-bar.

The mounting tools (customer provided) and hardware required to install the access point on a ceiling T-bar consists of:

• Safety wire (recommended and customer supplied)

• Security cable (and customer supplied)

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To install the access point on a ceiling T-bar:

1. You should 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 console connector) and secure the loop.

2. If desired, install and attach a security cable to the access point’s lock port.

3. Attach the radio antennas to their correct connectors.

For more information on available antennas, see Antenna Options on page 2-4.

4. Cable the access point using either the Power Injector or an approved power supply.

CAUTION Do not supply power to the access point until the cabling of the unit is

complete.

For 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.

b. Connect a RJ-45 CAT5e (or CAT6) Ethernet cable between the Power Injector Data &

Power Out connector and the access point’s GE1/POE port.

c. Ensure the cable length from the Ethernet source to the Power Injector and access point

For standard 48-Volt Power Adapter (Part No. 50-14000-247R) and line cord installations:

a. Connect a RJ-45 CAT5e (or CAT6) Ethernet cable between the network data supply (host)

5. Verify the behavior of the LEDs. For more information, see LED Indicators on page 2-18.

6. Align the bottom of the ceiling T-bar with the back of the access point.

7. Orient the access point’s chassis by its length and the length of the ceiling T-bar.

8. Rotate the access point chassis 45 degrees clockwise.

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9. Push the back of the access point chassis on to the bottom of the ceiling T-bar.

CAUTION Ensure the safety wire and cabling used in the T-Bar installation is

securely fastened to the building structure in order to provide a safe operating environment.

10. Rotate the access point chassis 45 degrees counter-clockwise. The clips click as they fasten

to the T-bar.

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11. The access point is ready to configure. For information on an access point default

configuration, see Getting Started on page 3-1. For specific details on access point system configurations, see System Configuration on page 4-1.

2.7.3 Above the Ceiling (Plenum) Installations

An above the ceiling installation requires placing the access point above a suspended ceiling and installing the provided light pipe under the ceiling tile for viewing the rear panel status LEDs of the unit. An above the ceiling installation enables installations compliant with drop ceilings, suspended ceilings and industry standard tiles from .625 to .75 inches thick.

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NOTE The AP-7131N-FGR is Plenum rated to UL2043 and NEC1999 to support

above the ceiling installations.

CAUTION Do not mount the access point directly to any suspended ceiling tile

with a thickness less than 12.7mm (0.5in.) or a suspended ceiling tile with an unsupported span greater than 660mm (26in.). Fit the access point with a safety wire suitable for supporting the weight of the device. The safety wire should be a standard ceiling suspension cable or equivalent steel wire between 1.59mm (.062in.) and 2.5mm (.10in.) in diameter.

The mounting hardware required to install the access point above a ceiling consists of:

• Light pipe

• Badge for light pipe

• Decal for badge

• Safety wire (strongly recommended)

• Security cable (optional)

To install the access point above a ceiling:

1. If possible, remove the adjacent ceiling tile from its frame and place it aside.

2. Install a safety wire, between 1.5mm (.06in.) and 2.5mm (.10in.) in diameter, in the ceiling space.

3. If required, install and attach a security cable to the access point’s lock port.

4. Mark a point on the finished side of the tile where the light pipe is to be located.

5. Create a light pipe path hole in the target position on the ceiling tile.

6. Use a drill to make a hole in the tile the approximate size of the LED light pipe.

CAUTION Care should be taken not to damage the finished surface of the ceiling

tile when creating the light pipe hole and installing the light pipe.

7. Remove the light pipe’s rubber stopper before installing the light pipe.

8. Connect the light pipe to the bottom of the access point. Align the tabs and rotate approximately 90 degrees. Do not over tighten

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9. Fit the light pipe into hole in the tile from its unfinished side.

10. Place the decal on the back of the badge and slide the badge onto the light pipe from the

finished side of the tile.

11. Attach the radio antennas to their correct connectors. For more information on available

antennas, see Antenna Options on page 2-4.

12. Attach safety wire to the access point’s safety wire tie point or security cable (if used) to the

access point’s lock port.

13. Align the ceiling tile into its former ceiling space.

14. Cable the access point using either a Power Injector or approved line cord and power supply.

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CAUTION Do not supply power to the access point until the cabling of the unit is

complete.

For 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.

b. Connect a RJ-45 CAT5e (or CAT6) Ethernet cable between the Power Injector Data &

Power Out connector and the access point’s GE1/POE port.

c. Ensure the cable length from the Ethernet source to the Power Injector and access point

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For standard 48-Volt Power Adapter (Part No. 50-14000-247R) and line cord installations:

a. Connect a RJ-45 CAT5e (or CAT6) Ethernet cable between the network data supply (host)

15. Verify the behavior of the LEDs. For more information, see LED Indicators on page 2-18.

16. Place the ceiling tile back in its frame and verify it is secure.

2.8 LED Indicators

An AP-7131N-FGR model 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. Five LEDs illuminate (on top of the housing) for dual radios models.

The access point utilizes two (different colored) lights below each LED. Only one light displays within a LED at any given time. Every light within each LED is exercised during startup to allow the user to see if an LED is non-functional. The LEDs turn on and off while rotating around in a circle. Since two LEDs feed each light pipe, the pattern is from left to right, then right to left.

NOTE LED blink rate is proportional to activity. The busiest traffic corresponds

to the fastest blink, while the slowest traffic corresponds to slowest blink.

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NOTE Depending on how the 5 GHz and 2.4 GHz radios are configured, the LEDs

will blink at different intervals between amber and yellow (5 GHz radio) and emerald and yellow (2.4 GHz radio).

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The LEDs on the top housing of the access point are clearly visible in wall and below ceiling installations. The top housing LEDs have the following display and functionality:

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2.8.1 Dual Radio (2.4/5 GHz) LEDs

A dual radio (2.4/5 Ghz) model 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 LED 6

Blinking Red

indicates

booting.Solid

Red defines

the diagnostic

mode.

White

defines

normal

operation.

Green

defines

normal GE1

operation.

Green

defines

normal GE2

operation.

Blinking

Amber

indicates

802.11a activity.

A 5 second

Amber and

Yellow blink

rate defines

802.11an activity.

A 2 second

Amber and

Yellow blink

rate defines

802.11an

(40 MHz)

activity.

