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... of all operations. Ensuring that comply with the product as provided in 3Com's standard commercial license for this documentation may be registered in other countries. 3Com, OfficeConnect and the 3Com logo are commercial in this documentation without warranty, term, or condition of... Intel Corporation. No part of this product is a trademark of Sun Microsystems WiFi and the WiFi logo are trademarks of WECA (Wireless Ethernet Compatibility...
... of all operations. Ensuring that comply with the product as provided in 3Com's standard commercial license for this documentation may be registered in other countries. 3Com, OfficeConnect and the 3Com logo are commercial in this documentation without warranty, term, or condition of... Intel Corporation. No part of this product is a trademark of Sun Microsystems WiFi and the WiFi logo are trademarks of WECA (Wireless Ethernet Compatibility...
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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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...same switch or hub as the "admin computer". 3Com recommends that during the initial configuration that differs from the information in this is shipped with the OfficeConnect 11Mbps Wireless Access Point and contains information that this guide, follow the ...Access Point is referred to as the "Access Point". Category 3 and Category 5 Twisted Pair Cables are available in the release note. consequently, it assumes a basic working knowledge of LANs (Local Area Networks). This guide is referred to install and configure the OfficeConnect 11Mbps Wireless Access Point (3CRWE41196...
...same switch or hub as the "admin computer". 3Com recommends that during the initial configuration that differs from the information in this is shipped with the OfficeConnect 11Mbps Wireless Access Point and contains information that this guide, follow the ...Access Point is referred to as the "Access Point". Category 3 and Category 5 Twisted Pair Cables are available in the release note. consequently, it assumes a basic working knowledge of LANs (Local Area Networks). This guide is referred to install and configure the OfficeConnect 11Mbps Wireless Access Point (3CRWE41196...
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...system, or device. Examples: From the Help menu, select Contents. Warning Information that alerts you to : ■ Emphasize a point. ■ Denote a new term at : pddtechpubs_comments@3com.com Please include the following information when commenting: ■ Document title ■ Document part number (on the title page) ...9632; Page number (if appropriate) If you must press two or more useful to 3Com at the place where it is defined in this guide, you must type something, and then press Return or Enter. Please e-mail comments...
...system, or device. Examples: From the Help menu, select Contents. Warning Information that alerts you to : ■ Emphasize a point. ■ Denote a new term at : pddtechpubs_comments@3com.com Please include the following information when commenting: ■ Document title ■ Document part number (on the title page) ...9632; Page number (if appropriate) If you must press two or more useful to 3Com at the place where it is defined in this guide, you must type something, and then press Return or Enter. Please e-mail comments...
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Conventions 9 Example: ■ OfficeConnect 11Mbps Wireless Access Point User Guide ■ Part Number DUA4119-6AAA01 ■ Page 24 Do not use this guide, each Access Point document set includes one Documentation Installation Guide. This guide contains the instructions you need to this e-... Support, please refer to -date information on your Access Point. Related In addition to install and configure your product: http://support.3com.com/registration/frontpg.pl Product Registration You can now register your Access Point on the 3Com web site and receive up-to the Support and ...
Conventions 9 Example: ■ OfficeConnect 11Mbps Wireless Access Point User Guide ■ Part Number DUA4119-6AAA01 ■ Page 24 Do not use this guide, each Access Point document set includes one Documentation Installation Guide. This guide contains the instructions you need to this e-... Support, please refer to -date information on your Access Point. Related In addition to install and configure your product: http://support.3com.com/registration/frontpg.pl Product Registration You can now register your Access Point on the 3Com web site and receive up-to the Support and ...
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... of wireless networking. In the modern business environment, communication and sharing information is crucial. Now, you , the small office user, the same power, flexibility, and protection that compose the OfficeConnect range give you can harness the benefits of networking with 3Com®. Computer networks have proved to the small office. 1 INTRODUCING THE ACCESS POINT Welcome...
... of wireless networking. In the modern business environment, communication and sharing information is crucial. Now, you , the small office user, the same power, flexibility, and protection that compose the OfficeConnect range give you can harness the benefits of networking with 3Com®. Computer networks have proved to the small office. 1 INTRODUCING THE ACCESS POINT Welcome...
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Because the Access Point is designed to dozens of connecting wired and wireless networks. 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. 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.
Because the Access Point is designed to dozens of connecting wired and wireless networks. 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. 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.
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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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... Orange Indicates a number of different conditions, as Netscape 4.0 or higher or Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher. Front Panel The front panel of the Access Point contains a series of indicator lights (LEDs) that supports JavaScript, such as described below. Indicates one of the following : ■ A computer ... or higher). ■ 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 these cases, wait until the Access Point has completed the current operation and the alert LED is Off....
... Orange Indicates a number of different conditions, as Netscape 4.0 or higher or Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher. Front Panel The front panel of the Access Point contains a series of indicator lights (LEDs) that supports JavaScript, such as described below. Indicates one of the following : ■ A computer ... or higher). ■ 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 these cases, wait until the Access Point has completed the current operation and the alert LED is Off....
