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Motorola AP-51XX User Manual

Motorola AP-51XX
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AP-51xx Access Point
Product Reference Guide

Table of Contents

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Motorola AP-51XX Specifications

General IconGeneral
CategoryWireless Access Point
Product FamilyAP-51XX
Wireless Standards802.11 a/b/g
Frequency Band2.4 GHz, 5 GHz
Security FeaturesWPA, WPA2, 802.1X
Power over Ethernet802.3af
Operating Temperature0°C to 50°C
Storage Temperature-40°C to 70°C
Humidity5% to 95% (non-condensing)

Summary

Chapter 1. Introduction

New Features

Details new features introduced in the latest access point firmware release (version 2.0).

Feature Overview

Lists features carried forward from previous releases, covering various operational aspects.

Chapter 2. Hardware Installation

Precautions

Lists essential verification steps before installing AP-5131 or AP-5181 models.

Available Product Configurations

Details the various orderable configurations and accessory combinations for AP-5131.

Access Point Placement

Provides guidelines for optimal access point placement to ensure performance and coverage.

Antenna Options

Describes the available antenna suites and options for AP-5131 and AP-5181 models.

Power Options

Details the available power options for AP-5131 and AP-5181 models, including power injectors.

Mounting an AP-5131

Provides instructions for various mounting options for the AP-5131, including desk and wall installations.

Mounting an AP-5181

Provides instructions for mounting the AP-5181 to a pole or wall.

Chapter 3. Getting Started

Installing the Access Point

Guides through making cable and power connections before mounting the access point.

Basic Device Configuration

Provides steps for basic setup using the Java-based Web UI, including login and initial settings.

Chapter 4. System Configuration

Configuring System Settings

Covers setting system name, location, country, and restoring defaults.

Adaptive AP Setup

Details how to configure discovery methods and connection mediums for Adaptive AP adoption.

Managing Certificate Authority (CA) Certificates

Covers importing and managing CA certificates for VPN access and authentication.

Configuring SNMP Settings

Explains how to configure SNMP for device management and network monitoring.

Updating Device Firmware

Provides instructions for updating access point firmware to the latest version for full functionality.

Chapter 5. Network Management

Configuring the LAN Interface

Details how to enable LAN interfaces, assign names, and configure Ethernet port settings.

Configuring WAN Settings

Covers WAN IP configuration and Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE) parameters.

Enabling Wireless LANs (WLANs)

Guides on creating, editing, and deleting WLANs for network requirements.

Chapter 6. Configuring Access Point Security

Configuring Security Options

Outlines available security options for access point logins, authentication, and encryption.

Configuring Firewall Settings

Explains how to enable or disable configurable firewall filters for security.

Configuring VPN Tunnels

Guides on configuring IPsec tunnels for secure traffic routing between networks.

Configuring Rogue AP Detection

Details how to detect and manage unauthorized access points operating within the network.

Configuring User Authentication

Covers configuring external Radius and LDAP servers for user database information and authentication.

Chapter 7. Monitoring Statistics

Viewing WAN Statistics

Displays real-time statistics for monitoring the access point activity through its WAN port.

Viewing LAN Statistics

Monitors the activity of the access point’s LAN1 or LAN2 connection for network traffic.

Viewing Wireless Statistics

Provides overview statistics for active WLANs, including MU count and throughput.

Viewing Radio Statistics Summary

Displays high-level information for radios enabled on the access point, like type and associated MUs.

Viewing MU Statistics Summary

Displays overview statistics for mobile units (MUs) associated with the access point.

Chapter 8. CLI Reference

Connecting to the CLI

Provides instructions for accessing the Command Line Interface via serial port or Telnet.

Admin and Common Commands

Lists and describes common administrative commands for navigating and managing the CLI.

Network Commands

Details commands for configuring network settings, including LAN, WAN, Wireless, Firewall, and Router.

System Commands

Lists commands for managing system parameters such as restart, settings, certificates, SNMP, and logs.

Statistics Commands

Covers commands for displaying statistics related to WLAN, MU, LAN, WAN, and APs.

Chapter 9. Configuring Mesh Networking

Mesh Networking Overview

Explains the mesh networking functionality and modes of operation for AP-51xx.

Configuring Mesh Networking Support

Details the steps required to configure LAN, WLAN, and Radio settings for mesh support.

Mesh Network Deployment - Quick Setup

Provides instructions for setting up mesh functionality using three access points in scenarios.

Chapter 10. Adaptive AP

Adaptive AP Overview

Introduces Adaptive AP (AAP) functionality and its management via a wireless switch.

Adaptive AP Management

Explains how to configure and manage AAPs like thin access points from a wireless switch.

Switch Discovery

Outlines the two methods for AP-51XX to discover and connect to a switch for configuration.

Manual Adoption Configuration

Details manual methods for adopting an AAP using Static FQDN or Static IP addresses.

How the AP Receives its Adaptive Configuration

Explains how an AAP obtains its configuration from the switch and the process involved.

Appendix A. Technical Specifications

Physical Characteristics

Provides detailed physical characteristics for AP-5131 and AP-5181 models.

Radio Characteristics

Details the radio characteristics, including operating channels and receiver sensitivity.

Antenna Specifications

Describes the antenna suites and components available for AP-5131 and AP-5181 models.

Appendix B. Usage Scenarios

Configuring Automatic Updates using a DHCP or Linux BootP Server

Provides instructions for configuring DHCP or BootP servers for automatic firmware/config updates.

Configuring an IPSEC Tunnel and VPN FAQs

Covers common questions and configurations related to VPN tunnels.

Customer Support

Web Support Sites

Lists web support sites for product downloads and manuals.

Additional Information

Provides contact information for obtaining additional Motorola product information.

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