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...in this documentation at private expense. Technical data is any software on removable media described in 3Com's standard commercial license for a particular purpose. 3Com may be provided to another country. Unless otherwise indicated, 3Com registered trademarks are a United States government agency, then ... of this documentation and the software described herein are provided to you in conjunction with which they are commercial in , or delivered to you subject to , the implied warranties, terms or conditions of the Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance. You agree...
...in this documentation at private expense. Technical data is any software on removable media described in 3Com's standard commercial license for a particular purpose. 3Com may be provided to another country. Unless otherwise indicated, 3Com registered trademarks are a United States government agency, then ... of this documentation and the software described herein are provided to you in conjunction with which they are commercial in , or delivered to you subject to , the implied warranties, terms or conditions of the Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance. You agree...
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... Antenna 13 Installing Software Utilities 14 3 ACCESS POINT SECURITY Upper-Layer Authentication 17 EAP-MD5 17 EAP-TLS 17 3Com Serial Authentication 18 Additional Security Configuration Options 18 802.1x RADIUS Support 19 Using the Wireless 802.1x Agent 19 Authentication and Login 19 802.1x Client Properties 20 4 CONFIGURING THE ACCESS POINT 8000 Installing the...
... Antenna 13 Installing Software Utilities 14 3 ACCESS POINT SECURITY Upper-Layer Authentication 17 EAP-MD5 17 EAP-TLS 17 3Com Serial Authentication 18 Additional Security Configuration Options 18 802.1x RADIUS Support 19 Using the Wireless 802.1x Agent 19 Authentication and Login 19 802.1x Client Properties 20 4 CONFIGURING THE ACCESS POINT 8000 Installing the...
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...). Supports client authentication by MAC address list on access point or on your web browser. Compatible with Internet Explorer 5.0 or greater and Netscape Communicator 6.0 or greater. Access point software tools run under Windows 98, 98 SE, Me...access point's internal DHCP server assigns IP addresses to the users on RADIUS server. 802.1x Support Port-based network access control utilizes the physical characteristics of operation. SNMP and MIB interfaces SNMP, HP OpenView, and 3Com Network Supervisor (3NS). For Serial Authentication, requires the 3Com 3CRWE62092A wireless LAN...
...). Supports client authentication by MAC address list on access point or on your web browser. Compatible with Internet Explorer 5.0 or greater and Netscape Communicator 6.0 or greater. Access point software tools run under Windows 98, 98 SE, Me...access point's internal DHCP server assigns IP addresses to the users on RADIUS server. 802.1x Support Port-based network access control utilizes the physical characteristics of operation. SNMP and MIB interfaces SNMP, HP OpenView, and 3Com Network Supervisor (3NS). For Serial Authentication, requires the 3Com 3CRWE62092A wireless LAN...
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Installation Overview 3 5 After hardware installation is complete, install the access point tools, utilities, and user guide from the installation CD. See "Installing Software Utilities" on page 14. 6 To set up a wireless client to authenticate through the access point to your RADIUS server, refer to "Using the Wireless 802.1x Agent" on page 19. 7 To set access point security or configure the wireless network, refer to "Configuring the Access Point 8000" on page 23. 8 Review the system settings and ensure they are suitable for your site.
Installation Overview 3 5 After hardware installation is complete, install the access point tools, utilities, and user guide from the installation CD. See "Installing Software Utilities" on page 14. 6 To set up a wireless client to authenticate through the access point to your RADIUS server, refer to "Using the Wireless 802.1x Agent" on page 19. 7 To set access point security or configure the wireless network, refer to "Configuring the Access Point 8000" on page 23. 8 Review the system settings and ensure they are suitable for your site.
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... to achieve the maximum possible received signal strength. This option installs the Wireless Authentication Agent for the access point. s Install 3Com TFTP 3CDaemon Server Tool. s Install 3Com 802.1x Agent. Ensure that access is available for more information. 1 Position the antenna so that the ...the CD and include: s Install the Utility Software and Documentation. 14 CHAPTER 2: INSTALLING THE ACCESS POINT antenna to the A side connection on page 27. 7 If required in other languages as Tools and Utilities options on each wireless client PC in conjunction with which is required...
