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Securing data tunnels between the switch and AAP
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Remote Site Survivability (RSS)
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For an understanding of how AAP support should be configured for the Access Point and its
connected switch, see
How the AP receives its adaptive configuration
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For an overview of how to configure both the Access Point and switch for basic AAP connectivity and
operation, see
Establishing basic Adaptive AP connectivity
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Adaptive AP management
An AAP can be adopted, configured and managed like a thin Access Port from the wireless switch.
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An AAP cannot support a firmware download from the wireless switch.
NOTE
Configuration changes made on the Brocade Mobility 7131N-FGR Access Point will not be updated
on the switch. To change the AAP configuration for the Brocade Mobility 7131N-FGR Access Point
make the changes using the switch’s interface.
Once an Access Point connects to a switch and receives its AAP configuration, its WLAN and radio
configuration is similar to a thin Access Port. An AAP's radio mesh configuration can also be
configured from the switch. However, non-wireless features (DHCP, NAT, Firewall etc.) cannot be
configured from the switch and must be defined using the Access Point's resident interfaces before
its conversion to an AAP.
Licensing
An AAP uses the same licensing scheme as a thin Access Port. This implies an existing license
purchased with a switch can be used for an AAP deployment. Regardless of how many AAPs are
deployed, you must ensure the license used by the switch supports the number of radio ports
(AAPs) you intend to adopt.
Switch discovery
For an Access Point to function as an AAP (regardless of mode), it needs to connect to a switch to
receive its configuration. There are two methods of switch discovery:
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