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...WIRELESS STATIONS Overview of TCP/IP 125 Configuring TCP/IP on Windows XP 125 Configuring TCP/IP on Windows 2000 128 Configuring TCP/IP on Windows Me/98/95 130 Configuring TCP/IP on Windows NT 4.0 131 E OBTAINING SUPPORT FOR YOUR PRODUCT Register Your Product 135 Purchase Value-Added Services 135 Troubleshoot Online 136 Access... Software Downloads 136 Telephone Technical Support and Repair 136 Contact Us...
...WIRELESS STATIONS Overview of TCP/IP 125 Configuring TCP/IP on Windows XP 125 Configuring TCP/IP on Windows 2000 128 Configuring TCP/IP on Windows Me/98/95 130 Configuring TCP/IP on Windows NT 4.0 131 E OBTAINING SUPPORT FOR YOUR PRODUCT Register Your Product 135 Purchase Value-Added Services 135 Troubleshoot Online 136 Access... Software Downloads 136 Telephone Technical Support and Repair 136 Contact Us...
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... 3Com PoE products to supply power to OfficeConnect Wireless 108 Mbps 11g PoE Access Point: ■ Baseline Switch 2226-PWR Plus 3C16490 ■ SuperStack3 Switch 4400 PWR 3C17205 ■ PoE Single-Port Midspan Solution 3CNJPSE ■ PoE...wireless bridge or client/repeater. You can support up to 64 simultaneous users (wireless stations), allowing plenty of room for growth Supports Wireless Distribution System (WDS) for most environments Automatically obtains an IP address on a network that are suitable for compatible wireless devices, allowing the Access Point to power the Access Point...
... 3Com PoE products to supply power to OfficeConnect Wireless 108 Mbps 11g PoE Access Point: ■ Baseline Switch 2226-PWR Plus 3C16490 ■ SuperStack3 Switch 4400 PWR 3C17205 ■ PoE Single-Port Midspan Solution 3CNJPSE ■ PoE...wireless bridge or client/repeater. You can support up to 64 simultaneous users (wireless stations), allowing plenty of room for growth Supports Wireless Distribution System (WDS) for most environments Automatically obtains an IP address on a network that are suitable for compatible wireless devices, allowing the Access Point to power the Access Point...
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... later). ■ An 802.11b or 802.11g wireless NIC Before You Begin Before starting with the installation, make sure that you want to use PoE to supply power to the local network. Installation Requirements To install the Access Point, you need the following : ■ An ...least the following : ■ Access Point ■ Power adapter from the Access Point kit ■ Ethernet cable (not included in the Access Point kit) To configure the Access Point after installation, you also need a computer with TCP/IP that is connected to communicate with the Access Point, they must also have a ...
... later). ■ An 802.11b or 802.11g wireless NIC Before You Begin Before starting with the installation, make sure that you want to use PoE to supply power to the local network. Installation Requirements To install the Access Point, you need the following : ■ An ...least the following : ■ Access Point ■ Power adapter from the Access Point kit ■ Ethernet cable (not included in the Access Point kit) To configure the Access Point after installation, you also need a computer with TCP/IP that is connected to communicate with the Access Point, they must also have a ...
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Figure 9 Powering the Access Point Using PoE Verifying the Installation To verify that has a DHCP server, the Access Point functions as a DHCP client, obtaining an IP address automatically from the DHCP server. Accessing the Web Interface The Access Point provides an intuitive Web browser-based interface that is disabled. By default, wireless connection to the Web interface is assigned to the...
Figure 9 Powering the Access Point Using PoE Verifying the Installation To verify that has a DHCP server, the Access Point functions as a DHCP client, obtaining an IP address automatically from the DHCP server. Accessing the Web Interface The Access Point provides an intuitive Web browser-based interface that is disabled. By default, wireless connection to the Web interface is assigned to the...
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If the Access Point fails to obtain an IP address from the DHCP server, it does not start automatically, run setup.exe in Figure 10. If it will automatically use the 3Com Access Point Manager that is connected to the same local network, insert the CD-ROM into the CD drive. The setup program for active OfficeConnect Wireless Access Points. Accessing the...
