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CAMPUS First FIPS 140-2 Level 2* 802.11n

NETWORK Adaptive Services AP

HIGHLIGHTS To effectively protect highly sensitive and performance, coverage, reliability, and
• Maximized wireless network throughput classified data, government agencies security required for true agency wireless
supports performance-sensitive must deploy wireless networks with the capabilities. The Brocade Mobility 7131-GR
government agency applications— highest possible security. The Brocade® comes with a band-unlocked dual-radio
including voice and video Mobility 7131-GR Access Point (AP) design, which provides simultaneous support
addresses these needs and more by for three major networking functions:
• Security credentials provide high-level
meeting Federal Information Processing
protection for government agencies • High-speed wireless data, voice, and
Standard, Publication 140-2 (FIPS 140-2)
• Adaptive Access Point (AP) mode and Common Criteria (CC) US Government video services for client access
improves performance and centralizes Wireless LAN (WLAN) Access System • Self-healing mesh networking
management to reduce costs Protection Profile security credentials.*
• Wireless Intrusion Prevention System
• Standalone AP simplifies infrastructure to As the industry’s first 802.11a/b/g/n (WIPS) sensor functionality for around-
a single “network-in-a-box” device Adaptive Services AP, it delivers the the-clock network protection
• Cost-effective mesh functionality enables
unparalleled availability and performance * The 7131-GR is currently in process for FIPS 140-2 validation and CC EAL2 certification.
in challenging locations
• Gap-free security includes around-the-
clock dedicated dual-band sensing
• Multipurpose advantage combines
manageability with fast Return On
Investment (ROI)
Fully compliant with Dynamic Frequency MESH NETWORKING FOR SIMPLIFIED MANAGEMENT TO
Selection (DFS), the Brocade Mobility CHALLENGING LOCATIONS IMPROVE ROI
7131-GR 802.11n Draft 2.0 Access Point Built-in mesh functionality enables cost- As a cost-effective “network in a box,”
offers speeds of up to 600 Mbps per AP—six effective wireless extension of agency the Brocade Mobility 7131-GR supplies
times the bandwidth of an 802.11a/g AP. An networks to areas where Ethernet or fiber fast Return On Investment (ROI) along
Adaptive Services AP architecture enables cabling is cost-prohibitive or otherwise with enterprise-class capabilities. It can
two modes of operation, so the Brocade impractical. Self-forming and highly resilient be deployed as a standalone or centrally
Mobility 7131-GR can act as a standalone Virtual LAN (VLAN) and Wi-Fi Multimedia managed device to provide wireless voice,
AP or as a wireless switch-adopted AP for (WMM) Quality of Service (QoS)-aware mesh data, and video services; mesh backhaul;
centralized management. technology allows agencies to wirelessly and WIPS sensor functionality. This flexibility
extend reliable, high-performance voice, simplifies wireless architectures, so agencies
“NETWORK IN A BOX” FOR data, and video services to remote and can reduce the costs of purchasing and
GOVERNMENT AGENCIES outdoor locations. Mesh functionality managing mobile networks.
The Brocade Mobility 7131-GR functions includes multinode, multilink networks—as
Self-configuration in 802.3af environments
as a standalone AP, providing small to well as simple point-to-point bridging to
further simplifies deployment. The ability
