Motorola AP-7131 Series, Reference Manual

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CHAPTER 5
DEVICE CONFIGURATION
Access points can either be assigned unique configurations to support a particular deployment objective or have an existing RF
Domain or profile configuration modified (overridden) to support a requirement that deviates its configuration from the
configuration shared by its peer access points.
Refer to the following to set an access point’s sensor functionality, Virtual Controller AP designation, and license and certificate
usage configuration:
• RF Domain Configuration
• System Profile Configuration
• Managing Virtual Controllers
• Overriding a Device Configuration
• Managing an Event Policy
An RF Domain allows an administrator to assign comparable configuration data to multiple access points deployed in a common
coverage area (floor, building or site). In such instances, there are many configuration attributes these devices share, as their
general client support roles are quite similar. However, access point configurations may need periodic refinement and overrides
from their original RF Domain administered design. For more information, see
RF Domain Overrides on page 5-193 .
Profiles enable administrators to assign a common set of configuration parameters and policies to access points of the same
model. Profiles can be used to assign shared network, wireless and security parameters to access points across a large, multi
segment, site. The configuration parameters within a profile are based on the hardware model the profile was created to
support. To define a configuration profile for a specific access point model, refer to
System Profile Configuration on page 5-13 .
However, device Profile configurations may need periodic refinement from their original administered design. Consequently, a
device profile could be applied an override from a configuration shared amongst numerous peer devices deployed within a
particular site. For more information, see
Device Overrides on page 5-196 .