When

functioning as

a sensor, LED

alternates

between

Amber and

Yellow.

The blink

interval is 0.5

seconds. It’s 1

second when

no Server is

connected.

Blinking

Emerald

indicates

802.11bg activity.

A 5 second

Emerald and Yellow blink

rate defines

802.11bgn activity.

A 2 second

Emerald and Yellow blink

rate defines

802.11bgn

(40 MHz)

activity.

When

functioning as

a sensor, LED

alternates

between

Emerald and

Yellow.

The blink

interval is 0.5

seconds. It’s 1

second when

no Server is

connected.

Not used

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2.8.2 Rear LED

The LED on the rear (bottom) of the access point is optionally viewed using a single (customer installed) extended light pipe, adjusted as required to suit above the ceiling installations. The LED light pipe has the following color display and functionality:

LED 7

Blinking Red (160 msec) indicates a failure condition.

Solid Red defines the diagnostic mode.

White defines normal operation.

2.9 Setting Up MUs

2.9.1 Legacy MUs

For a discussion of how to initially test the access point to ensure it can interoperate with the MUs intended for its operational environment, see Basic Configuration on page 3-4 and specifically Tes ting

Connectivity on page 3-17.

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Refer to the LA-5030 & LA-5033 Wireless Networker PC Card and PCI Adapter Users Guide, available from the Zebra Web site, for installing drivers and client software if operating in an 802.11a/g network environment.

Refer to the Spectrum24 LA-4121 PC Card, LA-4123 PCI Adapter & LA-4137 Wireless Networker User Guide, available from the Zebra Web site, for installing drivers and client software if operating in an

802.11b network environment.

Use the default values for the ESSID and other configuration parameters until the network connection is verified. MUs attach to the network and interact with the AP transparently.

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2.9.2 802.11n MUs

Third-party 802.11n clients can connect to the access point using default settings with no additional user intervention. However, there could be instances where the specific (high-performance) 802.11n settings cannot be sustained due to adverse radio traffic conditions within the network. When this occurs, change the Windows XP settings so the adapter can use settings defined for legacy (802.11a/ bg) adapter operation. Once network conditions improve, use Windows XP to re-enable the adapter for 802.11n support.

To change the access point’s settings to support legacy 802.11a/bg operation (using Windows XP):

1. Select My Network Places.

2. Right-click and select Properties. The Network Connections screen displays.

3. Select (right-click on) the adapter supporting 802.11n operation with the access point and

select Properties.

4. Click on the Configure button.

The Network Connection screen displays supporting the 802.11n adapter.

5. Select the Advanced tab.

6. Select 802.11n Network from the Property field and select either Enable or Disable from

the Value drop-down menu.

Select Disable when the 802.11n rate settings and performance values defined on the access point cannot be sustained (due to network congestion or interference). Once network conditions improve to the point where 802.11n traffic can be sustained, enable the 802.11n

Network parameter once again.

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NOTE If re-enabling the adapter for 802.11 support, ensure additional 802.11n

settings (Aggregation, Channel Width, Guard Interval etc.) are also enabled to ensure optimal operation.

7. Click OK to save the updates to the adapter’s configuration.

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Getting Started

The access point should be installed in an area tested for radio coverage using one of the site survey tools available to the field service technician. Once an installation site has been identified, the installer should carefully follow the hardware precautions, requirements, mounting guidelines and power options outlined in Hardware Installation.

See the following sections for more details:

• Installing the Access Point

• Configuration Options

• Basic Configuration

3.1 Installing the Access Point

Make the required cable and power connections before mounting the access point in its final operating position. Test the access point with an associated MU before mounting and securing the access point. Carefully follow the mounting instructions in one of the following sections to ensure the access point is installed correctly:

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• For instructions on mounting the access point to a wall, see Wall Mounted Installations on

page 2-10.

• For instructions on mounting an access point to a ceiling T-bar, see Suspended Ceiling T-Bar

Installations on page 2-13.

• For instructions on installing the access point in an above the ceiling attic space, see Above

the Ceiling (Plenum) Installations on page 2-15.

For information on the antenna suite available to the AP-7131N-FGR, see Antenna Options on page

2-4. For more information on using a Power Injector to combine Ethernet and power in one cable to

an access point, see Power Injector System on page 2-6. To verify LED behavior once installed, see

LED Indicators on page 2-18.

3.2 Configuration Options

Once installed and powered, the access point can be configured using one of several connection techniques. Managing the AP-5131 includes viewing network statistics and setting configuration options. The AP-5131 requires one of the following connection methods to manage the network:

• Secure Java-Based WEB UI - (use Sun Microsystems’ JRE 1.6 available from Sun’s Web site. Disable Microsoft’s Java Virtual Machine if installed). For information on using the Web UI to set AP-5131 default configuration, see Basic Configuration on page 3-4 or chapters 4 through 7 of this guide.

• Command Line Interface (CLI) via Serial, and SSH. The access point CLI is accessed through the RS232 port, via SSH. The CLI follows the same configuration conventions as the device user interface with a few documented exceptions. For details on using the CLI to manage the access point, see Connecting to the CLI on page 8-2.

• Config file - Readable text file; Importable/Exportable via SFTP. Configuration settings for an access point can be downloaded from the current configuration of another access point meeting the import/export requirements. For information on importing or exporting configuration files, see Importing/Exporting Configurations on page 4-47.

MIB (Management Information Base) accessing the AP-5131 SNMP functions using a MIB Browser. The MIB files are available atwww.zebra.com/support MIBS 4.0.4.0”. For more information refer Appendix C, Zebra Support.

. The user should serach for “AP7131N-GR

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3.3 Initially Connecting to the Access Point

NOTE The procedures described below assume this is the first time you are

connecting to an AP-7131N-FGR model access point.

NOTE The computer being used should be configured to use the same IP address

and subnet mask as the access point.

3.3.1 Connecting to the Access Point using the WAN Port

To initially connect to the access point using the access point’s WAN port:

1. Connect AC power to the access point, as Power-Over-Ether support is not available on the

access point’s WAN (or GE2) port.

2. Start a browser and enter the access point’s static IP address (10.1.1.1). The default

password is “admin123.”

3. Refer to Basic Configuration on page 3-4 for instructions on the initial (basic) configuration

of the access point.

