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... THIS GUIDE Conventions 1 Related Documentation 3 Documentation Comments 3 1 INTRODUCING THE OFFICECONNECT WIRELESS ACCESS POINT Overview 5 Features and Capabilities 6 Wireless and Networking 6 Security 12 Configuration and Management 15 Package Contents 16 Physical Features 17 Front Panel 17 Back Panel 17 Overview of Setup and Management Tasks 18 2 INSTALLING AND CONNECTING THE ACCESS POINT Before You Begin 19 Installation Requirements 19...
... THIS GUIDE Conventions 1 Related Documentation 3 Documentation Comments 3 1 INTRODUCING THE OFFICECONNECT WIRELESS ACCESS POINT Overview 5 Features and Capabilities 6 Wireless and Networking 6 Security 12 Configuration and Management 15 Package Contents 16 Physical Features 17 Front Panel 17 Back Panel 17 Overview of Setup and Management Tasks 18 2 INSTALLING AND CONNECTING THE ACCESS POINT Before You Begin 19 Installation Requirements 19...
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...example, you have VLANs set up on the network, you can configure the Access Point to work with one mapping of SSIDs to segment wireless stations that behave as if they are on the same local network, even if...and two existing VLANs (VLAN1 and VLAN2). Figure 7 illustrates this VLAN setup. VLAN support requires a one-to available VLAN IDs. 14 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE OFFICECONNECT WIRELESS ACCESS POINT Figure 6 Wireless Stations Using Different Security Settings 3Com Wireless 11g PoE Access Point PSotwateurs LAN Wireless SSID 1 Using WPA SSID 2 Using WEP VLAN Support A virtual ...
...example, you have VLANs set up on the network, you can configure the Access Point to work with one mapping of SSIDs to segment wireless stations that behave as if they are on the same local network, even if...and two existing VLANs (VLAN1 and VLAN2). Figure 7 illustrates this VLAN setup. VLAN support requires a one-to available VLAN IDs. 14 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE OFFICECONNECT WIRELESS ACCESS POINT Figure 6 Wireless Stations Using Different Security Settings 3Com Wireless 11g PoE Access Point PSotwateurs LAN Wireless SSID 1 Using WPA SSID 2 Using WEP VLAN Support A virtual ...
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... and public hot spots Package Contents The Access Point Kit includes the following items: ■ One OfficeConnect Wireless 108 Mbps 11g PoE Access Point ■ One power adapter ■ OfficeConnect Wireless 108 Mbps 11g PoE Access Point Quick Start Guide ■ One CD-ROM, which contains the setup files for the 3Com Access Point Manager and a PDF version of the OfficeConnect 108 Mbps 11g Wireless Access Point User Guide ■ One warranty flyer...
... and public hot spots Package Contents The Access Point Kit includes the following items: ■ One OfficeConnect Wireless 108 Mbps 11g PoE Access Point ■ One power adapter ■ OfficeConnect Wireless 108 Mbps 11g PoE Access Point Quick Start Guide ■ One CD-ROM, which contains the setup files for the 3Com Access Point Manager and a PDF version of the OfficeConnect 108 Mbps 11g Wireless Access Point User Guide ■ One warranty flyer...
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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 the Web interface and configuring the Access Point is available in Chapter 4 starting on page 59. Information on preparing for, performing,... to get the Access Point up the configuration file, and upgrading the device firmware. To restart or reboot the device, press the Reset button for these tasks are tasks that they can successfully connect to a power source Overview of Setup and Management Tasks ...
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 the Web interface and configuring the Access Point is available in Chapter 4 starting on page 59. Information on preparing for, performing,... to get the Access Point up the configuration file, and upgrading the device firmware. To restart or reboot the device, press the Reset button for these tasks are tasks that they can successfully connect to a power source Overview of Setup and Management Tasks ...
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...3Com Access Point Manager. Setup installs the utility and adds the 3Com Access Point Manager folder to the Windows program menu. 3 Start the 3Com Access Point Manager by pointing to obtain an IP address from the DHCP server, it does not start automatically, run setup.exe in the root folder of the Access Point name (for the 3Com Access Point...utility. If this , use its default IP address, 192.168.0.228. The 3Com Access Point Manager starts, and then searches the network for active OfficeConnect Wireless Access Points. You may need to know the IP address that is complete, the utility ...
