Introduction; Document Conventions - Motorola AP-7131 Installation Manual

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Introduction

As a standalone access point, the AP-7131 provides small and medium-sized businesses with a
consolidated wired and wireless networking infrastructure, all in a single device. The integrated
router, gateway, firewall, DHCP and Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) simplify and reduce the costs
associated with networking by eliminating the need to purchase and manage multiple pieces of
equipment.
The AP-7131 is also designed to meet the needs of large, distributed enterprises by converging the
functionality of a thick access point and thin access port into a single device. This mode enables the
deployment of a fully featured intelligent access point that can be centrally configured and managed
via a Motorola wireless switch in either corporate headquarters or a network operations center
(NOC). Additionally, compatibility with Motorola's RF Management Suite allows you to centrally plan,
deploy, monitor and secure large AP-7131 deployments.
If new to the AP-7131 and access point technology, refer to the AP-7131 Product Reference Guide to
familiarize yourself with access point technology and the feature set exclusive to the Motorola
AP-7131. The guide is available, at http://support.symbol.com/support/product/manuals.do.

1.1 Document Conventions

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equipment malfunction.
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Introduction