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3.3.2 Connecting to the Access Point using the LAN Port

To initially connect to the access point using the access point’s LAN port:

1. The LAN (or GE1/POE) port has a default static IP address of 192.168.0.1/24.

2. To view the IP address, connect one end of a null modem serial cable to the access point and

the other end to the serial port of a computer running HyperTerminal or similar emulation program.

3. Configure the following settings:

• Baud Rate - 19200

• Data Bits - 8

• Stop Bits - 1

• No Parity

• No Flow Control

4. Press <ESC> or <Enter> to access the access point CLI.

5. Enter the default username of “admin” and the default password of “admin123.”

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As this is the first time you are logging into the access point, you are prompted to enter a new password and set the county code. Refer to Country Codes on page A-4 for a list of each available countries two digit country code.

6. At the CLI prompt (admin>), type “summary.”

The access point’s LAN IP address will display.

7. Using a Web browser, use the access point’s IP address to access the access point.

8. Refer to Basic Configuration on page 3-4 for instructions on the initial (basic) configuration of the access point.

3.4 Basic Configuration

3.4.1 Configuring Your Browser for AP-7131N-FGR Support

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) is installed on the computer accessing the AP-7131N-FGR GUI applet. The following sections describe how to change your browser settings using either Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox in order to correctly launch and display the AP-7131N-FGR GUI applet. Without these browser modifications, you will not be able to access the AP-7131N-FGR GUI applet.

CAUTION With both the Internet Explorer and Mozilla Firefox browser

configurations, screens may display stating Website certificates cannot be validated or have been certified by an unknown authority. Do not exit the browser configuration, as these messages will occur with only the initial AP-7131N-FGR browser configuration.

3.4.1.1 Accessing the AP-7131N-FGR Using Internet Explorer

To define the browser settings needed to access the AP-7131N-FGR using Windows Internet Explorer:

1. Open the Internet Explorer browser and open the Too ls > Internet Options menu.

2. Select the Advanced tab.

3. Scroll down to the bottom of the Advanced tab and ensure the Use TLS 1.0 option is selected. Remember, the AP-7131N-FGR does not support SSL 2.0 or SSL 3.0.

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4. Enter the IP address of the AP-7131N-FGR 4.0 within Internet Explorer. Select the Continue

to this Website (not recommended) option. The default IP address is 10.1.1.1.

At this point in the browser configuration, a screen displays stating the Web site’s certificate cannot be verified.

5. Click Yes to continue. The access point’s login screen displays.

6. Log in using admin as the default User ID and admin123 as the default password. If the

default login is successful, the Change Admin Password window displays. You need to immediately change the password for security.

7. For more information, see Configuring the Access Point on page 3-5.

3.4.1.2 Accessing the AP-7131N-FGR Using Mozilla Firefox

To define the browser settings needed to access the AP-7131N-FGR using Mozilla Firefox:

1. Open the Mozilla Firefox browser and open the Too ls > Options menu.

2. Select the Advanced tab, then select either the Encryption or Security tab (they differ

depending on the version of Firefox used).

3. Within the Protocols field, ensure the Use TLS 1.0 option is selected. Remember, the

AP-7131N-FGR does not support SSL 2.0 or SSL 3.0.

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A Website Certified by an Unknown Authority screen displays stating Firefox is unable to define a trusted site.

4. Select either the Accept this certificate permanently or Accept this certificate

temporarily for this session. Click the OK button to continue.

A Security Error: Domain Name Mismatch screen could display. Click OK to continue. At this point in the browser configuration, a screen displays stating the Web site’s certificate cannot be verified.

5. Click Yes to continue. The access point’s login screen displays.

6. Log in using admin as the default User ID and admin123 as the default password. If the

default login is successful, the Change Admin Password window displays. You need to immediately change the password for security. For more information, see Configuring the

Access Point on page 3-5.

3.4.2 Configuring the Access Point

For the basic setup described in this section, the Java-based Web UI will be used to configure the access point.To access the access point via the GE1/POE port,the GE1/POE port is statically assigned

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default IP address of 192.168.0.1. The default WAN IP address for GE2 port is set to 10.1.1.1. For this example, the access point’s LAN interface (GE1 port) will be used to connect to the access point.For optimal viewing of the Web UI, the screen resolution should be set to 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 Configuring Your Browser for AP-7131N-FGR Support on page 3-4.

1. Start a browser and enter the following IP address in the address field: https://192.168.0.1

2. Log in using admin as the default Username and admin123 as the default Password. Use your new password if it has been updated from default.

NOTE For optimum compatibility, use Sun Microsystems’ JRE 1.6 (available from

Sun’s Website), and be sure to disable Microsoft’s Java Virtual Machine if installed.

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3. If the default login is successful, the Change Admin Password window displays. Change

the 8-19 character password to ensure the AP-7131N-FGR is using a secure password different from the default password.

Enter the current password and a new admin password in fields provided. Click Apply. Once the admin password has been updated, a warning message displays stating the access point must be set to a country. Proceed to Configuring Device Settings on page 3-8 to validate the country setting.

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The export function will always export the encrypted Admin User password. The import function will import the Admin Password only if the access point is set to factory default. If the access point is not configured to factory default settings, the Admin User password WILL NOT get imported.

NOTE Though the AP-5131 can have its basic settings defined using a number of

different screens, Use the AP-5131 Quick Setup screen to set the correct country of operation and define its minimum required configuration from one convenient location.

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3.4.3 Configuring Device Settings

Configure a set of minimum required device settings within the Quick Setup screen. The values (LAN, WAN etc.) can often be defined in other locations within the menu tree. When you change the settings in the Quick Setup screen, the values also change within the screen where these parameters also exist. Additionally, if the values are updated in these other screens, the values initially set within the Quick Setup screen will be updated.

NOTE Beginning with the 4.0 release of the access point firmware, a new

scheme for radio configuration and WIPS server management has been implemented within the Quick Setup GUI applet. These radio buttons define how WLAN and sensor functionality are supported amongst the radios available to the access point. The options available depend on the SKU supported (and are described within this section).

To define a basic access point configuration:

1. Select System Configuration -> Quick Setup from the menu tree, if the Quick Setup screen is not already displayed.

2. Select the System Configuration tab to define the access point’s system, WIPS server and radio configuration.

NOTE Beginning with the 4.0 release of the access point firmware, sensor

functionality is no longer configured within a designated WIPS screen. The WIPS Server designation and radio configuration is now defined as part of the access point’s quick setup. For a description of sensor functionality and how it relates to access point operation, see Sensor

Support on page 1-6.

