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... Reset to Factory Defaults 66 Wireless Networking 66 Alert LED 68 Recovering from Corrupted Software 68 Frequently Asked Questions 69 A USING DISCOVERY Running the Discovery Application 71 Windows Installation (95/98/2000/Me/NT) 71 B IP ADDRESSING The Internet Protocol Suite 73 Managing the Access Point over the Network 73 IP Addresses and Subnet Masks 73 How...
... Reset to Factory Defaults 66 Wireless Networking 66 Alert LED 68 Recovering from Corrupted Software 68 Frequently Asked Questions 69 A USING DISCOVERY Running the Discovery Application 71 Windows Installation (95/98/2000/Me/NT) 71 B IP ADDRESSING The Internet Protocol Suite 73 Managing the Access Point over the Network 73 IP Addresses and Subnet Masks 73 How...
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... Screen When the Change Administration Password screen (Figure 12) appears, type the Old Password, then a new password in the future. The Access Point is case sensitive. 2. Write the new password down and keep it in a safe place, so that you can change your settings in... the New Password and Confirm Password boxes. 3Com recommends entering a new password when setting up the Access Point for the first time. There are three options. LAN Settings Figure 13 LAN Settings Screen This screen determines how the Access Point obtains its IP address. Click Next. Password is shipped from the...
... Screen When the Change Administration Password screen (Figure 12) appears, type the Old Password, then a new password in the future. The Access Point is case sensitive. 2. Write the new password down and keep it in a safe place, so that you can change your settings in... the New Password and Confirm Password boxes. 3Com recommends entering a new password when setting up the Access Point for the first time. There are three options. LAN Settings Figure 13 LAN Settings Screen This screen determines how the Access Point obtains its IP address. Click Next. Password is shipped from the...
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... to change the IP address and subnet mask. 3Com recommends that can automatically configure the TCP/IP settings of every computer on your network. To activate the DHCP Server option, select Specify an IP Address manually and Enable DHCP server. Specify an IP address manually - This screen displays a suggested LAN IP address and subnet mask of the Access Point. The screen shown...
... to change the IP address and subnet mask. 3Com recommends that can automatically configure the TCP/IP settings of every computer on your network. To activate the DHCP Server option, select Specify an IP Address manually and Enable DHCP server. Specify an IP address manually - This screen displays a suggested LAN IP address and subnet mask of the Access Point. The screen shown...
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if this is not appropriate, make your network. Wireless Settings Figure 16 Wireless Configuration Screen This screen displays the current Channel and Service Area Name. Before enabling the DHCP Server, ensure that there are a maximum of 14 channels... Screen This screen displays a suggested LAN IP address and subnet mask of an address pool and an End address. It also allows you to change these settings. The largest available continuous IP pool will be automatically entered; It also allows you to enter the Start address of the Access Point. Two further fields are available for you...
if this is not appropriate, make your network. Wireless Settings Figure 16 Wireless Configuration Screen This screen displays the current Channel and Service Area Name. Before enabling the DHCP Server, ensure that there are a maximum of 14 channels... Screen This screen displays a suggested LAN IP address and subnet mask of an address pool and an End address. It also allows you to change these settings. The largest available continuous IP pool will be automatically entered; It also allows you to enter the Start address of the Access Point. Two further fields are available for you...
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... Client Bridge Mode, see Chapter 5 to configure IP address and subnet mask information, setup DHCP server parameters, and display the DHCP client list. ■ Wireless Settings - allows you click on the Access Point. ■ Status and Logs - allows the administrator to change your Access Point. 4 ACCESS POINT CONFIGURATION Navigating Through the Access Point Configuration Pages This chapter describes all screens is...
... Client Bridge Mode, see Chapter 5 to configure IP address and subnet mask information, setup DHCP server parameters, and display the DHCP client list. ■ Wireless Settings - allows you click on the Access Point. ■ Status and Logs - allows the administrator to change your Access Point. 4 ACCESS POINT CONFIGURATION Navigating Through the Access Point Configuration Pages This chapter describes all screens is...
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... LAN Settings screen is used to determine how the LAN IP address of your password you need to run the wizard. It can manually configure the IP address and optionally configure the DHCP server. Refer to launch the configuration wizard. If you can be obtained automatically or you have forgotten your Access Point is case sensitive.
... LAN Settings screen is used to determine how the LAN IP address of your password you need to run the wizard. It can manually configure the IP address and optionally configure the DHCP server. Refer to launch the configuration wizard. If you can be obtained automatically or you have forgotten your Access Point is case sensitive.
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Select Dynamic IP Address (automatically allocated) and the screen shown in the 169.254.xxx.xxx range. Check all your Access Point a static IP address. If the Access Point is set to obtain an IP address automatically and is unable to contact a DHCP server then it will allocate itself an address in Figure 22 is displayed. Figure 22 Unit Configuration Screen LAN Settings 35 Dynamic IP Address 3Com recommends that you manually assign your settings and click Apply.
