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AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference GuideviTesting Connectivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide4-242. Configure the SNMP Access Control screen to add the IP addresses of those users receiving SNMP acce
System Configuration4-254.4.2 Enabling SNMP TrapsSNMP provides the ability to send traps to notify the administrator that trap conditions are met. Tra
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide4-262. Configure the SNMP v1/v2c Trap Configuration field (if SNMP v1/v2c Traps are used) to modify the fo
System Configuration4-274. Click Apply to save any changes to the SNMP Trap Configuration screen. Navigating away from the screen without clicking the
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide4-284.4.3 Configuring Specific SNMP TrapsUse the SNMP Traps screen to enable specific traps on the AP-5131
System Configuration4-293. Configure the SNMP Traps field to generate traps when SNMP capable MUs are denied authentication privileges or are subject
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide4-306. Click Apply to save any changes to the SNMP Traps screen. Navigating away from the screen without c
System Configuration4-312. Configure the RF Trap Thresholds field to define device threshold values for SNMP traps.NOTE Average Bit Speed,% of Non-Uni
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide4-323. Configure the Minimum Packets field to define a minimum packet throughput value for trap generation
System Configuration4-33To manage clock synchronization on the AP-5131: 1. Select System Configuration - > Date/Time from the AP-5131 menu tree.2.
viiSetting the WLAN’s Radio Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-45Configuring the 802.11a or 802.11b/g Radio . .
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide4-34This option is disabled when the Enable NTP on AP-5131 checkbox has been selected, and therefore shoul
System Configuration4-354.6 Logging ConfigurationThe AP-5131 provides the capability for periodically logging system events that prove useful in asses
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide4-363. Click Apply to save any changes to the Logging Configuration screen. Navigating away from the scree
System Configuration4-374. Click Undo Changes (if necessary) to undo any changes made. Undo Changes reverts the settings displayed on the Logging Conf
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide4-38To create an importable/exportable AP-5131 configuration file:1. Select System Configuration - > Co
System Configuration4-393. Configure the HTTP Import/Export field to import/export AP-5131 configuration settings using HTTP. Username Specify a usern
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide4-404. Refer to the Status field to assess the completion of the import/export operation.Status After exec
System Configuration4-415. Click Apply to save the filename and Server IP information. The Apply button does not execute the import or export operatio
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide4-42For detailed update scenarios involving both a Windows DHCP and a Linux BootP server configuration, se
System Configuration4-433. Configure the DHCP Options field to enable automatic firmware and/or configuration file updates.DHCP options are used for o
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference GuideviiiMapping Users to Groups. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-71De
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide4-44The DHCP Server needs to be configured with the above mentioned vendor specific options and vendor cla
System Configuration4-45•Username - Specify a username for the FTP server login.•Password - Specify a password for FTP server login. Default is symbol
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide4-4611. Confirm the AP-5131 configuration is the same as it was before the firmware update. If they are no
System Configuration4-47NOTE For a discussion on the implications of replacing an existing Symbol AP-4131 deployment with an AP-5131, seeReplacing an
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide4-48
Network ManagementConfiguring network management includes configuring network aspects in numerous areas. See the following sections for more informati
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide5-2Use the LAN Configuration screen to enable one (or both) of an AP-5131’s LAN interfaces, assign them na
Network Management5-33. Click Apply to save any changes to the LAN Configuration screen. Navigating away from the screen without clicking the Apply bu
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide5-45. Click Logout to securely exit the AP-5131 Symbol Access Point applet. A prompt displays confirming t
Network Management5-5AP-5131. The AP-5131 then maps the target WLAN for the assigned VLAN and traffic passes normally, allowing for the completion of
ixNetwork ACL Commands. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-80Network Radio Configuration Commands. . . . . . .
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide5-6To create a new VLAN, click the Create button, to edit the properties of an existing VLAN, click the Ed
Network Management5-78. Enter a Management VLAN Tag for LAN1 and LAN2.The Management VLAN uses a default tag value of 1. The Management VLAN is used t
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide5-8arrives on the AP-5131, it queries the VMPS for the VLAN assignment based on the source MAC address of
Network Management5-92. Configure the DHCP Configuration field to define the DHCP settings used for the LAN.NOTE Symbol recommends the WAN and LAN por
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide5-10This interface is a BOOTP ClientSelect this button to enable BOOTP to set AP-5131 network address info
Network Management5-113. Click Apply to save any changes to the LAN1 or LAN2 screen. Navigating away from the screen without clicking the Apply button
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide5-12available IP addresses. This is useful, for example, in education and customer environments where MU u
Network Management5-137. Click Cancel to undo any changes made. Undo Changes reverts the settings displayed to the last saved configuration.5.1.2.2 Se
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide5-143. To add an Ethernet type, click the Add button.The Add Ethernet Type screen displays. Use this scree
Network Management5-15To configure WAN settings for the AP-5131:1. Select Network Configuration -> WAN from the AP-5131 menu tree. 2. Refer to the
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference GuidexAppendix A. Technical SpecificationsPhysical Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide5-16This interface is a DHCP ClientThis checkbox enables DHCP for the AP-5131 WAN connection. This is usef
Network Management5-173. Configure the PPP over Ethernet field to enable high speed dial-up connections to the AP-5131 WAN port.More IP Addresses Clic
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide5-184. Click Apply to save any changes to the WAN screen. Navigating away from the screen without clicking
Network Management5-195.2.1 Configuring Network Address Translation (NAT) SettingsNetwork Address Translation (NAT) converts an IP address in one netw
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide5-202. Configure the Address Mappings field to generate a WAN IP address, define the NAT type and set outb
Network Management5-215. Click Logout to securely exit the AP-5131 Symbol Access Point applet. A prompt displays confirming the logout before the appl
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide5-225. Click Ok to return to the NAT screen. Within the NAT screen, click Apply to save any changes made o
Network Management5-23To configure WLANs on the AP-5131:1. Select Network Configuration -> Wireless from the AP-5131 menu tree.If a WLAN is defined
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide5-243. Click the Create button (if necessary) to launch the New WLAN screen. Use the New WLAN screen to de
Network Management5-25Use the New WLAN and Edit WLAN screens as required to create/modify a WLAN. To create a new WLAN or edit the properties of an ex
About This GuideIntroductionThis guide provides configuration and setup information for the AP-5131 model access point. Document ConventionsThe follow
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide5-263. Set the parameters in the Configuration field as required for the WLAN.ESSID Enter the Extended Ser
Network Management5-27Name Define or revise the name for the WLAN. The name should be logical representation of WLAN coverage area (engineering, marke
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide5-284. Configure the Security field as required to set the data protection requirements for the WLAN. 5. C
Network Management5-296. Click Apply to save any changes to the WLAN screen. Navigating away from the screen without clicking Apply results in all cha
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide5-30security requirements of the WLAN. Once new policies are defined, they are available within the New WL
Network Management5-312. Click Logout to exit the Security Configuration screen. 5.3.1.2 Configuring a WLAN Access Control List (ACL)An Access Control
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide5-32The Mobile Unit Access Control List Configuration screen displays with existing ACL policies and their
Network Management5-33Either the New MU ACL Policy or Edit MU ACL Policy screens display.3. Assign a name to the new or edited ACL policy that represe
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide5-345. Click Apply to save any changes to the New MU ACL Policy or Edit MU ACL Policy screen and return to
Network Management5-352. Click the Create button to configure a new QoS policy, or select a policy and click the Edit button to modify an existing QoS
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference GuideviiiNotational ConventionsThe following notational conventions are used in this document:• Italics are use
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide5-363. Assign a name to the new or edited QoS policy that makes sense to the AP-5131 traffic receiving pri
Network Management5-375. Use the two Multicast Address fields to specify one or two MAC addresses to be used for multicast applications. Some VoIP dev
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide5-38 8. Configure the CW min and CW max (contention windows), AIFSN (Arbitrary Inter-Frame Space Number) a
Network Management5-399. Click Apply to save any changes to the New QoS Policy or Edit QoS Policy screen to return to the Quality of Service Configura
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide5-405.3.1.4 Configuring WLAN Hotspot SupportThe AP-5131 enables hotspot operators to provide user authenti
Network Management5-413. Refer to the HTTP Redirection field to specify how the Login, Welcome, and Fail pages are maintained for this specific WLAN.
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide5-425. Click the White List Entries button (within the WhiteList Configuration field) to create a set of a
Network Management5-438. Click OK to save any changes to the Hotspot Configuration screen. Navigating away from the screen without clicking Apply resu
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide5-44When a client requests a URL from a Web server, the login handler returns an HTTP redirection status c
Network Management5-455.3.2 Setting the WLAN’s Radio ConfigurationEach AP-5131 WLAN can have a separate 802.11a or 802.11b/g radio configured and mapp
AP-5131 IntroductionThe Symbol AP-5131 Access Point (AP) provides a bridge between Ethernet wired LANs or WANs and wireless networks. It provides conn
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide5-462. Enable the radio(s) using the Enable checkbox(es).Refer to RF Band of Operation parameter to ensure
Network Management5-47The maximum number of client bridge connections per AP-5131 radio is 12, with 24 representing the maximum for dual-radio models.