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3. Refer to the AP-71xx System Settings field to define the following parameters:

System Name Assign a System Name to define a title for this access point. The

System Name is useful if multiple devices are being administered.

Country Select the Country for the AP-5131’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 correct country is central to legally operating the access point. Each country has its own regulatory restrictions concerning electromagnetic emissions and the maximum RF signal strength that can be transmitted. To ensure compliance with national and local laws, set the country accurately. CLI and MIB users cannot configure their access point until a two character country code (for example, United States - us) is set. Refer to Country Codes on page

A-4 for the two character country codes.

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Time Server Optionally enter the IP address of the server used to provide system time

to the AP-5131 within the Time Server field. Once the IP address is entered, the AP-5131’s Network Time Protocol (NTP) functionality is engaged automatically. Refer to Configuring Network Time Protocol

(NTP) on page 4-41 (if necessary) for information on setting alternate

time servers and setting a synchronization interval for the AP-5131 to adjust its displayed time.

WIPS Servers Define a primary and alternate WIPS server IP Address for WIPS Server

1 and 2. These are the addresses of the primary and secondary WIPS console server. WIPS support requires an AirDefense WIPS Server on the network. WIPS functionality is not provided by the access point alone. The access point works in conjunction with the dedicated WIPS server(s).

NOTE The System Name and Country are also configurable within the System

Settings screen. Refer to Configuring System Settings on page 4-2 (if

necessary) to set a system location and admin email address for the AP-5131 or to view other default settings.

4. Refer to the new Radio Configuration field to define how WLAN and WIPS are supported by the access point’s radio(s). Remember, the options available depend on the radio model SKU deployed.

A dual radio model access point displays 7 configuration options. Refer to the following table for the options available to dual radio models.

Radio Button AP-7131N-FGR Dual Radio SKU

2.4 GHz WLAN, & Sensor

5.0 GHz WLAN & Sensor

2.4 GHz WLAN &

5.0 GHz WLAN only - no Sensor

Radio1 WLAN, Radio 2 WIPS

Radio 1 WIPS, Radio 2 WLAN

Radio 1 WLAN, Radio 2 WLAN

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Sensor only Spectrum Analysis mode

Radio 1 WIPS, Radio 2 WIPS

(no WLAN)

2.4 GHz WLAN - no Sensor Radio1 WLAN, Radio 2 Disabled

5.0 GHz WLAN - no Sensor Radio1 Disabled, Radio 2 WLAN

Radios Off Radios 1 and 2 Disabled

5. Select the Quick Setup screen’s Network Configuration tab to define a minimum set of

WAN or LAN configuration values. The WAN tab displays by default.

Set a minimum set of parameters for using the WAN interface.

a. Select the Enable WAN Interface checkbox to enable a connection between the

AP-5131 and a larger network or outside world through the WAN port. Disable this option to effectively isolate the AP-5131’s WAN connection. No connections to a larger

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network or the Internet will be possible. MUs cannot communicate beyond the configured subnets.

b. Select the This Interface is a DHCP Client checkbox to enable DHCP for the AP-5131’s

WAN connection. This is useful, if the larger corporate network or Internet Service Provider (ISP) uses DHCP. DHCP is a protocol that includes mechanisms for IP address allocation and delivery of host-specific configuration parameters from a DHCP server to a host. Some of these parameters are IP address, network mask, and gateway.

NOTE The WAN and LAN ports should not be configured as DHCP clients at the

same time.

c. Specify an IP address for the AP-5131’s WAN connection. An IP address uses a series

of four numbers expressed in dot notation, for example, 190.188.12.1 (no DNS names supported).

d. Specify a Subnet Mask for the AP-5131’s WAN connection. This number is available

from the ISP for a DSL or cable-modem connection, or from an administrator if the AP-5131 connects to a larger network. A subnet mask uses a series of four numbers expressed in dot notation. For example, 255.255.255.0 is a valid subnet mask.

e. Define a Default Gateway address for the AP-5131’s WAN connection. The ISP or a

network administrator provides this address.

f. Specify the address of a Primary DNS Server. The ISP or a network administrator

provides this address.

g. Optionally, use the Enable PPP over Ethernet checkbox to enable Point-to-Point

Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE) for a high-speed connection that supports this protocol. Most DSL providers are currently using or deploying this protocol. PPPoE is a data-link protocol for dialup connections. PPPoE will allow the access point to use a broadband modem (DSL, cable modem, etc.) for access to high-speed data networks.

h. Select the Keep Alive checkbox to enable occasional communications over the WAN

port even when client communications to the WAN are idle. Some ISPs terminate inactive connections, while others do not. In either case, enabling Keep-Alive maintains the WAN connection, even when there is no traffic. If the ISP drops the connection after the idle time, the AP-5131 automatically reestablishes the connection to the ISP.

i. Specify the Username entered when connecting to the ISP. When the Internet session

begins, the ISP authenticates the username.

j. Specify the Password entered when connecting to the ISP. When the Internet session

starts, the ISP authenticates the password.

For additional AP-5131 WAN port configuration options, see Configuring WAN Settings on

page 5-15.

6. Select the LAN#1 tab to set a minimum set of parameters to use the LAN#1 interface. a. Select the Enable LAN Interface checkbox to forward data traffic over the AP-5131’s

LAN connection. The LAN connection is enabled by default.

b. Use the This Interface drop-down menu to specify how network address information

is defined over the LAN connection. Select DHCP Client if the larger corporate network uses DHCP. DHCP is a protocol that includes mechanisms for IP address allocation and delivery of host-specific configuration parameters from a DHCP server to a host. Some of these parameters are IP address, network mask, and gateway. Select DHCP Server to use the AP-5131 as a DHCP server over the LAN connection. Select the Bootp client option to enable a diskless system to discover its own IP address.

NOTE The WAN and LAN ports should not both be configured as DHCP clients.

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c. Enter the network-assigned IP Address of the AP-5131.