medium-sized agencies and remote offices connect two wired networks. Self-healing
to power both radios over 802.3af
with a consolidated wired and wireless mesh capabilities provide continuity of
eliminates the need to upgrade existing
networking infrastructure. This design service in the event of a wired or wireless
PoE infrastructures. An industrial design
eliminates the need to purchase and network failure.
with optional snap-on antenna façade
manage multiple pieces of equipment,
enables agency-wide deployment whether
thanks to an integrated router; gateway; GAP-FREE SECURITY WITH in a warehouse or office environment.
firewall; Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DUAL-BAND SENSING Packed with features, the Brocade Mobility
(DHCP); Authentication, Authorization, and The Brocade Mobility 7131-GR is the
7131-GR offers the gap-free security and
Accounting (AAA); Remote Authentication first 802.11 a/b/g/n AP to offer multiple
unmatched reliability government agencies
Dial-In User Service (RADIUS) servers; concurrent services on a single platform
require when deploying mobility solutions
Internet Protocol Security (IPSec) VPN; along with around-the-clock, dedicated
at a low Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).
hotspot gateway; and Power-over-Ethernet dual-band sensing to eliminate the need for
(PoE) capabilities. separate devices. Integrated wireless IPS
MAXIMIZING INVESTMENTS
sensor firmware enables the configuration
To help optimize technology investments,
CENTRALLY MANAGED ADAPTIVE AP of one radio for 24×7 rogue detection and
Brocade and its partners offer complete
The Brocade Mobility 7131-GR is also termination, while a second radio can be
solutions that include education, support,
designed to cost-effectively meet the dedicated to wireless traffic.
and services. For more information,
needs of large, distributed agencies by
The Brocade Mobility 7131-GR achieves contact a Brocade sales partner or visit
combining the capabilities of a thick AP
gap-free security with rogue detection with www.brocade.com.
and a thin AP. An adaptive mode enables
dedicated dual-band sensing of 2.4 GHz
deployment of a full-feature intelligent
and 5.0 GHz wireless LANs. Stateful firewall,
AP, which can be centrally configured
encryption, and authentication support key
and managed via a Brocade Mobility
standards-based security protocols that
controller. All traffic between adaptive
help ensure government-level protection
APs and the wireless controller is secured
for the wired and wireless network
through an encrypted tunnel.
infrastructure. This powerful feature set
In the event of a WAN, distribution, or can be administered by onsite nontechnical
core network failure, the Brocade Mobility staff or remote IT professionals.
7131-GR offers a Remote Site Survivability
(RSS) feature, which helps ensure the
delivery of secure uninterrupted wireless
service in remote locations.
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802.11n Draft 2.0 capabilities Stateful firewall, IP filtering, NAT, 802.1x, 802.11i, WPA2,
triple-methodology rogue detection: 24×7 dual-band WIPS
3×3 MIMO with two spatial streams; 20 MHz and Security
sensing, MU-assisted, on-board IDS, and Secure Guest
40 MHz channels; 300 Mbps data rates per radio; Access (hotspot)
Key features packet aggregation (AMSDU, AMPDU); reduced
inter-frame spacing; 802.11 DFS; MIMO power save Quality of
WMM, WMM-UAPSD, 802.1p, Diffserv, and TOS
(static and dynamic) Service (QoS)

