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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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... into a VLAN using the VLAN Configuration screen of the Web interface. 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 LAN (VLAN) is a network...wireless stations that behave as if they are on the same local network, even if they are associated, they are physically located on different segments of the network. Do the same with other members of the VLAN. Figure 7 illustrates this VLAN setup...
... into a VLAN using the VLAN Configuration screen of the Web interface. 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 LAN (VLAN) is a network...wireless stations that behave as if they are on the same local network, even if they are associated, they are physically located on different segments of the network. Do the same with other members of the VLAN. Figure 7 illustrates this VLAN setup...
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... ■ OfficeConnect Wireless 108 Mbps 11g PoE Access Point Quick Start Guide ■ One CD-ROM, which contains the setup files for hotspots and other commercial deployments Sends log data to a syslog server on the network to a specified FTP server, and downloads and installs any of the above items are damaged or missing, please contact your 3Com network...
... ■ OfficeConnect Wireless 108 Mbps 11g PoE Access Point Quick Start Guide ■ One CD-ROM, which contains the setup files for hotspots and other commercial deployments Sends log data to a syslog server on the network to a specified FTP server, and downloads and installs any of the above items are damaged or missing, please contact your 3Com network...
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...to its factory settings, do the following are available in Chapter 5 starting on page 79. 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 .... 3 Configure the wireless stations - To clear your LAN Connect the supplied power adapter to this port to a 10BaseT or 100BaseT hub on your settings and restore the device to a power source Overview of Setup and Management Tasks The following : 1 Power off the Access Point. 2 Press the ...
...to its factory settings, do the following are available in Chapter 5 starting on page 79. 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 .... 3 Configure the wireless stations - To clear your LAN Connect the supplied power adapter to this port to a 10BaseT or 100BaseT hub on your settings and restore the device to a power source Overview of Setup and Management Tasks The following : 1 Power off the Access Point. 2 Press the ...
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... happens, follow the instructions in "Without a DHCP Server" on the CD-ROM. The setup program for active OfficeConnect Wireless Access Points. If the Access Point fails to install the utility. Before continuing, check the sticker on the network. If it will automatically use the 3Com Access Point Manager that is included on page 26 to connect to the Web interface...
... happens, follow the instructions in "Without a DHCP Server" on the CD-ROM. The setup program for active OfficeConnect Wireless Access Points. If the Access Point fails to install the utility. Before continuing, check the sticker on the network. If it will automatically use the 3Com Access Point Manager that is included on page 26 to connect to the Web interface...
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...initial setup. These are the wireless stations that will be allowed to access the wireless network. 2 Enable access control based on MAC addresses (also known as physical address) Before performing these steps, you also need to get the MAC addresses of the VLAN support provided by the Access Point,... example, hubs, switches, routers, and gateways) must support the 802.1Q standard. Figure 21 VLAN Screen Controlling Access to the Wireless Network By default, the Access Point's security settings are disabled to allow you want to add to each profile, click Configure VLAN, and then provide...
...initial setup. These are the wireless stations that will be allowed to access the wireless network. 2 Enable access control based on MAC addresses (also known as physical address) Before performing these steps, you also need to get the MAC addresses of the VLAN support provided by the Access Point,... example, hubs, switches, routers, and gateways) must support the 802.1Q standard. Figure 21 VLAN Screen Controlling Access to the Wireless Network By default, the Access Point's security settings are disabled to allow you want to add to each profile, click Configure VLAN, and then provide...
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...PSotwateurs LAN Wireless Wired Network C PSotawteurs Wireless LAN Master, Set to PTMP Mode ` ` ` ` WDS Link PSotwateurs LAN Wireless Slave, Set to PTP Mode If you set the Access Point to PTMP bridge mode, you need to set the other access points to the "master" access point. In this setup, all... traffic will be sent to PTP bridge mode, and specify the Access Point's MAC address in their...
