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AP-5131 Access Point
Product Reference Guide

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Summary

AP-5131 Introduction

New AP-5131 Features

Highlights new features introduced in the AP-5131 firmware release 1.1, including mesh networking and security enhancements.

Feature Overview

Summarizes existing features carried forward from AP-5131 release 1.0.

Hardware Installation

Precautions

Lists precautions to take before installing the AP-5131, such as environmental checks.

Placement of the AP-5131

Provides guidelines for optimal AP-5131 placement to ensure performance and coverage.

Power Options

Lists the available power options for the AP-5131, including Symbol Power Injector and 48-Volt Power Supply.

Getting Started

Installing the AP-5131

Guides through making cable and power connections before mounting the AP-5131 in its final position.

Basic Device Configuration

Provides steps for basic AP-5131 setup using the Java-based Web UI.

System Configuration

Configuring System Settings

Explains how to specify AP-5131 name, location, email, and restore default configuration.

Managing Certificate Authority (CA) Certificates

Describes how to import CA certificates for VPN authentication and trusted root library.

Configuring SNMP Settings

Explains SNMP's role in managing network devices and the AP-5131's support for SNMP trap functionality.

Network Management

Configuring the LAN Interface

Details configuring AP-5131 LAN interfaces, including enabling, naming, and timeout settings.

Configuring WAN Settings

Provides instructions for setting WAN IP configuration and Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE) parameters.

Enabling Wireless LANs (WLANs)

Guides on creating, editing, or deleting WLANs to support network requirements.

Configuring Access Point Security

Setting Passwords

Guides on setting an administrative password to restrict access to the AP-5131 device.

Enabling Authentication and Encryption Schemes

Details the AP-5131's support for authentication (802.1x EAP, Kerberos) and encryption (WEP, KeyGuard, WPA).

Configuring Firewall Settings

Explains the AP-5131 firewall's role in preventing suspicious Internet traffic and performing NAT.

Monitoring Statistics

Viewing WAN Statistics

Guides on viewing real-time statistics for monitoring AP-5131 activity through its Wide Area Network (WAN) port.

Viewing LAN Statistics

Explains how to monitor the activity of the AP-5131 LAN1 or LAN2 connection.

Viewing Wireless Statistics

Guides on viewing overview statistics for active WLANs on the AP-5131, including MU count and throughput.

Command Line Interface Reference

Connecting to the CLI

Explains how to access the AP-5131 CLI via serial port or Telnet session.

Network Commands

Displays the network submenu and available commands for configuring LAN, WAN, Wireless, Firewall, and Router.

System Commands

Displays the System submenu and available commands for managing AP-5131 system parameters.

Configuring Mesh Networking

Mesh Networking Overview

Explains the AP-5131's mesh networking functionality, including client bridge and base bridge modes.

Configuring a WLAN for Mesh Networking Support

Guides on defining WLAN attributes shared by mesh network members, including ESSID, security, and QoS.

Configuring the AP-5131 Radio for Mesh Networking Support

Describes configuring AP-5131 radio attributes unique for mesh network support, such as base and client bridge modes.

Technical Specifications

Physical Characteristics

Lists the physical dimensions, housing, weight, and environmental operating conditions of the AP-5131.

Radio Characteristics

Lists the AP-5131's operating channels, receiver sensitivity, data rates, and wireless medium.

Antenna Specifications

Provides specifications for the AP-5131 antenna suite, including 2.4 GHz and 5.2 GHz antenna matrices.

AP-5131 Usage Scenarios

Configuring Automatic Updates using a DHCP or Linux BootP Server Configuration

Details configuring DHCP or BootP Server for automatic firmware and configuration file updates to the AP-5131.

Configuring an IPSEC Tunnel and VPN FAQs

Provides general instructions and frequently asked questions for configuring AP-5131 IPSEC tunnels and VPNs.

Customer Support

North American Contacts

Lists contact information for Symbol Technologies, Inc. and the Symbol Support Center in North America.

Web Support Sites

Lists web resources for Symbol support, including MySymbolCare, Services Homepage, and Software Updates.

Summary

AP-5131 Introduction

New AP-5131 Features

Highlights new features introduced in the AP-5131 firmware release 1.1, including mesh networking and security enhancements.

Feature Overview

Summarizes existing features carried forward from AP-5131 release 1.0.