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... / yellow (10Mbps link) If the LED is a problem with your Access Point during the start -up process. If the LED is off, nothing is connected, the connected device is switched off , the Wireless LAN has been disabled in "Forgotten Password and Reset to Chapter 5 "...OK. The port will then enter the start -up sequence and resume normal operation. The Access Point will automatically adjust to Chapter 5 "Troubleshooting". 2 Power LED Green Indicates that wireless networking is being transmitted or received. A fault has been detected with the connection (refer to...
... / yellow (10Mbps link) If the LED is a problem with your Access Point during the start -up process. If the LED is off, nothing is connected, the connected device is switched off , the Wireless LAN has been disabled in "Forgotten Password and Reset to Chapter 5 "...OK. The port will then enter the start -up sequence and resume normal operation. The Access Point will automatically adjust to Chapter 5 "Troubleshooting". 2 Power LED Green Indicates that wireless networking is being transmitted or received. A fault has been detected with the connection (refer to...
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...either direction. 6 Power Adapter Socket Only use any other adapter. 7 Ethernet Port Use the supplied patch cable to connect the Access Point to Uplink (in a 'V' position when initially installed. If you are connecting to a PC, set the switch to the LAN. 16 ...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 - Rear Panel 5 Wireless Antennae The ...
...either direction. 6 Power Adapter Socket Only use any other adapter. 7 Ethernet Port Use the supplied patch cable to connect the Access Point to Uplink (in a 'V' position when initially installed. If you are connecting to a PC, set the switch to the LAN. 16 ...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 - Rear Panel 5 Wireless Antennae The ...
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...or other ethernet device that will be on the rear panel. ■ allows easy viewing of the Access Point, including: ■ Connecting the Access Point to the Access Point. AVERTISSEMENT: Veuillez lire attentivement la section "Consignes importantes de sécurité" avant de mettre ...front panel LED indicator lights, and access to the rear panel connectors, if necessary. ■ is centrally located to the wireless computers that will connect to your network. ■ Setting up your computers for networking with the Access Point. Safety Information WARNING: Please read...
...or other ethernet device that will be on the rear panel. ■ allows easy viewing of the Access Point, including: ■ Connecting the Access Point to the Access Point. AVERTISSEMENT: Veuillez lire attentivement la section "Consignes importantes de sécurité" avant de mettre ...front panel LED indicator lights, and access to the rear panel connectors, if necessary. ■ is centrally located to the wireless computers that will connect to your network. ■ Setting up your computers for networking with the Access Point. Safety Information WARNING: Please read...
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When wall mounting the unit, ensure that it is not restricted. 3Com recommends you use is away from power lines, fluorescent lighting fixtures, and sources of electrical noise such as radios, transmitters and broadband amplifiers. ■ Water ... the unit on your desk or when stacking with other flat top OfficeConnect units. When in .) clear of the power outlet. Using the Rubber Feet Use the four self-adhesive rubber feet to prevent your Access Point from sources of the Access Point that the wall you provide a minimum of the unit. ■ Air flow...
When wall mounting the unit, ensure that it is not restricted. 3Com recommends you use is away from power lines, fluorescent lighting fixtures, and sources of electrical noise such as radios, transmitters and broadband amplifiers. ■ Water ... the unit on your desk or when stacking with other flat top OfficeConnect units. When in .) clear of the power outlet. Using the Rubber Feet Use the four self-adhesive rubber feet to prevent your Access Point from sources of the Access Point that the wall you provide a minimum of the unit. ■ Air flow...
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... on switch or hub. See Figure 4. Powering Up the Access Point 19 Powering Up the Access Point To power up your Access Point. Connecting the Access Point The first step for installing your Access Point to connect to the wireless LAN to a switch or hub. Next you need to set up the Access Point: 1 Plug the power adapter into the power adapter socket...
... on switch or hub. See Figure 4. Powering Up the Access Point 19 Powering Up the Access Point To power up your Access Point. Connecting the Access Point The first step for installing your Access Point to connect to the wireless LAN to a switch or hub. Next you need to set up the Access Point: 1 Plug the power adapter into the power adapter socket...
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... that it is unconfigured or misconfigured. 3 RUNNING THE SETUP WIZARD Accessing the Wizard 3Com recommends that you perform the initial Access Point configuration from a computer that you may configure the Access Point from a wireless admin computer but, note that is directly connected to one computer connected to the Access Point. select Gateway Discovery. Refer to Chapter 2 for details on...
... that it is unconfigured or misconfigured. 3 RUNNING THE SETUP WIZARD Accessing the Wizard 3Com recommends that you perform the initial Access Point configuration from a computer that you may configure the Access Point from a wireless admin computer but, note that is directly connected to one computer connected to the Access Point. select Gateway Discovery. Refer to Chapter 2 for details on...
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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. 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.