... to achieve the maximum possible received signal strength. This option installs the Wireless Authentication Agent for the access point. s Install 3Com TFTP 3CDaemon Server Tool. s Install 3Com 802.1x Agent. Ensure that access is available for more information. 1 Position the antenna so that the ...the CD and include: s Install the Utility Software and Documentation. 14 CHAPTER 2: INSTALLING THE ACCESS POINT antenna to the A side connection on page 27. 7 If required in other languages as Tools and Utilities options on each wireless client PC in conjunction with which is required...
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... tools. Installing Software Utilities 15 s Install the 3Com Network Supervisor. We recommend that you make this the default browser on the workstation you want to use with the Access Point 8000, it should install the service pack only after installing the 3Com Network Supervisor.... drive. 2 The setup menu should appear when the CD autostarts. The 3Com Network Supervisor v. 3.5 (3NS) graphically discovers, maps, and displays network links and IP devices, including 3Com wireless access points. It is a supplementary upgrade package that require centralized network management and are...
... tools. Installing Software Utilities 15 s Install the 3Com Network Supervisor. We recommend that you make this the default browser on the workstation you want to use with the Access Point 8000, it should install the service pack only after installing the 3Com Network Supervisor.... drive. 2 The setup menu should appear when the CD autostarts. The 3Com Network Supervisor v. 3.5 (3NS) graphically discovers, maps, and displays network links and IP devices, including 3Com wireless access points. It is a supplementary upgrade package that require centralized network management and are...
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...encryption keys for the wireless network and supplies users with the 3Com Wireless LAN PC Card (model 3CRWE62092A) and the 3Com Access Point 8000. The network administrator sets up encryption keys on both the client and the access point. The network administrator...access point authentication or with EAP-MD5 RADIUS authentication. 18 CHAPTER 3: ACCESS POINT SECURITY them. Once authenticated, the server informs the access point and data traffic from the client is provided during software installation. Serial authentication is allowed to the wired network. 3Com...
...encryption keys for the wireless network and supplies users with the 3Com Wireless LAN PC Card (model 3CRWE62092A) and the 3Com Access Point 8000. The network administrator sets up encryption keys on both the client and the access point. The network administrator...access point authentication or with EAP-MD5 RADIUS authentication. 18 CHAPTER 3: ACCESS POINT SECURITY them. Once authenticated, the server informs the access point and data traffic from the client is provided during software installation. Serial authentication is allowed to the wired network. 3Com...
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... computer Use the 3Com CD to the Access Point 8000 using 3Com's Serial Authentication. Using the Wireless 802.1x Agent 3Com provides a software utility to allow Windows clients to authenticate to install the wireless 802.1x agent on systems running , a status icon in with username and password. (The access point username and password database can be used with a 3Com Wireless LAN PC Card (model...
... computer Use the 3Com CD to the Access Point 8000 using 3Com's Serial Authentication. Using the Wireless 802.1x Agent 3Com provides a software utility to allow Windows clients to authenticate to install the wireless 802.1x agent on systems running , a status icon in with username and password. (The access point username and password database can be used with a 3Com Wireless LAN PC Card (model...
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... Supervisor Version 3.5 helps businesses manage larger networks and easily upgrade agent software in 3Com devices. s 3Com 11 Mbps Wireless LAN Access Point 8000 Configuration Management System-The Configuration Management System is installed with the Network Supervisor software. 4 CONFIGURING THE ACCESS POINT 8000 If the access point factory default configuration does not meet your network requirements, or if you want to...
... Supervisor Version 3.5 helps businesses manage larger networks and easily upgrade agent software in 3Com devices. s 3Com 11 Mbps Wireless LAN Access Point 8000 Configuration Management System-The Configuration Management System is installed with the Network Supervisor software. 4 CONFIGURING THE ACCESS POINT 8000 If the access point factory default configuration does not meet your network requirements, or if you want to...
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...LAN. Upgrading the System You can change the TFTP server address, click Change. To avoid problems that is 69, the TCP/UDP port number that could occur if a wireless association were interrupted during the upgrade, it to your computer: 1 Log on to the 3Com... Web site at http://www.3com.com. 2 Navigate to the product support page. 3 Navigate to the software download page and locate the file you want to download. 4 Follow the instructions to download the file into a directory on the access point... 32 CHAPTER 4: CONFIGURING THE ACCESS POINT 8000 s Identify which to store ...
