User's Manual

MP Overview
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MP Overview
A Trapeze Networks Mobility Point (MP) access point provides IEEE 802.11
wireless access to the network. MP access points are designed for use with a
Trapeze Networks Mobility Exchange (MX) switch. MP access points require
hardware installation only. All configuration for an MP access point takes place
on the MX switch.
This guide describes MP model MP-372. The MP-372 has one 802.11a radio and
one 802.11b/g radio. Both radios have internal diversity omnidirectional antennas.
In addition, both radios have separate jacks for attachment of optional external
sectorized or directional antennas. The antennas must be ordered separately.
External Hardware Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Connection Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Warning! Installation must be performed by qualified service personnel only.
Read and follow all warning notices and instructions marked on the product or
included in the documentation. Before installing the product, read the Trapeze
Regulatory Information document. (For translations of this warning, see
“Qualified Service Personnel Warning” on page 63.)
Note. The MP radios are disabled by default and can be enabled only by a
system administrator using the MX switch.