Brocade Mobility 7131N-FGR Access Point Product Reference Guide (Supporting software release 4.0.0.0-35GRN and later) - Manual (Page 19)

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Feature overview
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CAUTION
Users cannot define a radio as a sensor when one of the access point radios is functioning as a
rogue AP detector. To use one of the radios as a WIPS sensor, you must disable its current
detector method(s) first, then set the radio for WIPS sensor support. For information on disabling
rogue AP detection, see
“Configuring rogue AP detection” on page 195.
Mesh Roaming Client
Enable the Mesh Roaming Client feature (using the access point’s CLI) to allow a client bridge to
associate in the same manner as a regular mesh client bridge. After an initial (single) association,
the client bridge will not attempt additional associations. Since STP will be disabled, the
association forwards data as soon as the association attempt is successful. When Mesh Roaming
Client is enabled, base bridge mode is not supported to avoid a loop within the mesh topology.
Thus, the Mesh Roaming Client is always an end point (by design) within the mesh wireless
topology. The base bridge will need STP disabled to immediately begin forwarding data when a
roaming client bridge associates.
Dual mode radio options
When the access point is manufactured as a dual-radio access point, as is the case with the
Brocade Mobility 7131N-FGR Access Point, the access point enables you to configure one radio for
802.11a/n support, and the other for 802.11b/g/n support.
The two models available to the Brocade Mobility 7131N-FGR Access Point series are:
• BR-7131N-66040-FGR (802.11an and 802.11bgn capable)
• BR-7131N-66040-FWW (802.11an and 802.11bgn capable)
For detailed information, see “Setting the WLAN’s radio configuration” on page 137.
Separate LAN and WAN ports
The access point has one LAN (GE1/POE) port and one WAN (GE2) 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 99.
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 access point’s intended mode of operation.
For detailed information on configuring the access point’s WAN port, see “Configuring WAN
settings” on page 111.
The LAN and WAN port MAC addresses can be located within the LAN and WAN Stats screens.