Introduction, Warnings, 1 introduction – Brocade Mobility 7131 Installation Guide - Dependent Mode (Supporting software release 4.1.0.0 and later) User Manual
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Brocade Mobility 7131 Installation Guide - Dependent Mode
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Introduction
The Brocade Mobility 7131 is 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 using a
Brocade wireless controller in either corporate headquarters or a network
operations center (NOC). Additionally, compatibility with Brocade’s RF Management
Suite allows you to centrally plan, deploy, monitor and secure large Mobility 7131
deployments.
The Mobility 7131 provides small and medium-sized businesses a consolidated
wired and wireless networking solution, all in a single device. The integrated router,
gateway, firewall, DHCP and Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) simplify and reduce
networking costs by eliminating the need to purchase and manage multiple pieces
of equipment.
A dependent mode Mobility 7131 can be adopted, configured and managed like a
thin access point from a wireless controller. The management of the dependent
mode Mobility 7131 is conducted by a controller, only after the Mobility 7131
connects to a Brocade IP-RFS6000 or IP-RFS7000 model controller and receives its
dependent mode (or adaptive) configuration. Refer to
mode (adaptive) settings” on page 33
for additional information on dependent
mode support on the Mobility 7131.
If new to the Mobility 7131, refer to the Mobility 7131 Product Reference Guide to
familiarize yourself with access point technology and the feature set exclusive to
the Brocade Mobility 7131. The guide is available, at
http://www.brocade.com/support/
.
Warnings
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Read all installation instructions and site survey reports, and verify correct
equipment installation before connecting the Mobility 7131 to its power source.
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Remove jewelry and watches before installing this equipment.
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Verify the unit is grounded before connecting it to the power source.
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Verify any device connected to this unit is properly wired and grounded.