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Viewing the Device Status 81 Viewing Profiles 82 Viewing Associated Wireless Stations 83 Working with Logs 83 Viewing Device Statistics 85 Working with the Configuration File 86 Backing Up the Configuration ...93 Detecting Rogue Access Points 94 Viewing Detected Rogue Access Points 96 6 TROUBLESHOOTING Basic Connection Checks 97 Cannot Connect to the Wireless Access Point to Configure It 97 Forgotten Password and Reset to Factory Defaults 98 Wireless Station Cannot Connect to the LAN via the Access Point 98 A TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Hardware Specifications 99 Wireless Specifications 100 Software...
Viewing the Device Status 81 Viewing Profiles 82 Viewing Associated Wireless Stations 83 Working with Logs 83 Viewing Device Statistics 85 Working with the Configuration File 86 Backing Up the Configuration ...93 Detecting Rogue Access Points 94 Viewing Detected Rogue Access Points 96 6 TROUBLESHOOTING Basic Connection Checks 97 Cannot Connect to the Wireless Access Point to Configure It 97 Forgotten Password and Reset to Factory Defaults 98 Wireless Station Cannot Connect to the LAN via the Access Point 98 A TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Hardware Specifications 99 Wireless Specifications 100 Software...
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..."command" means that you must type something, and then press Return or Enter. Example: To display port information, enter the following syntax: system password In this guide, you must enter the command exactly as it is defined in bold. Examples: From the Help menu, select Contents. 2 ABOUT...you to potential loss of data or potential damage to an application, system, or device Warning Information that alerts you to : ■ Emphasize a point. ■ Denote a new term at the place where it appears on the screen. Syntax The word "syntax" means that you must evaluate ...
..."command" means that you must type something, and then press Return or Enter. Example: To display port information, enter the following syntax: system password In this guide, you must enter the command exactly as it is defined in bold. Examples: From the Help menu, select Contents. 2 ABOUT...you to potential loss of data or potential damage to an application, system, or device Warning Information that alerts you to : ■ Emphasize a point. ■ Denote a new term at the place where it appears on the screen. Syntax The word "syntax" means that you must evaluate ...
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... to your RADIUS server Uses the RADIUS server on the local network Requires a password to the Web interface to prevent unauthorized users from different sources to centralizes MAC address authentication of wireless stations Detects "rogue" or unauthorized access points on your wireless network, including supporting multiple security schemes simultaneously. See "VLAN Support". And then, let...
... to your RADIUS server Uses the RADIUS server on the local network Requires a password to the Web interface to prevent unauthorized users from different sources to centralizes MAC address authentication of wireless stations Detects "rogue" or unauthorized access points on your wireless network, including supporting multiple security schemes simultaneously. See "VLAN Support". And then, let...
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... Release the Reset button. Use a standard LAN cable (with it. 1 Install the Access Point - From time to time, you need to perform administrative tasks such as changing the password to associate with RJ-45 connectors) to connect this port, and then connect the plug... for , performing, and verifying the installation is available in Chapter 3 starting on page 27. 3 Configure the wireless stations - 18 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE OFFICECONNECT WIRELESS ACCESS POINT Table 5 Back Panel Ports and Connections Part Reset button Ethernet Power port Description Use the Reset button to its ...
... Release the Reset button. Use a standard LAN cable (with it. 1 Install the Access Point - From time to time, you need to perform administrative tasks such as changing the password to associate with RJ-45 connectors) to connect this port, and then connect the plug... for , performing, and verifying the installation is available in Chapter 3 starting on page 27. 3 Configure the wireless stations - 18 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE OFFICECONNECT WIRELESS ACCESS POINT Table 5 Back Panel Ports and Connections Part Reset button Ethernet Power port Description Use the Reset button to its ...
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... Web browser and an authentication dialog box appears. 6 In User name, type admin, and in Password, type password. You need to change the subnet mask for the Access Point is using a different subnet, the Set IP Address button will be active. If the Web Management...of the Access Point. 5 Click Web Management to "If the Access Point Is on a Different Subnet The default subnet for the Access Point so you can connect to the Web interface. 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 ...