...LAN. Upgrading the System You can change the TFTP server address, click Change. To avoid problems that is 69, the TCP/UDP port number that could occur if a wireless association were interrupted during the upgrade, it to your computer: 1 Log on to the 3Com... Web site at http://www.3com.com. 2 Navigate to the product support page. 3 Navigate to the software download page and locate the file you want to download. 4 Follow the instructions to download the file into a directory on the access point... 32 CHAPTER 4: CONFIGURING THE ACCESS POINT 8000 s Identify which to store ...
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.... This service is correct at http://knowledgebase.3com.com, this URL into your Internet browser: http://www.3com.com/ This service provides access to online support information such as technical documentation and software library, as well as Netscape Navigator and Internet Explorer. A TECHNICAL SUPPORT 3Com provides easy access to technical support information through the following information...
.... This service is correct at http://knowledgebase.3com.com, this URL into your Internet browser: http://www.3com.com/ This service provides access to online support information such as technical documentation and software library, as well as Netscape Navigator and Internet Explorer. A TECHNICAL SUPPORT 3Com provides easy access to technical support information through the following information...
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... send a description of China Singapore S. Refer to the 3Com Web site for assistance, have the following information ready: s Product model name, part number, and serial number s A list of system hardware and software, including revision levels s Diagnostic error messages s Details about... if applicable Here is a list of system hardware and software, including revision levels s Diagnostic error messages s Details about your network supplier. When you . of the problem by email to: apr_technical_support@3com.com 46 APPENDIX A: TECHNICAL SUPPORT Support from your network ...
... send a description of China Singapore S. Refer to the 3Com Web site for assistance, have the following information ready: s Product model name, part number, and serial number s A list of system hardware and software, including revision levels s Diagnostic error messages s Details about... if applicable Here is a list of system hardware and software, including revision levels s Diagnostic error messages s Details about your network supplier. When you . of the problem by email to: apr_technical_support@3com.com 46 APPENDIX A: TECHNICAL SUPPORT Support from your network ...
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...3Com Wireless Lan PC Card (model 3CRWE62092A) 19 3NS (3Com Network Supervisor) 15 40-bit Shared Key (Wi-Fi) 30 40-bit shared key encryption 18 802.11 17 802.1x 14, 17 agent 14 RADIUS support 19 802.1x agent 19 802.1x client properties 20 A access control MAC address access list 31 user access list 30 access point...rmware upgrade 32 access point 32 flat-panel antenna 13 forwarding counts 35 I installation 5 access point 5 antenna 6 cable 5 ceiling mount 8 connecting to a wired network 10 firmware access point 32 location for 5 power 9 required for installation 5 software utilities 15 ...
...3Com Wireless Lan PC Card (model 3CRWE62092A) 19 3NS (3Com Network Supervisor) 15 40-bit Shared Key (Wi-Fi) 30 40-bit shared key encryption 18 802.11 17 802.1x 14, 17 agent 14 RADIUS support 19 802.1x agent 19 802.1x client properties 20 A access control MAC address access list 31 user access list 30 access point...rmware upgrade 32 access point 32 flat-panel antenna 13 forwarding counts 35 I installation 5 access point 5 antenna 6 cable 5 ceiling mount 8 connecting to a wired network 10 firmware access point 32 location for 5 power 9 required for installation 5 software utilities 15 ...
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...18 serial authentication 31 user access list 30 serial authentication 18, 31 server, DHCP 26 site electrical considerations 38 site survey 37 SNMP management 31 software utilities 14 802.1x agent...32 system configuration access point properties 26 data transmission properties 27, 28 network properties 26 system log 32 system status 35 T technical support 3Com Knowledgebase Web Services 45 network ... 31 encryption 29 MAC address access list 31 open network 18 U upgrading access point firmware 32 upper-layer authentication 17 user access list 30 W wireless network tree 24 World Wide Web ...
...18 serial authentication 31 user access list 30 serial authentication 18, 31 server, DHCP 26 site electrical considerations 38 site survey 37 SNMP management 31 software utilities 14 802.1x agent...32 system configuration access point properties 26 data transmission properties 27, 28 network properties 26 system log 32 system status 35 T technical support 3Com Knowledgebase Web Services 45 network ... 31 encryption 29 MAC address access list 31 open network 18 U upgrading access point firmware 32 upper-layer authentication 17 user access list 30 W wireless network tree 24 World Wide Web ...