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... of safely. Ensuring that all end-of Intel Corporation. Regulated Materials Statement 3Com products do not contain any legend provided on the removable media in the United States and other countries. 3Com, OfficeConnect and the 3Com logo are registered trademarks of WECA (Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance) IEEE and 802 are associated. The varnish is a registered...
... of safely. Ensuring that all end-of Intel Corporation. Regulated Materials Statement 3Com products do not contain any legend provided on the removable media in the United States and other countries. 3Com, OfficeConnect and the 3Com logo are registered trademarks of WECA (Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance) IEEE and 802 are associated. The varnish is a registered...
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... Registration 9 1 INTRODUCING THE ACCESS POINT OfficeConnect 11Mbps Wireless Access Point 12 Access Point Advantages 13 Package Contents 13 Minimum System and Component Requirements 14 Front Panel 14 Rear Panel 16 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION Introduction 17 Safety Information 17 Positioning the Access Point 17 Using the Rubber Feet 18 Wall Mounting 18 Powering Up the Access Point 19 Connecting the Access Point 19 3 RUNNING THE SETUP...
... Registration 9 1 INTRODUCING THE ACCESS POINT OfficeConnect 11Mbps Wireless Access Point 12 Access Point Advantages 13 Package Contents 13 Minimum System and Component Requirements 14 Front Panel 14 Rear Panel 16 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION Introduction 17 Safety Information 17 Positioning the Access Point 17 Using the Rubber Feet 18 Wall Mounting 18 Powering Up the Access Point 19 Connecting the Access Point 19 3 RUNNING THE SETUP...
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4 ACCESS POINT CONFIGURATION Navigating Through the Access Point Configuration Pages 31 Main Menu 31 Option Tabs 31 Welcome Screen 32 Notice Board 32 Password 33 Wizard 33 LAN Settings 34 Unit Configuration 34 DHCP Clients List 36 Wireless Settings 37 Configuration 38 Encryption 40 Connection Control 42 ...and Logs 51 Status 52 Logs 52 Support 52 5 TROUBLESHOOTING Basic Connection Checks 53 Browsing to the Access Point Configuration Screens 53 Forgotten Password and Reset to Factory Defaults 54 Wireless Networking 54 Alert LED 56 Recovering from Corrupted Software 56 Frequently Asked Questions 57
4 ACCESS POINT CONFIGURATION Navigating Through the Access Point Configuration Pages 31 Main Menu 31 Option Tabs 31 Welcome Screen 32 Notice Board 32 Password 33 Wizard 33 LAN Settings 34 Unit Configuration 34 DHCP Clients List 36 Wireless Settings 37 Configuration 38 Encryption 40 Connection Control 42 ...and Logs 51 Status 52 Logs 52 Support 52 5 TROUBLESHOOTING Basic Connection Checks 53 Browsing to the Access Point Configuration Screens 53 Forgotten Password and Reset to Factory Defaults 54 Wireless Networking 54 Alert LED 56 Recovering from Corrupted Software 56 Frequently Asked Questions 57
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A USING DISCOVERY Running the Discovery Application 59 Windows Installation (95/98/2000/Me/NT) 59 B IP ADDRESSING The Internet Protocol Suite 61 Managing the Access Point over the Network 61 IP Addresses and Subnet Masks 61 How does a Device Obtain an IP Address and Subnet Mask? 63 DHCP Addressing 63 Static Addressing 63 Auto-IP Addressing 63 C TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Standards 66 D SAFETY INFORMATION E END USER SOFTWARE LICENCE AGREEMENT GLOSSARY INDEX REGULATORY NOTICES FOR THE 11MBPS WIRELESS ACCESS POINT
A USING DISCOVERY Running the Discovery Application 59 Windows Installation (95/98/2000/Me/NT) 59 B IP ADDRESSING The Internet Protocol Suite 61 Managing the Access Point over the Network 61 IP Addresses and Subnet Masks 61 How does a Device Obtain an IP Address and Subnet Mask? 63 DHCP Addressing 63 Static Addressing 63 Auto-IP Addressing 63 C TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Standards 66 D SAFETY INFORMATION E END USER SOFTWARE LICENCE AGREEMENT GLOSSARY INDEX REGULATORY NOTICES FOR THE 11MBPS WIRELESS ACCESS POINT
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... guide, follow the information in Adobe Acrobat Reader Portable Document Format (PDF) on the 3Com World Wide Web site: http://www.3com.com Naming Convention Throughout this guide. This guide is referred to install and configure the OfficeConnect 11Mbps Wireless Access Point (3CRWE41196). consequently, it assumes a basic working knowledge of LANs (Local Area Networks). ABOUT THIS GUIDE...