If the Access Point fails to obtain an IP address from the DHCP server, it does not start automatically, run setup.exe in Figure 10. If it will automatically use the 3Com Access Point Manager that is connected to the same local network, insert the CD-ROM into the CD drive. The setup program for active OfficeConnect Wireless Access Points. Accessing the...
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... Set IP Address button will be active. User name and password are on a Different Subnet". If your Web browser and an authentication dialog box appears. 6 In User name, type admin, and in Password, type password. 24 CHAPTER 2: INSTALLING AND CONNECTING THE ACCESS POINT Figure 10 3Com Access Point Manager 4 Click the access point name that the Access Point and the...
... Set IP Address button will be active. User name and password are on a Different Subnet". If your Web browser and an authentication dialog box appears. 6 In User name, type admin, and in Password, type password. 24 CHAPTER 2: INSTALLING AND CONNECTING THE ACCESS POINT Figure 10 3Com Access Point Manager 4 Click the access point name that the Access Point and the...
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... IP settings: ■ IP Address ■ Subnet Mask - The 3Com Access Point Manager screen refreshes, and then the Web Management button becomes available. 4 Click Web Management to start the Web interface. This mask must be the same as the subnet mask for the Access Point: 1 Click Set IP Address. Accessing ...the Web Interface 25 To change the subnet mask for the admin computer ■ Gateway ■ DNS 3 Click OK, and then click Refresh. The IP Configuration screen appears. The interface loads in ...
... IP settings: ■ IP Address ■ Subnet Mask - The 3Com Access Point Manager screen refreshes, and then the Web Management button becomes available. 4 Click Web Management to start the Web interface. This mask must be the same as the subnet mask for the Access Point: 1 Click Set IP Address. Accessing ...the Web Interface 25 To change the subnet mask for the admin computer ■ Gateway ■ DNS 3 Click OK, and then click Refresh. The IP Configuration screen appears. The interface loads in ...
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...a DHCP If you do not have a DHCP server on the network, you need to Server reconfigure the TCP/IP settings of the admin computer to be able to connect to the Access Point's Web interface. 1 Open the Properties dialog box of the network interface card that the computer is using to ...connect to the wired local network. 2 Click Internet Protocol, and then click Properties. 3 On the General tab, click Use the following IP address. 4 Assign an IP address and a ...
...a DHCP If you do not have a DHCP server on the network, you need to Server reconfigure the TCP/IP settings of the admin computer to be able to connect to the Access Point's Web interface. 1 Open the Properties dialog box of the network interface card that the computer is using to ...connect to the wired local network. 2 Click Internet Protocol, and then click Properties. 3 On the General tab, click Use the following IP address. 4 Assign an IP address and a ...
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... the port number used for WPA-802.1x Option RADIUS Server Address RADIUS Port Client Login Name Shared Key Description Type the host name or IP address of this name. Key used for the Client Login on the RADIUS Server. This login name must be created on the network. This... On some RADIUS Servers, you need to the RADIUS Server. Type a key value that matches the value on the RADIUS Server. 34 CHAPTER 3: CONFIGURING THE ACCESS POINT WPA-802.1x Options If you selected WPA-802.1x, you can use the Access Point's IP address instead of the RADIUS Server on the RADIUS Server.
... the port number used for WPA-802.1x Option RADIUS Server Address RADIUS Port Client Login Name Shared Key Description Type the host name or IP address of this name. Key used for the Client Login on the RADIUS Server. This login name must be created on the network. This... On some RADIUS Servers, you need to the RADIUS Server. Type a key value that matches the value on the RADIUS Server. 34 CHAPTER 3: CONFIGURING THE ACCESS POINT WPA-802.1x Options If you selected WPA-802.1x, you can use the Access Point's IP address instead of the RADIUS Server on the RADIUS Server.
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...check box, and specifying a number minutes. This may use the Access Point's IP address instead of the RADIUS server on the network Type the port number used on the RADIUS server. Type a key value that matches the value on each wireless station. Data is encrypted, using the default key, before being...uses EAP-MD5. For 128 bit encryption, the key size is encrypted, using the default key, before being transmitted. Sends accounting data from the Access Point to specify the Key Lifetime. For 156 bit encryption, the key size is 5 chars (ASCII) or 10 chars in HEX (0~9 and A~F)....
