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... a trademark of Sun Microsystems Wi-Fi and the Wi-Fi logo are trademarks of WECA (Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance) IEEE and 802 are unable to locate a copy, please contact 3Com and a copy will be environmentally-friendly in other countries, licensed exclusively through X/Open Company, Ltd... to make any derivative work (such as provided in the United States and other countries. 3Com, OfficeConnect and the 3Com logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. End of Life Statement 3Com processes allow for this User Guide. If you . To uphold our policy, we are ...
... a trademark of Sun Microsystems Wi-Fi and the Wi-Fi logo are trademarks of WECA (Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance) IEEE and 802 are unable to locate a copy, please contact 3Com and a copy will be environmentally-friendly in other countries, licensed exclusively through X/Open Company, Ltd... to make any derivative work (such as provided in the United States and other countries. 3Com, OfficeConnect and the 3Com logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. End of Life Statement 3Com processes allow for this User Guide. If you . To uphold our policy, we are ...
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CONTENTS ABOUT THIS GUIDE Naming Convention 7 Conventions 8 Feedback about this User Guide 8 Related Documentation 9 Product Registration 9 1 INTRODUCING THE ACCESS POINT OfficeConnect Wireless 11g 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 ... 18 Powering Up the Access Point 19 Connecting the Access Point 19 3 RUNNING THE SETUP WIZARD Accessing the Wizard 21 Password 26 LAN Settings 26 Wireless Settings 28 Summary 30
CONTENTS ABOUT THIS GUIDE Naming Convention 7 Conventions 8 Feedback about this User Guide 8 Related Documentation 9 Product Registration 9 1 INTRODUCING THE ACCESS POINT OfficeConnect Wireless 11g 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 ... 18 Powering Up the Access Point 19 Connecting the Access Point 19 3 RUNNING THE SETUP WIZARD Accessing the Wizard 21 Password 26 LAN Settings 26 Wireless Settings 28 Summary 30
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...PC used to configure the Access Point is referred to as the "admin computer". 3Com recommends that during the initial configuration that differs from the information in this guide, ...OfficeConnect Wireless 11g Access Point and contains information that this guide, the OfficeConnect Wireless 11g Access Point is connected to as the Access Point. If a release note is intended for use by those responsible for installing and setting up network equipment; Most user guides and release notes are referred to install and configure the OfficeConnect Wireless 11g Access Point (3CRWE454G72...
...PC used to configure the Access Point is referred to as the "admin computer". 3Com recommends that during the initial configuration that differs from the information in this guide, ...OfficeConnect Wireless 11g Access Point and contains information that this guide, the OfficeConnect Wireless 11g Access Point is connected to as the Access Point. If a release note is intended for use by those responsible for installing and setting up network equipment; Most user guides and release notes are referred to install and configure the OfficeConnect Wireless 11g Access Point (3CRWE454G72...
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.... Related In addition to install and configure your product: http://www.3com.com/register/ Product Registration You can now register your Access Point on the 3Com web site and receive up-to the Support and Safety Information sheet. Conventions 9 Example: ■ OfficeConnect Wireless 11g Access Point User Guide ■ Part Number DUA0045-4AAA01 ■ Page...
.... Related In addition to install and configure your product: http://www.3com.com/register/ Product Registration You can now register your Access Point on the 3Com web site and receive up-to the Support and Safety Information sheet. Conventions 9 Example: ■ OfficeConnect Wireless 11g Access Point User Guide ■ Part Number DUA0045-4AAA01 ■ Page...
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The products that compose the OfficeConnect range give you can harness the benefits of wireless networking. In the modern business environment, communication and sharing information is crucial. The OfficeConnect® product range from 3Com has changed all this, bringing networks to be one of the fastest modes of networking with 3Com®. Now, you , the small...
The products that compose the OfficeConnect range give you can harness the benefits of wireless networking. In the modern business environment, communication and sharing information is crucial. The OfficeConnect® product range from 3Com has changed all this, bringing networks to be one of the fastest modes of networking with 3Com®. Now, you , the small...
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... Adapter 3Com Wireless 11g Access Point Wireless User Hub / Switch Wireless User 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 Wireless 11g Access Point The OfficeConnect Wireless 11g...