...3Com Access Point Manager. Setup installs the utility and adds the 3Com Access Point Manager folder to the Windows program menu. 3 Start the 3Com Access Point Manager by pointing to obtain an IP address from the DHCP server, it does not start automatically, run setup.exe in the root folder of the Access Point name (for the 3Com Access Point...utility. If this , use its default IP address, 192.168.0.228. The 3Com Access Point Manager starts, and then searches the network for active OfficeConnect Wireless Access Points. You may need to know the IP address that is complete, the utility ...
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... to assign a VLAN ID to it after the initial setup. You can therefore connect to each profile, click Configure VLAN, and then provide the required information on the VLAN screen. Figure 21 VLAN Screen Controlling Access to the Wireless Network By default, the Access Point's security settings are disabled to allow you to work correctly...
... to assign a VLAN ID to it after the initial setup. You can therefore connect to each profile, click Configure VLAN, and then provide the required information on the VLAN screen. Figure 21 VLAN Screen Controlling Access to the Wireless Network By default, the Access Point's security settings are disabled to allow you to work correctly...
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... this setup, all traffic will be sent to PTP bridge mode, and specify the Access Point's MAC address in their PTP bridge access point settings. Configuring the Wireless Settings 55 Configuring PTMP Bridge Settings Figure 27 PTMP Mode With the Access Point Set as Master ` ` Wired Network B Wired Network A Slave, Set to PTP Mode WDS Link PSotwateurs LAN Wireless...
... this setup, all traffic will be sent to PTP bridge mode, and specify the Access Point's MAC address in their PTP bridge access point settings. Configuring the Wireless Settings 55 Configuring PTMP Bridge Settings Figure 27 PTMP Mode With the Access Point Set as Master ` ` Wired Network B Wired Network A Slave, Set to PTP Mode WDS Link PSotwateurs LAN Wireless...
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Windows setup displays a warning message that IIS is running and must be stopped before continuing. 9 Click OK, and then click Finish. Configuring the DHCP Server 1 From the Start menu, point to use the CA's default configuration. Figure 31 CA Identifying Information Screen 8 Click Next to Programs > Administrative Tools, and then click DHCP. 2 Right-click the server name, and then click New Scope. Using 802.1x 65 7 Type the required the information for the Certificate Authority, and then click Next.
Windows setup displays a warning message that IIS is running and must be stopped before continuing. 9 Click OK, and then click Finish. Configuring the DHCP Server 1 From the Start menu, point to use the CA's default configuration. Figure 31 CA Identifying Information Screen 8 Click Next to Programs > Administrative Tools, and then click DHCP. 2 Right-click the server name, and then click New Scope. Using 802.1x 65 7 Type the required the information for the Certificate Authority, and then click Next.
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... name you do not have a WINS server on the network, leave the router address blank. Click Next. 11 If you specified during the domain controller setup, and then in the address fields if required. Click Next. 7 Change the Lease Duration time, if necessary, and then click Next. 8 Select Yes, I want to...
... name you do not have a WINS server on the network, leave the router address blank. Click Next. 11 If you specified during the domain controller setup, and then in the address fields if required. Click Next. 7 Change the Lease Duration time, if necessary, and then click Next. 8 Select Yes, I want to...
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The Automatic Certificate Request Setup Wizard appears. 10 Click Next. 11 Click Computer, and then click Next. Figure 35 Group Policy Tab Using 802.1x 69 8 Under the Default Domain Policy tree, click Computer Configuration > Windows Settings > Security Settings > Public Key Policies. 9 Under Public Key Policies, right-click Automatic Certificate Request Settings, point to New, and then click Automatic Certificate Request.
The Automatic Certificate Request Setup Wizard appears. 10 Click Next. 11 Click Computer, and then click Next. Figure 35 Group Policy Tab Using 802.1x 69 8 Under the Default Domain Policy tree, click Computer Configuration > Windows Settings > Security Settings > Public Key Policies. 9 Under Public Key Policies, right-click Automatic Certificate Request Settings, point to New, and then click Automatic Certificate Request.
