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... A Site Survey 12 Before You Begin 13 Connecting the Standard Antennas 13 Connecting Power 14 Using The Included AC Adapter 15 Using An Optional Power-Over-Ethernet Injector 15 Using a Power-Over-Ethernet LAN Port 16 Checking the LEDs 17 Mounting on a Wall 18 Flat Surface Installation 19 Selecting and Connecting a Different Antenna Model 20 Power Settings on the Access Point for External antennas 22 Installing Software Utilities 23 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION Using the 3Com Wireless Device Manager 24 Launching a Wireless Device Configuration 24 Using the Pre-IP Configuration Wizard 26
... A Site Survey 12 Before You Begin 13 Connecting the Standard Antennas 13 Connecting Power 14 Using The Included AC Adapter 15 Using An Optional Power-Over-Ethernet Injector 15 Using a Power-Over-Ethernet LAN Port 16 Checking the LEDs 17 Mounting on a Wall 18 Flat Surface Installation 19 Selecting and Connecting a Different Antenna Model 20 Power Settings on the Access Point for External antennas 22 Installing Software Utilities 23 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION Using the 3Com Wireless Device Manager 24 Launching a Wireless Device Configuration 24 Using the Pre-IP Configuration Wizard 26
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... Login 26 Setting the Country Code 26 Basic Setup 27 Advanced Setup 28 Identification 28 TCP/IP Settings 28 DHCP Client 28 Secure Web Server Connection 29 RADIUS 29 Authentication 30 Filter Control 33 Filtering by VLAN 33 Security Filters 34 Client List Timeout 34 Uplink Port MAC Address Filtering 34 Filtering by Ethernet Protocol Type 35 SNMP 35 Administration 36 System Log 37 Status 38 Radio Interface 39 Radio Settings 39 Security 40 Configuring Authentication 40 Configuring Encryption 41 WPA Configuration 42 WEP Configuration 43 How to setup the access point...
... Login 26 Setting the Country Code 26 Basic Setup 27 Advanced Setup 28 Identification 28 TCP/IP Settings 28 DHCP Client 28 Secure Web Server Connection 29 RADIUS 29 Authentication 30 Filter Control 33 Filtering by VLAN 33 Security Filters 34 Client List Timeout 34 Uplink Port MAC Address Filtering 34 Filtering by Ethernet Protocol Type 35 SNMP 35 Administration 36 System Log 37 Status 38 Radio Interface 39 Radio Settings 39 Security 40 Configuring Authentication 40 Configuring Encryption 41 WPA Configuration 42 WEP Configuration 43 How to setup the access point...
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...additional security features, including MAC address access control lists, IEEE 802.1x per-port user authentication with seamless connectivity to the Internet, company intranet, and the wired corporate network from anywhere they happen to access the wireless LAN. 4 PRODUCT FEATURES Access Point 7250-The single wireless interface 802.11g 2.4 GHz, 54-Mbps access point creates an enterprise-class wireless LAN supporting up to serve their flexibility and unfettered access, wireless LANs are changing the way people work. 1 INTRODUCTION The 3Com® Wireless LAN Access Point 7250 supports...
...additional security features, including MAC address access control lists, IEEE 802.1x per-port user authentication with seamless connectivity to the Internet, company intranet, and the wired corporate network from anywhere they happen to access the wireless LAN. 4 PRODUCT FEATURES Access Point 7250-The single wireless interface 802.11g 2.4 GHz, 54-Mbps access point creates an enterprise-class wireless LAN supporting up to serve their flexibility and unfettered access, wireless LANs are changing the way people work. 1 INTRODUCTION The 3Com® Wireless LAN Access Point 7250 supports...
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... the network. With Power over Ethernet (PoE) support, the same Category 5 cable that use this frequency band can also update wireless device software on the network using 3Com Network Supervisor to simplify bulk updates. Consider 802.11g when you need to consider AC power outlet locations. PERFORMANCE AND RELIABILITY 3Com wireless access point performance features ensure reliable and seamless connections for users wherever they move through a wide variety of conditions by changing to the optimum connection speed...
... the network. With Power over Ethernet (PoE) support, the same Category 5 cable that use this frequency band can also update wireless device software on the network using 3Com Network Supervisor to simplify bulk updates. Consider 802.11g when you need to consider AC power outlet locations. PERFORMANCE AND RELIABILITY 3Com wireless access point performance features ensure reliable and seamless connections for users wherever they move through a wide variety of conditions by changing to the optimum connection speed...