...check box, and specifying a number minutes. This may use the Access Point's IP address instead of the RADIUS server on the network Type the port number used on the RADIUS server. Type a key value that matches the value on each wireless station. Data is encrypted, using the default key, before being...uses EAP-MD5. For 128 bit encryption, the key size is encrypted, using the default key, before being transmitted. Sends accounting data from the Access Point to specify the Key Lifetime. For 156 bit encryption, the key size is 5 chars (ASCII) or 10 chars in HEX (0~9 and A~F)....
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...server to the RADIUS server. Then, the RADIUS server will be allowed to associate with it queries whenever a wireless station needs to associate with the Access Point. Use the Access Point's IP address or name and specify the same shared key as a RADIUS client. ■ Create a RADIUS client... account for each wireless station that tries to be authenticated. The RADIUS server stores these MAC addresses on its ...
...server to the RADIUS server. Then, the RADIUS server will be allowed to associate with it queries whenever a wireless station needs to associate with the Access Point. Use the Access Point's IP address or name and specify the same shared key as a RADIUS client. ■ Create a RADIUS client... account for each wireless station that tries to be authenticated. The RADIUS server stores these MAC addresses on its ...
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... the RADIUS-based MAC Authentication screen appear different, depending on the wireless security setting that you selected. This information is required to enable the Access Point to enable MAC authentication authentication using the RADIUS server RADIUS Server Address If visible, type the IP address or host name of associated stations. Defining Security Profiles 39...
... the RADIUS-based MAC Authentication screen appear different, depending on the wireless security setting that you selected. This information is required to enable the Access Point to enable MAC authentication authentication using the RADIUS server RADIUS Server Address If visible, type the IP address or host name of associated stations. Defining Security Profiles 39...
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... 3 Verify that the correct RADIUS server address, port, and shared key are configured on the Access Point. a On the UAM screen, select the UAM (Universal Access Method) check box. Use the Access Point's IP address or name and specify the same shared key as a RADIUS client. ■ Create a... on the security settings used. 2 Create user accounts on the RADIUS server database, and then grant them access to the RADIUS server as configured on the Access Point. ■ Verify that the wireless security settings on the wireless stations match the security settings on the RADIUS server.
... 3 Verify that the correct RADIUS server address, port, and shared key are configured on the Access Point. a On the UAM screen, select the UAM (Universal Access Method) check box. Use the Access Point's IP address or name and specify the same shared key as a RADIUS client. ■ Create a... on the security settings used. 2 Create user accounts on the RADIUS server database, and then grant them access to the RADIUS server as configured on the Access Point. ■ Verify that the wireless security settings on the wireless stations match the security settings on the RADIUS server.
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... as a RADIUS client. ■ Create a RADIUS client account for the Access Point on the Access Point. If the logon credentials are valid, user will be able to access any wireless user that will not be authenticated and allowed access to the Internet. This information is entered either on the Security screen or ...on the RADIUS server. e In Shared Key, type the same key value as Authenticated on the list of associated stations. Use the Access Point's IP address or name and specify the same shared key as Authenticating on the list of associated stations. An entry xx:xx:xx:xx:xx...
... as a RADIUS client. ■ Create a RADIUS client account for the Access Point on the Access Point. If the logon credentials are valid, user will be able to access any wireless user that will not be authenticated and allowed access to the Internet. This information is entered either on the Security screen or ...on the RADIUS server. e In Shared Key, type the same key value as Authenticated on the list of associated stations. Use the Access Point's IP address or name and specify the same shared key as Authenticating on the list of associated stations. An entry xx:xx:xx:xx:xx...
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... their user name and password on the Access Point, including the key (if any wireless user that you created. a On the UAM screen, select the UAM (Universal Access Method) check box. This is configured for and obtain Internet access. The wireless station's status also appears as the one...is the wireless station's MAC address) is enabled and configured, any ). 5 Configure the external UAM authentication settings. Defining Security Profiles 43 3 On your Web server, create a welcome page that will see if they are valid. e In RADIUS Server Address, type the IP address or...
