Motorola AP-51XX 사용자 설명서

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Introduction
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The DHCP client automatically sends a DHCP request at an interval specified by the DHCP server to 
renew the IP address lease as long as the access point is running (this parameter is programmed at 
the DHCP server). For example: Windows 2000 servers typically are set for 3 days.
1.2.23 Multi-Function LEDs
Both AP-5131 and AP-5181 model access points house seven LED indicators. Four LEDs exist on the 
top of the  and are visible from wall, ceiling and table-top orientations. Three of these four LEDs are 
single color activity LEDs, and one is a multi-function red and white status LED. Two LEDs exist on 
the rear of the access point and are viewable using a single (customer installed) extended light pipe, 
adjusted as required to suit above the ceiling installations. 
For detailed information on the access point LEDs and their functionality, se
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1.2.24 Mesh Networking
Utilize the new mesh networking functionality to allow the access point to function as a bridge to 
connect two Ethernet networks or as a repeater to extend your network’s coverage area without 
additional cabling. Mesh networking is configurable in two modes. It can be set in a wireless client 
bridge mode and/or a wireless base bridge mode (which accepts connections from client bridges). 
These two modes are not mutually exclusive.
In client bridge mode, the access point scans to find other access points using the selected WLAN’s 
ESSID. The access point must go through the association and authentication process to establish a 
wireless connection. The mesh networking association process is identical to the access point’s MU 
association process. Once the association/authentication process is complete, the wireless client 
adds the connection as a port on its bridge module. This causes the access point (in client bridge 
mode) to begin forwarding configuration packets to the base bridge. An access point in base bridge 
mode allows the access point radio to accept client bridge connections.
The two bridges communicate using the Spanning Tree Protocol (STP). The spanning tree determines 
the path to the root and detects if the current connection is part of a network loop with another 
connection. Once the spanning tree converges, both access points begin learning which destinations 
reside on which side of the network. This allows them to forward traffic intelligently.
After the access point (in client bridge mode) establishes at least one wireless connection, it will 
begin beaconing and accepting wireless connections (if configured to support mobile users). If the 
access point is configured as both a client bridge and a base bridge, it begins accepting client bridge 
connections. In this way, the mesh network builds itself over time and distance.