Introduction - Motorola AP 7161 Installation Manual

6 AP 7161 Access Point Installation Guide

Introduction

Perfect for extending network coverage to outside areas, the AP 7161 brings the latest 802.11n 3x3 Multiple Input Multiple
Output (MIMO) tri-radio design together with rugged outdoor performance. True perimeter security is provided using either a
dedicated dual band sensor or software mode for both 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands to deliver 24x7 rogue detection and termination.
The AP 7161 is optimized with WiNG 5 intelligence, extending QoS, security, and mobility services to the access point to support
better capacity and performance. The AP 7161 is ideal for industrial, enterprise campus, video surveillance, public safety, and
smartgrid utility deployments to extend to the outdoors.
Deployments can be managed using the Motorola WiNG 5 architecture. The Motorola WiNG 5 architecture is a solution
designed for 802.11n networking. It leverages the best aspects of independent and dependent architectures to create a smart
network that meets the connectivity, quality, and security needs of each user and their applications based on the availability of
network resources including wired networks. WiNG 5 is a Third Generation WLAN solution which incorporates the best of both
the first generation Autonomous Access Point WLAN and the second generation Centralized Controller Based WLAN.
The control plane is now distributed between the access points and the controllers. The network administrator has the flexibility
of directing the data plane either being forwarded directly from the access points, or via the controllers. By distributing
intelligence and control between the wireless controllers and APs, the WiNG 5 network can route directly via the best path, as
determined by factors including the user, the location, the application, and the available wireless and wired resources.
Once adopted by a Motorola Solutions RFS4000, RFS6000 or RFS7000 series controller, the AP 7161 is managed as an
Adaptive AP running the WiNG 5 network management protocol. Motorola Solutions WiNG 5 Networks extend the differentiation
that Adaptive APs offered to the next level by now having the services and security available at every point in the network. The
traffic flow is optimized to prevent wired congestion as well as wireless congestion. Traffic flows dynamically, based on user and
application, and finds alternate routes to work around any possible network choke points. Mixed-media application optimization
is the hallmark of WiNG 5 networks.
Extending the indoor network to the outdoors increases the need to guard against unwanted intruders and attackers, and
monitor network performance and availability. In addition to industry standard security for clients and radio backhaul, the AP
7161 provides true perimeter security using either a dedicated dual band sensor or software mode in the 2.4GHz and 5Ghz
bands. Concurrent around-the-clock dual band Network Assurance sensing and wireless traffic is provided together with
spectrum analysis, eliminating the need for separate devices.
An access point can function as a Wireless Intrusion Protection System (WIPS) sensor and upload sensor mode operation
information to a dedicated WIPS server. WIPS protects your wireless network, mobile devices, and traffic from attacks and
unauthorized access. WIPS provides tools for standards compliance and around-the-clock 802.11a/b/g wireless network
security in a distributed environment. WIPS allows administrators to identify and accurately locate attacks, rogue devices, and
network vulnerabilities in real time and permits both a wired and wireless lockdown of wireless device connections upon
acknowledgement of a threat.
Capacity in video surveillance solutions is critical to the performance of many networks designed to monitor and provide safety.
To assist with the deployment of video surveillance networks where the camera application resides, the AP 7161 offers band
unlocked radio flexibility. The user can choose between 2.4Ghz, 5Ghz and 4.9Ghz bands for the radio type. The AP 7161
supports 3x3 MIMO technology, reaching a maximum data rate of 300 Mbps to maintain high performance and better quality of
transmission.
The AP 7161 is designed to optimize network availability through preemptive intelligence which dynamically senses weak or
failing signals, securely moves mobile users to alternate APs, and boosts signal power to automatically fill RF holes and ensure
uninterrupted mobile user access.
The AP 7161 band unlocked radios allow flexibility and deployment options for the public safety market. The powerful radio
increases coverage, performance, and obstruction penetration for outdoor use. Receiver sensitivity is increased proportionally
so users have an increased ability to maintain high performance access for mobility and client devices in the network.
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