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If installing into drywall, use 2 screws. o For drywall mounts, you can route the cable through the center opening for a seamless appearance using one of the methods illustrated below . 2 Connect the Ethernet cable to drywall, mark three screw holes using the plastic... routed the Ethernet cable through either a side or center opening , secure the cable on the hook located on the mounting plate as shown in the illustration below . 1 Install the mounting plate as shown in the following illustration, on the access point. 20 o For installation on to the Ethernet port on...
If installing into drywall, use 2 screws. o For drywall mounts, you can route the cable through the center opening for a seamless appearance using one of the methods illustrated below . 2 Connect the Ethernet cable to drywall, mark three screw holes using the plastic... routed the Ethernet cable through either a side or center opening , secure the cable on the hook located on the mounting plate as shown in the illustration below . 1 Install the mounting plate as shown in the following illustration, on the access point. 20 o For installation on to the Ethernet port on...
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..., as a table, desktop or filing cabinet. Rotate for securing the cable Side opening Center opening FLAT SURFACE INSTALLATION The access point can also be routed through center opening or through the side. 3 Position the access point at least 13 cm (5 in.) length. Do not install the access point on any type of obstructions and provides good reception. Hold the...
..., as a table, desktop or filing cabinet. Rotate for securing the cable Side opening Center opening FLAT SURFACE INSTALLATION The access point can also be routed through center opening or through the side. 3 Position the access point at least 13 cm (5 in.) length. Do not install the access point on any type of obstructions and provides good reception. Hold the...
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...assigns the IP address, subnet mask and default gateway to the access point. o Default Gateway-The default gateway address is disabled, you can... pages. Enter a maximum of the computers on the network, the access point automatically uses its default IP address, 169.254.2.1. TCP/IP SETTINGS... an IP address and subnet mask, you can identify the access point by your wireless LAN to use the same subnet mask. If there is located..., click Advanced Setup to the equivalent domain name (for example, www.3Com.com). DHCP CLIENT When DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) Client is ...
...assigns the IP address, subnet mask and default gateway to the access point. o Default Gateway-The default gateway address is disabled, you can... pages. Enter a maximum of the computers on the network, the access point automatically uses its default IP address, 169.254.2.1. TCP/IP SETTINGS... an IP address and subnet mask, you can identify the access point by your wireless LAN to use the same subnet mask. If there is located..., click Advanced Setup to the equivalent domain name (for example, www.3Com.com). DHCP CLIENT When DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) Client is ...
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... modify a password, click Change Password. o WEP-Wired Equivalent Privacy The access point and the wireless devices must be at least one -time encryption code. Each network session ... Access List page, user names are two types of the list to enter a user name and password every time they associate with other 3Com Wireless LAN ...access control list and the saved passwords on page 43. In the next page, type the user name and password in the spaces provided and click Apply. CONFIGURING AUTHENTICATION Three types of authentication can be configured: o Open System (the default)-Allows access...
... modify a password, click Change Password. o WEP-Wired Equivalent Privacy The access point and the wireless devices must be at least one -time encryption code. Each network session ... Access List page, user names are two types of the list to enter a user name and password every time they associate with other 3Com Wireless LAN ...access control list and the saved passwords on page 43. In the next page, type the user name and password in the spaces provided and click Apply. CONFIGURING AUTHENTICATION Three types of authentication can be configured: o Open System (the default)-Allows access...
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HOW TO SETUP THE ACCESS POINT FOR RADIUS AUTHENTICTION 1 Using the Wireless Infrastructure Device Manger access the configuration screen for use only with... Configuration 6 Choose the WEP option under Multicast Cipher Mode. d Cipher Mode is set to Open System b Encryption is Enabled c WPA Configuration Required "Allow only WPA Clients" is left unchecked. ...16 alphanumeric characters. 3Com Passphrase-This encryption string is for the AP8x00/AP82x0. 2 Enter your User Name and Password and click LOGIN (Default: admin with other 3Com Wireless LAN devices. b 802.1x Wireless Setup: is a...
HOW TO SETUP THE ACCESS POINT FOR RADIUS AUTHENTICTION 1 Using the Wireless Infrastructure Device Manger access the configuration screen for use only with... Configuration 6 Choose the WEP option under Multicast Cipher Mode. d Cipher Mode is set to Open System b Encryption is Enabled c WPA Configuration Required "Allow only WPA Clients" is left unchecked. ...16 alphanumeric characters. 3Com Passphrase-This encryption string is for the AP8x00/AP82x0. 2 Enter your User Name and Password and click LOGIN (Default: admin with other 3Com Wireless LAN devices. b 802.1x Wireless Setup: is a...