... Web browser and an authentication dialog box appears. 6 In User name, type admin, and in Password, type password. You need to change the subnet mask for the Access Point is using a different subnet, the Set IP Address button will be active. If the Web Management...of the Access Point. 5 Click Web Management to "If the Access Point Is on a Different Subnet The default subnet for the Access Point so you can connect to the Web interface. 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 ...
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Figure 11 IP Configuration Screen 2 Click Fixed, and then configure the following IP settings: ■ IP Address ■ Subnet Mask - User name and password are case-sensitive. The 3Com Access Point Manager screen refreshes, and then the Web Management button becomes available. 4 Click Web Management to start the Web interface. The interface loads in your...
Figure 11 IP Configuration Screen 2 Click Fixed, and then configure the following IP settings: ■ IP Address ■ Subnet Mask - User name and password are case-sensitive. The 3Com Access Point Manager screen refreshes, and then the Web Management button becomes available. 4 Click Web Management to start the Web interface. The interface loads in your...
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... 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. ... mask, ensure that it is set to 255.255.255.0. 5 Click OK. 6 Start your Web browser. User name and password are case-sensitive. 9 Click OK. The interface loads in Password, type password. An authentication dialog box appears. 8 In User name, type admin, and in your Web browser. 7 In the Address or...
... 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. ... mask, ensure that it is set to 255.255.255.0. 5 Click OK. 6 Start your Web browser. User name and password are case-sensitive. 9 Click OK. The interface loads in Password, type password. An authentication dialog box appears. 8 In User name, type admin, and in your Web browser. 7 In the Address or...
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...database. Use the station's MAC address for each wireless station that will forward the MAC address of every client that the Access Point can use it is, the wireless station will be authenticated. 38 CHAPTER 3: CONFIGURING THE ACCESS POINT Configuring RADIUS MAC Authentication If you have a RADIUS... client. ■ Create a RADIUS client account for the Access Point on the security method used. 2 On the RADIUS server, create a RADIUS client account for the user name, and leave the password blank. If the wireless station's MAC address is entered either on the Security screen ...
...database. Use the station's MAC address for each wireless station that will forward the MAC address of every client that the Access Point can use it is, the wireless station will be authenticated. 38 CHAPTER 3: CONFIGURING THE ACCESS POINT Configuring RADIUS MAC Authentication If you have a RADIUS... client. ■ Create a RADIUS client account for the Access Point on the security method used. 2 On the RADIUS server, create a RADIUS client account for the user name, and leave the password blank. If the wireless station's MAC address is entered either on the Security screen ...
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...Access Point ■ External authentication - To use : ■ Internal authentication - Uses the Web page that provides information on how to pay for and obtain Internet access), use any value, as long as the one on your Web server. The WEP key used for client Login on the RADIUS server. Any wireless... customized Web page on the RADIUS server. This name must enter a user name and password, which are two types of traffic are checked. 40 CHAPTER 3: CONFIGURING THE ACCESS POINT Table 10 Options for RADIUS-based MAC Authentication Option Client Login Name Shared Key WEP Key ...
...Access Point ■ External authentication - To use : ■ Internal authentication - Uses the Web page that provides information on how to pay for and obtain Internet access), use any value, as long as the one on your Web server. The WEP key used for client Login on the RADIUS server. Any wireless... customized Web page on the RADIUS server. This name must enter a user name and password, which are two types of traffic are checked. 40 CHAPTER 3: CONFIGURING THE ACCESS POINT Table 10 Options for RADIUS-based MAC Authentication Option Client Login Name Shared Key WEP Key ...
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... password on to the Internet. If the logon credentials are valid. External UAM Authentication To use external UAM authentication, do the following: 1 Ensure that the logon credentials are valid, user will be able to the Access Point log. f Click Save, and then click Close. The wireless ... and the station's status appears as a RADIUS client. ■ Create a RADIUS client account for the Access Point on the RADIUS server that is added to access any wireless user that the correct RADIUS server address, port, and shared key are invalid, the user will authenticate clients...
... password on to the Internet. If the logon credentials are valid. External UAM Authentication To use external UAM authentication, do the following: 1 Ensure that the logon credentials are valid, user will be able to the Access Point log. f Click Save, and then click Close. The wireless ... and the station's status appears as a RADIUS client. ■ Create a RADIUS client account for the Access Point on the RADIUS server that is added to access any wireless user that the correct RADIUS server address, port, and shared key are invalid, the user will authenticate clients...