NOTE DNS names are not supported as a valid IP address for the AP-5131. The

user is required to enter a numerical IP address.

d. The Subnet Mask defines the size of the subnet. The first two sets of numbers specify

the network domain, the next set specifies the subset of hosts within a larger network. These values help divide a network into subnetworks and simplify routing and data transmission.

e. If using the static or DHCP Server option, enter a Default Gateway to define the

numerical IP address of a router the AP-5131 uses on the Ethernet as its default gateway.

f. If using the static or DHCP Server option, enter the Primary DNS Server numerical IP

address.

g. If using the DHCP Server option, use the Address Assignment Range parameter to

specify a range of IP address reserved for mapping clients to IP addresses. If a manually (static) mapped IP address is within the IP address range specified, that IP address could

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still be assigned to another client. To avoid this, ensure all statically mapped IP addresses are outside of the IP address range assigned to the DHCP server.

For additional AP-5131 LAN port configuration options, see Configuring the LAN Interface

on page 5-1.

7. Select the WLAN #1 tab (WLANs 1 - 4 are available within the Quick Setup screen) to define

its ESSID and security scheme for basic operation.

NOTE A maximum of 16 WLANs are configurable within the Wireless

Configuration screen. The limitation of 16 WLANs.

a. Enter the Extended Services Set Identification (ESSID) and name associated with the

WLAN. For additional information on creating and editing up to 16 WLANs per AP-5131, see Creating/Editing Individual WLANs on page 5-28.

b. Use the Available On checkboxes to define whether the target WLAN is operating in

the 2.4 or 5 GHz radio band. Ensure the radio selected has been enabled (see step 8).

8. Once the WLAN’s radio designations have been made, the radio must be configured in respect to intended 2.4 or 5 GHz radio traffic and the antennas used. Refer to

Network Configuration -> Wireless -> Radio Configuration -> Radio1 (or Radio2),

and configure the Radio Settings field (at a minimum). If you know the radio’s Properties, Performance and Beacon Settings, those fields can also be defined at this time.

Define the Channel Settings, Power Level and 802.11 mode in respect to the 2.4 or 5 GHz

802.11b/g/n or 802.11a/n radio traffic and anticipated gain of the antennas.

CAUTION Only a qualified wireless network administrator should set the

access point radio configuration. Refer to Configuring the

802.11a/n or 802.11b/g/n Radio on page 5-54 for an

understanding of additional radio values and their implications.

NOTE Even an access point configured with minimal values must protect its data

against theft and corruption. A security policy should be configured for WLAN1 as part of the basic configuration outlined in this guide. A security policy can be configured for the WLAN from within the Quick Setup screen. Policies can be defined over time and saved to be used as needed as security requirements change. You should familiarize yourself with the security options available on the access point before defining a security policy. Refer to Configuring Basic WLAN Security Settings on page 3-15.

Getting Started

9. Click Apply to save any changes to the AP-5131 Quick Setup screen. Navigating away from

the screen without clicking Apply results in all changes to the screens being lost.

10. Click Undo Changes (if necessary) to undo any changes made. Undo Changes reverts the

settings displayed on the AP-5131 Quick Setup screen to the last saved configuration.

3.4.3.1 Configuring Basic WLAN Security Settings

To configure a basic security policy for a WLAN:

1. From the Quick Setup screen, click the Create button to the right of the Security Policy item.

At a minimum, a basic security scheme (in this case WPA2/CCMP) is recommended in a network environment where sensitive data is transmitted.

NOTE For information on configuring the other encryption and authentication

options available to the AP-5131, see Configuring Security Options on

page 6-2.

2. Ensure the Name of the security policy entered suits the intended configuration or function

of the policy.

Multiple WLANs can share the same security policy, so be careful not to name security policies after specific WLANs or risk defining a WLAN to single policy. You should name the policy after the attributes of the authentication or encryption type selected.

3. Select the WPA2/CCMP (802.11i) checkbox.

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4. Configure the Key Rotation Settings as required to set Broadcast Key Rotation and the update interval.

Broadcast Key Rotation

Select the Broadcast Key Rotation checkbox to enable or disable broadcast key rotation. When enabled, the key indices used for encrypting/decrypting broadcast traffic will be alternatively rotated on every interval specified in the Broadcast Key Rotation Interval. Enabling broadcast key rotation enhances the broadcast traffic security on the WLAN. This value is disabled by default.

Update broadcast keys every (30604800 seconds)

Specify a time period in seconds to rotate the key index used for the broadcast key. Set the interval to a shorter duration like 3600 seconds for tighter broadcast traffic security on the wireless LAN. Set the interval to a longer duration like 86400 seconds for less broadcast traffic security requirements. Default value is 86400 secs.

Getting Started

5. Configure the Key Settings as needed.

256-bit Key To use a hexadecimal value (and not an ASCII passphrase),

select the checkbox and enter 16 hexadecimal characters into each of the four fields displayed.

Default (hexadecimal) 256-bit keys for WP2A/CCMP include:

1011121314151617

18191A1B1C1D1E1F

2021222324252627

28292A2B2C2D2E2F

6. Configure the Fast Roaming (802.1x only) field as required to enable additional AP-5131

roaming and key caching options. This feature is applicable only when using 802.1x EAP authentication with WPA2/CCMP.

Pre-Authentication Selecting this option enables an associated MU to carry out

an 802.1x authentication with another AP-5131 before it roams to it. The AP-5131 caches the keying information of the client until it roams to the other AP-5131. This enables the roaming client to start sending and receiving data sooner by not having to do 802.1x authentication after it roams. This feature is only supported when 802.1x EAP authentication is enabled.

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NOTE PMK key caching is enabled internally by default when 802.1x EAP

authentication is enabled.

7. Click the Apply button to save the security policy and return to the Quick Setup screen.

At this point, you can test the AP-5131 for MU interoperability.

3.4.4 Testing Connectivity

Verify the access point’s link with an MU by sending Wireless Network Management Protocol (WNMP) ping packets to the associated MU. Use the Echo Test screen to specify a target MU and

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configure the parameters of the test. The WNMP ping test only works with Zebra MUs. Only use a Zebra MU to test access point connectivity using WNMP.

NOTE Before testing for connectivity, the target MU needs to be set to the same

ESSID as the access point. Since WPA2/CCMP has been configured for the access point, the MU also needs to be configured for WPA2/CCMP and use the same keys. Ensure the MU is associated with the access point before testing for connectivity.