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70 CHAPTER 4: CONFIGURING THE WIRELESS STATIONS Figure 36 Automatic Certificate Request Setup Wizard 12 Verify that you specified on the Access Point. 5 Click Finish. A command prompt appears. 15 Enter secedit /refreshpolicy machine_policy It may take effect. The Internet Authentication Service screen appears. 2 Right-click Clients, and ...click Finish. 14 From the Start menu, click Run, and then enter cmd. Setting Up the Internet Authentication Service (RADIUS) 1 From the Start menu, point to take a few minutes for the Access Point, and then click Next. 4 Type the address or name of the...
70 CHAPTER 4: CONFIGURING THE WIRELESS STATIONS Figure 36 Automatic Certificate Request Setup Wizard 12 Verify that you specified on the Access Point. 5 Click Finish. A command prompt appears. 15 Enter secedit /refreshpolicy machine_policy It may take effect. The Internet Authentication Service screen appears. 2 Right-click Clients, and ...click Finish. 14 From the Start menu, click Run, and then enter cmd. Setting Up the Internet Authentication Service (RADIUS) 1 From the Start menu, point to take a few minutes for the Access Point, and then click Next. 4 Type the address or name of the...
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... then click Next. 7 Click Submit. Certificate setup is now complete. A confirmation message appears. 9 Click Yes. A message appears, and then the Certificate Issued screen appears. 8 Click Install this certificate. The Wireless Network Connection Properties screen appears. Setting Up 802....1x Client Authentication 1 From the Start menu, point to All Programs > Connect To, and then click Network Connections. 2 Right-click Wireless Network Connection, and then click Properties...
... then click Next. 7 Click Submit. Certificate setup is now complete. A confirmation message appears. 9 Click Yes. A message appears, and then the Certificate Issued screen appears. 8 Click Install this certificate. The Wireless Network Connection Properties screen appears. Setting Up 802....1x Client Authentication 1 From the Start menu, point to All Programs > Connect To, and then click Network Connections. 2 Right-click Wireless Network Connection, and then click Properties...
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... and then click OK to install it. 3 Configure the connection properties: ■ In Name, assign a name to this connection to the Access Point. ■ In Port or Connect Using, select the serial port to the serial (RS232) port on your version of Windows). Do not ...select your communications program. If HyperTerminal is connected. And then, click Windows Setup or Add/Remove Windows Components (depending on the Access Point. 2 Start your modem. ■ In Port Settings, specify the following settings: ■ In Bits per second, select ...
... and then click OK to install it. 3 Configure the connection properties: ■ In Name, assign a name to this connection to the Access Point. ■ In Port or Connect Using, select the serial port to the serial (RS232) port on your version of Windows). Do not ...select your communications program. If HyperTerminal is connected. And then, click Windows Setup or Add/Remove Windows Components (depending on the Access Point. 2 Start your modem. ■ In Port Settings, specify the following settings: ■ In Bits per second, select ...
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...IAS as RADIUS server 63 CA server setup 68 DHCP server setup 65 domain controller setup 63 required services 64 setting up Microsoft IAS 63 requirements installation 19 wireless stations 19 Reset button 18 resetting to factory defaults 88, 98 rogue access points detecting 94 viewing detected 96 RTS/CTS...85 status viewing 81 system settings configuring 49 T tasks configuring the Access Point 27 configuring wireless stations 59 connecting to -multipoint mode. See PTMP Power over Ethernet. See PoE powering on 21 using PoE 21 using power adapter 21 preamble type 58 primary profile broadcast ...
...IAS as RADIUS server 63 CA server setup 68 DHCP server setup 65 domain controller setup 63 required services 64 setting up Microsoft IAS 63 requirements installation 19 wireless stations 19 Reset button 18 resetting to factory defaults 88, 98 rogue access points detecting 94 viewing detected 96 RTS/CTS...85 status viewing 81 system settings configuring 49 T tasks configuring the Access Point 27 configuring wireless stations 59 connecting to -multipoint mode. See PTMP Power over Ethernet. See PoE powering on 21 using PoE 21 using power adapter 21 preamble type 58 primary profile broadcast ...