Motorola RFS Series System Reference Guide

B-5
These dependent mode AP configurations are a software variant of the AP-5131 and will be functional only
after the Access Point is adopted by a wireless switch. After adoption, the dependent mode AP receives its
configuration from the switch and starts functioning like other adaptive Access Points. For ongoing
operation, the dependent mode AP-5131 needs to maintain connectivity with the switch. If switch
connectivity is lost, the dependent mode AP-5131 continues operating as a stand-alone Access Point for a
period of 3 days before resetting and executing the switch discovery algorithm again.
A dependent mode AP cannot be converted into a standalone AP-5131 through a firmware change. Refer to
the AP-5131 Hardware/ Software Compatibility Matrix within the release notes bundled with the Access
Point firmware.
B.1.4 Licensing
An AAP uses the same licensing scheme as a thin Access Port. This implies an existing license purchased
with a switch can be used for an AAP deployment. Regardless of how many AP300
and/or AAPs are deployed, you must ensure the license used by the switch supports the number of radio
ports (both AP300s and AAPs) you intend to adopt.
B.1.5 Switch Discovery
For an AP-5131 to function as an AAP (regardless of mode), it needs to connect to a switch to receive its
configuration. There are two methods of switch discovery:
• Auto Discovery using DHCP
• Manual Adoption Configuration
B.1.5.1 Auto Discovery using DHCP
Extended Global Options 189, 190, 191, 192 can be used or Embedded Option 43 - Vendor Specific options
can be embedded in Option 43 using the vendor class identifier:
For AAP AAP 2.0 the Vendor ID is: MotorolaAP.51xx-V2-0-0
For AAP 2.3.1 the Vendor ID is: MotorolaAP.51xx-V2-3-1.
AP-5131-13040-D-WR Dependent AP-5131 Dual Radio (Switch Required)
AP-5131-40020-D-WR Dependent AP-5131 Single Radio (Switch Required)
NOTE To support switch discovery, a switch must be running firmware version
3.1 or higher. The Access Point must running firmware version 2.0 or
higher.
Code Data Type
List of Switch IP addresses
(separate by comma, semi-colon, or space delimited)
189 String
Switch FQDN 190 String
AP-51XX Encryption IPSec Passphrase (Hashed)** 191 String
AP-51XX switch discovery mode
1 = auto discovery enable
2 = auto discover enabled (using IPSec)
192 String

Motorola RFS Series Specifications

General

Brand	Motorola
Model	RFS Series
Category	Switch
Language	English