...PSotwateurs LAN Wireless Wired Network C PSotawteurs Wireless LAN Master, Set to PTMP Mode ` ` ` ` WDS Link PSotwateurs LAN Wireless Slave, Set to PTP Mode If you set the Access Point to PTMP bridge mode, you need to set the other access points to the "master" access point. In this setup, all... traffic will be sent to PTP bridge mode, and specify the Access Point's MAC address in their...
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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. 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.
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If there is no exclusions are required, leave it blank. Click Next. 11 If you specified during the domain controller setup, and then in the address fields if required. Click Next. 10 In the Parent domain, type the domain name you do not have a WINS server ...
If there is no exclusions are required, leave it blank. Click Next. 11 If you specified during the domain controller setup, and then in the address fields if required. Click Next. 10 In the Parent domain, type the domain name you do not have a WINS server ...
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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. The Automatic Certificate Request Setup Wizard appears. 10 Click Next. 11 Click Computer, and then click Next.
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.... 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 Access Point, and then set the shared secret. This shared secret must be the same .... 14 From the Start menu, click Run, and then enter cmd. 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....
.... 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 Access Point, and then set the shared secret. This shared secret must be the same .... 14 From the Start menu, click Run, and then enter cmd. 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....
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...menu, point to All Programs > Connect To, and then click Network Connections. 2 Right-click Wireless Network Connection, and then click Properties. The Wireless Network Connection Properties screen appears. 74 CHAPTER 4: CONFIGURING THE WIRELESS STATIONS ...Figure 39 Welcome Screen of Microsoft Certificate Services 6 Click User certificate request, select User Certificate, and then click Next. 7 Click Submit. A confirmation message appears. 9 Click Yes. A message appears, and then the Certificate Issued screen appears. 8 Click Install this certificate. Certificate setup...
...menu, point to All Programs > Connect To, and then click Network Connections. 2 Right-click Wireless Network Connection, and then click Properties. The Wireless Network Connection Properties screen appears. 74 CHAPTER 4: CONFIGURING THE WIRELESS STATIONS ...Figure 39 Welcome Screen of Microsoft Certificate Services 6 Click User certificate request, select User Certificate, and then click Next. 7 Click Submit. A confirmation message appears. 9 Click Yes. A message appears, and then the Certificate Issued screen appears. 8 Click Install this certificate. Certificate setup...
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Do not select your version of Windows). And then, click Windows Setup or Add/Remove Windows Components (depending on your modem. ■ In Port Settings, specify the following settings: ■ In Bits per second, select 9600. ■ ... 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 the Access Point. 2 Start your communications program. 106 APPENDIX B: COMMAND LINE REFERENCE Connecting to the CLI via the Serial Port...
Do not select your version of Windows). And then, click Windows Setup or Add/Remove Windows Components (depending on your modem. ■ In Port Settings, specify the following settings: ■ In Bits per second, select 9600. ■ ... 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 the Access Point. 2 Start your communications program. 106 APPENDIX B: COMMAND LINE REFERENCE Connecting to the CLI via the Serial Port...
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... configuring 49 T tasks configuring the Access Point 27 configuring wireless stations 59 connecting to -multipoint mode. 150 INDEX viewing 83 M maximum throughput 6 Microsoft IAS as RADIUS server 63 CA server setup 68 DHCP server setup 65 domain controller setup 63 required services 64 setting up ...package contents 16 physical features 17 back panel 17 front panel 17 PoE 7 support 7 point-to Web interface 22 installing 19 overview 18 troubleshooting 97 technical specifications 99 hardware 99 software 102 wireless 100 troubleshooting basic checks 97 connection issues 97, 98 forgotten password ...
... configuring 49 T tasks configuring the Access Point 27 configuring wireless stations 59 connecting to -multipoint mode. 150 INDEX viewing 83 M maximum throughput 6 Microsoft IAS as RADIUS server 63 CA server setup 68 DHCP server setup 65 domain controller setup 63 required services 64 setting up ...package contents 16 physical features 17 back panel 17 front panel 17 PoE 7 support 7 point-to Web interface 22 installing 19 overview 18 troubleshooting 97 technical specifications 99 hardware 99 software 102 wireless 100 troubleshooting basic checks 97 connection issues 97, 98 forgotten password ...