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Motorola AP-7131 User Manual

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AP-7131 Access Point
Product Reference Guide

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Motorola AP-7131 Specifications

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BrandMotorola
ModelAP-7131
CategoryWireless Access Point
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Chapter 1. Introduction

Power Setting Configuration

Feature enables selection of two power operating modes: legacy IEEE802.3af or Automatic.

Single or Dual Mode Radio Options

Describes the configuration options for single or dual radio models.

Separate LAN and WAN Ports

Details the access point's LAN and WAN ports and their configurations.

Industry Leading Data Security

Overview of encryption and authentication techniques for data security.

Kerberos Authentication

Explanation of the Kerberos authentication service protocol.

EAP Authentication

Details the Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP) feature for enhanced security.

WEP Encryption

Explanation of Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) encryption protocol.

KeyGuard Encryption

Description of KeyGuard encryption to shield master encryption keys.

Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) Using TKIP Encryption

Details the Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) security standard using TKIP.

WPA2-CCMP (802.11i) Encryption

Explanation of WPA2-CCMP encryption for stronger wireless security.

Firewall Security

Firewall prevents suspicious Internet traffic and performs Network Address Translation (NAT).

VPN Tunnels

Description of Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) for secure remote access.

Content Filtering

Allows system administrators to block specific commands and URL extensions.

VLAN Support

Electronic separation of data into separate broadcast domains using VLANs.

Mesh Networking

Functionality to allow the access point to act as a bridge or repeater.

On-board Radius Server Authentication

Functionality to provide user database information and authentication.

Hotspot Support

Allows hotspot operators to provide user authentication and accounting.

Adaptive AP

An AP-7131 access point that can adopt like an AP300 (L3).

Chapter 2. Hardware Installation

Access Point Placement

Guidelines for optimal access point performance and placement.

AP-7131 Power Options

Lists the available power options for the AP-7131.

AP-7131 Power Injector System

Describes the AP-7131 Power Injector system for merging power and Ethernet.

Installing the Power Injector

Information on planning, installing, and validating the power injector installation.

Mounting an AP-7131

Details mounting options for the AP-7131.

Chapter 3. Getting Started

Installing the Access Point

Make cable and power connections before mounting the access point.

Configuration Options

Details connection techniques for configuring the access point.

Initially Connecting to the Access Point

Procedures for initial connection to the access point.

Basic Device Configuration

Using the Java-based Web UI to configure the access point.

Configuring Device Settings

Configuring minimum required device settings within the Quick Setup screen.

Configuring WLAN Security Settings

Steps to configure a basic security policy for a WLAN.

Testing Connectivity

Verifying the access point's link with an MU using WNMP ping packets.

Chapter 4. System Configuration

Configuring System Settings

Specifies name, location, email, and restores default configuration.

Configuring Power Settings

Enables selection of power operating modes: legacy IEEE802.3af or Automatic.

Adaptive AP Setup

Defines mechanisms for adopting a switch and routing AAP configuration.

Configuring Data Access

Allows/denies management access from different subnets using various protocols.

Managing Certificate Authority (CA) Certificates

Manages security credentials and public keys for message encryption.

Creating Self Certificates for Accessing the VPN

Creates certificate requests for VPN access, sends to CA, and imports signed certificate.

Creating a Certificate for Onboard Radius Authentication

Generates certificates to authenticate MUs using the access point's on-board Radius Server.

Configuring SNMP Settings

Facilitates exchange of management information using SNMP.

Configuring SNMP Access Control

Specifies which users can read SNMP information and modify related settings.

Configuring Network Time Protocol (NTP)

Manages time and network clock synchronization using NTP.

Logging Configuration

Sets logging level and views/saves system log.

Importing/Exporting Configurations

Obtains configuration settings from another access point or downloads to another access point.

Updating Device Firmware

Provides instructions for updating device firmware.

Chapter 5. Network Management

Configuring the LAN Interface

Enables LAN interfaces, assigns names, defines active LAN, and sets timeout.

