Mobility Point MP-432
The MP-432 is a high performance 802.11n (3 x 3) Multiple Input / Multiple Output (MIMO), dual radio access point, with maximum aggregate data rates of up to 600 Mbps. It is designed for low-density deployments requiring maximum coverage.
It features built-in internal antennas to provide outstanding coverage and range enhancements without having to configure “rabbit ear” antennas. One radio operates in the 2.4 GHz band and the other in the 5 GHz band, with each radio featuring three radio transmit and receive chains. 3 x 3 MIMO provides significantly better range performance over implementations which use a more limited 2 x 3 system.
The MP-432 is backward compatible with legacy 802.11a/b/g clients in the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands to provide investment protection without the need for a second overlay network. The MP-432 is compliant with the IEEE 802.11n Draft 2.0 standard, software upgradeable to the final standard, and tested extensively for interoperability with 802.11n clients and legacy 802.11a/b/g clients. The MP-432 supports all relevant encryption methods including WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 based on 802.11i), WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access), in both Enterprise (802.1X) and Personal (pre-shared key) modes. The MP-432 does not store data, encryption keys or security credentials locally on the access point, and poses no security risk to the organization if stolen. A stolen MP-432 would be a useless inoperable device if not connected to an authorized network. The MP-432 also features two 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports for redundant data connectivity and redundant Power over Ethernet (PoE). The Gigabit Ethernet ports run in auto-negotiation mode to seamlessly adapt to the Ethernet infrastructure.
The MP-432 has extensive Power over Ethernet configuration options to fit the need of any deployment model. The MP-432 can be powered by any standardsbased 802.3af, 802.3af+ (draft 802.3at), or 802.3 at power source. If there is little to no current PoE infrastructure investment, a high power 802.3af+ device is recommended. If a significant investment in 802.3af PoE exists, or for other reasons a significant 802.3af PoE investment is contemplated, the MP-432 can operate with full functionality with this infrastructure. When powered with 802.3af on both ports simultaneously, the MP-432 operates in 3 x 3 MIMO on both radios. If powered with 802.3af on only, both radios operate in 2 x 3 MIMO mode. The MP-432 is compatible with all generations of Trapeze Networks Mobility Exchange WLAN controllers, and can be deployed without any hardware upgrades to the installed base of controllers.