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... user enters a user name and password on the logon page, the RADIUS server checks its database to the welcome page you set on the Access Point. g In Shared Key, type the same key value as Authenticated on the Access Point, including the key (if any wireless user that you created in step ... authentication is the Web page that has a button or link to the Access Point log. Users will enter their user name and password on the uamlogon.htm page. 4 Verify that the wireless security settings on the wireless stations match the security settings on the list of the RADIUS server that the...
... user enters a user name and password on the logon page, the RADIUS server checks its database to the welcome page you set on the Access Point. g In Shared Key, type the same key value as Authenticated on the Access Point, including the key (if any wireless user that you created in step ... authentication is the Web page that has a button or link to the Access Point log. Users will enter their user name and password on the uamlogon.htm page. 4 Verify that the wireless security settings on the wireless stations match the security settings on the list of the RADIUS server that the...
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...click Request a certificate, and then click Next. To set up 802.1x authentication Generating a Client Certificate 1 Connect to the documentation for the wireless adapters. For information on how to set up Windows XP for 802.1x authentication, you need to use the 802.1x client software provided with... the wireless adapters. The Choose Request Type screen appears. An authentication dialog box appears. 4 Type the user name and password for your client account on the Windows 2000 Server, and then click OK. 5 On...
...click Request a certificate, and then click Next. To set up 802.1x authentication Generating a Client Certificate 1 Connect to the documentation for the wireless adapters. For information on how to set up Windows XP for 802.1x authentication, you need to use the 802.1x client software provided with... the wireless adapters. The Choose Request Type screen appears. An authentication dialog box appears. 4 Type the user name and password for your client account on the Windows 2000 Server, and then click OK. 5 On...
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To prevent unauthorized users from gaining access to the Web interface, 3Com recommends that you : ■ Change the default logon account and change the admin password periodically ■ Configure admin connections 5 PERFORMING ADDITIONAL ADMINISTRATIVE TASKS Configuring Administrator Access This chapter provides information on other tasks that you can perform after setting up and configuring the Access Point and wireless stations.
To prevent unauthorized users from gaining access to the Web interface, 3Com recommends that you : ■ Change the default logon account and change the admin password periodically ■ Configure admin connections 5 PERFORMING ADDITIONAL ADMINISTRATIVE TASKS Configuring Administrator Access This chapter provides information on other tasks that you can perform after setting up and configuring the Access Point and wireless stations.
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Retype that password in Repeat New Password. 3 Click Save, and then click Apply/Restart. Configuring Admin Use the Admin Connections section of the Admin Login screen to restrict Connections access to the Web interface and to specify the protocols that can be used to connect to it... TASKS Figure 43 Configure Administrator Access on the Admin Login Screen Changing the Default To prevent unauthorized users from accessing the Web interface and Logon Account modifying your settings, 3Com recommends that you change the admin password, select the Change Admin Password check box, and then type...
Retype that password in Repeat New Password. 3 Click Save, and then click Apply/Restart. Configuring Admin Use the Admin Connections section of the Admin Login screen to restrict Connections access to the Web interface and to specify the protocols that can be used to connect to it... TASKS Figure 43 Configure Administrator Access on the Admin Login Screen Changing the Default To prevent unauthorized users from accessing the Web interface and Logon Account modifying your settings, 3Com recommends that you change the admin password, select the Change Admin Password check box, and then type...
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... ■ Enable HTTPS (secure HTTP) Admin connections - If you can always connect to the Access Point via Telnet - Select this type of profiles ■ Associated wireless stations Viewing the Device On the menu, click Status. The following tables list the information that you... Field Access Point Name MAC Address Description Displays the current server name; Viewing Information About the Device There are three types of these admin connection types enabled. ■ Enable Management via Telnet, use the same logon information (user name and password) as for an HTTP ...
... ■ Enable HTTPS (secure HTTP) Admin connections - If you can always connect to the Access Point via Telnet - Select this type of profiles ■ Associated wireless stations Viewing the Device On the menu, click Status. The following tables list the information that you... Field Access Point Name MAC Address Description Displays the current server name; Viewing Information About the Device There are three types of these admin connection types enabled. ■ Enable Management via Telnet, use the same logon information (user name and password) as for an HTTP ...