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide5-48within the BBs Connected field. If this is an existing radio within a mesh network, these values updat
Network Management5-49On a single-radio AP-5131, Radio1 could either be an 802.11a or 802.11b/g radio depending on which radio has been enabled.2. Con
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide5-503. Configure the Radio Settings field to assign a channel, antenna diversity setting, radio transmit p
Network Management5-514. Refer to the Beacon Settings field to set the radio beacon and DTIM intervals.Set Rates Click the Set Rates button to display
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide5-525. Configure the Performance field to set the preamble, thresholds values, data rates and QoS values f
Network Management5-536. Select the Advanced Settings tab to strategically map BSSIDs to WLANs in order to define them as primary WLANs.Set RF QoS Cli
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide5-54Defining Primary WLANs allows an administrator to dedicate BSSIDs (4 BSSIDs are available for mapping)
Network Management5-557. Use the Primary WLAN drop-down menu to select a WLAN from those WLANs sharing the same BSSID. The selected WLAN is the primar
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide1-21.1 New AP-5131 FeaturesWith this most recent 1.1 release of the AP-5131 firmware, the following new fe
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide5-562. Use the Bandwidth Share Mode drop-down menu to define the order enabled WLANs receive AP-5131 servi
Network Management5-574. Click Apply to save any changes to the Bandwidth Management screen. Navigating away from the screen without clicking Apply re
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide5-582. Refer to the AP-5131 Router Table field to view existing routes.The AP-5131 Router Table field disp
Network Management5-595. Use the User Defined Routes field to add or delete static routes.The User Defined Routes field allows the administrator to vi
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide5-602. Select a routing direction from the RIP Direction drop-down menu. Both (for both directions), Rx on
Network Management5-61 4. If the Simple authentication method is selected, specify a password of up to 15 alphanumeric characters in the Password (Sim
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Configuring Access Point SecuritySecurity measures for the AP-5131 and its WLANs are critical. Use the available AP-5131 security options to protect t
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide6-26.1 Configuring Security OptionsTo configure the data protection options available on the AP-5131, refe
Configuring Access Point Security6-36.2 Setting PasswordsBefore setting the AP-5131 security parameters, verify an administrative password for the AP-
AP-5131 Introduction1-3Once the AP-5131 (in client bridge mode) establishes at least one wireless connection, it establishes other wireless connection
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide6-44. Log in using the “admin” as the default User ID and “symbol” as the default Password.If the default
Configuring Access Point Security6-54. Press <ESC> or <Enter> to access the AP-5131 CLI.A serial connection has now been established and t
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide6-6Each WLAN (16 WLANs available in total to an AP-5131 regardless of the model) can have a separate secur
Configuring Access Point Security6-73. Use the Name field to define a logical security policy name.Remember, multiple WLANs can share the same securit
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide6-86. Click Apply to keep changes made within the New Security Policy screen (if any). Configure encryptio
Configuring Access Point Security6-97. Click Cancel to return to the target WLAN screen without keeping any of the changes made within the New Securit
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide6-103. Select the Kerberos radio button.The Kerberos Configuration field displays within the New Security
Configuring Access Point Security6-116. Click the Apply button to return to the WLAN screen to save any changes made within the Kerberos Configuration
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide6-123. Select the 802.1x EAP radio button.The 802.1x EAP Settings field displays within the New Security P
Configuring Access Point Security6-13Radius Server Address If using an External Radius Server, specify the numerical (non-DNS) IP address of a primary
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide1-41.1.3 On-board Radius Server AuthenticationThe AP-5131 now has the ability to work as a Radius Server t
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide6-147. Select the Accounting tab as required to define a timeout period and retry interval Syslog for MUs
Configuring Access Point Security6-159. Select the Advanced Settings tab as required to specify a MU quiet period, timeout interval, transmit period,
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide6-1611. Click the Cancel button to undo any changes made within the 802.1x EAP Settings field and return t
Configuring Access Point Security6-175. Configure the WEP 64 Settings or WEP 128 Settings field as required to define the Pass Key used to generate th
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide6-18Default (hexadecimal) keys for WEP 128 include:6. Click the Apply button to save any changes made with
Configuring Access Point Security6-193. Select the KeyGuard radio button.The KeyGuard Settings field displays within the New Security Policy screen.4.
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide6-20Default (hexadecimal) keys for KeyGuard include: 6. Select the Allow WEP128 Clients checkbox (from wit
Configuring Access Point Security6-213. Select the WPA/TKIP radio button.The WPA/TKIP Settings field displays within the New Security Policy screen.4.
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide6-22Default (hexadecimal) 256-bit keys for WPA/TKIP include:101112131415161718191A1B1C1D1E1F20212223242526
Configuring Access Point Security6-23If security policies supporting WPA2-CCMP exist, they appear within the Security Configuration screen. These exis
AP-5131 Introduction1-51.1.5 Routing Information Protocol (RIP)With the release of the 1.1 version AP-5131, Routing Information Protocol (RIP) functio
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide6-246. Configure the Key Settings area as needed to set an ASCII Passphrase and 128-bit key.Default (hexad
Configuring Access Point Security6-258. Configure the Fast Roaming (802.1x only) field as required to enable additional AP-5131 roaming and key cachin
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide6-262. Refer to the Global Firewall Disable field to enable or disable the AP-5131 firewall.3. Refer to th
Configuring Access Point Security6-275. Click Apply to save any changes to the Firewall screen. Navigating away from the screen without clicking the A
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide6-286.10.1 Configuring LAN to WAN Access The AP-5131 LAN can be configured to communicate with the WAN sid
Configuring Access Point Security6-293. Configure the Rules field as required to allow or deny access to selected (enabled) protocols.Allow or Deny al
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide6-30Pre configured Rules The following protocols are preconfigured with the AP-5131. To enable a protocol,
Configuring Access Point Security6-314. Click Apply to save any changes to the Subnet Access screen. Navigating away from the screen without clicking
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide6-32between two end points. ESP can also be used in tunnel mode, providing security like that of a Virtual
Configuring Access Point Security6-332. Configure the Settings field as needed to override the settings in the Subnet Access screen and import firewal
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide1-61.2 Feature OverviewThe Symbol AP-5131 has the following existing features carried forward from its ini
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide6-344. Click Apply to save any changes to the Advanced Subnet Access screen. Navigating away from the scre
Configuring Access Point Security6-35Use the VPN screen to add and remove VPN tunnels. To configure an existing VPN tunnel, select it from the list in
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide6-36If AP-5131 #1 has the following values:• WAN IP address: 20.1.1.2• LAN IP address: 10.1.1.1• Subnet Ma
Configuring Access Point Security6-37Subnet name Use the drop-down menu to specify the LAN1 or LAN2 connection used for routing VPN traffic. Remember,
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide6-384. Click Apply to save any changes to the VPN screen as well as changes made to the Auto Key Settings,
Configuring Access Point Security6-393. Configure the Manual Key Settings screen to modify the following:NOTE When entering Inbound or Outbound encryp
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide6-40Inbound AH Authentication KeyConfigure a key for computing the integrity check on inbound traffic with
Configuring Access Point Security6-41The Inbound and Outbound SPI settings are required to be interpolated to function correctly. For example:AP1 Inbo
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide6-42AP2 Inbound SPI = 801AP2 Outbound SPI = 8004. Click Ok to return to the VPN screen. Click Apply to ret
Configuring Access Point Security6-433. Configure the Auto Key Settings screen to modify the following:Use Perfect Forward SecrecyForward secrecy is a
AP-5131 Introduction1-7If the AP-5131 is manufactured as a dual-radio access point, the AP-5131 enables you to configure one radio for 802.11a, and th
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide6-444. Click Ok to return to the VPN screen. Click Apply to retain the settings made on the Auto Key Setti
Configuring Access Point Security6-45 3. Configure the IKE Key Settings screen to modify the following:Operation ModeThe Phase I protocols of IKE are
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide6-46Local ID Type Select the type of ID to be used for the AP-5131 end of the SA.• IP - Select IP if the l
Configuring Access Point Security6-47IKE Authentication AlgorithmIKE provides data authentication and anti-replay services for the VPN tunnel. Select
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide6-484. Click Ok to return to the VPN screen. Click Apply to retain the settings made on the IKE Settings s
Configuring Access Point Security6-492. Reference the Security Associations field to view the following: Tunnel Name The Tunnel Name column lists the
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide6-503. Click the Reset VPNs button to reset active VPNs. Selecting Reset VPNs forces renegotiation of all
Configuring Access Point Security6-51To configure content filtering for the AP-5131: 1. Select Network Configuration -> WAN -> Content Filtering
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide6-523. Configure the SMTP field to disable or restrict specific kinds of network mail traffic.4. Configure
Configuring Access Point Security6-535. Click Apply to save any changes to the Content Filtering screen. Navigating away from the screen without click
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide1-8For an overview of the Radio 1 (2.4 GHz) and Radio 2 (5.2 GHz) antennas supported on the AP-5131’s Reve
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide6-54The rogue detection interval is used in conjunction with Symbol MUs that identify themselves as rogue
Configuring Access Point Security6-553. Use the Allowed AP List field to restrict Symbol AP’s from Rogue AP detection and create a list of device MAC
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide6-564. Click Apply to save any changes to the Rogue AP Detection screen. Navigating away from the screen w
Configuring Access Point Security6-57The Active APs screen displays with detected rogue devices displayed within the Rogue APs table.2. Enter a value
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide6-586. Highlight a rogue AP and click the Details button to display a screen with device and detection inf
Configuring Access Point Security6-593. Refer to the Rogue AP Detail field for the following information:4. Refer to the Rogue Detector Detail field f
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide6-605. Click OK to securely exit the Detail screen and return to the Active APs screen.6. Click Cancel (if
Configuring Access Point Security6-612. Highlight an MU from within the Rogue AP enabled MUs field and click the scan button.The target MU begins scan
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide6-626. Click Logout to return to the Rogue AP Detection screen.6.14 Configuring User AuthenticationThe AP-
Configuring Access Point Security6-633. Use the TTLS/PEAP Configuration field to specify the Radius Server default EAP type, EAP authentication type a
AP-5131 Introduction1-91.2.7 Quality of Service (QoS) SupportThe AP-5131 QoS implementation provides applications running on different wireless device
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide6-64Default Authentication TypeSpecify a PEAP and/or TTLS Authentication Type for EAP to use from the drop
Configuring Access Point Security6-654. Use the Radius Client Authentication table to configure multiple shared secrets based on the subnet or host at
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide6-662. Enter the appropriate information within the LDAP Configuration field to allow the AP-5131 to inter
Configuring Access Point Security6-673. Click Apply to save any changes to the LDAP screen. Navigating away from the screen without clicking Apply res
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide6-682. Refer to the Proxy Configuration field to define the proxy server’s retry count and timeout values.