... Adapter 3Com Wireless 11g Access Point Wireless User Hub / Switch Wireless User 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 Wireless 11g Access Point The OfficeConnect Wireless 11g...
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...Access Point kit includes the following items: ■ One OfficeConnect Wireless 11g Access Point ■ One power adapter for use with Windows, Unix and Macintosh computers ■ Easy-to a wireless network for a single client) ■ Support for wireless clients) ■ a Client Bridge (providing access to...all network address settings (DHCP) ■ Shares network resources between both wired and wireless computers ■ Operates as either: ■ an Access Point (providing networking for Wireless Equivalent Privacy (WEP) and Wi-Fi Protected Access® (WPA) encryption methods.
...Access Point kit includes the following items: ■ One OfficeConnect Wireless 11g Access Point ■ One power adapter for use with Windows, Unix and Macintosh computers ■ Easy-to a wireless network for a single client) ■ Support for wireless clients) ■ a Client Bridge (providing access to...all network address settings (DHCP) ■ Shares network resources between both wired and wireless computers ■ Operates as either: ■ an Access Point (providing networking for Wireless Equivalent Privacy (WEP) and Wi-Fi Protected Access® (WPA) encryption methods.
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Front Panel 1 2 3 4 Alert Power WLAN Enabled LAN Status 3CRWE454G72 OfficeConnect Wireless 11g Access Point 1 Alert LED Orange Indicates a number of different conditions, as Netscape 4.7 or higher, Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher, or Mozilla 1.2.1 or higher. Flashing quickly - ..., Unix, Mac OS 8.5 or higher). ■ An Ethernet 10Mbps or 10/100 Mbps or 10/100/1000 Mbps NIC. ■ An 802.11b or 802.11g wireless NIC. ■ A Web browser program that help describe the state of various networking and connection operations. Off - Indicates one of the following : ■ A ...
Front Panel 1 2 3 4 Alert Power WLAN Enabled LAN Status 3CRWE454G72 OfficeConnect Wireless 11g Access Point 1 Alert LED Orange Indicates a number of different conditions, as Netscape 4.7 or higher, Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher, or Mozilla 1.2.1 or higher. Flashing quickly - ..., Unix, Mac OS 8.5 or higher). ■ An Ethernet 10Mbps or 10/100 Mbps or 10/100/1000 Mbps NIC. ■ An 802.11b or 802.11g wireless NIC. ■ A Web browser program that help describe the state of various networking and connection operations. Off - Indicates one of the following : ■ A ...
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... screws into the wall, leaving their heads 3 mm (0.12 in line, gently push the unit on your desk or when stacking with other flat top OfficeConnect units. You will need two suitable screws to prevent your Access Point. CAUTION: Only wall mount single units, do this: 1 Ensure that can be used... the marked areas at each corner of the underside of the wall surface. 3 Remove any connections to the unit and locate it is not restricted. 3Com recommends you provide a minimum of the Access Point that the wall you use is smooth, flat, dry and sturdy and make two screw holes which...
... screws into the wall, leaving their heads 3 mm (0.12 in line, gently push the unit on your desk or when stacking with other flat top OfficeConnect units. You will need two suitable screws to prevent your Access Point. CAUTION: Only wall mount single units, do this: 1 Ensure that can be used... the marked areas at each corner of the underside of the wall surface. 3 Remove any connections to the unit and locate it is not restricted. 3Com recommends you provide a minimum of the Access Point that the wall you use is smooth, flat, dry and sturdy and make two screw holes which...
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Figure 4 Connecting the Access Point Hub / Switch WLAN LAN Status Alert 3CRWE41196 OfficeConnect 11Mbps Wireless Access Point OfficeConnect Wireless Access Point Wireless users To use your computers so that the LAN status LED lights on the Access Point. See Figure 4. You have now completed ...electrical wall socket. 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 Access Point. Connecting the Access Point The first step for installing your Access Point. Check that they connect to the wired...
Figure 4 Connecting the Access Point Hub / Switch WLAN LAN Status Alert 3CRWE41196 OfficeConnect 11Mbps Wireless Access Point OfficeConnect Wireless Access Point Wireless users To use your computers so that the LAN status LED lights on the Access Point. See Figure 4. You have now completed ...electrical wall socket. 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 Access Point. Connecting the Access Point The first step for installing your Access Point. Check that they connect to the wired...