To ping a specific MU to assess its connection with an access point:

1. Select Status and Statistics -> MU Stats from the menu tree.

2. Select the Echo Test button from within the MU Stats Summary screen.

3. Define the following parameters for the test.

Station Address The station address is the IP address of the target MU.

Refer to the MU Stats Summary screen for associated MU IP address information.

Number of pings Defines the number of packets to be transmitted to the

MU. The default is 100.

Packet Length Specifies the length of each packet transmitted to the MU

during the test. The default length is 100 bytes.

4. Click the Ping button to begin transmitting packets to the specified MU address.

Refer to the Number of Responses value to assess the number of responses from the MU versus the number of ping packets transmitted by the access point. Use the ratio of packets sent versus the number of packets received the link quality between the MU and the access point.

Click the OK button to exit the Echo Test screen and return to the MU Stats Summary screen.

3.4.5 Where to Go from Here?

Once basic connectivity has been verified, the AP-5131 can be fully configured to meet the needs of the network and the users it supports. Refer to the following:

• For detailed information on AP-5131 device access, SNMP settings, network time, importing/exporting device configurations and device firmware updates, see

Chapter 4, System Configuration on page 4-1.

Getting Started

• For detailed information on configuring AP-5131 LAN interface (subnet) and WAN interface

see, Chapter 5, Network Management on page 5-1.

• For detailed information on configuring specific encryption and authentication security

schemes for individual AP-5131 WLANs, see

Chapter 6, Configuring Access Point Security on page 6-1.

• To view detailed statistics on the AP-5131 and its associated MUs, see

Chapter 7, Monitoring Statistics on page 7-1.

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System Configuration

The access point contains a built-in browser interface for system configuration and remote management using a standard Web browser such as Microsoft Internet Explorer, Netscape Navigator or Mozilla Firefox (version 0.8 or higher is recommended). The browser interface also allows for system monitoring of the access point.

Web management of the AP-5131 requires either Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or later or Netscape Navigator 6.0 or later.

NOTE For optimum compatibility, use Sun Microsystems’ JRE 1.6 (available from

Sun’s Web site), and be sure to disable Microsoft’s Java Virtual Machine if installed.

To connect to the access point, an IP address is required. If connected to the access point using the WAN port, the default static IP address is 10.1.1.1. The default password is “ to the access point using the LAN port, the default static IP addrees is 192.168.0.1/24. The user is required to know the IP address to connect to the access point using a Web browser.

admin123.” If connected

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System configuration topics include:

• Configuring System Settings

• Configuring Power Settings

• Adaptive AP Setup

• Configuring Data Access

• Managing Certificate Authority (CA) Certificates

• Configuring SNMP Settings

• Configuring Network Time Protocol (NTP)

• Logging Configuration

• Importing/Exporting Configurations

• Updating Device Firmware

• Key Zeroisation

4.1 Configuring System Settings

Use the System Settings screen to specify the name and location of the AP-5131, assign an e-mail address for the network administrator, restore the AP’s default configuration or restart the AP.

To configure System Settings for the AP-5131:

CAUTION The access point’s country of operation is set from within the System

Settings screen. If the country code is changed, the access point’s power level, primary channel and secondary channel return to their default values. If changing the country code, be aware these values will require modification to their previous settings.

1. Select System Configuration -> System Settings from the AP-5131 menu tree.

System Configuration

2. Configure the AP-5131 System Settings field to assign a system name and location, set

the country of operation and view device version information.

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System Name Specify a device name for the AP-5131. Select a name serving as a

reminder of the user base the AP-5131 supports (engineering, retail, etc.). This name will appear in the WIPS server when one of the radios is configured as a sensor and the WIPS functionality connects to the WIPS server. The WIPS module only accepts names with up to 20 characters, keep that if intending to use this AP as a sensor.

System Location Enter the location of the AP-5131. The System Location

parameter acts as a reminder of where the AP can be found. Use the System Name field as a specific identifier of device location. Use the System Name and System Location fields together to optionally define the AP name by the radio coverage it supports and specific physical location. For example, “second floor engineering”

Admin Email Address Specify the AP administrator's e-mail address.

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Country The AP-5131 prompts the user for the correct country code after the

first login. A warning message also displays stating that an incorrect country setting will lead to an illegal use of the access point. Use the pull-down menu to select the country of operation. Selecting the correct country is extremely important. Each country has its own regulatory restrictions concerning electromagnetic emissions (channel range) and the maximum RF signal strength transmitted. To ensure compliance with national and local laws, be sure to set the Country field correctly.

If using the AP-5131 configuration file, CLI or MIB to configure the AP-5131’s country code, see Country Codes on page A-4.

Version The displayed number is the current version of the device firmware.

Use this information to determine if the access point is running the most recent firmware. Use the Firmware Update screen to keep the AP’s firmware up to date. For more information, see Updating

Device Firmware on page 4-51.

System Uptime Displays the current uptime of the AP-5131 defined in the System

Name field. System Uptime is the cumulative time since the AP-5131 was last rebooted or lost power.

Serial Number Displays the AP-5131 Media Access Control (MAC) address. The

AP-5131 MAC address is hard coded at the factory and cannot be modified. The LAN and WAN port MAC addresses can be located within the LAN and WAN Stats screens. For information on locating the access point MAC addresses, see Viewing WAN

Statistics on page 7-2 and Viewing LAN Statistics on page 7-6.

AP Mode Displays the access point’s mode of operation to convey whether

the access point is functioning as a standalone access point (Independent mode) or in Adaptive (thin AP) mode. If in Adaptive mode, the access point attempts to discover a switch through one or more of several mechanisms: DNS, DHCP, ICMP, CAPWAP or a statically programmed IP address. For information on adaptive AP, see, Adaptive AP on page 10-1.

Enable DNS-Relay By default DNS-Relay-Mode is enabled.

3. Refer to the Factory Defaults field to restore either a full or partial default configuration.

System Configuration

CAUTION Restoring the access point’s configuration back to default settings

changes the administrative password back to “admin123.” If restoring the configuration back to default settings, be sure you change the administrative password accordingly.

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Restore Default Configuration

Restore Partial Default Configuration

Select the Restore Default Configuration button to reset the AP’s configuration to factory default settings. If selected, a message displays warning the user the current configuration will be lost if the default configuration is restored. Before using this feature, use the Config Import/Export screen to export the current configuration for safekeeping, see Importing/Exporting

Configurations on page 4-47.