Configuring VLAN Support

Electronically separates data into separate broadcast domains.

Configuring LAN1 and LAN2 Settings

Configures DHCP settings for LAN1 and LAN2 interfaces.

Configuring WAN Settings

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

Configuring Network Address Translation (NAT) Settings

Converts IP addresses between networks and minimizes WAN IP addresses.

Configuring Port Forwarding

Configures port forwarding parameters for inbound traffic from associated WAN IP address.

Enabling Wireless LANs (WLANs)

Creates new WLANs, edits properties of existing WLANs, or deletes WLANs.

Creating/Editing Individual WLANs

Defines or modifies WLAN properties such as ESSID, Name, and Radio.

Configuring WLAN Security Policies

Sets data protection requirements for the WLAN.

Configuring a WLAN Access Control List (ACL)

Grants or restricts MU access by specifying MU MAC addresses.

Setting the WLAN Quality of Service (QoS) Policy

Defines QoS policies for advanced network traffic management.

Configuring WLAN Hotspot Support

Enables hotspot operators to provide user authentication and accounting.

Setting the WLAN’s Radio Configuration

Configures 802.11a/n or 802.11b/g/n radio settings for each WLAN.

Configuring Bandwidth Management Settings

Grants individual WLANs network bandwidth priority levels.

Configuring Router Settings

Manages traffic forwarding using routing tables and protocols.

Chapter 6. Configuring Access Point Security

Configuring Security Options

Configures data protection options including passwords, authentication, and encryption.

Setting Passwords

Establishes an administrative password for secure access.

Resetting the Access Point Password

Resets the access point password to the factory default via CLI.

Enabling Authentication and Encryption Schemes

Supports authentication (802.1x EAP, Kerberos) and encryption schemes.

Configuring Kerberos Authentication

Provides strong authentication for client/server applications using secret-key cryptography.

Configuring 802.1x EAP Authentication

Ties 802.1x EAP authentication protocol to wired and wireless LAN applications.

Configuring WEP Encryption

Provides Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) security protocol in two encryption modes.

Configuring KeyGuard Encryption

Motorola's proprietary encryption method, an enhancement to WEP.

Configuring WPA/WPA2 Using TKIP

Details WPA and WPA2 encryption schemes using TKIP.

Configuring Firewall Settings

Enables or disables configurable firewall filters.

Configuring VPN Tunnels

Allows creation of VPN tunnels for secure traffic routing.

Configuring Rogue AP Detection

Detects unauthorized access points operating within the access point's radio coverage area.

Configuring User Authentication

Works with external Radius and LDAP Servers for user authentication.

Chapter 7. Monitoring Statistics

Viewing WAN Statistics

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

Viewing LAN Statistics

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

Chapter 8. CLI Reference

Connecting to the CLI

Procedures for accessing the Command Line Interface (CLI).

Network WAN, VPN Commands

Displays the VPN submenu.

Network Security Commands

Displays the access point wireless security submenu.

Network Firewall Commands

Displays the access point firewall submenu.

Chapter 9. Configuring Mesh Networking

Mesh Networking Overview

Explains AP-7131 mesh networking functionality in client bridge and base bridge modes.

Configuring Mesh Networking Support

Entails setting LAN configuration, WLAN, and Access Point Radio for mesh support.

Chapter 10. Adaptive AP

Adaptive AP Overview

Explains AP-7131 adopting like an AP300 (L3) and managed by a wireless switch.

Adaptive AP Management

Describes adopting, configuring, and managing AAPs from a wireless switch.

Configuring the Adaptive AP for Adoption by the Switch

Ensures connection between AAP and switch for configuration.

Switch Configuration

Configures the switch for AAP adoption.

Appendix B. Usage Scenarios

Configuring Automatic Updates using a DHCP or Linux BootP Server

Provides details for configuring DHCP or BootP Server for firmware/configuration updates.

Configuring an IPSEC Tunnel and VPN FAQs

Provides common questions and answers regarding VPN tunnel configuration.

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