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The scanning and association process continues for active MUs. This process allows the MUs to find
new access points and discard out-of-range or deactivated access points. By testing the airwaves,
the MUs can choose the best network connection available.
1.3.6 Operating Modes
The access point can operate in a couple of configurations.
•
Access Point
- As an
Access Point
, the access 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
XX
WLANs. Each WLAN can be configured to be broadcast by one or both
radios (unlike the AP-4131 model access point). An AP-5131 or AP-5181 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 router is
able to manage a private IP scheme. NAT allows translation of private addresses to the
WAN IP address.
•
DHCP
- On the wireless and LAN side, the access point can assign private IP addresses.
•
Firewall
- A Firewall protects against a number of known attacks.
1.3.7 Management Access Options
Managing the access 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 access 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 1.5
or higher available from Sun’s
Web site and be sure to disable Microsoft’s Java Virtual Machine if installed)
•
Command Line Interface (CLI)
via Serial, Telnet and SSH
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