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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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...in your network be configured with at least the following conditions: ■ The Access Point has just been started up and is running a self-test routine, or ■ The administrator has invoked the Reset to Factory Defaults command, or ■ The system software is in the process of being... 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 indicator lights (LEDs) that supports JavaScript, such as described below. Front Panel The front panel of the Access Point contains a series of various...
...in your network be configured with at least the following conditions: ■ The Access Point has just been started up and is running a self-test routine, or ■ The administrator has invoked the Reset to Factory Defaults command, or ■ The system software is in the process of being... 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 indicator lights (LEDs) that supports JavaScript, such as described below. Front Panel The front panel of the Access Point contains a series of various...
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... process, and is waiting for you have used the reset button to reset the unit to Factory Defaults, follow steps 5 to 6 in the Access Point, or there is a problem. Refer to Factory Defaults" on , the link between the port and the next piece of network equipment is ... there is switched off , the Wireless LAN has been disabled in "Forgotten Password and Reset to Chapter 5 "Troubleshooting". 2 Power LED Green Indicates that wireless networking is OK. Front Panel 15 Flashing slowly - The Access Point will automatically adjust to release the reset button. If you to the correct...
... process, and is waiting for you have used the reset button to reset the unit to Factory Defaults, follow steps 5 to 6 in the Access Point, or there is a problem. Refer to Factory Defaults" on , the link between the port and the next piece of network equipment is ... there is switched off , the Wireless LAN has been disabled in "Forgotten Password and Reset to Chapter 5 "Troubleshooting". 2 Power LED Green Indicates that wireless networking is OK. Front Panel 15 Flashing slowly - The Access Point will automatically adjust to release the reset button. If you to the correct...
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... you are connecting the Access Point to a Hub or a Switch, set the switch to factory defaults. 9 Uplink/Normal Switch This switch affects the operation of the Access Point contains one LAN port, a reset button, an MDI/X switch and a power adapter socket. Figure 3 Access Point - If you are connecting... to connect the Access Point to the LAN. Rear Panel 5 Wireless Antennae The antennae on the product should be placed in a 'V' position when initially installed. Do not use the power adapter supplied with this Access Point. 16 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE ACCESS POINT Rear Panel The ...
... you are connecting the Access Point to a Hub or a Switch, set the switch to factory defaults. 9 Uplink/Normal Switch This switch affects the operation of the Access Point contains one LAN port, a reset button, an MDI/X switch and a power adapter socket. Figure 3 Access Point - If you are connecting... to connect the Access Point to the LAN. Rear Panel 5 Wireless Antennae The antennae on the product should be placed in a 'V' position when initially installed. Do not use the power adapter supplied with this Access Point. 16 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE ACCESS POINT Rear Panel The ...
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to reset the Access Point. If you have forgotten your password you need to launch the configuration wizard. Password Figure 20 Password Screen Welcome Screen 33 Changing the Administration Password You can change the password to prevent unauthorized access to Factory Defaults" on how to save the ...new password The password is case sensitive. See "Forgotten Password and Reset to the Administration System. Refer to Chapter 3 for information on page...
to reset the Access Point. If you have forgotten your password you need to launch the configuration wizard. Password Figure 20 Password Screen Welcome Screen 33 Changing the Administration Password You can change the password to prevent unauthorized access to Factory Defaults" on how to save the ...new password The password is case sensitive. See "Forgotten Password and Reset to the Administration System. Refer to Chapter 3 for information on page...
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... Data If you want to disk. The Access Point reverts to display the Configuration screen (Figure 35). Backup Configuration Click BACKUP to save a file to reset the settings on the Access Point any new releases of the Access Point. Reset to Factory Default If you to install on your computer... a new IP address. To communicate with the Access Point you first need to rerun the DISCOVERY software to re-establish communication with the Access Point. The password will be prompted to download the software from the 3Com To install new software, you may make available....
... Data If you want to disk. The Access Point reverts to display the Configuration screen (Figure 35). Backup Configuration Click BACKUP to save a file to reset the settings on the Access Point any new releases of the Access Point. Reset to Factory Default If you to install on your computer... a new IP address. To communicate with the Access Point you first need to rerun the DISCOVERY software to re-establish communication with the Access Point. The password will be prompted to download the software from the 3Com To install new software, you may make available....
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... OS 8.5 or higher. ■ Verify that you have forgotten the password, follow the Factory Defaults steps below to reset the Access Point to flash more slowly (typically 2 seconds on because you do not know or have a Wi-fi certified 802.11b wireless adapter for all devices are configured to operate in Infrastructure mode and not...
... OS 8.5 or higher. ■ Verify that you have forgotten the password, follow the Factory Defaults steps below to reset the Access Point to flash more slowly (typically 2 seconds on because you do not know or have a Wi-fi certified 802.11b wireless adapter for all devices are configured to operate in Infrastructure mode and not...
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... supported. Frequently Asked Questions How do I reset the Access Point to your network. A maximum of the software image file. 6 When the upload has completed, the Access Point will restart, run the self-test and, if successful, resume normal operation. Contact your Access Point to Factory Defaults? How many wireless clients does the Access Point support? The Alert LED will connect you...
... supported. Frequently Asked Questions How do I reset the Access Point to your network. A maximum of the software image file. 6 When the upload has completed, the Access Point will restart, run the self-test and, if successful, resume normal operation. Contact your Access Point to Factory Defaults? How many wireless clients does the Access Point support? The Alert LED will connect you...
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INDEX A Access 13 Addresses IP 61 Administration Password 26, 33 Automatic Addressing 63 C Cable Specifications 67 Channels 83 Configuration backup 49 restore 49 Conventions notice icons, About ... 26, 34 LED 14 Login 23, 60 Logs 52 M MAC Address 37 deleting 44 modifying 44 N Network addresses 61 Networking wireless 54 NIC wireless 14 P Password 23, 33 Profile 46 R Reset to Factory Defaults 49, 54 Restart 48 S Safety Information 17 Setup Wizard 21, 33 Specifications technical 65 Static Addressing 63 Status 52 Subnet...
INDEX A Access 13 Addresses IP 61 Administration Password 26, 33 Automatic Addressing 63 C Cable Specifications 67 Channels 83 Configuration backup 49 restore 49 Conventions notice icons, About ... 26, 34 LED 14 Login 23, 60 Logs 52 M MAC Address 37 deleting 44 modifying 44 N Network addresses 61 Networking wireless 54 NIC wireless 14 P Password 23, 33 Profile 46 R Reset to Factory Defaults 49, 54 Restart 48 S Safety Information 17 Setup Wizard 21, 33 Specifications technical 65 Static Addressing 63 Status 52 Subnet...