Configuring Access Point Security6-694. To remove a row, select the row and click the Del (Delete) button.5. Click Apply to save any changes to the Pr
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide6-70Refer to the Groups field for a list of all groups in the local Radius database. The groups are listed
Configuring Access Point Security6-717. Click the List of Groups cell. A new screen displays enabling you to associate groups with the user. For more
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide6-723. To add the user to a group, select the group in the Available list (on the right) and click the <
Configuring Access Point Security6-73WLAN or editing the properties of an existing WLAN, see Creating/Editing Individual WLANs on page 5-241. Select U
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide1-10• Content FilteringFor an overview on the encryption and authentication schemes available on the AP-51
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide6-747. Click Logout to securely exit the AP-5131 Symbol Access Point applet. A prompt displays confirming
Monitoring StatisticsThe AP-5131 has functionality to display robust transmit and receive statistics for its WAN and LAN port. Wireless Local Area Net
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide7-2See the following sections for more details on viewing statistics for the AP-5131:• Viewing WAN Statist
Monitoring Statistics7-32. Refer to the Information field to reference the following AP-5131 WAN data:Status The Status field displays Enabled if the
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide7-43. Refer to the Received field to reference data received over the AP-5131 WAN port.4. Refer to the Tra
Monitoring Statistics7-55. Click the Clear WAN Stats button to reset each of the data collection counters to zero in order to begin new data collectio
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide7-67.2 Viewing LAN StatisticsUse the LAN Stats screen to monitor the activity of the AP-5131 LAN1 or LAN2
Monitoring Statistics7-73. Refer to the Received field to view data received over the AP-5131 LAN port.4. Refer to the Transmitted field to view stati
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide7-85. Click the Clear LAN Stats button to reset each of the data collection counters to zero in order to b
Monitoring Statistics7-97.2.1 Viewing a LAN’s STP StatisticsEach AP-5131 LAN has the ability to track its own unique STP statistics. Refer to the LAN
AP-5131 Introduction1-11An MU is not able to access the network if not authenticated. When configured for EAP support, the access point displays the M
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide7-103. Refer to the Port Interface Table to assess the state of the traffic over the ports listed within t
Monitoring Statistics7-114. Click the Logout button to securely exit the AP-5131 Symbol Access Point applet. There will be a prompt confirming logout
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide7-122. Refer to the WLAN Summary field to reference high-level data for each enabled WLAN.Name Displays th
Monitoring Statistics7-133. Refer to the Total AP RF Traffic field to view throughput information for the AP-5131 and WLAN.4. Click the Clear RF Stats
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide7-14information. The Traffic field displays statistics on RF traffic and throughput. The RF Status field d
Monitoring Statistics7-153. Refer to the Traffic field to view performance and throughput information for the WLAN selected from the AP-5131 menu tree
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide7-164. Refer to the RF Status field to view the following MU signal, noise and performance information for
Monitoring Statistics7-176. Click the Clear WLAN Stats button to reset each of the data collection counters to zero in order to begin new data collect
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide7-183. Click the Clear All Radio Stats button to reset each of the data collection counters to zero in ord
Monitoring Statistics7-19dropped or could not decrypt. The information within the 802.11a Radio Statistics screen is view-only with no configurable da
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide1-121.2.8.4 KeyGuard EncryptionUse KeyGuard to shield the master encryption keys from being discovered thr
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide7-203. Refer to the Traffic field to view performance and throughput information for the target AP-5131 80
Monitoring Statistics7-214. Refer to the RF Status field to view the following MU signal, noise and performance information for the target AP-5131 802
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide7-227.4.1.1 Retry HistogramRefer to the Retry Histrogram screen for an overview of the retries transmitted
Monitoring Statistics7-232. Click Apply to save any changes to the Radio Histogram screen. Navigating away from the screen without clicking Apply resu
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide7-242. Refer to the MU List field to reference associated MU address, throughput and retry information.3.
Monitoring Statistics7-258. Click the Logout button to securely exit the AP-5131 Symbol Access Point applet. A prompt displays confirming the logout b
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide7-265. Refer to the Traffic field to view individual MU RF throughput information.QoS Client Type Displays
Monitoring Statistics7-276. Refer to the RF Status field to view MU signal and signal disturbance information.7. Refer to the Errors field to view MU
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide7-28To ping a specific MU to assess its connection with an AP-5131:1. Select Status and Statistics - >
Monitoring Statistics7-297.6 Viewing the Mesh Statistics SummaryThe AP-5131 has the capability of detecting and displaying the properties of other acc
AP-5131 Introduction1-13For detailed information on WPA2-CCMP configurations, see Configuring WPA2-CCMP (802.11i) on page 6-22.1.2.8.7 Firewall Securi
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide7-302. Click the Refresh button to update the display of the Mesh Statistics Summary screen to the latest
Monitoring Statistics7-31The Known AP Statistics screen displays the following information:2. Click the Clear Known AP Stats button to reset each of t
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide7-32The Known AP Details screen displays the target AP’s MAC address, IP address, radio channel, number of
Monitoring Statistics7-335. Click the Send Cfg to APs button to send the your AP-5131’s configuration to other AP-5131’s. Recipient AP-5131 must be th
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide7-34
Command Line Interface ReferenceThe AP-5131 Command Line Interface (CLI) is accessed through the serial port or a Telnet session. The AP-5131 CLI foll
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide8-28.1.2 Accessing the CLI via TelnetTo connect to the AP-5131 CLI through a Telnet connection:1. Telnet i
Command Line Interface Reference 8-38.2 Admin and Common CommandsAP5131>admin>Description: Displays admin configuration options. The items avail
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide8-4AP5131>admin>helpDescription: Displays general CLI user interface help.Syntax: Example: admin>
Command Line Interface Reference 8-5AP5131>admin>passwdDescription: Changes the password for the admin login. Syntax: Example: admin>passwdOl
AP-5131 Access PointProduct Reference Guide72E-94168-01Revision ANovember 2006
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide1-14assignment. In addition to these 16 VLANs, the AP-5131 supports dynamic, user-based, VLANs when using
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide8-6AP5131>admin>summaryDescription: Displays the AP-5131’s system summary. Syntax: Example:admin>
Command Line Interface Reference 8-7AP5131>admin>..Description: Displays the parent menu of the current menu. This command appears in all of the
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide8-8AP5131>admin> /Description: Displays the root menu, that is, the top-level CLI menu. This command
Command Line Interface Reference 8-9AP5131>admin>saveDescription: Saves the configuration to system flash. The save command appears in all of th
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide8-10AP5131>admin>quitDescription: Exits the command line interface session and terminates the sessio
Command Line Interface Reference 8-118.3 Network CommandsAP5131>admin(network)>Description: Displays the network submenu. The items available un
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide8-128.3.1 Network LAN CommandsAP5131>admin(network.lan)>Description: Displays the LAN submenu. The i
Command Line Interface Reference 8-13AP5131>admin(network.lan)> showDescription: Displays the AP-5131 LAN settings. Syntax: Example:admin(networ
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide8-14Primary DNS Server : 192.168.0.2Secondary DNS Server : 192.168.0.3WINS Server : 192.168.0.255admin(
Command Line Interface Reference 8-15AP5131>admin(network.lan)> setDescription: Sets the LAN parameters for the LAN port. Syntax: Example: admin
AP-5131 Introduction1-15SNMP allows a network administrator to configure the AP-5131, manage network performance, find and solve network problems, and
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide8-168.3.1.1 Network LAN, Bridge CommandsAP5131>admin(network.lan.bridge)>Description: Displays the A
Command Line Interface Reference 8-17AP5131>admin(network.lan.bridge)> showDescription: Displays the mesh bridge configuration parameters for t
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide8-18AP5131>admin(network.lan.bridge)> setDescription: Sets the mesh configuration parameters for th
Command Line Interface Reference 8-198.3.1.2 Network LAN, WLAN-Mapping Commands AP5131>admin(network.lan.wlan-mapping)>Description: Displays the
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide8-20AP5131>admin(network.lan.wlan-mapping)> show Description: Displays the VLAN list currently defi
Command Line Interface Reference 8-21admin(network.lan.wlan-mapping)>show wlanWLAN1:WLAN Name :WLAN1ESSID :101Radio :VLAN :Security Policy :Default
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide8-22AP5131>admin(network.lan.wlan-mapping)> set Description: Sets VLAN parameters for the AP-5131.
