WLAN Management –
Does it Scale?
TRADITIONAL THINKING
Use Independent APs when only a few are
installed. Use an on-premises RF switch as a
single point of management for many APs.
The problem with the traditional thinking is that
most hotels will fall into the donut hole between a
standalone managed access point network and a
controller based network. Many service providers opt
to install the RF switch, and absorb the added cost.
The value of an RF controller based network is a
central point of management, and a central site from
which to optimize the packets in the network. The
RF controller provides a single point of command
and control, collects rogue AP data and optimizes
voice over WLAN applications by pre-authenticating
devices as they roam across access points. These
key values should not be given up simply because a
facility is too small to justify the cost of the controller.
The AP 6511 management is incremental, and cost
effective for each size hotel. The access point can
can be managed in one of three modes:
1. Independent mode. Use a command line interface
or web UI to manage the access point.
2. Controller AP. Any AP 6511 can be designed as
the controller AP to manage all other AP 6511s on
the premises. The controller AP works for up to
25 AP 6511s with auto-failover to a backup
controller AP.
3.
RF Switch managed. As the network size
increases beyond 25 AP 6511s, an RF switch
is a cost effective, practical method to manage
the scalable network. Motorola RF switches will
manage hundreds to thousands of APs.
40% of the hotel market is comprised of Limited
Service hotels with fewer than 100 guest rooms.
Considering the AP 6511 will serve 6 to 8 rooms
(determined by hotel architecture), a total of 12 to 16
APs will be used for the guest room network.
If the hotel does not have meeting rooms, a few
additional AP 6511s will be used for the business
center and lobby; for a total of less than 20 APs per
Limited Service hotel.
Only Motorola Controller AP offers a central
management solution that scales to this size network.
Controller AP code is included in each AP 6511.
Controller AP Features:
Device Management
The controller AP is the central point of control for
configuration, firmware management, status and
statistics. Reporting tools, network diagnostics,
and auto-failover to a standby manager maintain the
network availability.
RF Management
Auto channel selection and transmit power
adjustment remove complex tasks from the network
installer and ensure minimal co-channel interference.
Quick start configuration, site survey assistance, and
wireless IDS are all supported.
Client Management
Wireless clients are tracked and graphed along with
proactive and reactive diagnostics. Wireless clients
will enjoy the high uptime and performance of an
enterprise class network.
5 The AP 6511 802.11n Wall Plate Access Point
NEW THINKING
Scalable Management from
One to Thousands
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