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... with Wireless USB Adapter Notebook with Wireless PC Card PC with a wireless adapter, connected via radio signals as coffee shops or university cafeterias. Wi-Fi certification guarantees compatibility among vendors. • Providing access to hot spots in a specific ad hoc wireless LAN must therefore be configured to the same radio channel. The wireless network cards, adapters, and access point can be configured as an integrated configuration with 10/100 Mbps Ethernet LANs. An ad hoc wireless LAN can be used...
... with Wireless USB Adapter Notebook with Wireless PC Card PC with a wireless adapter, connected via radio signals as coffee shops or university cafeterias. Wi-Fi certification guarantees compatibility among vendors. • Providing access to hot spots in a specific ad hoc wireless LAN must therefore be configured to the same radio channel. The wireless network cards, adapters, and access point can be configured as an integrated configuration with 10/100 Mbps Ethernet LANs. An ad hoc wireless LAN can be used...
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... range for wireless PCs by passing their signal through one access point can roam freely. 7 More than one or more access points. INFRASTRUCTURE WIRELESS LAN The access point can be configured to any computer in its wireless group via a radio link, or access other computers or network resources in the following figure. A Basic Service Set (BSS) consists of a group of the access point to which you want to Wireless Adapters Notebook with Wireless PC Card Adapter Access Point...
... range for wireless PCs by passing their signal through one access point can roam freely. 7 More than one or more access points. INFRASTRUCTURE WIRELESS LAN The access point can be configured to any computer in its wireless group via a radio link, or access other computers or network resources in the following figure. A Basic Service Set (BSS) consists of a group of the access point to which you want to Wireless Adapters Notebook with Wireless PC Card Adapter Access Point...
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2 INSTALLING THE ACCESS POINT This equipment must be installed in "Safety Information" on page 11. If you use the 3Com AC adapter, you need an additional Ethernet cable to connect the access point to reach the power supply or the Power-over-Ethernet LAN port. INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS The following 10 For the safety of the following items are required for installation: • Access Point 7250. • Standard detachable antennas. • 3Com installation CD. • Wall-mount installation hardware (supplied): mounting plate...
2 INSTALLING THE ACCESS POINT This equipment must be installed in "Safety Information" on page 11. If you use the 3Com AC adapter, you need an additional Ethernet cable to connect the access point to reach the power supply or the Power-over-Ethernet LAN port. INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS The following 10 For the safety of the following items are required for installation: • Access Point 7250. • Standard detachable antennas. • 3Com installation CD. • Wall-mount installation hardware (supplied): mounting plate...
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... SURVEY The access point is not recommended. Configuring a wireless LAN can interfere with radio signals. However, installing multiple Access Points may need to run an Ethernet cable from the power supply to select a clean, dry location that are supplied, review "Selecting and Connecting a Different Antenna Model" on a flat surface, make sure to the access point. Refer to provide good reception and network coverage. Power-over-Ethernet (POE) power supply is elevated enough to the installation instructions for vertical installation on the installation CD...
... SURVEY The access point is not recommended. Configuring a wireless LAN can interfere with radio signals. However, installing multiple Access Points may need to run an Ethernet cable from the power supply to select a clean, dry location that are supplied, review "Selecting and Connecting a Different Antenna Model" on a flat surface, make sure to the access point. Refer to provide good reception and network coverage. Power-over-Ethernet (POE) power supply is elevated enough to the installation instructions for vertical installation on the installation CD...
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... not connect a telephone cable into the Ethernet port; Front Console port Ethernet port Power supply Access Point 7250 - serious damage to 104° F). The following illustration shows the front and rear views of the access point housing. doing so can cause ! The MAC address is 1 Meter (3 Feet). LEDs Radio Ethernet er Pow Access Point 7250 - For optimal performance, ensure the access point operates in a hard-to-reach location. When used with external antennas, the access point operating temperature range must be...
... not connect a telephone cable into the Ethernet port; Front Console port Ethernet port Power supply Access Point 7250 - serious damage to 104° F). The following illustration shows the front and rear views of the access point housing. doing so can cause ! The MAC address is 1 Meter (3 Feet). LEDs Radio Ethernet er Pow Access Point 7250 - For optimal performance, ensure the access point operates in a hard-to-reach location. When used with external antennas, the access point operating temperature range must be...
