Brocade Mobility 7131N-FGR Access Point Product Reference Guide (Supporting software release 4.0.0.0-35GRN and later) - Manual (Page 51)

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Chapter
3
Getting Started
In this chapter
• Installing the access point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
• Configuration options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
• Initially connecting to the access point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
• Basic configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
The access point should be installed in an area tested for radio coverage using one of the site
survey tools available to the field service technician. Once an installation site has been identified,
the installer should carefully follow the hardware precautions, requirements, mounting guidelines
and power options outlined in
“Hardware Installation” on page 23.
Installing the access point
Make the required cable and power connections before mounting the access point in its final
operating position. Test the access point with an associated MU before mounting and securing the
access point. Carefully follow the mounting instructions in one of the following sections to ensure
the access point is installed correctly:
• For instructions on mounting the access point to a wall, see “Wall mounted installations” on
page 27.
• For instructions on mounting an access point to a ceiling T-bar, see “Suspended ceiling T-bar
installations” on page 30.
• For instructions on installing the access point in an above the ceiling attic space, see “Above
the ceiling (plenum) installations” on page 31.
For information on the antenna suite available to the Brocade Mobility 7131N-FGR Access Point,
see
“Antenna options” on page 25. To verify LED behavior once installed, see “LED indicators” on
page 33.
Configuration options
Once installed and powered, the access point can be configured using one of several connection
techniques. Managing the Brocade Mobility 7131N-FGR Access Point includes viewing network
statistics and setting configuration options. The Brocade Mobility 7131N-FGR Access Point
requires one of the following connection methods to manage the network:
• Secure Java-Based WEB UI - (use Sun Microsystems’ JRE 1.5 or higher available from Sun’s
Web site. Disable Microsoft’s Java Virtual Machine if installed). For information on using the
Web UI to set Brocade Mobility 7131N-FGR Access Point default configuration, see
“Basic
configuration” on page 41 or chapters 4 through 7 of this guide.