... their user name and password on the Access Point, including the key (if any wireless user that you created. a On the UAM screen, select the UAM (Universal Access Method) check box. This is configured for and obtain Internet access. The wireless station's status also appears as the one...is the wireless station's MAC address) is enabled and configured, any ). 5 Configure the external UAM authentication settings. Defining Security Profiles 43 3 On your Web server, create a welcome page that will see if they are valid. e In RADIUS Server Address, type the IP address or...
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The default file name is maclist.acl. 4 Click Save. 5 Verify that helps identifies the Access Point on the network, including the Access Point name, IP address settings, and WINS configuration. Configuring System Settings System settings include information that the list was successfully saved ...if necessary). Configuring System Settings 49 Figure 24 Enabling MAC Address Based Access Control Backing Up the To ensure that you can easily restore the access control list if it Access Control List accidentally erased, 3Com recommends that you only need to view the current system settings, click...
The default file name is maclist.acl. 4 Click Save. 5 Verify that helps identifies the Access Point on the network, including the Access Point name, IP address settings, and WINS configuration. Configuring System Settings System settings include information that the list was successfully saved ...if necessary). Configuring System Settings 49 Figure 24 Enabling MAC Address Based Access Control Backing Up the To ensure that you can easily restore the access control list if it Access Control List accidentally erased, 3Com recommends that you only need to view the current system settings, click...
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... from the drop-down list. To ensure that identifies the Access Point when you are using only the approved channels, select your country from the list. 3 Configure the IP address settings of the Access Point on the network, type a description in some countries. Use of certain wireless channels is the name that you are using the...
... from the drop-down list. To ensure that identifies the Access Point when you are using only the approved channels, select your country from the list. 3 Configure the IP address settings of the Access Point on the network, type a description in some countries. Use of certain wireless channels is the name that you are using the...
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...you do not match your network settings, change them to ensure that the Access Point and other devices on the network can communicate with each other. 4 If you have a WINS server on the network, click Fixed IP Address. If these IP settings do not have a DHCP server on the network, and you ...want the Access Point to resolve names and addresses used by the Access Point, click Enable WINS, and then type the host name or...
...you do not match your network settings, change them to ensure that the Access Point and other devices on the network can communicate with each other. 4 If you have a WINS server on the network, click Fixed IP Address. If these IP settings do not have a DHCP server on the network, and you ...want the Access Point to resolve names and addresses used by the Access Point, click Enable WINS, and then type the host name or...
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... is 3Com. The default SSID is case-sensitive. Configuring the After configuring the RADIUS server, configure the security settings on Wireless Stations the wireless stations so that is a dynamic key system, so keys do not have to be entered on the wireless station. The wireless station...use of both encryption methods. 62 CHAPTER 4: CONFIGURING THE WIRELESS STATIONS ■ A client logon account for the Access Point must be configured on the RADIUS server must be correct. The Access Point supports simultaneous use the IP address instead. ■ The shared secret value on the...
... is 3Com. The default SSID is case-sensitive. Configuring the After configuring the RADIUS server, configure the security settings on Wireless Stations the wireless stations so that is a dynamic key system, so keys do not have to be entered on the wireless station. The wireless station...use of both encryption methods. 62 CHAPTER 4: CONFIGURING THE WIRELESS STATIONS ■ A client logon account for the Access Point must be configured on the RADIUS server must be correct. The Access Point supports simultaneous use the IP address instead. ■ The shared secret value on the...
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66 CHAPTER 4: CONFIGURING THE WIRELESS STATIONS Figure 32 DHCP Dialog Box 3 When the New Scope wizard starts, click Next. 4 Type a name and description for the scope, and then click Next. 5 Define the IP address range. Click Next when done. Change the subnet mask if necessary.
66 CHAPTER 4: CONFIGURING THE WIRELESS STATIONS Figure 32 DHCP Dialog Box 3 When the New Scope wizard starts, click Next. 4 Type a name and description for the scope, and then click Next. 5 Define the IP address range. Click Next when done. Change the subnet mask if necessary.