Select the Restore Partial Default Configuration button to restore a default configuration with the exception of the current LAN, WAN, SNMP settings and IP address used to launch the browser. If selected, a message displays warning the user all current configuration settings will be lost with the exception of WAN and SNMP settings. Before using this feature, use the

Config Import/Export screen to export the current configuration

for safekeeping, see Importing/Exporting Configurations on page 4-

47.

4. Use the Reset Keys field to zeroise the key values (if necessary).

Reset Keys to Zero In AP7131N, key zeroisation function zeroises all Cryptographic

Keys and Critical Security Parameters (CSP) by overwriting the storage area three times with an alternating pattern (i.e, three different patterns).

5. Refer to the Self Test field to run self tests and view self test logs.

Run Self Test Select the Run Self Test button to run self tests. The AP-7131N-

FGR access points run a series of self tests. If one of the self test fails, the device transitions into an error state where all data output and cryptographic operations are disabled.

Show Self Test Logs Select the Show Self Test Logs

to view the self test logs.

6. Use the Restart field to restart the AP (if necessary).

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Restart Click the Restart button to reboot the AP-7131N-FGR. Restarting

the AP-7131N-FGR resets all data collection values to zero. Do not restart the AP-7131N-FGR during significant system uptime or data collection activities.

CAUTION After a reboot, static route entries disappear from the AP Route Table

if a LAN Interface is set to DHCP Client. The entries can be retrieved (once the reboot is done) by performing an Apply operation from the WEB UI or a save operation from the CLI.

7. Click Apply to save any changes to the System Settings screen. Navigating away from the screen without clicking the Apply button results in all changes to the screen being lost.

NOTE The Apply button is not needed for restoring the AP-5131 default

configuration or restarting the AP-5131.

8. Click Undo Changes (if necessary) to undo any changes made. Undo Changes reverts the settings displayed on the System Settings screen to the last saved configuration.

9. Click Logout to securely exit the AP-5131 applet. A prompt displays confirming the logout before the applet is closed.

4.2 Configuring Power Settings

Use the Power Setting screen to select one of two power modes, 3af or Auto. When automatic is selected, the access point safely operates within available power. Once the power configuration is determined, the access point configures its operating power characteristics based on its SKU and power configuration.

The access point uses a complex programmable logic device (CPLD). The CPLD determines proper supply sequencing, the maximum power available and other status information. One of the primary functions of the CPLD is to determine the access point’s maximum power budget. When the AP is powered on (or performing a cold reset), the CPLD determines the maximum power provided by the POE device and the budget available to the access point. The CPLD also determines the access point hardware SKU and the number of radios. If the access point’s POE resource cannot provide sufficient power to run the access point (with all intended interfaces enabled), some of the following interfaces could be disabled or modified:

System Configuration

• The access point’s transmit and receive algorithms could be negatively impacted

• The access point’s transmit power could be reduced due to insufficient power

• The access point’s WAN port configuration could be changed (either enabled or disabled)

Automatic is the default mode. When Auto is selected, the CPLD determines how much power is available at startup (3af, 3at or Full Power for an AP-7131N-FGR model).

NOTE An AP-7131N-FGR model uses 22 watts when its power status is 3af,

23 - 26 watts when its power status is 3at and 27 watts when its power status is Full Power.

CAUTION The power modes described in the section are only obtainable using

the 48-Volt Power Supply (Part No. 50-14000-247R) designed for an AP-7131N-FGR or using the single-port Power Injector (Part No. AP-PSBIAS-1P3-AFR).

NOTE Radio transmit power is not used as one of the factors to determine the

available power budget. If an external power supply is used, it is assumed it will provide full power. When operating using full power, each radio has 3x3 antenna mode support and its intended transmit power budget.

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Radios at Full Power

The table below describes the maximum transmit power available to each radio (at varying data rates) when the access point is receiving full DC power and is not compromised in its power budget. These values should be viewed as the safe limit for the access point’s radio at full power and should not be exceeded.

Maximum

Transmit Power

Rates (Mbps) MCS Indices EVM Bandwidth

1 -9 20MHz 23 NA

2 -9 20MHz 23 NA

5.5 -9 20MHz 23 NA

11 -9 20MHz 23 NA

6 -5 20MHz 23 20

2.4 GHz

Maximum

Transmit Power

5 GHz

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Maximum

Transmit Power

Rates (Mbps) MCS Indices EVM Bandwidth

9 -8 20MHz 23 20

12 -10 20MHz 23 20

18 -13 20MHz 23 20

24 -16 20MHz 22 20

36 -19 20MHz 22 19

48 -22 20MHz 21 18

54 -25 20MHz 20 17

MCS0/MCS8 -5 HT20/40 23 20

MCS1/MCS9 -10 HT20/40 23 20

MCS2/MCS10 -13 HT20/40 23 20

MCS3/MCS11 -16 HT20/40 23 19

MCS4/MCS12 -19 HT20/40 22 19

MCS5/MCS13 -22 HT20/40 22 18

MCS6/MCS14 -25 HT20/40 21 17

2.4 GHz

Maximum

Transmit Power

5 GHz

MCS7/MCS15 -28 HT20/40 20 17

Radios at Low Power

The table below describes the maximum transmit power available to each radio (at varying data rates) when the access point is receiving low DC power in either af or at mode.

CAUTION Exceeding the limits listed below can cause damage to the access

point or cause the radio to operate unpredictably. Thus, these values should be viewed as the safe limit for the access point’s radio and should not be exceeded in either af or at mode.

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Maximum

Transmit Power

Rates (Mbps) MCS Indices EVM Bandwidth

1 -9 20MHz 20 NA

2 -9 20MHz 20 NA

5.5 -9 20MHz 20 NA

11 -9 20MHz 20 NA

6 -5 20MHz 22 19

9 -8 20MHz 22 19

12 -10 20MHz 22 19

18 -13 20MHz 22 18

24 -16 20MHz 21 18

36 -19 20MHz 20 17

48 -22 20MHz 18 15

54 -25 20MHz 17 13

MCS0/MCS8 -5 HT20/40 22 19

MCS1/MCS9 -10 HT20/40 22 19

2.4 GHz

Maximum

Transmit Power

5 GH

MCS2/MCS10 -13 HT20/40 21 18

MCS3/MCS11 -16 HT20/40 21 17

MCS4/MCS12 -19 HT20/40 20 17

MCS5/MCS13 -22 HT20/40 19 16

MCS6/MCS14 -25 HT20/40 18 15

MCS7/MCS15 -28 HT20/40 17 15

NOTE The access point could allow the operation of only one radio depending on

the POE power level provided. When only one radio is operational, it is configured as either a WIPS or WLAN radio. Consequently, if the access point transitions from dual to single radio operation, a WIPS radio might not be available.

