1. Introducing the Symbol AP-5131
802.11a+g Enterprise Access Point

2. Centralized vs. Distributed WLAN Infrastructure
‘Wireless Switch’-based (i.e. Centralized) infrastructures offer TCO advantages in multi-cell deployments.
Single-cell sites require:
Highly-integrated, single-box solutions for wired and wireless infrastructure
Versatile RF technology support
Secure backhaul communication channels
Low-cost solutions

3. Enterprise-class 54Mbps 802.11a/g Access Point
Introducing the AP-5131
Enterprise-class 54Mbps a/g Access Point
Branch-office Wired/Wireless Solution

4. Single or Dual-Radio configurations 802.11a/g or 802.11a+g
Hardware
Single or Dual-Radio configurations
802.11a/g or a+g
Dual 10/100 Ethernet (WAN & LAN)
Serial Port (female DB9)
Four R-SMA antenna connectors
(2.4GHz R-BNC antennas connected via adaptor)
Four status LEDs
Metal/Plastic hybrid industrial-grade construction

5. Software Wired Features Router – WAN-LAN-WLAN Routing function
Firewall – Isolation of LAN-WLAN from WAN
DHCP & NAT – LAN IP Address Management
PPPoE – Cable/DSL uplink Support
802.1x wired-authentication
802.1q Trunking – VLAN support on LAN port
IPSec VPN client – Secure backhaul to corporate network over WAN
Radio Features
4 BSSIDs per radio; 16 WLANs
Wi-Fi certified
WPA, WPA2, KeyGuard, Kerberos Security
WMM certified
802.11a DFS/TPC – Radar detection and avoidance
Management
Web-based Java UI
CLI
SNMP v3
Symbol Mobility Services Platform

6. Small Site Deployment Scenario
WAN
DSL/Cable Modem
Branch office
Systems Server
HUB
WAN
LAN
Printer
AP-5131
802.11g
802.11a
WLAN 1
Inventory App.
802.11b terminals
(Kerberos Security)
WLAN 3
Multimedia Kiosk App.
802.11a Client Bridge
(WPA Security)
WLAN 2
Public Hotspot
802.11b/g Laptops
(Open Security)
WLAN 2
Public Hotspot
802.11b/g Laptops
(Open Security)
WLAN 1

7. Secure Remote Site Deployment Scenario
Intranet
WAN
DSL/Cable Modem
Branch office
Systems Server
Firewall
VPN Gateway
Secure IPSec VPN
tunnel from AP-5131
to Corporate VPN Server
HUB
WAN
LAN
AP-5131
Printer
802.11g
802.11a
WLAN 1
Inventory App.
802.11b terminals
(Kerberos Security)
WLAN 2
Office users
802.11b/g Laptops
(WPA2 Security)
WLAN 2
Office users
802.11b/g Laptops
(WPA2 Security)
WLAN 1

8. Large Site Deployment Scenario
Access Layer Switch
VLAN Trunk
LAN
AP-5131
802.11g
802.11a
WLAN 1
Shipping Receiving App.
802.11b Terminals
(KeyGuard Security)
WLAN 3
Surveillance Cameras
802.11a CCTV
(WPA Security)
WLAN 2
Office users
802.11b/g Laptops
(WPA2 Security)
WLAN 2
Office users
802.11a Laptops
(WPA2 Security)

9. Mounting & Environmental Specs
Plenum Rated
Extended Temp Range: -20 to 50 degC
Below ceiling-tile mounting
Above ceiling-tile mounting
Wall mounting

10. 802.3af Power over Ethernet (LAN port)
Power options
V DC Power Supply
802.3af Power over Ethernet (LAN port)
AP-PSBIAS-1P-AF Single-Port POE
AP-PSBIAS-12-AF 12-Port mid-span POE
ES port Switch

11. Configurations Part Number Description List Price Disc. Cat.
AP WW
AP a/g Single Radio
$ 619 1A
AP WW
AP a/g Single Radio Kit
incl: af PoE Power Supply
$ 699
AP WW
incl: Dual Band Dipole Antennas (x2)
$ 669
AP WW
incl: 802.3af PoE Power Supply
Dual Band Dipole Antennas (x2)
$ 749
AP WW
AP a+g Dual Radio
$ 739
AP WW
AP a+g Dual Radio Kit
$ 819
AP WW
incl: Dual Band Dipole Antennas (x4)
$ 839
AP WW
Dual Band Dipole Antennas (x4)
$ 919
Power Supply Unit (48V 0.25A) (non-PoE)
TBD
ML-2452-APA2-01
Dual-Band Dipole Antenna
$ 25 1A

12. AP-5131 Key Milestones & Dates
5/9/05
5/10
6/3
6/15
8/1
10/14
10/17
Customer Feedback Web site set up
Send out Beta Requests
Beta Requests returned
Select
Beta
Sites
Beta HW shipped
out
Rev A
PMB
Beta Testing starts
Beta Testing complete
8/15
9/30