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...access points to copy the admin logon account (name and password), select the Provide admin login name and password check box. ■ To allow other access points to copy the Access Point's settings for responding to auto config requests, select the Provide "Respond to automate firmware upgrades, you can click: Automating Updates If you have multiple OfficeConnect Wireless 108 Mbps 11g PoE Access Points...Auto Update, select the Check for compatible access points. This is enabled and configured, the Access Points will search the wired (not wireless) network for Firmware upgrade every [ ...
...access points to copy the admin logon account (name and password), select the Provide admin login name and password check box. ■ To allow other access points to copy the Access Point's settings for responding to auto config requests, select the Provide "Respond to automate firmware upgrades, you can click: Automating Updates If you have multiple OfficeConnect Wireless 108 Mbps 11g PoE Access Points...Auto Update, select the Check for compatible access points. This is enabled and configured, the Access Points will search the wired (not wireless) network for Firmware upgrade every [ ...
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...firmware file on the network, you detect two types of rogue access points: ■ Access points that are not in your network and, consequently, the devices on the network. Installs any wireless security ■ Access points that is detected. 94 CHAPTER 5: PERFORMING ADDITIONAL ADMINISTRATIVE TASKS ...name. 9 Click Save. The Access Point can help you can configure it can be used as a "backdoor" to gain access to generate a trap whenever a rogue access point is authorized to access the FTP server. 8 In FTP Password, type the password for firmware versions that are recorded...
...firmware file on the network, you detect two types of rogue access points: ■ Access points that are not in your network and, consequently, the devices on the network. Installs any wireless security ■ Access points that is detected. 94 CHAPTER 5: PERFORMING ADDITIONAL ADMINISTRATIVE TASKS ...name. 9 Click Save. The Access Point can help you can configure it can be used as a "backdoor" to gain access to generate a trap whenever a rogue access point is authorized to access the FTP server. 8 In FTP Password, type the password for firmware versions that are recorded...
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... wizard has completed, you may need to run the configuration wizard. 98 CHAPTER 6: TROUBLESHOOTING Forgotten Password and Reset to Factory Defaults If you can re-establish your wireless network. All your computer before . Wireless Station Cannot Connect to the LAN via the Access Point Check the following: ■ The SSID and WEP settings on the...
... wizard has completed, you may need to run the configuration wizard. 98 CHAPTER 6: TROUBLESHOOTING Forgotten Password and Reset to Factory Defaults If you can re-establish your wireless network. All your computer before . Wireless Station Cannot Connect to the LAN via the Access Point Check the following: ■ The SSID and WEP settings on the...
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... command line interface (CLI) for configuration. For example, if the Access Point is password. These are an advanced user with previous experience in "Command Reference" starting on the Access Point. Once connected, you are using its default IP address (192.168.0.228), enter Telnet 192.168.0.228... for the user name and password. 2 Enter your logon name and password. This computer can be on either the wired or wireless local network. Use the CLI to configure the Access Point only if you use Telnet session to gain access to the Access Point's IP address. The default ...
... command line interface (CLI) for configuration. For example, if the Access Point is password. These are an advanced user with previous experience in "Command Reference" starting on the Access Point. Once connected, you are using its default IP address (192.168.0.228), enter Telnet 192.168.0.228... for the user name and password. 2 Enter your logon name and password. This computer can be on either the wired or wireless local network. Use the CLI to configure the Access Point only if you use Telnet session to gain access to the Access Point's IP address. The default ...
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The default user name is admin, and the default password is password. You are the same as the user name and password that you can use for the Web interface. A prompt for Serial Connectors the cables that you can use to connect via the serial port. Once ... describe the connector pinout assignments for the user name and password appears. 6 Enter your logon name and password. Connecting to the CLI via the Serial Port 107 Figure 53 COM Port Properties Screen 4 Click Apply, and then click OK. 5 Click Connect to the Access Point via the console port. These are now connected to...
The default user name is admin, and the default password is password. You are the same as the user name and password that you can use for the Web interface. A prompt for Serial Connectors the cables that you can use to connect via the serial port. Once ... describe the connector pinout assignments for the user name and password appears. 6 Enter your logon name and password. Connecting to the CLI via the Serial Port 107 Figure 53 COM Port Properties Screen 4 Click Apply, and then click OK. 5 Click Connect to the Access Point via the console port. These are now connected to...