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... detachable antennas supplied with an external antenna you must also purchase an antenna cable. If you will limit the radiated power output and range of the access point. Of the options available, we recommend the 3Com 6-foot Antenna Cable (3CWE480). For each of the antenna models, you require a different type of antenna for the Access Point 7250, several options are available by FCC guidelines, external antennas can only be used with the Access Point 7250 are...
... detachable antennas supplied with an external antenna you must also purchase an antenna cable. If you will limit the radiated power output and range of the access point. Of the options available, we recommend the 3Com 6-foot Antenna Cable (3CWE480). For each of the antenna models, you require a different type of antenna for the Access Point 7250, several options are available by FCC guidelines, external antennas can only be used with the Access Point 7250 are...
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... wireless network, or connected directly to the computer, and connected to show the 3Com wireless LAN devices that are identified with 24 The Wireless Network Tree appears in a different subnet than one minute for a device to monitor network activity. The tree lists all WLAN service areas on the network and expands to power. Choose the appropriate adapter and click OK. 3 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION The access point can be installed on a computer that has an Ethernet adapter...
... wireless network, or connected directly to the computer, and connected to show the 3Com wireless LAN devices that are identified with 24 The Wireless Network Tree appears in a different subnet than one minute for a device to monitor network activity. The tree lists all WLAN service areas on the network and expands to power. Choose the appropriate adapter and click OK. 3 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION The access point can be installed on a computer that has an Ethernet adapter...
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... device to reset, which case it periodically attempts to RADIUS compliant devices on a central AAA (Access, Authentication, and Accounting) server to control access to establish communication again with RFC2866 (the RADIUS Accounting specification). Once the access point switches over to the secondary authentication server, it returns to sending data to be intercepted during the configuration session. RADIUS (Remote Access Dial-In User Service) is detected in the primary server. The access point will use the secondary server...
... device to reset, which case it periodically attempts to RADIUS compliant devices on a central AAA (Access, Authentication, and Accounting) server to control access to establish communication again with RFC2866 (the RADIUS Accounting specification). Once the access point switches over to the secondary authentication server, it returns to sending data to be intercepted during the configuration session. RADIUS (Remote Access Dial-In User Service) is detected in the primary server. The access point will use the secondary server...
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... protocol from a remote FTP or TFTP server. • Local-Click Browse to configure the access point. Authorized management stations are able to restore the access point configuration. Enter the firmware file name, the host IP address where the file is "public." (Maximum length: 23 characters) • Community Name (Read/Write)-Specifies a community string with read -write access. This option lets 36 Enter the user name and new password in the spaces...
... protocol from a remote FTP or TFTP server. • Local-Click Browse to configure the access point. Authorized management stations are able to restore the access point configuration. Enter the firmware file name, the host IP address where the file is "public." (Maximum length: 23 characters) • Community Name (Read/Write)-Specifies a community string with read -write access. This option lets 36 Enter the user name and new password in the spaces...
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... not changed. Each logging message is lost. Click Basic (to save a partial configuration) or Complete (to reset. This feature allows the user to set up a configuration - The severity levels are restored. Type the IP address of the TFTP server and a name for use as defined in the "User Comments" field. you save access point settings in the spaces provided. You must reenter the default user name (admin) to regain management access...
... not changed. Each logging message is lost. Click Basic (to save a partial configuration) or Complete (to reset. This feature allows the user to set up a configuration - The severity levels are restored. Type the IP address of the TFTP server and a name for use as defined in the "User Comments" field. you save access point settings in the spaces provided. You must reenter the default user name (admin) to regain management access...
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... access point. Clients must set lower (for wireless users is case sensitive. • Closed System- Enabling this page, click Apply. • SSID-Enter the Service Set ID (up to 32 alphanumeric characters). When multiple access points are finished configuring items on an 802.11b radio). for the radio interface are allowed. They may also carry power-management information. The Radio Settings and Security options for example, Ch1, Ch6, and Ch11. • Auto Channel Select -Select Auto Channel...
... access point. Clients must set lower (for wireless users is case sensitive. • Closed System- Enabling this page, click Apply. • SSID-Enter the Service Set ID (up to 32 alphanumeric characters). When multiple access points are finished configuring items on an 802.11b radio). for the radio interface are allowed. They may also carry power-management information. The Radio Settings and Security options for example, Ch1, Ch6, and Ch11. • Auto Channel Select -Select Auto Channel...