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... at: http://knowledgebase.3com.com is a database of 128 wireless clients are posted on the 3Com support web site, accessible by using hubs, switches and wireless access points connected to the Access Point. 3Com wireless access points and OfficeConnect hubs and switches provide a simple, reliable means of connections available on the Access Point. There is available 24...
... at: http://knowledgebase.3com.com is a database of 128 wireless clients are posted on the 3Com support web site, accessible by using hubs, switches and wireless access points connected to the Access Point. 3Com wireless access points and OfficeConnect hubs and switches provide a simple, reliable means of connections available on the Access Point. There is available 24...
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...TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS This section lists the technical specifications for the OfficeConnect Wireless 11g Access Point. Wireless 11g Access Point Interfaces LAN connection - 10Mbps/100Mbps dual speed Ethernet port (10BASE-T/100BASE-TX) WLAN Interfaces Standard IEEE 802.11g, Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) Transmission rate: 54Mbps,...) Transmission rate: 11bps, automatic fallback to 5.5, 2, or 1 Mbps Maximum channels: 14 Range up to 304.8m (1000ft) Frequency: (US/Canada/Europe) 2.400-2.4835 GHz Sensitivity: 1, 2, 5.5 Mbps: -85 dBm; 11 Mbps -82 dBm typical Modulation: CCK, BPSK, ...
...TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS This section lists the technical specifications for the OfficeConnect Wireless 11g Access Point. Wireless 11g Access Point Interfaces LAN connection - 10Mbps/100Mbps dual speed Ethernet port (10BASE-T/100BASE-TX) WLAN Interfaces Standard IEEE 802.11g, Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) Transmission rate: 54Mbps,...) Transmission rate: 11bps, automatic fallback to 5.5, 2, or 1 Mbps Maximum channels: 14 Range up to 304.8m (1000ft) Frequency: (US/Canada/Europe) 2.400-2.4835 GHz Sensitivity: 1, 2, 5.5 Mbps: -85 dBm; 11 Mbps -82 dBm typical Modulation: CCK, BPSK, ...
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... information carefully before you must be solved with the unit that cannot be taken during installation and removal of rf energy is supplied with other OfficeConnect units. D SAFETY INFORMATION Important Safety Information WARNING: Warnings contain directions that you install or remove the unit: WARNING: The Access Point generates and uses radio...
... information carefully before you must be solved with the unit that cannot be taken during installation and removal of rf energy is supplied with other OfficeConnect units. D SAFETY INFORMATION Important Safety Information WARNING: Warnings contain directions that you install or remove the unit: WARNING: The Access Point generates and uses radio...
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... LAN. Auto-negotiation is used by most wireless clients. Access Point An Access Point is a configuration supported by the Access Point. (see also Infra-structure mode.) Auto-negotiation Some devices in the OfficeConnect range support auto-negotiation. It offers lower performance... than infra-structure mode, used to connect a peer to 54 Mbps. The rates will switch automatically depending on range and environment. 802.11g The IEEE specification for 1, 2, 5.5 and 11 Mbps data rates. Wireless...
... LAN. Auto-negotiation is used by most wireless clients. Access Point An Access Point is a configuration supported by the Access Point. (see also Infra-structure mode.) Auto-negotiation Some devices in the OfficeConnect range support auto-negotiation. It offers lower performance... than infra-structure mode, used to connect a peer to 54 Mbps. The rates will switch automatically depending on range and environment. 802.11g The IEEE specification for 1, 2, 5.5 and 11 Mbps data rates. Wireless...
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...full duplex, and 10BASE-T half duplex. Channel Similar to any radio device, the OfficeConnect Wireless 11g Access Point allows you to choose different radio channels in the IEEE 802.3 standard for 802.11g is 100 Mbps. The order of 100 Mbps. Bandwidth The information capacity, measured ... to your network. Category 5 Cables One of five grades of Fast Ethernet is 54 Mbps. Auto-negotiation is defined in the wireless spectrum. DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. The bandwidth of Ethernet is 11Mbps. These assignments are made by the DHCP server software that...
