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192 | Remote Access Points Dell PowerConnect W-Series ArubaOS 6.1 | User Guide
Multihoming on remote AP (RAP)
You can uplink a RAP as an Ethernet or a USB based modem. These uplinks can be used as a backup link if the
primary link fails. The uplink becomes active based on the order of the priority configured on the RAP. The RAP
switches back to the primary link when the primary connection is restored.
For information on provisioning the RAP using the USB based modem, see , “Provisioning RAP at Home” on
page819.
Seamless failover from backup link to primary link on RAP
RAPs can failover from a backup link to a primary link without much disruption to traffic. Also the failover is
performed only if the controller is reachable via the primary link.
Remote AP Connectivity
The information shown on the Connectivity tab will vary, depending upon the current status of the remote AP. If
a remote AP has been successfully provisioned and connected, it should display some or all of the information in
Table 39.
Uplink Info The Uplink Info table can display some or all of the
following information for your remote AP,
depending upon whether a link is active and the
number of links supported by the AP.
Active uplink information, including:
Interface name
Port speed
IP address
Standby link information, including:
Name (3G)
Device connected (yes/no)
Provisioned (yes/no)
IP address
Device
User
Password
N/A
Table 39 RAP Console Connectivity Tab Information
Data Description
Uplink status Shows if the link connected failed. If the link is connected, the Uplink status also
displays the name of the interface.
IP Information If the AP has successfully received an IP address, this data row will show the AP’s IP
address, subnet mask, and gateway IP address.
Gateway Connectivity If successful, this item also shows the percentage of packet loss for data received from
the gateway
TPM Certificates If successful, the AP has a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) certificate.
Master Connectivity Shows if the AP was able to connect to the master controller. This item also shows the
IP address to which the AP attempted to connect, and, if the AP did connect
successfully, the link that was used to connect to that controller.
Table 38 RAP Console Summary Tab Information (Continued)
Summary Table
Name
Basic View Information Advanced View Information