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To define the access point’s power setting:

1. Select System Configuration -> Power Settings from the menu tree.

2. Refer to the following to assess the access point’s current power state. Once known, determine how available power resources are applied to the access point’s radios.

NOTE Within the Power Settings field, an installation professional selects a

power mode as auto or 3af.

Contact Zebra Support if unsure of your access point’s optimal power management settings.

System Configuration

Power Mode When the access point is powered on for the first time, the system

determines the power budget available to the access point. Using the Auto setting (default setting), the access point automatically determines the best power configuration based on the available power budget.

If 3af is selected, the AP assumes 12.95 watts are available. If the mode is changed, the access point requires a reset to implement the change.

Power Status Refer to the (read-only) power status field to review the power

available to the AP. For an AP-7131N-FGR model, the options are: 3at, 3af, or Full Power.

3. Click Apply to save any changes to the Power Settings screen. Navigating away from the

screen without clicking the Apply button results in all changes to the screen being lost.

4. Click Undo Changes (if necessary) to undo any changes made. Undo Changes reverts the

settings displayed on the Power Settings screen to the last saved configuration.

5. Click Logout to securely exit the access point applet. A prompt displays confirming the

logout before the applet is closed.

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4.3 Adaptive AP Setup

An access point needs settings defined to discover (and adopt) an available switch and establish a connection and data tunnel. It’s through this switch adoption that the access point receives its adaptive AP (AAP) configuration. The access point has a screen to define the mechanisms used to adopt a switch and route AAP configuration information

NOTE For an AAP overview and a theoretical discussion of how an access point

discovers a switch to creates a secure data tunnel for adaptive AP operation, see Adaptive AP on page 10-1.

NOTE AAP functionality is only supported on a switch running firmware version

4.0 or higher and a RFS7000 model switch (running firmware version 4.0 or higher).

NOTE The Adaptive AP Setup screen does not display the AAP’s adoption status

or adopted switch. This information is available using the access point’s CLI. To review AAP adoption status and adopted switch information, see

AP7131N>admin(system.aap-setup)>show on page 8-168.

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To configure the access point’s switch discovery method and connection medium:

1. Select System Configuration -> Adaptive AP Setup from the menu tree.

2. Define the following to prioritize a switch connection scheme and AP interface used to adopt to the switch.

Control Port Define the port used by the switch FQDN to transmit and receive

with the AAP. The default control port is 24576.

Switch FQDN Add a complete switch fully qualified domain name (FQDN) to add

a switch to the 12 available switch IP addresses available for connection. The access point resolves the name to one or more IP addresses if a DNS IP address is present. This method is used when the access point fails to obtain an IP address using DHCP.

PSK Before the access point sends a packet requesting its mode and

configuration, the switch and the access point require a secure link using a pre-shared key.

Zebra AP-7131N-FGR Product Reference Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Introduction

1.1 New Features

1.1.1 IP Filtering

1.1.2 MU Rate Limiting

1.1.3 Per Radio MU Limit

1.1.4 Power Setting Configuration

1.1.5 AMSDU Transmission Support

1.1.6 IPSec VPN Support

1.2 Feature Overview

1.2.1 802.11n Support

1.2.2 Sensor Support

1.2.3 Mesh Roaming Client

1.2.4 Dual Mode Radio Options

1.2.5 Separate LAN and WAN Ports

1.2.6 Multiple Mounting Options

1.2.7 Antenna Support for 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Radios

1.2.8 Sixteen Configurable WLANs

1.2.9 Support for 4 BSSIDs per Radio

1.2.10 Quality of Service (QoS) Support

1.2.11 Industry Leading Data Security

1.2.12 VLAN Support

1.2.13 Multiple Management Accessibility Options

1.2.14 Updatable Firmware

1.2.15 Programmable SNMP v3 Trap Support

1.2.16 Power-over-Ethernet Support

1.2.17 MU-MU Transmission Disallow

1.2.18 Voice Prioritization

1.2.19 Support for CAM and PSP MUs

1.2.20 Statistical Displays

1.2.21 Transmit Power Control

1.2.22 Advanced Event Logging Capability

1.2.23 Configuration File Import/Export Functionality

1.2.24 Default Configuration Restoration

1.2.25 DHCP Support

1.2.26 Mesh Networking

1.2.27 Additional LAN Subnet

1.2.28 On-board Radius Server Authentication

1.2.29 Hotspot Support

1.2.30 Routing Information Protocol (RIP)

1.2.31 Manual Date and Time Settings

1.2.32 Dynamic DNS

1.2.33 Auto Negotiation

1.2.34 Adaptive AP

1.2.35 Rogue AP Enhancements

1.2.36 Radius Time-Based Authentication

1.2.37 QBSS Support

1.3 Theory of Operations

1.3.1 Wireless Coverage

1.3.2 MAC Layer Bridging

1.3.3 Media Types

1.3.4 Direct-Sequence Spread Spectrum

1.3.5 MU Association Process

1.3.6 Operating Modes

1.3.7 Management Access Options

1.3.8 MAC Address Assignment

Hardware Installation

2.1 Precautions

2.2 Requirements

2.3 Package Contents

2.4 Access Point Placement

2.4.1 Site Surveys

2.4.2 Antenna Options

2.5 Power Options

2.6 Power Injector System

2.6.1 Installing the Power Injector

2.7 Mounting an AP-7131N-FGR

2.7.1 Wall Mounted Installations

2.7.2 Suspended Ceiling T-Bar Installations

2.7.3 Above the Ceiling (Plenum) Installations

2.8 LED Indicators

2.8.1 Dual Radio (2.4/5 GHz) LEDs

2.8.2 Rear LED

2.9 Setting Up MUs

2.9.1 Legacy MUs

2.9.2 802.11n MUs

Getting Started