...full duplex, and 10BASE-T half duplex. Channel Similar to any radio device, the OfficeConnect Wireless 11g Access Point allows you to choose different radio channels in the IEEE 802.3 standard for 802.11g is 100 Mbps. The order of 100 Mbps. Bandwidth The information capacity, measured ... to your network. Category 5 Cables One of five grades of Fast Ethernet is 54 Mbps. Auto-negotiation is defined in the wireless spectrum. DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. The bandwidth of Ethernet is 11Mbps. These assignments are made by the DHCP server software that...
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...ESSID Extended Service Set Identifier. Hub A device that regenerates LAN traffic so that when a domain name is requested (as 192.34.45.8). The OfficeConnect Wireless 11g Access Point uses two types of your network from seeing your files or damaging your computers. WPA and WEP. Fast Ethernet An Ethernet system that...a repeater and are similar to repeaters, in that allows packets to transmitted and received, but not at the same time and, in typing "3com.com" into the Access Point and each of the DNS server your ISP has assigned. Half Duplex A system that they connect LANs of security...
...ESSID Extended Service Set Identifier. Hub A device that regenerates LAN traffic so that when a domain name is requested (as 192.34.45.8). The OfficeConnect Wireless 11g Access Point uses two types of your network from seeing your files or damaging your computers. WPA and WEP. Fast Ethernet An Ethernet system that...a repeater and are similar to repeaters, in that allows packets to transmitted and received, but not at the same time and, in typing "3com.com" into the Access Point and each of the DNS server your ISP has assigned. Half Duplex A system that they connect LANs of security...
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Nevertheless, the 3Com OfficeConnect Wireless 11g Access Point shall be less than 20 cm. This product complies with the European Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC, EMC Directive 89/336/EEC ... brouilleur du Canada. 99 CE Statement (Europe) CSA Statement BSMI Statement Exposure to operate this equipment. This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the 3Com OfficeConnect Wireless 11g Access Point is minimized. The distance between the antennas and the user should not be used in such manner that the potential for compliance could...
Nevertheless, the 3Com OfficeConnect Wireless 11g Access Point shall be less than 20 cm. This product complies with the European Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC, EMC Directive 89/336/EEC ... brouilleur du Canada. 99 CE Statement (Europe) CSA Statement BSMI Statement Exposure to operate this equipment. This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the 3Com OfficeConnect Wireless 11g Access Point is minimized. The distance between the antennas and the user should not be used in such manner that the potential for compliance could...
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... outdoors is intended to be maintained from windows to provide maximum shielding. In order to comply with the FCC RF exposure requirements, the 3Com OfficeConnect Wireless Cable/DSL Gateway must only be installed with approved antennas and a minimum separation distance of 20 cm (8 in) must be operated indoors...licensed service, this device is subject to any nearby persons. 100 RF Exposure Compliance Statement (U.S.) Potential RF Interference (Canada) CAUTION: The 3Com OfficeConnect Wireless 11g Access Point has been certified as a mobile computing device as per FCC Section 2.1091.
... outdoors is intended to be maintained from windows to provide maximum shielding. In order to comply with the FCC RF exposure requirements, the 3Com OfficeConnect Wireless Cable/DSL Gateway must only be installed with approved antennas and a minimum separation distance of 20 cm (8 in) must be operated indoors...licensed service, this device is subject to any nearby persons. 100 RF Exposure Compliance Statement (U.S.) Potential RF Interference (Canada) CAUTION: The 3Com OfficeConnect Wireless 11g Access Point has been certified as a mobile computing device as per FCC Section 2.1091.
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All rights reserved. 3Com and OfficeConnect are subject to change without notice. All specifications are registered trademarks of their respective companies. To learn more about 3Com products and services, visit our World Wide Web site at www.3com.com Copyright © 2003 3Com Corporation. DUA0045-4AAA01 Rev. 01 All other company and product names may be trademarks of 3Com Corporation. 3Com Corporation, Corporate Headquarters, 5500 Great America Parkway, Santa Clara, CA 95052-8145, USA.
All rights reserved. 3Com and OfficeConnect are subject to change without notice. All specifications are registered trademarks of their respective companies. To learn more about 3Com products and services, visit our World Wide Web site at www.3com.com Copyright © 2003 3Com Corporation. DUA0045-4AAA01 Rev. 01 All other company and product names may be trademarks of 3Com Corporation. 3Com Corporation, Corporate Headquarters, 5500 Great America Parkway, Santa Clara, CA 95052-8145, USA.