... guide, follow the information in Adobe Acrobat Reader Portable Document Format (PDF) on the 3Com World Wide Web site: http://www.3com.com Naming Convention Throughout this guide. This guide is referred to install and configure the OfficeConnect 11Mbps Wireless Access Point (3CRWE41196). consequently, it assumes a basic working knowledge of LANs (Local Area Networks). ABOUT THIS GUIDE...
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... to -date information on your Access Point. Product Registration You can now register your Access Point on the 3Com web site and receive up-to install and configure your product: http://support.3com.com/registration/frontpg.pl Related In addition to the Support and Safety Information sheet. Conventions 9 Example: ■ OfficeConnect 11Mbps Wireless Access Point User Guide ■ Part Number...
... to -date information on your Access Point. Product Registration You can now register your Access Point on the 3Com web site and receive up-to install and configure your product: http://support.3com.com/registration/frontpg.pl Related In addition to the Support and Safety Information sheet. Conventions 9 Example: ■ OfficeConnect 11Mbps Wireless Access Point User Guide ■ Part Number...
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... corporations. The products that compose the OfficeConnect range give you can harness the benefits of networking with 3Com®. Now, you , the small office user, the same power, flexibility, and protection that has been available only to the small office. 1 INTRODUCING THE ACCESS POINT Welcome to the world of wireless networking. Computer networks have proved...
... corporations. The products that compose the OfficeConnect range give you can harness the benefits of networking with 3Com®. Now, you , the small office user, the same power, flexibility, and protection that has been available only to the small office. 1 INTRODUCING THE ACCESS POINT Welcome to the world of wireless networking. Computer networks have proved...
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Because the Access Point is designed to dozens of connecting wired and wireless networks. 12 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE ACCESS POINT OfficeConnect 11Mbps Wireless Access Point The OfficeConnect 11Mbps Wireless Access Point is a WI-FI certified device, you can be sure it will work reliably with certified equipment from other manufacturers. Figure 1 Example Network A single Access Point makes the Internet, e-mail and network resources, such as printers, available to provide a cost-effective means of wireless clients.
Because the Access Point is designed to dozens of connecting wired and wireless networks. 12 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE ACCESS POINT OfficeConnect 11Mbps Wireless Access Point The OfficeConnect 11Mbps Wireless Access Point is a WI-FI certified device, you can be sure it will work reliably with certified equipment from other manufacturers. Figure 1 Example Network A single Access Point makes the Internet, e-mail and network resources, such as printers, available to provide a cost-effective means of wireless clients.
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...; Provides centralization of all network address settings (DHCP) ■ Shares network resources between both wired and wireless computers Package Contents The Access Point kit includes the following items: ■ One OfficeConnect 11Mbps Wireless Access Point ■ One power adapter for use with the Access Point ■ Four rubber feet ■ One Ethernet cable ■ One CD-ROM containing the...
...; Provides centralization of all network address settings (DHCP) ■ Shares network resources between both wired and wireless computers Package Contents The Access Point kit includes the following items: ■ One OfficeConnect 11Mbps Wireless Access Point ■ One power adapter for use with the Access Point ■ Four rubber feet ■ One Ethernet cable ■ One CD-ROM containing the...
