Contents
AP-4131 Access Point Product Reference Guide v
Chapter 1 Introduction .......................................................................................1
1.1 Access Point (AP)...........................................................................1
1.2 Radio Basics.................................................................................3
1.2.1 S24 Network Topology........................................................3
1.2.2 Cellular Coverage ..............................................................8
1.2.3 Site Topography ...............................................................11
1.3 Access Point Functional Theory.....................................................12
1.3.1 MAC Layer Bridging..........................................................13
1.3.2 Auto Fallback to Wireless Mode .........................................14
1.3.3 DHCP Support..................................................................15
1.3.4 Media Types.....................................................................16
1.3.5 Direct-Sequence Spread Spectrum......................................18
1.3.6 MU Association Process.....................................................19
1.3.7 Mobile IP .........................................................................21
1.3.8 Supporting CAM and PSP Stations......................................24
1.3.9 Data Encryption................................................................25
1.3.10 Kerberos Authentication...................................................26
1.3.11 KSS Open Enrollment......................................................31
1.3.12 KSS Databases ...............................................................32
1.3.13 Roaming and Authentication............................................32
1.3.14 Mixed Mode Security.......................................................33
1.3.15 Web Management Support..............................................33
1.3.16 Management Options .....................................................34
Chapter 2 Configuring the AP.........................................................................37
2.1 Gaining Access to the UI .............................................................37
2.1.1 Using Telnet.....................................................................37
2.1.2 Using a Direct Serial Connection........................................39
2.1.3 Using a Dial-Up Connection..............................................40