Command Line Interface Reference 8-23AP5131>admin(network.lan.wlan-mapping)> create Description:Creates a VLAN for the AP-5131. Syntax: Example
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide8-24AP5131>admin(network.lan.wlan-mapping)> editDescription:Modifies a VLAN’s name and ID.Syntax: F
Command Line Interface Reference 8-25AP5131>admin(network.lan.wlan-mapping)> deleteDescription:Deletes a specific VLAN or all VLANs.Syntax: For
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide1-161.2.15 Voice PrioritizationEach AP-5131 WLAN has the capability of having its QoS policy configured to
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide8-26AP5131>admin(network.lan.wlan-mapping)> lan-mapDescription:Maps an AP-5131 VLAN to a WLAN.Syntax
Command Line Interface Reference 8-27AP5131>admin(network.lan.wlan-mapping)> vlan-mapDescription:Maps an AP-5131 VLAN to a WLAN.Syntax: admin(n
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide8-288.3.1.3 Network LAN, DHCP CommandsAP5131>admin(network.lan.dhcp)>Description: Displays the AP-51
Command Line Interface Reference 8-29AP5131>admin(network.lan.dhcp)> showDescription: Shows DHCP parameter settings.Syntax: Example:admin(netwo
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide8-30AP5131>admin(network.lan.dhcp)> setDescription: Sets DHCP parameters for the LAN port. Syntax:Ex
Command Line Interface Reference 8-31AP5131>admin(network.lan.dhcp)> addDescription: Adds static DHCP address assignments. Syntax: Example: admi
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide8-32AP5131>admin(network.lan.dhcp)> deleteDescription: Deletes static DHCP address assignments. Synt
Command Line Interface Reference 8-33AP5131>admin(network.lan.dhcp)> listDescription: Lists static DHCP address assignments. Syntax:Example:admi
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide8-348.3.1.4 Network Type Filter CommandsAP5131>admin(network.lan.type-filter)>Description: Displays
Command Line Interface Reference 8-35AP5131>admin(network.lan.type-filter)> showDescription: Displays the AP-5131’s current Ethernet Type Filter
AP-5131 Introduction1-17For detailed information on available AP-5131 statistical displays and the values they represent, see Monitoring Statistics on
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide8-36AP5131>admin(network.lan.type-filter)> setDescription: Defines the AP-5131 Ethernet Type Filter
Command Line Interface Reference 8-37AP5131>admin(network.lan.type-filter)> addDescription: Adds an Ethernet Type Filter entry. Syntax: Example:
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide8-38AP5131>admin(network.lan.type-filter)> deleteDescription: Removes an Ethernet Type Filter entry
Command Line Interface Reference 8-398.3.2 Network WAN CommandsAP5131>admin(network.wan)>Description: Displays the WAN submenu. The items availa
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide8-40AP5131>admin(network.wan)> showDescription: Displays the AP-5131 WAN port parameters. Syntax: Ex
Command Line Interface Reference 8-41AP5131>admin(network.wan)> setDescription: Defines the configuration of the AP-5131 WAN port. Syntax: Examp
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide8-428.3.2.1 Network WAN NAT CommandsAP5131>admin(network.wan.nat)>Description: Displays the NAT subm
Command Line Interface Reference 8-43AP5131>admin(network.wan.nat)> showDescription: Displays AP-5131 NAT parameters. Syntax: Example: admin(net
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide8-44AP5131>admin(network.wan.nat)> setDescription: Sets NAT inbound and outbound parameters. Syntax:
Command Line Interface Reference 8-45AP5131>admin(network.wan.nat)> addDescription: Adds NAT entries. Syntax: Example: admin(network.wan.nat)>
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide1-181.2.22 DHCP SupportThe AP-5131 can use Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) to obtain a leased I
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide8-46AP5131>admin(network.wan.nat)> deleteDescription: Deletes NAT entries. Syntax: Example:admin(net
Command Line Interface Reference 8-47AP5131>admin(network.wan.nat)> listDescription: Lists AP-5131 NAT entries for the specified index. Syntax:
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide8-488.3.2.2 Network WAN, VPN CommandsAP5131>admin(network.wan.vpn)>Description: Displays the VPN sub
Command Line Interface Reference 8-49AP5131>admin(network.wan.vpn)> add Description: Adds a VPN tunnel entry. Syntax: Example: admin(network.wan
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide8-50AP5131>admin(network.wan.vpn)> setDescription: Sets VPN entry parameters. Syntax: set type <n
Command Line Interface Reference 8-51For information on configuring VPN using the applet (GUI), see Configuring VPN Tunnels on page 6-34. salife <n
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide8-52AP5131>admin(network.wan.vpn)> deleteDescription: Deletes VPN tunnel entries. Syntax: Example: a
Command Line Interface Reference 8-53AP5131>admin(network.wan.vpn)> listDescription: Lists VPN tunnel entries. Syntax: Example:admin(network.wan
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide8-54AP5131>admin(network.wan.vpn)> resetDescription: Resets all of the AP-5131’s VPN tunnels. Syntax
Command Line Interface Reference 8-55AP5131>admin(network.wan.vpn)> statsDescription: Lists statistics for all active tunnels. Syntax: Example:
AP-5131 Introduction1-19digital data signal is encoded onto the carriers using a DSSS chipping algorithm. The AP-5131 radio signal propagates into the
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide8-56AP5131>admin(network.wan.vpn)> ikestateDescription: Displays statistics for all active tunnels u
Command Line Interface Reference 8-578.3.3 Network Wireless CommandsAP5131>admin(network.wireless)Description: Displays the AP-5131 wireless submen
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide8-588.3.3.1 Network WLAN CommandsAP5131>admin(network.wireless.wlan)>Description: Displays the AP-51
Command Line Interface Reference 8-59AP5131>admin(network.wireless.wlan)> showDescription: Displays the AP-5131’s current WLAN configuration. Sy
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide8-60AP5131>admin(network.wireless.wlan)> createDescription: Defines the parameters of a new AP-5131
Command Line Interface Reference 8-61Accept Broadcast ESSID : disableQoS Policy : Defaultadmin(network.wireless.wlan.create)>show security-------
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide8-62AP5131>admin(network.wireless.wlan)> editDescription: Edits the properties of an existing WLAN p
Command Line Interface Reference 8-63AP5131>admin(network.wireless.wlan)> deleteDescription: Deletes an existing WLAN.Syntax:For information on
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide8-64AP5131>admin(network.wireless.wlan.hotspot)>Description: Displays the Hotspot submenu. The items
Command Line Interface Reference 8-65AP5131>admin(network.wireless.wlan.hotspot)> showDescription: Displays the current AP-5131 Rogue AP detecti
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide1-20different AP-5131. The roam occurs when the MU analyzes the reception quality at a location and determ
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide8-66AP5131>admin(network.wireless.wlan.hotspot)> redirectionDescription: Goes to the hotspot redirec
Command Line Interface Reference 8-67AP5131>admin(network.wireless.wlan.hotspot)> radiusDescription: Goes to the hotspot Radius menu.Syntax:For
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide8-68AP5131>admin(network.wireless.wlan.hotspot.radius)> setDescription: Sets the Radius hotspot conf
Command Line Interface Reference 8-69AP5131>admin(network.wireless.wlan.hotspot.radius)> showDescription: Shows Radius hotspot server details.Sy