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...). ■ An Ethernet 10Mbps or 10/100 Mbps or 10/100/1000 Mbps NIC. ■ An 802.11b wireless NIC. ■ A Web browser program that help describe the state of various networking and connection operations. 14 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE ACCESS POINT Minimum System and Component Requirements Your Access Point requires that the computer(s) and components in the...
...). ■ An Ethernet 10Mbps or 10/100 Mbps or 10/100/1000 Mbps NIC. ■ An 802.11b wireless NIC. ■ A Web browser program that help describe the state of various networking and connection operations. 14 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE ACCESS POINT Minimum System and Component Requirements Your Access Point requires that the computer(s) and components in the...
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... is enabled. If you to release the reset button. Refer to the correct speed and duplex. 4 Wireless LAN (WLAN) Status LED Yellow If the LED is on it indicates that the Access Point is powered on. 3 LAN Status LED Green (100Mbps link) / yellow (10Mbps link) If the LED... to Factory Defaults, follow steps 5 to Chapter 5 "Troubleshooting". 2 Power LED Green Indicates that wireless networking is a problem with your Access Point during the start -up process. Refer to 6 in the Access Point, or there is being transmitted or received. The port will then enter the start -up sequence ...
... is enabled. If you to release the reset button. Refer to the correct speed and duplex. 4 Wireless LAN (WLAN) Status LED Yellow If the LED is on it indicates that the Access Point is powered on. 3 LAN Status LED Green (100Mbps link) / yellow (10Mbps link) If the LED... to Factory Defaults, follow steps 5 to Chapter 5 "Troubleshooting". 2 Power LED Green Indicates that wireless networking is a problem with your Access Point during the start -up process. Refer to 6 in the Access Point, or there is being transmitted or received. The port will then enter the start -up sequence ...
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... MDI/X switch and a power adapter socket. If you are connecting the Access Point to a Hub or a Switch, set the switch to the LAN. 16 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE ACCESS POINT Rear Panel The rear panel (Figure 3) of the Ethernet Port. Figure 3 Access Point - Rear Panel 5 Wireless Antennae The antennae on the product should be placed in ). The port...
... MDI/X switch and a power adapter socket. If you are connecting the Access Point to a Hub or a Switch, set the switch to the LAN. 16 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE ACCESS POINT Rear Panel The rear panel (Figure 3) of the Ethernet Port. Figure 3 Access Point - Rear Panel 5 Wireless Antennae The antennae on the product should be placed in ). The port...
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... will connect to the Access Point. VORSICHT: Bitte lesen Sie den Abschnitt "Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise" sorgfältig durch, bevor Sie das Gerät einschalten. Safety Information WARNING: Please read the "Safety Information" section in Appendix D before you through a basic installation of a high shelf or similar furniture to optimize wireless connections to computers in...
... will connect to the Access Point. VORSICHT: Bitte lesen Sie den Abschnitt "Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise" sorgfältig durch, bevor Sie das Gerät einschalten. Safety Information WARNING: Please read the "Safety Information" section in Appendix D before you through a basic installation of a high shelf or similar furniture to optimize wireless connections to computers in...
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... the power adapter into the RJ-45 port on switch or hub. Connecting the Access Point The first step for installing your Access Point. Powering Up the Access Point 19 Powering Up the Access Point To power up your Access Point to connect to the wireless LAN to the wired LAN: 1 Insert one end of the supplied Ethernet (RJ-45 Category...
... the power adapter into the RJ-45 port on switch or hub. Connecting the Access Point The first step for installing your Access Point. Powering Up the Access Point 19 Powering Up the Access Point To power up your Access Point to connect to the wireless LAN to the wired LAN: 1 Insert one end of the supplied Ethernet (RJ-45 Category...
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... or Internet Explorer). A menu will find the Access Point even if it is unconfigured or misconfigured. To communicate with the Access Point if you change the wireless configuration. Refer to Chapter 2 for details on how to the Access Point. select Gateway Discovery. none ■ Service Area Name/SSID - 3Com The Access Point setup program is directly connected to one computer...
