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... may or may make any derivative work (such as are unable to locate a copy, please contact 3Com and a copy will be registered in the United States and other countries. 3Com, OfficeConnect and the 3Com logo are commercial in this documentation and to make changes in content from sustainable, managed forests; UNIX ..., it is fully biodegradable and recyclable, and is a trademark of Sun Microsystems Wi-Fi and the Wi-Fi logo are trademarks of WECA (Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance) IEEE and 802 are registered trademarks of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc.
... may or may make any derivative work (such as are unable to locate a copy, please contact 3Com and a copy will be registered in the United States and other countries. 3Com, OfficeConnect and the 3Com logo are commercial in this documentation and to make changes in content from sustainable, managed forests; UNIX ..., it is fully biodegradable and recyclable, and is a trademark of Sun Microsystems Wi-Fi and the Wi-Fi logo are trademarks of WECA (Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance) IEEE and 802 are registered trademarks of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc.
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... 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 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...
... 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 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 32 Welcome Screen 32 Notice Board 33 Password 33 Wizard 34 LAN Settings 34 Unit Configuration 34 DHCP Clients List 38 Wireless Settings 39 Configuration 39 Encryption 41 Configuring WPA Encryption 41 Configuring WEP Encryption 42 Connection Control 44 Client... MODE CONFIGURATION What is Client Bridge Mode? 57 Switching to Client Bridge Mode 57 Configuring Client Bridge Mode 58 Welcome Menu 58 LAN Settings 59 Wireless Settings 59 Configuration 60 Encryption 60
4 ACCESS POINT CONFIGURATION Navigating Through the Access Point Configuration Pages 31 Main Menu 31 Option Tabs 32 Welcome Screen 32 Notice Board 33 Password 33 Wizard 34 LAN Settings 34 Unit Configuration 34 DHCP Clients List 38 Wireless Settings 39 Configuration 39 Encryption 41 Configuring WPA Encryption 41 Configuring WEP Encryption 42 Connection Control 44 Client... MODE CONFIGURATION What is Client Bridge Mode? 57 Switching to Client Bridge Mode 57 Configuring Client Bridge Mode 58 Welcome Menu 58 LAN Settings 59 Wireless Settings 59 Configuration 60 Encryption 60
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Restart 63 Status and Logs 63 Support and Feedback 63 6 TROUBLESHOOTING Basic Connection Checks 65 Browsing to the Access Point Configuration Screens 65 Forgotten Password and 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...
Restart 63 Status and Logs 63 Support and Feedback 63 6 TROUBLESHOOTING Basic Connection Checks 65 Browsing to the Access Point Configuration Screens 65 Forgotten Password and 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...
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D SAFETY INFORMATION E END USER SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT GLOSSARY INDEX REGULATORY NOTICES FOR THE WIRELESS 11G ACCESS POINT
D SAFETY INFORMATION E END USER SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT GLOSSARY INDEX REGULATORY NOTICES FOR THE WIRELESS 11G ACCESS POINT
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... the Access Point. Category 3 and Category 5 Twisted Pair Cables are available in the release note. If a release note is shipped with the OfficeConnect Wireless 11g Access Point and contains information that this guide, the OfficeConnect Wireless 11g Access Point is intended for use by those responsible for installing and setting up network equipment; This guide is referred to install and configure the OfficeConnect Wireless 11g Access Point (3CRWE454G72).
... the Access Point. Category 3 and Category 5 Twisted Pair Cables are available in the release note. If a release note is shipped with the OfficeConnect Wireless 11g Access Point and contains information that this guide, the OfficeConnect Wireless 11g Access Point is intended for use by those responsible for installing and setting up network equipment; This guide is referred to install and configure the OfficeConnect Wireless 11g Access Point (3CRWE454G72).
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... alerts you to potential personal injury. Caution Information that are used throughout this guide, you must press two or more useful to 3Com at the place where it is defined in this guide. Click OK. They will help make our User Guide documentation more keys ..., the key names are very important to us. Example: Press Ctrl+Alt+Del Italics are used 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) ■...