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide8-70AP5131>admin(network.wireless.wlan.hotspot)> white-listDescription: Goes to the hotspot white-li
Command Line Interface Reference 8-718.3.3.2 Network Security CommandsAP5131>admin(network.wireless.security)>Description: Displays the AP-5131
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide8-72AP5131>admin(network.wireless.security)> showDescription: Displays the AP-5131’s current securit
Command Line Interface Reference 8-73AP5131>admin(network.wireless.security)> createDescription: Defines the parameter of AP-5131 security polic
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide8-74Syntax:create Defines the parameters of a security policy.show Displays new or existing security polic
Command Line Interface Reference 8-75retry <number> Sets the maximum number of reauthentication retries <retry> (1-99).accounting mode <
AP-5131 Introduction1-211.3.3 Media TypesThe AP-5131 radio interface conforms to IEEE 802.11a/b/g specifications. The interface operates at a maximum
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide8-76wep-keyguardpasskey <passkey> The passkey used as a text abbreviation for the entire key length
Command Line Interface Reference 8-77For information on configuring the encryption and authentication options available to the AP-5131 using the apple
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide8-78AP5131>admin(network.wireless.security.edit)> Description: Edits the properties of a specific se
Command Line Interface Reference 8-79AP5131>admin(network.wireless.security)> deleteDescription: Deletes a specific security policy. Syntax: For
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide8-808.3.3.3 Network ACL CommandsAP5131>admin(network.wireless.acl)>Description: Displays the AP-5131
Command Line Interface Reference 8-81AP5131>admin(network.wireless.acl)> showDescription: Displays the AP-5131’s current ACL configuration. Synt
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide8-82AP5131>admin(network.wireless.acl)> createDescription: Creates an MU ACL policy. Syntax: Example
Command Line Interface Reference 8-83AP5131>admin(network.wireless.acl.edit)>Description: Edits the properties of an existing MU ACL policy.Synt
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide8-84AP5131>admin(network.wireless.acl)> deleteDescription: Removes an MU ACL policy. Syntax: For inf
Command Line Interface Reference 8-858.3.3.4 Network Radio Configuration Commands AP5131>admin(network.wireless.radio)>Description: Displays the
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide1-221.3.5 MU Association ProcessAn AP-5131 recognizes MUs as they begin the association process with the A
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide8-86AP5131>admin(network.wireless.radio)> showDescription: Displays the AP-5131’s current radio conf
Command Line Interface Reference 8-87AP5131>admin(network.wireless.radio)> setDescription: Enables an AP-5131 Radio and defines the RF band of o
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide8-88AP5131>admin(network.wireless.radio.radio1)>Description: Displays a specific 802.11b/g radio sub
Command Line Interface Reference 8-89AP5131>admin(network.wireless.radio.radio1)> show Description: Displays specific 802.11b/g radio settings.S
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide8-90admin(network.wireless.radio.radio1)>show qosRadio QOS Parameter Set 11g-default-------------------
Command Line Interface Reference 8-91AP5131>admin(network.wireless.radio.802-11bg)> setDescription: Defines specific 802.11b/g radio parameters.
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide8-92AP5131>admin(network.wireless.radio.802-11bg.advanced)>Description: Displays the advanced submen
Command Line Interface Reference 8-93AP5131>admin(network.wireless.radio.802-11bg.advanced)> showDescription: Displays the BSSID to WLAN mapping
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide8-94AP5131>admin(network.wireless.radio.802-11bg.advanced)> setDescription: Defines advanced paramet
Command Line Interface Reference 8-95AP5131>admin(network.wireless.radio.radio2)>Description: Displays a specific 802.11a radio submenu. The ite
AP-5131 Introduction1-231.3.6 Operating ModesThe AP-5131 can operate in a couple of configurations.• Access Point - As an Access Point, the AP-5131 fu
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide8-96AP5131>admin(network.wireless.radio.802-11a)> showDescription: Displays specific 802.11a radio s
Command Line Interface Reference 8-97admin(network.wireless.radio.802-11a)>show qosRadio QOS Parameter Set: 11a default----------------------------
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide8-98AP5131>admin(network.wireless.radio.802-11a)> setDescription: Defines specific 802.11a radio par
Command Line Interface Reference 8-99AP5131>admin(network.wireless.radio.802-11a.advanced)>Description: Displays the advanced submenu for the 80
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide8-100AP5131>admin(network.wireless.radio.802-11a.advanced)> showDescription: Displays the BSSID to W
Command Line Interface Reference 8-101AP5131>admin(network.wireless.radio.802-11a.advanced)> setDescription: Defines advanced parameters for the
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide8-1028.3.3.5 Network Quality of Service (QoS) CommandsAP5131>admin(network.wireless.qos)>Description
Command Line Interface Reference 8-103AP5131>admin(network.wireless.qos)> showDescription: Displays the AP-5131’s current QoS policy by summary
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide8-104AP5131>admin(network.wireless.qos.create)>Description: Defines an AP-5131 QoS policy. Syntax: F
Command Line Interface Reference 8-105AP5131>admin(network.wireless.qos.edit)>Descripton:Edits the properties of an existing QoS policy.Syntax:
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide1-24• MIB (Management Information Base) accessing the AP-5131 SNMP function using a MIB Browser. The AP-51
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide8-106AP5131>admin(network.wireless.qos)> deleteDescription: Removes a QoS policy. Syntax: For inform
Command Line Interface Reference 8-1078.3.3.6 Network Bandwith Management CommandsAP5131>admin(network.wireless.bandwidth)>Description: Displays
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide8-108AP5131>admin(network.wireless.bandwidth)> showDescription: Displays the AP-5131’s current Bandw
Command Line Interface Reference 8-109AP5131>admin(network.wireless.bandwidth)> setDescription: Defines the AP-5131 Bandwidth Management configu
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide8-1108.3.3.7 Network Rogue-AP CommandsAP5131>admin(network.wireless.rogue-ap)>Description: Displays
Command Line Interface Reference 8-111AP5131>admin(network.wireless.rogue-ap)> showDescription: Displays the current AP-5131 Rogue AP detection
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide8-112AP5131>admin(network.wireless.rogue-ap)> setDescription: Defines the AP-5131 ACL rogue AP metho
Command Line Interface Reference 8-113AP5131>admin(network.wireless.rogue-ap.mu-scan)>Description: Displays the Rogue-AP mu-scan submenu.Syntax:
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide8-114AP5131>admin(network.wireless.rogue-ap.mu-scan)> startDescription: Initiates an MU scan from a
Command Line Interface Reference 8-115AP5131>admin(network.wireless.rogue-ap.mu-scan)> showDescription: Displays the results of an MU scan. Synt
Hardware InstallationAn AP-5131 installation includes mounting the AP-5131 on a table-top, wall, ceiling T-bar or above the ceiling (attic or plenum),
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide8-116AP5131>admin(network.wireless.rogue-ap.allowed-list)>Description: Displays the Rogue-AP allowed
Command Line Interface Reference 8-117AP5131>admin(network.wireless.rogue-ap.allowed-list)> showDescription: Displays the Rogue AP allowed List.