Hardware Installation

Precautions

Lists precautions to take before installing the AP-5131, such as environmental checks.

Placement of the AP-5131

Provides guidelines for optimal AP-5131 placement to ensure performance and coverage.

Power Options

Lists the available power options for the AP-5131, including Symbol Power Injector and 48-Volt Power Supply.

Getting Started

Installing the AP-5131

Guides through making cable and power connections before mounting the AP-5131 in its final position.

Basic Device Configuration

Provides steps for basic AP-5131 setup using the Java-based Web UI.

System Configuration

Configuring System Settings

Explains how to specify AP-5131 name, location, email, and restore default configuration.

Managing Certificate Authority (CA) Certificates

Describes how to import CA certificates for VPN authentication and trusted root library.

Configuring SNMP Settings

Explains SNMP's role in managing network devices and the AP-5131's support for SNMP trap functionality.

Network Management

Configuring the LAN Interface

Details configuring AP-5131 LAN interfaces, including enabling, naming, and timeout settings.

Configuring WAN Settings

Provides instructions for setting WAN IP configuration and Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE) parameters.

Enabling Wireless LANs (WLANs)

Guides on creating, editing, or deleting WLANs to support network requirements.

Configuring Access Point Security

Setting Passwords

Guides on setting an administrative password to restrict access to the AP-5131 device.

Enabling Authentication and Encryption Schemes

Details the AP-5131's support for authentication (802.1x EAP, Kerberos) and encryption (WEP, KeyGuard, WPA).

Configuring Firewall Settings

Explains the AP-5131 firewall's role in preventing suspicious Internet traffic and performing NAT.

Monitoring Statistics

Viewing WAN Statistics

Guides on viewing real-time statistics for monitoring AP-5131 activity through its Wide Area Network (WAN) port.

Viewing LAN Statistics

Explains how to monitor the activity of the AP-5131 LAN1 or LAN2 connection.

Viewing Wireless Statistics

Guides on viewing overview statistics for active WLANs on the AP-5131, including MU count and throughput.

Command Line Interface Reference

Connecting to the CLI

Explains how to access the AP-5131 CLI via serial port or Telnet session.

Network Commands

Displays the network submenu and available commands for configuring LAN, WAN, Wireless, Firewall, and Router.

System Commands

Displays the System submenu and available commands for managing AP-5131 system parameters.

Configuring Mesh Networking

Mesh Networking Overview

Explains the AP-5131's mesh networking functionality, including client bridge and base bridge modes.

Configuring a WLAN for Mesh Networking Support

Guides on defining WLAN attributes shared by mesh network members, including ESSID, security, and QoS.

Configuring the AP-5131 Radio for Mesh Networking Support

Describes configuring AP-5131 radio attributes unique for mesh network support, such as base and client bridge modes.

Technical Specifications

Physical Characteristics

Lists the physical dimensions, housing, weight, and environmental operating conditions of the AP-5131.

Radio Characteristics

Lists the AP-5131's operating channels, receiver sensitivity, data rates, and wireless medium.

Antenna Specifications

Provides specifications for the AP-5131 antenna suite, including 2.4 GHz and 5.2 GHz antenna matrices.

AP-5131 Usage Scenarios

Configuring Automatic Updates using a DHCP or Linux BootP Server Configuration

Details configuring DHCP or BootP Server for automatic firmware and configuration file updates to the AP-5131.

Configuring an IPSEC Tunnel and VPN FAQs

Provides general instructions and frequently asked questions for configuring AP-5131 IPSEC tunnels and VPNs.

Customer Support

North American Contacts

Lists contact information for Symbol Technologies, Inc. and the Symbol Support Center in North America.

Web Support Sites

Lists web resources for Symbol support, including MySymbolCare, Services Homepage, and Software Updates.

Symbol AP-5131 Specifications

General IconGeneral
ModelAP-5131
Product TypeWireless Access Point
Wireless Standard802.11a/b/g
Frequency Bands2.4 GHz, 5 GHz
Maximum Data Rate54 Mbps
Power over EthernetYes
Antenna TypeInternal
Encryption AlgorithmTKIP, AES
Operating Temperature0°C to 50°C
Storage Temperature-40°C to 70°C
Security ProtocolsWPA, WPA2
Compliant StandardsIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g
FeaturesVLAN support
Humidity Range Operating5% to 95% (non-condensing)

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