Physical characteristics Radio specifications

5.50 in. L × 8.00 in. W × 1.50 in. H Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS), Orthogonal
Dimensions Wireless
(13.97 cm L × 20.32 cm W × 3.81 cm H) Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM), and spatial
medium
multiplexing (MIMO)
Weight 2.67 lb (1.21 kg)
Network 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.3, 802.11n Draft 2.0,
Housing Metal, plenum-rated housing (UL2043) standards 802.11d and 802.11i WPA2, WMM, and WMM-UAPSD

Available 802.11b/g: 1, 2, 5.5, 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 Mbps

No additional hardware required
mounting Data rates
802.11a: 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 Mbps
supported
Configuration Above drop ceiling, under ceiling, or on wall 802.11n: MCS 0 to 15 up to 300 Mbps

Six top-mounted LEDs; one bottom-mounted LED with All channels from 4920 to 5825 MHz; Channels 1 to 13
Operating
multiple modes indicating 802.11a/g/n activity, power, (2412 to 2472 MHz); Channel 14 (2484 MHz) Japan only;
LED indicators channels
Ethernet adoption, Wireless Intrusion Prevention System actual operating frequencies depend on regulations
(WIPS), and errors
FCC EU
Antenna 2.412 to 2.462 GHz 2.412 to 2.472 GHz
RP-SMA
connectors 5.150 to 5.250 (UNII -1) 5.150 to 5.250
5.250 to 5.350 GHz (UNII-2) 5.250 to 5.350
Console port RJ-45 5.470 to 5.725 (UNII -3) 5.470 to 5.725 GHz
5.725 to 5.850 (ISM) 5.725 to 5.850 GHz
Environmental Operating (country-specific)
Operating: -4°F to 122°F (-20°C to 50°C) bands
Temperature Japan
Non-operating: -40°F to 158°F (-40°C to 70°C) 2.412 to 2.484 GHz
4.900 to 5.000 GHz
Operating
5% to 95% RH (non-condensing) 5.150 to 5.250 GHz (W52)
humidity
5.250 to 5.350 GHz (W53)
Operating: 8000 ft. (2438 m) at 82°F (28°C) 5.470 to 5.725 GHz (W56)
Altitude
Non-operating: 15,000 ft. (4572 m) at 53°F (12°C) Maximum
20 dBm (dependent on regulatory rules and certification
available
Electrostatic agency)
15 kV air, 8 kV contact transmit power
discharge
Transmit
Power specifications
power 1 dB increments
Operating adjustment
36 to 57 VDC
voltage
Antenna
3×3 MIMO (transmit and receive on all three antennas)
Operating configuration
Not to exceed 600 mA at 48 VDC
current
Regulatory
Integrated
Product
Power over 802.3af, 802.3at (draft) UL/cUL 60950-1, IEC/EN60950-1, UL2043, RoHS
certifications
Ethernet (PoE)
Radio
Networking specifications FCC (USA), Industry Canada, CE (Europe), TELEC (Japan)
approvals
Layer 2 and Layer 3 routing, 802.1q, DynDNS, DHCP server/client,
Layer 3 and PPPoE
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Operating Operating Data Typical receive Operating Operating Data Typical receive
band modes rate sensitivity band modes rate sensitivity
Brocade Mobility 7131-GR Brocade Mobility 7131-GR
Radios 1 and 2 (dBm) Radios 1 and 2 (dBm)
2.4 GHz 802.11b 1 Mbps -96 5.0 GHz 802.11a 6 Mbps -93
2 Mbps -94 9 Mbps -93
5.5 Mbps -93 12 Mbps -93
11 Mbps -90 18 Mbps -92
24 Mbps -89
2.4 GHz 802.11g 6 Mbps -94 36 Mbps -86
9 Mbps -94 48 Mbps -82
12 Mbps -95 54 Mbps -80
18 Mbps -94
24 Mbps -90 5.0 GHz 802.11n MCS0 -93
36 Mbps -87 Draft 2.0 MCS1 -92
48 Mbps -83 (HT20) MCS2 -90
54 Mbps -82 MCS3 -86
MCS4 -83
2.4 GHz 802.11n MCS0 -95 MCS5 -79
Draft 2.0 MCS1 -93 MCS6 -78
(HT20) MCS2 -91 MCS7 -76
MCS3 -87 MCS8 -92
MCS4 -85 Receiver MCS9 -90
MCS5 -81 sensitivity MCS10 -87
MCS6 -79 (continued) MCS11 -84
Receiver MCS7 -78 MCS12 -81
sensitivity MCS8 -94 MCS13 -77
MCS9 -91 MCS14 -75
MCS10 -88 MCS15 -73
MCS11 -85
MCS12 -82 5.0 GHz 802.11n MCS0 -90
MCS13 -79 Draft 2.0 MCS1 -89
MCS14 -77 (HT40) MCS2 -86
MCS15 -75 MCS3 -83
MCS4 -80
2.4 GHz 802.11n MCS0 -90 MCS5 -76
Draft 2.0 MCS1 -89 MCS6 -74
(HT40) MCS2 -87 MCS7 -73
MCS3 -84 MCS8 -89
MCS4 -82 MCS9 -86
MCS5 -78 MCS10 -84
MCS6 -76 MCS11 -81
MCS7 -75 MCS12 -78
MCS8 -87 MCS13 -74
MCS9 -87 MCS14 -72
MCS10 -85 MCS15 -71
MCS11 -83
MCS12 -80
MCS13 -75
MCS14 -74
MCS15 -72

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