Multiple Management Accessibility Options; Updatable Firmware; Programmable Snmp V1/V2/V3 Trap Support - Motorola AP-7131 Product Reference Manual

VLANs enable organizations to share network resources in various network segments within large
areas (airports, shopping malls, etc.). A VLAN is a group of clients with a common set of requirements
independent of their physical location. VLANs have the same attributes as physical LANs, but they
enable administrators to group clients even when they are not members of the same network
segment.
For detailed information on configuring VLAN support, see

1.1.12 Multiple Management Accessibility Options

The access point can be accessed and configured using one of the following:
• Java-Based Web UI
• Human readable config file (imported via FTP or TFTP)
• MIB (Management Information Base)
• Command Line Interface (CLI) accessed via RS-232 or Telnet. Use the access point's DB-9
serial port for direct access to the command-line interface from a PC. Use a Null-Modem
cable (Part No. 25-632878-0) for the best fitting connection.

1.1.13 Updatable Firmware

Motorola periodically releases updated versions of device firmware to the Motorola Web site. If the
firmware version displayed on the System Settings screen (see
4-2) is older than the version on the Web site, Motorola recommends updating the access point to
the latest firmware version for full feature functionality.
For detailed information on updating the firmware using FTP or TFTP, see
on page 4-50.

1.1.14 Programmable SNMP v1/v2/v3 Trap Support

Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) facilitates the exchange of management information
between network devices. SNMP uses Management Information Bases (MIBs) to manage the device
configuration and monitor Internet devices in remote locations. MIB information accessed via SNMP
is defined by a set of managed objects called Object Identifiers (OIDs). An OID is used to uniquely
identify each object variable of a MIB.
SNMP allows a network administrator to configure the access point, manage network performance,
find and solve network problems, and plan network growth. The access point supports SNMP
Configuring VLAN Support on page
Configuring System Settings on page
Updating Device Firmware
Introduction 1-11
5-5.