... alerts you to potential personal injury. Caution Information that are used throughout this guide, you must press two or more useful to 3Com at the place where it is defined in this guide. Click OK. They will help make our User Guide documentation more keys ..., the key names are very important to us. Example: Press Ctrl+Alt+Del Italics are used 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) ■...
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... questions. Product Registration You can now register your Access Point on the 3Com web site and receive up-to install and configure your product: http://www.3com.com/register/ Conventions 9 Example: ■ OfficeConnect Wireless 11g Access Point User Guide ■ Part Number DUA0045-4AAA01 ...■ Page 24 Do not use this guide, each Access Point document set includes one Documentation Installation Guide....
... questions. Product Registration You can now register your Access Point on the 3Com web site and receive up-to install and configure your product: http://www.3com.com/register/ Conventions 9 Example: ■ OfficeConnect Wireless 11g Access Point User Guide ■ Part Number DUA0045-4AAA01 ...■ Page 24 Do not use this guide, each Access Point document set includes one Documentation Installation Guide....
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...; product range from 3Com has changed all this, bringing networks to large corporations. The products that compose the OfficeConnect range give you can harness the benefits of wireless networking. Now, you , the small office user, the same power,... flexibility, and protection that has been available only to the small office. In the modern business environment, communication and sharing information is crucial. Computer networks have proved to the world of networking with 3Com®. 1 INTRODUCING THE ACCESS POINT...
...; product range from 3Com has changed all this, bringing networks to large corporations. The products that compose the OfficeConnect range give you can harness the benefits of wireless networking. Now, you , the small office user, the same power,... flexibility, and protection that has been available only to the small office. In the modern business environment, communication and sharing information is crucial. Computer networks have proved to the world of networking with 3Com®. 1 INTRODUCING THE ACCESS POINT...
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Figure 1 Example Network Computer Power Adapter 3Com Wireless 11g Access Point Wireless User Hub / Switch Wireless User Because the Access Point is designed to dozens of connecting wired and wireless networks. 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 Wireless 11g Access Point The OfficeConnect Wireless 11g Access Point is a WI-FI certified device, you...
Figure 1 Example Network Computer Power Adapter 3Com Wireless 11g Access Point Wireless User Hub / Switch Wireless User Because the Access Point is designed to dozens of connecting wired and wireless networks. 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 Wireless 11g Access Point The OfficeConnect Wireless 11g Access Point is a WI-FI certified device, you...
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... following items: ■ One OfficeConnect Wireless 11g Access Point ■ One power adapter for Wireless Equivalent Privacy (WEP) and Wi-Fi Protected Access® (WPA) encryption methods. Access Point Advantages 13 Access Point Advantages The advantages of the Access Point include: ■ Cross-platform operation for compatibility with Windows, Unix and Macintosh computers ■ Easy-to-use with the Access Point ■ Four rubber feet...
... following items: ■ One OfficeConnect Wireless 11g Access Point ■ One power adapter for Wireless Equivalent Privacy (WEP) and Wi-Fi Protected Access® (WPA) encryption methods. Access Point Advantages 13 Access Point Advantages The advantages of the Access Point include: ■ Cross-platform operation for compatibility with Windows, Unix and Macintosh computers ■ Easy-to-use with the Access Point ■ Four rubber feet...
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... 5.0 or higher, or Mozilla 1.2.1 or higher. 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 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 your network be configured with an operating system...
... 5.0 or higher, or Mozilla 1.2.1 or higher. 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 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 your network be configured with an operating system...
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Continuously on it indicates that the Access Point is powered on. 3 LAN Status LED Green (100Mbps link) / yellow (10Mbps link) If the LED is on page 66. Refer to Chapter 6 "Troubleshooting". 2 Power LED Green Indicates that wireless networking is enabled. If the LED is flashing, the ...nothing is connected, the connected device is switched off , the Wireless LAN has been disabled in "Forgotten Password and Reset to Chapter 6 "Troubleshooting"). Front Panel 15 In each of network equipment is OK. The Access Point will automatically adjust to release the reset button. If the LED ...
