Motorola AP-51XX - Manual (Page 21)

Introduction 1-5
• Multi-Function LEDs
• Mesh Networking
• Additional LAN Subnet
• On-board Radius Server Authentication
• Hotspot Support
• Routing Information Protocol (RIP)
• Manual Date and Time Settings
• Dynamic DNS
• Auto Negotiation
1.2.1 Single or Dual Mode Radio Options
One or two possible configurations are available on the access point depending on which model is
purchased. If the access point is manufactured as a single radio access point, the access point
enables you to configure the single radio for either 802.11a or 802.11b/g. However, an AP-5181 model
access point is only available in a dual-radio model.
If the access point is manufactured as a dual-radio access point, the access point enables you to
configure one radio for 802.11a support, and the other for 802.11b/g support.
For detailed information, see Setting the WLAN’s Radio Configuration on page 5-51 .
1.2.2 Separate LAN and WAN Ports
The access point has one LAN port and one WAN port, each with their own MAC address. The access
point must manage all data traffic over the LAN connection carefully as either a DHCP client, BOOTP
client, DHCP server or using a static IP address. The access point can only use a Power-over-Ethernet
device when connected to the LAN port.
For detailed information on configuring the LAN port, see Configuring the LAN Interface on page 5-1 .
A Wide Area Network (WAN) is a widely dispersed telecommunications network. In a corporate
environment, the WAN port might connect to a larger corporate network. For a small business, the
WAN port might connect to a DSL or cable modem to access the Internet. Regardless, network
address information must be configured for the ’s intended mode of operation.
For detailed information on configuring the ’s WAN port, see Configuring WAN Settings on page 5-16 .
The LAN and WAN port MAC addresses can be located within the LAN and WAN Stats screens.