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide8-118AP5131>admin(network.wireless.rogue-ap.allowed-list)> addDescription: Adds an AP MAC address an
Command Line Interface Reference 8-119AP5131>admin(network.wireless.rogue-ap.allowed-list)> deleteDescription: Deletes an AP MAC address and ESS
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide8-1208.3.4 Network Firewall CommandsAP5131>admin(network.firewall)>Description: Displays the AP-5131
Command Line Interface Reference 8-121AP5131>admin(network.firewall)> showDescription: Displays the AP-5131 firewall parameters. Syntax: Example
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide8-122AP5131>admin(network.firewall)> setDescription: Defines the AP-5131 firewall parameters. Syntax
Command Line Interface Reference 8-123AP5131>admin(network.firewall)> accessDescription: Enables or disables firewall permissions through LAN to
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide8-124AP5131>admin(network.firewall)> advancedDescription: Displays whether an AP-5131 firewall rule
Command Line Interface Reference 8-1258.3.5 Network Router CommandsAP5131>admin(network.router)>Description: Displays the router submenu. The it
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide2-22.1 PrecautionsBefore installing the AP-5131 verify the following:• Do not install in wet or dusty area
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide8-126AP5131>admin(network.router)> showDescription: Shows the AP-5131 route table. Syntax: Example:
Command Line Interface Reference 8-127AP5131>admin(network.router)> setDescription: Shows the AP-5131 route table. Syntax: For information on co
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide8-128AP5131>admin(network.router)> addDescription: Adds user-defined routes. Syntax: Example: admin(
Command Line Interface Reference 8-129AP5131>admin(network.router)> deleteDescription: Deletes user-defined routes. Syntax: Example: admin(netwo
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide8-130AP5131>admin(network.router)> listDescription: Lists user-defined routes. Syntax: Example: admi
Command Line Interface Reference 8-1318.4 System CommandsAP5131>admin(system)>Description: Displays the System submenu. The items available unde
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide8-132AP5131>admin(system)>restart Description: Restarts the AP-5131 access point. Syntax: Example:ad
Command Line Interface Reference 8-133AP5131>admin(system)>showDescription: Displays high-level AP-5131 system information. Syntax: Example: adm
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide8-134AP5131>admin(system)>setDescription: Sets AP-5131 system parameters. Syntax: ?Example: admin(s
Command Line Interface Reference 8-1358.4.1 System Debug and Last Password CommandsAP5131>admin(system)>debugDescription: Accesses AP-5131 debug
Hardware Installation2-3Verify the model indicated on the bottom of the AP-5131 is correct. Contact the Symbol Support Center to report missing or imp
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide8-1368.4.2 System Access CommandsAP5131>admin(system)>accessDescription: Displays the AP-5131 access
Command Line Interface Reference 8-137AP5131>admin(system.access)>setDescription: Defines the permissions to access the AP-5131 applet, CLI, SNM
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide8-138AP5131>admin(system.access)>showDescription: Displays the current AP-5131 access permissions an
Command Line Interface Reference 8-1398.4.3 System Certificate Management CommandsAP5131>admin(system)>cmgrDescription: Displays the Certificate
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide8-140AP5131>admin(system.cmgr)> genreqDescription: Generates a certificate request.Syntax: Note: The
Command Line Interface Reference 8-141AP5131>admin(system.cmgr)> delselfDescription: )Deletes a self certificate. Syntax: Example: admin(system.
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide8-142AP5131>admin(system.cmgr)> loadselfDescription: Loads a self certificate signed by the Certific
Command Line Interface Reference 8-143AP5131>admin(system.cmgr)> listselfDescription: Lists the loaded self certificates.Syntax: For information
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide8-144AP5131>admin(system.cmgr)> loadcaDescription: Loads a trusted certificate from the Certificate
Command Line Interface Reference 8-145AP5131>admin(system.cmgr)> delcaDescription: Deletes a trusted certificate. Syntax: For information on con
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide2-4The Symbol power injector (Part No. AP-PSBIAS-1P2-AFR) is included in certain orderable configurations,
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide8-146AP5131>admin(system.cmgr)> listcaDescription: Lists the loaded trusted certificate. Syntax: For
Command Line Interface Reference 8-147AP5131>admin(system.cmgr)> showreqDescription: Displays a certificate request in PEM format. Syntax: For i
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide8-148AP5131>admin(system.cmgr)> delprivkeyDescription: Deletes a private key. Syntax: For informatio
Command Line Interface Reference 8-149AP5131>admin(system.cmgr)> listprivkeyDescription: Lists the names of private keys. Syntax: For informatio
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide8-150AP5131>admin(system.cmgr)> expcert Description: Exports the certificaqte file. Syntax: For info
Command Line Interface Reference 8-151AP5131>admin(system.cmgr)> impcertDescription: Imports the target certificate file.Syntax: For information
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide8-1528.4.4 System SNMP CommandsAP5131>admin(system)> snmp Description: Displays the SNMP submenu. Th
Command Line Interface Reference 8-1538.4.4.1 System SNMP Access CommandsAP5131>admin(system.snmp.access)Description: Displays the SNMP Access menu
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide8-154AP5131>admin(system.snmp.access)> showDescription: Shows the SNMP v3 engine ID. Syntax: Example
Command Line Interface Reference 8-155AP5131>admin(system.snmp.access)> addDescription: Adds SNMP access entries for specific v1v2 and v3 user d
Hardware Installation2-5metal, concrete, walls or floors block transmission. Install the AP-5131 in open areas or add access points as needed to impro
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide8-156AP5131>admin(system.snmp.access)> deleteDescription: Deletes SNMP access entries for specific v
Command Line Interface Reference 8-157AP5131>admin(system.snmp.access)> listDescription: Lists SNMP access entries. Syntax: Example:admin(system
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide8-1588.4.4.2 System SNMP Traps CommandsAP5131>admin(system.snmp.traps) Description: Displays the SNMP t
Command Line Interface Reference 8-159AP5131>admin(system.snmp.traps)> showDescription: Shows SNMP trap parameters. Syntax: Example: admin(syste
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide8-160AP5131>admin(system.snmp.traps)> setDescription: Sets SNMP trap parameters. Syntax: For informa
Command Line Interface Reference 8-161AP5131>admin(system.snmp.traps)> addDescription:Adds SNMP trap entries. Syntax: Example: admin(system.snmp
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide8-162AP5131>admin(system.snmp.traps)> deleteDescription: Deletes SNMP trap entries. Syntax: Example:
Command Line Interface Reference 8-163AP5131>admin(system.snmp.traps)> listDescription: Lists SNMP trap entries. Syntax: Example: admin(system.s
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide8-1648.4.5 System Network Time Protocol (NTP) CommandsAP5131>admin(system)> ntp Description: Display
Command Line Interface Reference 8-165AP5131>admin(system.ntp)> showDescription: Displays the NTP server configuration. Syntax: Example: admin(s
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide2-6suite supporting the 2.4 GHz band and another antenna suite supporting the 5.2 GHz band. Select an ante
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide8-166 AP5131>admin(system.ntp)> date-zoneDescription: Show date, time and time zone.Syntax: Example:
Command Line Interface Reference 8-167AP5131>admin(system.ntp)> zone-listDescription: Displays an extensive list of time zones for countries aro
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide8-168AP5131>admin(system.ntp)> setDescription: Sets NTP parameters for AP-5131 clock synchronization
Command Line Interface Reference 8-1698.4.6 System Log CommandsAP5131>admin(system)> logs Description: Displays the AP-5131 log submenu. Logging
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide8-170AP5131>admin(system.logs)> showDescription: Displays the current AP-5131 logging settings. Synt
Command Line Interface Reference 8-171AP5131>admin(system.logs)> setDescription: Sets log options and parameters. Syntax: For information on con
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide8-172AP5131>admin(system.logs)> viewDescription: Displays the AP-5131 system log file. Syntax: Examp
Command Line Interface Reference 8-173AP5131>admin(system.logs)> deleteDescription: Deletes the log files. Syntax: Example: admin(system.logs)&g
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide8-174AP5131>admin(system.logs)> sendDescription: Sends log and core file to an FTP Server. Syntax: E
Command Line Interface Reference 8-1758.4.7 System Configuration-Update CommandsAP5131>admin(system.config)>Description: Displays the AP-5131 c
Hardware Installation2-7The 5.2 GHz antenna suite includes the following models: For detailed specifications on the 2.4 GHz and 5.2 GHz antennae menti
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide8-176AP5131>admin(system.config)> defaultDescription: Restores the full AP-5131 factory default conf
Command Line Interface Reference 8-177AP5131>admin(system.config)> partialDescription: Restores a partial factory default configuration. The AP-
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide8-178AP5131>admin(system.config)> showDescription: Displays import/export parameters for the AP-5131
Command Line Interface Reference 8-179AP5131>admin(system.config)> setDescription: Sets the import/export parameters. Syntax: Example: admin(sys
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide8-180AP5131>admin(system.config)> exportDescription: Exports the configuration from the system. Synt
Command Line Interface Reference 8-181AP5131>admin(system.config)> importDescription: Imports the AP-5131 configuration to the AP-5131. Errors c
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide8-1828.4.8 Firmware Update CommandsAP5131>admin(system)>fw-updateDescription: Displays the firmware
Command Line Interface Reference 8-183AP5131>admin(system.fw-update)>showDescription: Displays the current AP-5131 firmware update settings.Synt
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide8-184AP5131>admin(system.fw-update)>setDescription: Defines AP-5131 firmware update settings and use
Command Line Interface Reference 8-185AP5131>admin(system.fw-update)>updateDescription: Executes the AP-5131 firmware update over the WAN or LAN
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide2-82.5 Power OptionsThe power options for the AP-5131 include:• Symbol Power Injector (Part No. AP-PSBIAS-
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide8-1868.5 Statistics CommandsAP5131>admin(stats)Description: Displays the AP-5131 statistics submenu. Th
Command Line Interface Reference 8-187AP5131>admin(stats)> showDescription: Displays AP-5131 system information. Syntax: For information on disp