Continuously on it indicates that the Access Point is powered on. 3 LAN Status LED Green (100Mbps link) / yellow (10Mbps link) If the LED is on page 66. Refer to Chapter 6 "Troubleshooting". 2 Power LED Green Indicates that wireless networking is enabled. If the LED is flashing, the ...nothing is connected, the connected device is switched off , the Wireless LAN has been disabled in "Forgotten Password and Reset to Chapter 6 "Troubleshooting"). Front Panel 15 In each of network equipment is OK. The Access Point will automatically adjust to release the reset button. If the LED ...
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... in a 'V' position when initially installed. If the LED is supplying Power to factory defaults. Rear Panel 6 7 5 8 9 5 OK Ethernet RESET 5 Wireless Antennae The antennae on the product should be a problem with this Access Point. The port will automatically adjust to the correct speed and duplex. 9 Reset Button This button allows you to reset the...
... in a 'V' position when initially installed. If the LED is supplying Power to factory defaults. Rear Panel 6 7 5 8 9 5 OK Ethernet RESET 5 Wireless Antennae The antennae on the product should be a problem with this Access Point. The port will automatically adjust to the correct speed and duplex. 9 Reset Button This button allows you to reset the...
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...Access Point, including: ■ Connecting the Access Point to the Access Point. AVERTISSEMENT: Veuillez lire attentivement la section "Consignes importantes de sécurité" avant de mettre en route. A suitable location might be connected to the LAN port on top of a high shelf or similar furniture to optimize wireless... 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...
...Access Point, including: ■ Connecting the Access Point to the Access Point. AVERTISSEMENT: Veuillez lire attentivement la section "Consignes importantes de sécurité" avant de mettre en route. A suitable location might be connected to the LAN port on top of a high shelf or similar furniture to optimize wireless... 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...
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...You will need two suitable screws to prevent your Access Point from moving around the unit and through the vents in the side of the case is not restricted. 3Com recommends you use is smooth, flat, dry and... any connections to secure. Only stick the feet to the marked areas at each corner of the underside of your Access Point. CAUTION: Only wall mount single units, do this: 1 Ensure that the wall you provide a minimum of 25... flow around on your desk or when stacking with other flat top OfficeConnect units. When wall mounting the unit, ensure that can be used for wall mounting.
...You will need two suitable screws to prevent your Access Point from moving around the unit and through the vents in the side of the case is not restricted. 3Com recommends you use is smooth, flat, dry and... any connections to secure. Only stick the feet to the marked areas at each corner of the underside of your Access Point. CAUTION: Only wall mount single units, do this: 1 Ensure that the wall you provide a minimum of 25... flow around on your desk or when stacking with other flat top OfficeConnect units. When wall mounting the unit, ensure that can be used for wall mounting.
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... a switch or hub. Check that they connect to the Access Point. Connecting the Access Point The first step for installing your computers so that the LAN status LED lights on the Access Point. 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 Access Point. Next you need to the wired LAN: 1 Insert...
... a switch or hub. Check that they connect to the Access Point. Connecting the Access Point The first step for installing your computers so that the LAN status LED lights on the Access Point. 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 Access Point. Next you need to the wired LAN: 1 Insert...
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.... Discovery will appear; none ■ Service Area Name/SSID - 3Com The Access Point setup program is Web-based, which means that you change the wireless configuration. select Discovery. Refer to Chapter 2 for details on how to the Access Point. However, you may lose contact with the Access Point, your wireless NIC should be set as follows: ■ Encryption - To...
.... Discovery will appear; none ■ Service Area Name/SSID - 3Com The Access Point setup program is Web-based, which means that you change the wireless configuration. select Discovery. Refer to Chapter 2 for details on how to the Access Point. However, you may lose contact with the Access Point, your wireless NIC should be set as follows: ■ Encryption - To...