Motorola AP 5131 - Wireless Access Point User manual

INSTALLATION
AP-5131 Access Point
Installation Guide
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1.0 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
1.1 Document Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
1.2 Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
1.3 Site Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
2.0 AP-5131 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
2.1 Physical Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
2.2 Electrical Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
2.3 Radio Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
3.0 Hardware Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
3.1 Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
3.2 Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
3.3 AP-5131 Placement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
3.4 Mounting the AP-5131 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
3.5 LED Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Contents
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4.0 Basic AP-5131 Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
4.1 Resetting the AP-5131 Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
4.2 Configuring Basic AP-5131 Device Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
4.3 Where to Go From Here? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
5.0 Regulatory Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
6.0 Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) . . . . . . 40
7.0 Motorola’s Enterprise Mobility Support Center . . . . . . . . . . 42
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MOTOROLA and the Stylized M Logo are registered in the US Patent &
Trademark Office. Symbol is a registered trademark of Symbol Technologies,
Inc. All other product or service names are the property of their respective
owners. © Motorola, Inc. 2009. All rights reserved.
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Introduction 1
1 Introduction
The Motorola AP-5131 Access Point (AP) provides a bridge between Ethernet wired LANs or WANs
and wireless networks. It provides connectivity between Ethernet wired networks and radio-equipped
mobile units (MUs). MUs include the full line of Motorola terminals, bar-code scanners adapters (PC
cards, compact flash cards and PCI adapters) and other devices.
The AP-5131 provides a maximum 54Mbps data transfer rate via each radio. It monitors Ethernet
traffic and forwards appropriate Ethernet messages to MUs over the network. It also monitors MU
radio traffic and forwards MU packets to the Ethernet LAN.
The AP-5131’s GUI, CLI and help system have been re-branded to “AP-51xx” (with the exception of
the login screen to be used generically with the AP-5181 model access point (that shares the same
GUI and feature set).
The AP-5131 is available in two radio versions, a single-radio and dual-radio model. One version of
the device firmware runs on the AP-5131 regardless of its radio configuration.
The Motorola AP-5131 Access Point is available in the following base models:
• Single 802.11a/g radio, external antenna (Part No. AP-5131-4002X-WWR)
• Dual 802.11a+g radio, external antenna (Part No. AP-5131-1304X-WWR)
If new to the AP-5131 and access point technology, refer to the AP-51xx Product Reference Guide to
familiarize yourself with access point technology and the feature set exclusive to the Motorola
AP-5131. The guide is available, at http://support.symbol.com/support/product/manuals.do.
1.1 Document Conventions
The following graphical alerts are used in this document to indicate notable situations:
NOTE Tips, hints, or special requirements that you should take note of.
CAUTION Care is required. Disregarding a caution can result in data loss or
equipment malfunction.
!
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1.2 Warnings
•Read all installation instructions and site survey reports, and verify correct equipment installation before
connecting the AP-5131 to its power source.
•Remove jewelry and watches before installing this equipment.
•Verify that the unit is grounded before connecting it to the power source.
•Verify that any device connected to this unit is properly wired and grounded.
•Connect all power cords to a properly wired and grounded electrical circuit.
•Verify that the electrical circuits have appropriate overload protection.
•Attach only approved power cords to the device.
•Verify that the power connector and socket are accessible at all times during the operation of the
equipment.
•Do not work with power circuits in dimly lit spaces.
•Do not install this equipment or work with its power circuits during thunderstorms or other weather
conditions that could cause a power surge.
•Verify there is adequate ventilation around the device, and that ambient temperatures meet equipment
operation specifications.
1.3 Site Preparation
•Consult your site survey and network analysis reports to determine specific equipment placement, power
drops, and so on.
•Assign installation responsibility to the appropriate personnel.
•Identify and document where all installed components are located.
•Provide a sufficient number of power drops for your equipment.
•Ensure adequate, dust-free ventilation to all installed equipment.
•Identify and prepare Ethernet and console port connections.
•Verify that cable lengths are within the maximum allowable distances for optimal signal transmission.
WARNING! Indicates a condition or procedure that could result in personal injury or
equipment damage.
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AP-5131 Specifications 3
2 AP-5131 Specifications
2.1 Physical Characteristics
The AP-5131 has the following physical characteristics:
2.2 Electrical Characteristics
The AP-5131 has the following electrical characteristics:
Dimensions 5.32 inches long x 9.45 inches wide x 1.77 inches thick.
135 mm long x 240 mm wide x 45 mm thick.
Housing Metal, Plenum Housing (UL2043)
Weight 1.95 lbs/0.88 Kg (single-radio model)
2.05 lbs/0.93 Kg (dual-radio model)
Operating
Temperature
-20 to 50° Celsius
Storage Temperature -40 to 70° Celsius
Altitude 8,000 feet/2438 m @ 28° Celsius (operating)
15,000 feet/4572 m @ 12° Celsius (storage)
Vibration Vibration to withstand .02g/Hz, random, sine, 20-2k Hz
Humidity 5 to 95% (operating) 5 to 85% (storage)
Electrostatic
Discharge
15kV (air)
8kV (contact)
Drop Bench drop 36 inches to concrete (excluding side with connectors)
Operating Voltage 48Vdc (Nom)
Operating Current 200mA (Peak) @ 48Vdc
170mA (Nom) @ 48Vdc.
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2.3 Radio Characteristics
The AP-5131 has the following radio characteristics:
Transmitter Power 22 dBm Maximum (country, channel and data-rate dependant)
802.11b/g
19 dBm +/- 1 dBm @ 1, 2, 5.5, 11 Mbps
19 dBm +/- 1 dBm @ 6 and 9 Mbps
18 dBm +/- 1 dBm @ 12 and 18 Mbps
17 dBm +/- 1 dBm @ 24 and 36 Mbps
16 dBm +/- 1 dBm @ 48 and 54 Mbps
802.11a
17 dBm +/- 1 dBm @ 6 and 9 Mbps
16 dBm +/- 1 dBm @ 12 and 18 Mbps
15 dBm +/- 1 dBm @ 24 and 36 Mbps
14 dBm +/- 1 dBm @ 48 and 54 Mbps
Operating Channels 802.11a radio - Channels 1-35 (4920-5825 MHz)
802.11b/g radio - Channels 1-13 (2412-2472 MHz)
802.11b/g radio - Channel 14 (2484 MHz Japan only)
Actual operating frequencies depend on regulatory rules and
certification agencies.
Radio Data Rates 802.11a radio 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, and 54 Mbit/Sec
802.11g radio 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, and 54 Mbit/Sec
802.11b radio 1, 2, 5.5, 11 Mbps
Wireless Medium Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS)
Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM)
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