Select Dynamic IP Address (automatically allocated) and the screen shown in the 169.254.xxx.xxx range. Check all your Access Point a static IP address. If the Access Point is set to obtain an IP address automatically and is unable to contact a DHCP server then it will allocate itself an address in Figure 22 is displayed. Figure 22 Unit Configuration Screen LAN Settings 35 Dynamic IP Address 3Com recommends that you manually assign your settings and click Apply.
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.... Before enabling the DHCP Server, ensure that you want to both wired and wireless clients. Figure 23 Unit Configuration Screen For Static IP Address 2 Enter the Access Point IP Address and Subnet Mask in the LAN Settings field. 36 CHAPTER 4: ACCESS POINT CONFIGURATION Manually setting the IP address 3Com recommends that there are no other DHCP servers running on your settings, and...
.... Before enabling the DHCP Server, ensure that you want to both wired and wireless clients. Figure 23 Unit Configuration Screen For Static IP Address 2 Enter the Access Point IP Address and Subnet Mask in the LAN Settings field. 36 CHAPTER 4: ACCESS POINT CONFIGURATION Manually setting the IP address 3Com recommends that there are no other DHCP servers running on your settings, and...
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... you can manually enter Start and End addresses for your network. Alternatively you want the Access Point to function as a DHCP server on your settings and click Apply. The screen shown in "Manually setting the IP address" and click Enable against The Access Point acts as described in Figure 23 is... displayed. The screen shown in Figure 24 is displayed. 2 Enter the IP address details as a DHCP Server. The DHCP server supports up to...
... you can manually enter Start and End addresses for your network. Alternatively you want the Access Point to function as a DHCP server on your settings and click Apply. The screen shown in "Manually setting the IP address" and click Enable against The Access Point acts as described in Figure 23 is... displayed. The screen shown in Figure 24 is displayed. 2 Enter the IP address details as a DHCP Server. The DHCP server supports up to...
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.... If a PC has been switched off, using the Release button would then be available for the IP address that have fixed addresses will grow to the access point by wired or wireless connection. ■ Fix - This box is checked if the IP address is connected to a maximum number of the client's network card. ■ Client Type - The lease...
.... If a PC has been switched off, using the Release button would then be available for the IP address that have fixed addresses will grow to the access point by wired or wireless connection. ■ Fix - This box is checked if the IP address is connected to a maximum number of the client's network card. ■ Client Type - The lease...
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... the Configuration tab to find out the IP address of the Access Point. To communicate with the Access Point. You will remain unchanged. You will therefore restart requiring a new IP address. The Access Point reverts to copy the data into the Access Point's memory. You may need to reconfigure and restart your Access Point to switch between Access Point and Client Bridge modes. Backup Configuration Click...
... the Configuration tab to find out the IP address of the Access Point. To communicate with the Access Point. You will remain unchanged. You will therefore restart requiring a new IP address. The Access Point reverts to copy the data into the Access Point's memory. You may need to reconfigure and restart your Access Point to switch between Access Point and Client Bridge modes. Backup Configuration Click...
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....1.1. The default static IP address of your wireless network's subnet to function correctly. 3 Check all of the Access Point is displayed. 2 Enter an IP Address and Subnet Mask in Client Bridge mode. These can be allocated a free address within your settings, and then click Apply. The Access Point must set the IP Address and Subnet Mask of your Access Point when in the LAN...
....1.1. The default static IP address of your wireless network's subnet to function correctly. 3 Check all of the Access Point is displayed. 2 Enter an IP Address and Subnet Mask in Client Bridge mode. These can be allocated a free address within your settings, and then click Apply. The Access Point must set the IP Address and Subnet Mask of your Access Point when in the LAN...
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... 802.11b or 802.11g wireless adapter for each Wireless computer has either Windows 95 or higher or MAC OS 8.5 or higher. All other computer users will be convenient. 1 Remove power from the Access Point. 3 Release the Reset button. 4 Re-apply power to the Access Point, and when the start to the IP address of the Access Point and run the...
... 802.11b or 802.11g wireless adapter for each Wireless computer has either Windows 95 or higher or MAC OS 8.5 or higher. All other computer users will be convenient. 1 Remove power from the Access Point. 3 Release the Reset button. 4 Re-apply power to the Access Point, and when the start to the IP address of the Access Point and run the...
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... Access Point unit in the centre of the Access Point software on the accompanying CD-ROM or 3Com web site (http://www.3com.com) and upload it . Please refer to your Wireless computer adapter documentation and vendor to do this condition, the Access Point will flash when the Access Point ... and the LAN IP address is possible that the software has detected a possible fault with the computer wireless card to a lower speed. Consult your connection. 68 CHAPTER 6: TROUBLESHOOTING Access Point then try moving the antenna on the Access Point or moving the Wireless computer closer to the...