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide8-188AP5131>admin(stats)> send-cfg-apDescription: Copies the AP-5131’s configuration to another AP-5
Command Line Interface Reference 8-189AP5131>admin(stats)> send-cfg-allDescription: Copies the AP-5131’s configuration to all of the AP-5131s wi
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide8-190AP5131>admin(stats)> clearDescription: Clears the specified statistics counters to zero to begi
Command Line Interface Reference 8-191AP5131>admin(stats)> flash-all-ledsDescription: Starts and stops the illumination of a specified access po
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide8-192AP5131>admin(stats)> echoDescription: Defines the echo test values used to conduct a ping test
Command Line Interface Reference 8-193AP5131>admin.stats.echo)> showDescription: Shows Mobile Unit Statistics Summary.Syntax: Example:admin(stat
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide8-194AP5131>admin.stats.echo)> listDescription: Lists echo test parameters and results.Syntax: Examp
Command Line Interface Reference 8-195AP5131>admin.stats.echo)>setDescription: Defines the parameters of the echo test.Syntax: For information o
Hardware Installation2-92.6.1 Installing the Power InjectorRefer to the following sections for information on planning, installing, and validating the
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide8-196AP5131>admin.stats.echo)> startDescription: Initiates the echo test.Syntax: Example:admin(stats
Command Line Interface Reference 8-197AP5131>admin(stats)> pingDescription: Defines the ping test values used to conduct a ping test to an AP wi
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide8-198AP5131>admin.stats.ping)> showDescription: Shows Known AP Summary Details.Syntax: Example:admin
Command Line Interface Reference 8-199AP5131>admin.stats.ping)> listDescription: Lists ping test parameters and results.Syntax: Example:admin(st
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide8-200AP5131>admin.stats.ping)> setDescription: Defines the parameters of the ping test.Syntax: Examp
Command Line Interface Reference 8-201AP5131>admin.stats.echo)> startDescription: Initiates the ping test.Syntax: Example:admin(stats.ping)>s
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Configuring Mesh Networking9.1 Mesh Networking OverviewAn AP-5131 can be configured in two modes to support the new mesh networking functionality. The
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide9-2AP-5131s configured as both a base and a client bridge function as repeaters to transmit data with asso
Configuring Mesh Networking9-3If an AP-5131 is configured as a base bridge (but not as a client bridge) it operates normally at boot time. The base br
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AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide2-10Ensure the cable length from the Ethernet source (host) to the power injector and AP-5131 does not exc
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide9-4The dual-radio model AP-5131 affords users better optimization of the mesh networking feature by allowi
Configuring Mesh Networking9-5Limit the wireless client’s connections to reduce the total number of hops required to get to the wired network. Use eac
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide9-6However, if using the Known AP Statistics screen’s Send Cfg to APs functionality, “auto-select” and pre
Configuring Mesh Networking9-7Verify the enabled LAN is named appropriately in respect to its intended function in supporting the mesh network. 3. Sel
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide9-86. Click OK to return to either the LAN1 or LAN2 screen where updates to the Mesh STP Configuration can
Configuring Mesh Networking9-9The Wireless Configuration screen displays with those existing WLANs displayed within the table.2. Select the Create but
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide9-10Symbol recommends assigning a unique name to a WLAN supporting a mesh network to differentiate it from
Configuring Mesh Networking9-11are typically not guest networks, wherein public assess is more important than data protection. Symbol also discourages
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide9-1210. Select the Use Secure Beacon checkbox to not transmit the AP- 5131’s ESSID amongst the AP-5131s an
Configuring Mesh Networking9-131. Select Network Configuration -> Wireless -> Radio Configuration from the AP-5131 menu tree.2. Enable the radio
Hardware Installation2-112.7 Mounting the AP-5131The AP-5131 can rest on a flat surface, attach to a wall, mount under a suspended T-Bar or above a ce
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide9-14mesh network data from those client bridges within the mesh network and never the initiator.4. If the
Configuring Mesh Networking9-15If the Client Bridge checkbox has been selected, use the Mesh Network Name drop-down menu to select the WLAN (ESS) the
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide9-16the user from selecting the order base bridges are added to the mesh network when one of the three ass
Configuring Mesh Networking9-17If a MAC address is not desirable as others but still worthy of being on the preferred list, select it, and click the D
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide9-189.3 Usage Scenario - Trion EnterprisesTrion Enterprises is a new shipping and receiving company. Trion
Configuring Mesh Networking9-191. The Trion IT department verifies connectivity with both of the AP-5131s following the instructions in Testing Connec
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide9-203. The Trion IT department selects Network Configuration -> LAN from the AP-5131 menu tree. 4. The
Configuring Mesh Networking9-216. The IT team selects the Mesh STP Configuration button on the bottom off the screen. 7. The Trion IT department sets
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide9-22The Wireless Configuration screen displays with those existing WLANs displayed within the table. This
Configuring Mesh Networking9-2312. The team assigns the name of “trion mesh” to the WLAN so it will not be confused with other WLANs used in other are
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide2-124. Cable the AP-5131 using either the Symbol power injector solution or an approved line cord and powe
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide9-2419. The Broadcast Key Rotation checkbox is selected, as the IT team plans to change the keys from time
Configuring Mesh Networking9-2523. The IT team assigns the name of “trion mesh network” to the ACL to eliminate any confusion with the ACLs intended f
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide9-2626. The team decides to leave the Disallow MU to MU Communication checkbox unselected for the WLAN, as
Configuring Mesh Networking9-2731. The IT Team does not plan on supporting any legacy 802.11b voice enabled devices, so they leave the Support Voice p
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide9-2837. For AP2, the IT Team enables both Radio 1 and Radio 2 and defines radio 1 as a client bridge. 38.
Configuring Mesh Networking9-29For the next six months, Trion Enterprises’ mesh network only consists of AP1 and AP2. AP1 has already been defined as
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide9-30broadcast range (see the illustration below). The Trion IT department follows the instructions in Wall
Configuring Mesh Networking9-315. The Trion IT department then selects Network Configuration -> LAN -> trion from the AP-5131 menu tree. 6. The
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide9-329. The team selects the Edit button to revise (and rename) the existing default WLAN to support mesh n
Configuring Mesh Networking9-3313. The team does not want any MUs connecting to the mesh WLAN, only the devices comprising the mesh network. Therefore
Hardware Installation2-135. Verify the behavior of the AP-5131 LEDs. For more information, see LED Indicators on page 2-20.6. Return the AP-5131 to an
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide9-3421. Now a QoS policy needs to be defined for the shipping and receiving mesh WLAN. The IT Team still e
Configuring Mesh Networking9-3525. For both AP3 and AP4, the IT Team uses the Mesh Network Name drop-down menu to assign the “trion mesh” WLAN to radi
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide9-369.3.3 Adding 2 More Client Bridges to the Trion NetworkAfter an additional six months with their exist
Configuring Mesh Networking9-373. The Trion IT department selects Network Configuration -> LAN from the AP-5131 menu tree. 4. The Trion IT departme
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide9-387. The Trion IT department leaves the Priority setting to at 32768 for AP5 and AP6 for both to defer t
Configuring Mesh Networking9-399. The team selects the Edit button to revise (and rename) the existing default WLAN to support mesh networking. 10. Th
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide9-4013. The team still does not want any MUs connecting to the mesh WLAN, only the devices comprising the
Configuring Mesh Networking9-4122. The IT team selects Network Configuration -> Wireless -> Radio Configuration from the AP-5131 menu tree.The R
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Technical SpecificationsThis appendix provides technical specifications in the following areas: • Physical Characteristics• Electrical Characteristics
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide2-148. Cable the AP-5131 using either the Symbol power injector solution or an approved line cord and powe
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference GuideA-2A.1 Physical CharacteristicsThe AP-5131 has the following physical characteristics:A.2 Electrical Chara
Technical SpecificationsA-3A.3 Radio CharacteristicsThe AP-5131 has the following radio characteristics:Operating Channels 802.11a radio - Channels 3
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference GuideA-4A.4 Antenna SpecificationsThe AP-5131 antenna suite has the following specifications:A.4.1 2.4 GHz Ante
Technical SpecificationsA-5A.4.3 Additional Antenna ComponentsThe following table lists the Symbol part number for various antenna accessories. This t
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference GuideA-6A.5 Country CodesThe following list of countries and their country codes is useful when using the AP-51
Technical SpecificationsA-7Germany DE Turkey TRGreece GR Ukraine UAHong Kong HK UAE AEHungary HU United Kingdom UKIceland IS USA USIndia IN Uruguay UY
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AP-5131 Usage ScenariosThis appendix provides practical usage scenarios for many of the AP-5131’s key features. This information should be referenced
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference GuideB-2The firmware is automatically updated each time firmware versions are found to be different between the
AP-5131 Usage ScenariosB-3e. Add the following 3 new options under AP5131 Options class:f. Highlight Scope Options from the tree and select Configure
Hardware Installation2-15e. Plug the power adapter into an outlet.9. Verify the behavior of the AP-5131 LEDs. For more information, see LED Indicators
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference GuideB-4B.1.1.2 Global Options - Using Extended/Standard OptionsThe following are instructions for automatic fi
AP-5131 Usage ScenariosB-5d. Under the General tab, check all 3 options mentioned within the Extended Options table and enter a value for each option.
