User's Manual

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MP Overview
A Trapeze Networks Mobility Point (MP) provides IEEE 802.11 wireless access to the network.
MPs are designed for use with a Trapeze Networks Mobility Exchange (MX). MPs require
hardware installation only. All configuration for an MP takes place on the MX.
This guide describes the indoor MP models:
MP-432
MP-422
MP-372
MP-371
The MP-372 and MP-422 have one 802.11a radio and one 802.11b/g radios. 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.
The MP-371 has a single 802.11 a/b/g/n antenna with internal diversity omnidirectional
antennas. In addition, the MP-371 has separate connectors for attaching optional external
sectorized or directional antennas.
The MP-432 has one 802.11 b/g/n radio and one 802.11a/n antenna that are interoperable with
the 802.11a/b/g/n radios.
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.
Note:
The MP radios are disabled by default and can be enabled only by a system
administrator using the MX