... Access Point unit in the centre of the Access Point software on the accompanying CD-ROM or 3Com web site (http://www.3com.com) and upload it . Please refer to your Wireless computer adapter documentation and vendor to do this condition, the Access Point will flash when the Access Point ... and the LAN IP address is possible that the software has detected a possible fault with the computer wireless card to a lower speed. Consult your connection. 68 CHAPTER 6: TROUBLESHOOTING Access Point then try moving the antenna on the Access Point or moving the Wireless computer closer to the...
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... used for advice. How many wireless clients does the Access Point support? The latest software is available on 3Com's Web site at: www.3com.com. 1 Remove power from the Access Point and connect the admin computer to the LAN port. 2 You will need to reconfigure this computer with the following static IP address information: ■ IP address: 192.168.1.2 ■ Subnet...
... used for advice. How many wireless clients does the Access Point support? The latest software is available on 3Com's Web site at: www.3com.com. 1 Remove power from the Access Point and connect the admin computer to the LAN port. 2 You will need to reconfigure this computer with the following static IP address information: ■ IP address: 192.168.1.2 ■ Subnet...
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... (95/98/2000/Me/NT) 1 Insert the Access Point CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive on initial power-up will attempt to obtain an IP address from your local DHCP server. Figure 44 Discovery Welcome... Screen Consult your DHCP Server log to obtain the IP address that was allocated to use the Discovery application, the Access Point on your Access Point. If you are unable to your computer. A USING DISCOVERY Running the Discovery Application 3Com provides a user friendly Discovery application for detecting the Access Point...
... (95/98/2000/Me/NT) 1 Insert the Access Point CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive on initial power-up will attempt to obtain an IP address from your local DHCP server. Figure 44 Discovery Welcome... Screen Consult your DHCP Server log to obtain the IP address that was allocated to use the Discovery application, the Access Point on your Access Point. If you are unable to your computer. A USING DISCOVERY Running the Discovery Application 3Com provides a user friendly Discovery application for detecting the Access Point...
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... sub-networks and a subnet mask is being sent and the address of networking technologies. Managing the Access Point over the Network To manage a device over a wide variety of the destination network. In addition to the IP address, you need to which it is a number between equipment from... many vendors over the network, the Access Point must have the format n.n.n.x where n is a decimal number between 0 and 255 and x ...
... sub-networks and a subnet mask is being sent and the address of networking technologies. Managing the Access Point over the Network To manage a device over a wide variety of the destination network. In addition to the IP address, you need to which it is a number between equipment from... many vendors over the network, the Access Point must have the format n.n.n.x where n is a decimal number between 0 and 255 and x ...
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... number. This type of IP Address operates on the network must always be unique. 74 APPENDIX B: IP ADDRESSING For your network to work correctly, all devices on a subnet mask of '255.255.255.0'. Table 3 IP Addressing and Subnet Masking Device PC 1 PC 2 PC 3 Access Point IP Address 192.168.100.8 192.... 3 for an example about how a network with three computers and a Access Point might be different is '192.168.100.8'. In using the Access Point, you will be configured. Type One In a small network, the IP address of '192.168.100.8' is, again, split into two parts but is...
... number. This type of IP Address operates on the network must always be unique. 74 APPENDIX B: IP ADDRESSING For your network to work correctly, all devices on a subnet mask of '255.255.255.0'. Table 3 IP Addressing and Subnet Masking Device PC 1 PC 2 PC 3 Access Point IP Address 192.168.100.8 192.... 3 for an example about how a network with three computers and a Access Point might be different is '192.168.100.8'. In using the Access Point, you will be configured. Type One In a small network, the IP address of '192.168.100.8' is, again, split into two parts but is...
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... client Operating System such as Windows® 95, Windows 98 or Windows NT 4.0. Using a static IP and subnet mask means the address is a scheme where devices allocate themselves Table 4 IP Addressing and Subnet Masking Device PC 1 PC 2 PC 3 PC 4 Access Point IP Address 192.168.100.8 192.168.201.30 192.168.113.155 192.168.002.230...
... client Operating System such as Windows® 95, Windows 98 or Windows NT 4.0. Using a static IP and subnet mask means the address is a scheme where devices allocate themselves Table 4 IP Addressing and Subnet Masking Device PC 1 PC 2 PC 3 PC 4 Access Point IP Address 192.168.100.8 192.168.201.30 192.168.113.155 192.168.002.230...
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76 APPENDIX B: IP ADDRESSING an IP address at random from the industry standard subnet of 169.254.x.x (with a subnet mask of the devices allocates itself a new address. Automatic IP addressing support was introduced by Microsoft in Windows 2000. If two devices allocate themselves the same address, the conflict is also supported in the Windows 98 operating system and is detected and one of 255.255.0.0).
76 APPENDIX B: IP ADDRESSING an IP address at random from the industry standard subnet of 169.254.x.x (with a subnet mask of the devices allocates itself a new address. Automatic IP addressing support was introduced by Microsoft in Windows 2000. If two devices allocate themselves the same address, the conflict is also supported in the Windows 98 operating system and is detected and one of 255.255.0.0).