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference GuideB-6If the DHCP Server is configured for options 186 and 66 (to assign TFTP Server IP addresses) the AP-513
AP-5131 Usage ScenariosB-7B.1.2.1 BootP OptionsThis section contains instructions for the automatic update of the AP-5131 firmware and configuration f
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference GuideB-8Using options sa, bf and 136: 3. Copy the firmware and configuration files to the appropriate directory
AP-5131 Usage ScenariosB-9B.1.2.2 BootP PrioritiesThe following flowchart displays the priorities used by the AP-5131 when the BootP server is configu
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference GuideB-10B.2.1 Configuring a VPN Tunnel Between Two AP-5131sThe AP-5131 can connect to a non-AP device supporti
AP-5131 Usage ScenariosB-118. Click Apply to save the changes.9. Select the Auto (IKE) Key Exchange checkbox.10. Select the Auto Key Settings button.1
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference GuideB-1213. Select Pre Shared Key (PSK) from the IKE Authentication Mode drop-down menu.14. Enter a Passphrase
AP-5131 Usage ScenariosB-13 19. On AP-5131 #2/ Device #2, repeat the same procedure. However, replace AP-5131 #2 information with AP-5131 #1 informati
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide2-164. Cable the AP-5131 using either the Symbol power injector solution or an approved line cord and powe
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference GuideB-14B.2.3 Frequently Asked VPN QuestionsThe following are common questions that arise when configuring a V
AP-5131 Usage ScenariosB-15 • Question 2: Even if a wildcard entry of "0.0.0.0" is entered in the Remote Subnet field in the VPN configurati
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference GuideB-16Yes. • Question 6: Can an IPSec tunnel over a PPPoE connection be established - such as a PPPoE enable
AP-5131 Usage ScenariosB-17• UFQDN - tries to match the user entered remote ID data string to the email address field of the received certificate. • Q
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference GuideB-18• Question 11: I still can't get my tunnel to work after attempting to initiate traffic between t
AP-5131 Usage ScenariosB-19These three rules should be configured above all other rules (default or user defined). When Advanced LAN Access is used, c
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference GuideB-20• The interface parameter has been removed from the Auto Update configuration feature.• The WAN interf
Customer SupportSymbol Technologies provides its customers with prompt and accurate customer support. Use the Symbol Support Center as the primary con
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference GuideC-2North American ContactsInside North America:Symbol Technologies, Inc.One Symbol Plaza Holtsville, New Y
Customer SupportC-3Web Support SitesMySymbolCarehttp://www.symbol.com/services/msc/msc.htmlSymbol Services Homepagehttp://symbol.com/servicesSymbol So
Hardware Installation2-1710. Rotate the AP-5131 chassis 45 degrees counter-clockwise. The clips click as they fasten to the T-bar.11. The AP-5131 is r
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference GuideC-4
Aaccess options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23access pointCAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference GuideIN-6CAM stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16PSP stations . . . . . . . .
IN-7Iimporting certificates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8importing/exporting configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference GuideIN-8Rradio options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6radio, retry his
IN-9WAN, statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2WEP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference GuideIN-10
Symbol Technologies, Inc.One Symbol PlazaHoltsville, New York 11742-130072E-94168-01Revision A - November 2006
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide2-18The mounting hardware required to install the AP-5131 above a ceiling consists of:• Light pipe• Badge
Hardware Installation2-199. Snap the clips of the light pipe into the bottom of the AP-5131.10. Fit the light pipe into hole in the tile from its unfi
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide2-20For Symbol power injector installations:a. Connect a RJ-45 Ethernet cable between the network data sup
Hardware Installation2-21The five LEDs on the top housing of the AP-5131 are clearly visible in table-top, wall and below ceiling installations. The f
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide2-222.9 Setting Up MUsFor a discussion of how to initially test the AP-5131 to ensure it can interoperate
Getting StartedThe AP-5131 should be installed in an area tested for radio coverage using one of the site survey tools available to the Symbol field s
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide3-2• For instructions on installing the AP-5131 on a table top, see Desk Mounted Installations on page 2-1
Getting Started3-33.3 Default Configuration ChangesThe following table illustrates the changes made to the AP-5131 version 1.1 configuration as compar
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide3-43.4.2 Connecting to the Access Point using the LAN PortTo initially connect to the AP-5131 using the ac
Getting Started3-53.5 Basic Device ConfigurationFor the basic setup described in this section, the Java-based Web UI will be used to configure the AP-
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide3-6Enter the current password and a new admin password in fields provided, and click Apply. Once the admin
Getting Started3-72. Enter a System Name for the AP-5131.The System Name is useful if multiple Symbol devices are being administered.3. Select the Cou
ContentsAbout This GuideIntroduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide3-84. Optionally enter the IP address of the server used to provide system time to the AP-5131 within the
Getting Started3-9e. Define a Default Gateway address for the AP-5131’s WAN connection. The ISP or a network administrator provides this address. f. S
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide3-10c. If using the static or DHCP Server option, enter the network-assigned IP Address of the AP-5131. d.
Getting Started3-11a. Enter the Extended Services Set Identification (ESSID) and name associated with the WLAN. For additional information on creating
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide3-12Multiple WLANs can share the same security policy, so be careful not to name security policies after s
Getting Started3-135. Click the Apply button to save the security policy and return to the AP-5131 Quick Setup screen. At this point, you can test the
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide3-144. Click the Ping button to begin transmitting packets to the specified MU address.Refer to the Number
System ConfigurationThe Symbol AP-5131 contains a built-in browser interface for system configuration and remote management using a standard Web brows
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide4-2.System configuration topics include: • Configuring System Settings• Configuring Data Access• Managing
System Configuration4-32. Configure the AP-5131 System Settings field to assign a system name and location, set the country of operation and view devi
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference GuideivSingle or Dual Mode Radio Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6S
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide4-43. Refer to the Factory Defaults field to restore either a full or partial default configuration. Count
System Configuration4-54. Use the Restart AP-5131 field to restart the AP (if necessary).5. Click Apply to save any changes to the System Settings scr
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide4-67. Click Logout to securely exit the AP-5131 Symbol Access Point applet. A prompt displays confirming t
System Configuration4-73. Refer to the Applet Timeout field to set an HTTPS timeout interval.4. Configure the Secure Shell field to set timeout values
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide4-86. Use the Radius Server if a Radius server has been selected as the authentication server, enter the r
System Configuration4-94.3 Managing Certificate Authority (CA) CertificatesCertificate management includes the following sections: • Importing a CA Ce
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide4-102. Copy the content of the CA Certificate message (using a text editor such as notepad) and then click
System Configuration4-11To create a self certificate:1. Select System Configuration -> Certificate Mgmt -> Self Certificates from the AP-5131 me
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide4-124. When the form is completed, click the Generate button.The Certificate Request screen disappears and
System Configuration4-136. Click the Copy to Clipboard button.The content of certificate request is copied to the clipboard.Create an email to your CA
vMU Association Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22Operating Modes . . . . . . . . . . . .
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide4-141. Select System Configuration -> Certificate Mgmt -> Self Certificates from the AP-5131 menu tr
System Configuration4-154. Complete as many of the optional values within the Certificate Request screen as possible.5. When the form is completed, cl
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide4-167. Click the Copy to clipboard button. Save the certificate content to a secure location.8. Connect to
System Configuration4-17A File Download screen displays prompting the user to select the download location for the certificate.14. Click the Save butt
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide4-18If using the Symbol-CC-WS2000-MIB-2.0 and/or Symbol-AP-5131-MIB to configure the AP-5131, use the tabl
System Configuration4-19SNMP allows a network administrator to manage network performance, find and solve network problems, and plan for network growt
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide4-20community strings for read-only and read/write access. SNMP version 3 (v3) further enhances protocol f
System Configuration4-213. Configure the SNMP v3 User Definitions field (if SNMP v3 is used) to add and configure SNMP v3 user definitions.SNMP v3 use
AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide4-224. Specify the users who can read and optionally modify the SNMP-capable client.5. If configuring SNMP
System Configuration4-237. Click Undo Changes (if necessary) to undo any changes made. Undo Changes reverts the settings displayed on the SNMP Access
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