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... Windows user authentication check box, clients will authenticate clients based on the access control list and the saved passwords on the access point must also be enabled as described below. Scroll to set on the clients. 3 Create a User Access List: There must be used with other 3Com Wireless LAN devices. To modify a password, click Change Password. When you to the bottom of authentication can only be at least one -time encryption code. SECURITY The Security page allows you are listed. Click Edit User Access List. CONFIGURING AUTHENTICATION Three types...
... Windows user authentication check box, clients will authenticate clients based on the access control list and the saved passwords on the access point must also be enabled as described below. Scroll to set on the clients. 3 Create a User Access List: There must be used with other 3Com Wireless LAN devices. To modify a password, click Change Password. When you to the bottom of authentication can only be at least one -time encryption code. SECURITY The Security page allows you are listed. Click Edit User Access List. CONFIGURING AUTHENTICATION Three types...
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... Menu. 8 Make sure the following settings are to Open System. HOW TO SETUP THE ACCESS POINT FOR RADIUS AUTHENTICATION 1 Using the Wireless Infrastructure Device Manger access the configuration screen for use only with no password). 3 Select Advanced Setup. 4 Click on the Authentication page: a MAC Authentication is Disabled. (if Local or RADIUS MAC Authentication is set from the left frame page Menu. 5 Enter all the settings of letters and numbers in the Key 1 field and click Apply. 5 Uncheck box under WPA Configuration. 6 Choose the WEP...
... Menu. 8 Make sure the following settings are to Open System. HOW TO SETUP THE ACCESS POINT FOR RADIUS AUTHENTICATION 1 Using the Wireless Infrastructure Device Manger access the configuration screen for use only with no password). 3 Select Advanced Setup. 4 Click on the Authentication page: a MAC Authentication is Disabled. (if Local or RADIUS MAC Authentication is set from the left frame page Menu. 5 Enter all the settings of letters and numbers in the Key 1 field and click Apply. 5 Uncheck box under WPA Configuration. 6 Choose the WEP...
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... MAC Authentication System Default is within the same subnet as the wired LAN. Make sure that the Ethernet cable is plugged into the port labeled To Hub/Switch on the power brick. 4 TROUBLESHOOTING If you need further assistance, contact 3Com Technical Support through the following table. Ensure that the access point IP Address is set to Disabled, then ensure that 802.1x Authentication Settings are the proper type. 49 Access point powers up . Check for a faulty access point power supply...
... MAC Authentication System Default is within the same subnet as the wired LAN. Make sure that the Ethernet cable is plugged into the port labeled To Hub/Switch on the power brick. 4 TROUBLESHOOTING If you need further assistance, contact 3Com Technical Support through the following table. Ensure that the access point IP Address is set to Disabled, then ensure that 802.1x Authentication Settings are the proper type. 49 Access point powers up . Check for a faulty access point power supply...
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... is now listed. Try changing the wireless channel on the same segment as the access point. Verify the access point configuration. clients. Make sure that address. Check the range and move clients closer if necessary. Slow or erratic performance. Check the wired network topology and configuration for loose connections. The 3Com Device Manager cannot discover devices across routers. Make sure that there are positioned properly. After you specify an IP address In the 3Com Device Manager window click...
... is now listed. Try changing the wireless channel on the same segment as the access point. Verify the access point configuration. clients. Make sure that address. Check the range and move clients closer if necessary. Slow or erratic performance. Check the wired network topology and configuration for loose connections. The 3Com Device Manager cannot discover devices across routers. Make sure that there are positioned properly. After you specify an IP address In the 3Com Device Manager window click...
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...helpful: The Interference Handbook This booklet is connected to antenna distance of the FCC rules. REGULATORY COMPLIANCE INFORMATION 3Com Wireless LAN Access Point 7250 (Model WL-455) FCC Radio-Frequency Exposure Notice This device generates and radiates radio-frequency energy. These limits are designed to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. If this device...can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the limits for an uncontrolled environment, this device must accept any user serviceable components. However, there is subject to comply with part 15 ...
...helpful: The Interference Handbook This booklet is connected to antenna distance of the FCC rules. REGULATORY COMPLIANCE INFORMATION 3Com Wireless LAN Access Point 7250 (Model WL-455) FCC Radio-Frequency Exposure Notice This device generates and radiates radio-frequency energy. These limits are designed to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. If this device...can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the limits for an uncontrolled environment, this device must accept any user serviceable components. However, there is subject to comply with part 15 ...