... or Internet Explorer). A menu will find the Access Point even if it is unconfigured or misconfigured. To communicate with the Access Point if you change the wireless configuration. Refer to Chapter 2 for details on how to the Access Point. select Gateway Discovery. none ■ Service Area Name/SSID - 3Com The Access Point setup program is directly connected to one computer...
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Highlight the 11Mbps Wireless Access Point by clicking on Next and wait until the application discovers the Access Points connected to your LAN. Then click on it, and press Next. 22 CHAPTER 3: RUNNING THE SETUP WIZARD Figure 5 Discovery Welcome Screen 3 When the Welcome screen is displayed, select the NIC from which the Access Point will be discovered. Figure 6 Discovered Access Point Screen 4 Figure 6 shows an example Discovered Devices screen.
Highlight the 11Mbps Wireless Access Point by clicking on Next and wait until the application discovers the Access Points connected to your LAN. Then click on it, and press Next. 22 CHAPTER 3: RUNNING THE SETUP WIZARD Figure 5 Discovery Welcome Screen 3 When the Welcome screen is displayed, select the NIC from which the Access Point will be discovered. Figure 6 Discovered Access Point Screen 4 Figure 6 shows an example Discovered Devices screen.
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... also allows you to you change these settings. The Service Area Name default for the Service Area Name. 3Com strongly recommends that you reside in communication between the Access Point and your Wireless network security see "Wireless Settings" on improving your computer being lost. For information on page 37. If you experience problems with the...
... also allows you to you change these settings. The Service Area Name default for the Service Area Name. 3Com strongly recommends that you reside in communication between the Access Point and your Wireless network security see "Wireless Settings" on improving your computer being lost. For information on page 37. If you experience problems with the...
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...for a detailed description of the Access Point and then click Finish to save your settings. 3Com recommends that you are using in order to reconfigure the computer you print this page for use. If you have made changes to the LAN Settings or wireless configuration options, you may need ...to make contact with the Access Point again. Verify the configuration information of the Access Point ...
...for a detailed description of the Access Point and then click Finish to save your settings. 3Com recommends that you are using in order to reconfigure the computer you print this page for use. If you have made changes to the LAN Settings or wireless configuration options, you may need ...to make contact with the Access Point again. Verify the configuration information of the Access Point ...
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... maintenance activities on the required tab. To access a sub-section, simply click on the Access Point. ■ Status and Logs - Main Menu At the left side of all the screens available through the use of the Access Point, allows you to the Access Point, log in the location bar of the wireless network. ■ System Tools - displays the...
... maintenance activities on the required tab. To access a sub-section, simply click on the Access Point. ■ Status and Logs - Main Menu At the left side of all the screens available through the use of the Access Point, allows you to the Access Point, log in the location bar of the wireless network. ■ System Tools - displays the...
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...to be specified manually). DHCP Server The DHCP server will give out addresses to both wired and wireless clients. The screen shown in the Enable check box. If you want to use the Access Point as a DHCP Server. The default static IP address of your settings, and then click Apply.... the LAN Settings field. Figure 23 Unit Configuration Screen For Static IP Address 2 Enter the Access Point IP Address and Subnet Mask in Figure 24. LAN Settings 35 Manually setting the IP address 3Com recommends that there are no other DHCP servers running on your network, carry out the following:...
...to be specified manually). DHCP Server The DHCP server will give out addresses to both wired and wireless clients. The screen shown in the Enable check box. If you want to use the Access Point as a DHCP Server. The default static IP address of your settings, and then click Apply.... the LAN Settings field. Figure 23 Unit Configuration Screen For Static IP Address 2 Enter the Access Point IP Address and Subnet Mask in Figure 24. LAN Settings 35 Manually setting the IP address 3Com recommends that there are no other DHCP servers running on your network, carry out the following:...
