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d. Specify a Subnet Mask for the Mobility 7131 Access Point’s WAN connection. This number

is available from the ISP for a DSL or cable-modem connection, or from an administrator if

the Mobility 7131 Access Point connects to a larger network. A subnet mask uses a series

of four numbers expressed in dot notation. For example, 255.255.255.0 is a valid subnet

mask.

e. Define a Default Gateway address for the Mobility 7131 Access Point’s WAN connection.

The ISP or a network administrator provides this address.

f. Specify the address of a Primary DNS Server. The ISP or a network administrator provides

this address.

g. Optionally, use the Enable PPP over Ethernet checkbox to enable Point-to-Point Protocol

over Ethernet (PPPoE) for a high-speed connection that supports this protocol. Most DSL

providers are currently using or deploying this protocol. PPPoE is a data-link protocol for

dialup connections. PPPoE will allow the access point to use a broadband modem (DSL,

cable modem, etc.) for access to high-speed data networks.

h. Select the Keep Alive checkbox to enable occasional communications over the WAN port

even when client communications to the WAN are idle. Some ISPs terminate inactive

connections, while others do not. In either case, enabling Keep-Alive maintains the WAN

connection, even when there is no traffic. If the ISP drops the connection after the idle

time, the Mobility 7131 Access Point automatically reestablishes the connection to the ISP.

i. Specify the Username entered when connecting to the ISP. When the Internet session

begins, the ISP authenticates the username.

j. Specify the Password entered when connecting to the ISP. When the Internet session

starts, the ISP authenticates the password.

For additional Mobility 7131 Access Point WAN port configuration options, see Configuring

WAN Settings on page 5-127.

6. Select the LAN#1 tab to set a minimum set of parameters to use the LAN#1 interface.

a. Select the Enable LAN Interface checkbox to forward data traffic over the Mobility 7131

Access Point’s LAN connection. The LAN connection is enabled by default.

b. Use the This Interface drop-down menu to specify how network address information is

defined over the LAN connection. Select DHCP Client if the larger corporate network uses

DHCP. DHCP is a protocol that includes mechanisms for IP address allocation and delivery

of host-specific configuration parameters from a DHCP server to a host. Some of these

parameters are IP address, network mask, and gateway. Select DHCP Server to use the

Mobility 7131 Access Point as a DHCP server over the LAN connection. Select the Bootp

client option to enable a diskless system to discover its own IP address.

NOTE

Brocade Mobility recommends that the WAN and LAN ports should not both be configured as DHCP

clients.

c. Enter the network-assigned IP Address of the Mobility 7131 Access Point.

NOTE

DNS names are not supported as a valid IP address for the Mobility 7131 Access Point. The user is

required to enter a numerical IP address.

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