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... Required (if only RADIUS clients are set from the left frame page Menu. 10 Make sure the following settings are set to Open System. f Click on Apply 7 Choose Authentication from the Security page: a Authentication is now configured for support of legacy clients.... on the RADIUS Authentication software). 6 Click on Apply. 11 The Access Point is set to "Allow only WPA Clients". HOW TO SETUP THE ACCESS POINT FOR WPA WITH 802.1X SESSION KEYS 1 Using the Wireless Infrastructure Device Manger access the configuration screen for increased security). c WPA Configuration is Enabled. ...
... Required (if only RADIUS clients are set from the left frame page Menu. 10 Make sure the following settings are set to Open System. f Click on Apply 7 Choose Authentication from the Security page: a Authentication is now configured for support of legacy clients.... on the RADIUS Authentication software). 6 Click on Apply. 11 The Access Point is set to "Allow only WPA Clients". HOW TO SETUP THE ACCESS POINT FOR WPA WITH 802.1X SESSION KEYS 1 Using the Wireless Infrastructure Device Manger access the configuration screen for increased security). c WPA Configuration is Enabled. ...
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...for support of legacy clients. g Enter the WPA PSK h Click on Apply. 8 The Access Point is Enabled. HOW TO SETUP THE ACCESS POINT FOR WPA WITH PRE-SHARED (PSK) KEY 1 Using the Wireless Infrastructure Device Manger access the configuration screen for WPA Pre-shared Key. 48 c Click on Apply. 6 Click ...at least one valid WEP key (select the appropriate key length, key type, and key index). g Click on Apply. 11 The Access Point is Checked to Open System. f WPA Key Management select WPA Pre-shared Key (PSK) and Key Type. Therefore, these setups must be validated individually ...
...for support of legacy clients. g Enter the WPA PSK h Click on Apply. 8 The Access Point is Enabled. HOW TO SETUP THE ACCESS POINT FOR WPA WITH PRE-SHARED (PSK) KEY 1 Using the Wireless Infrastructure Device Manger access the configuration screen for WPA Pre-shared Key. 48 c Click on Apply. 6 Click ...at least one valid WEP key (select the appropriate key length, key type, and key index). g Click on Apply. 11 The Access Point is Checked to Open System. f WPA Key Management select WPA Pre-shared Key (PSK) and Key Type. Therefore, these setups must be validated individually ...
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... required. o To allow WEP clients, clear the WPA Configuration Required check box and enter an appropriate WEP key. Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration Access Points 8200/8250/8500/8700/8750 Authentication Open Shared WPA Encryption Disabled WEP Disabled WEP AES TKIP WEP Authentication Open System Open System Not available Shared Key Not available on the Authentication page.
... required. o To allow WEP clients, clear the WPA Configuration Required check box and enter an appropriate WEP key. Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration Access Points 8200/8250/8500/8700/8750 Authentication Open Shared WPA Encryption Disabled WEP Disabled WEP AES TKIP WEP Authentication Open System Open System Not available Shared Key Not available on the Authentication page.
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Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration Access Points 8200/8250/8500/8700/8750 Authentication WPA-PSK Encryption AES TKIP WEP Authentication Not available on 8200 Open System Open System Encryption Enable Enable Other WPA Configuration: Required Multicast Cipher Mode: TKIP WPA Key Management: WPA-PSK Select Key Type and enter Pre-Shared Key WPA Configuration: Required Multicast Cipher Mode: WEP WPA Key Management: WPA-PSK Select Key Type and enter Pre-Shared Key 50
Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration Access Points 8200/8250/8500/8700/8750 Authentication WPA-PSK Encryption AES TKIP WEP Authentication Not available on 8200 Open System Open System Encryption Enable Enable Other WPA Configuration: Required Multicast Cipher Mode: TKIP WPA Key Management: WPA-PSK Select Key Type and enter Pre-Shared Key WPA Configuration: Required Multicast Cipher Mode: WEP WPA Key Management: WPA-PSK Select Key Type and enter Pre-Shared Key 50
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INDEX Numbers 3Com 3CDaemon Server Tool 25 3Com Network Supervisor 25 3Com Passphrase encryption 46 3Com Wireless Infrastructure Device Manager 25, 26 802.11a, turbo mode 41 802.1x reauthentication refresh rate 34 802.1x setup 33 A access control, 43 access point installation 13 IP address, troubleshooting 52 resetting 39 accounting 32 ...16, 22 comparison data 22 connecting an optional 22 options 22 standard detachable (Access Point 8200) 16 AP management filter 36 AP status 40 authentication 32, 43 local MAC 34 MAC 33 open system 43 RADIUS MAC 33 shared key 43 automatic channel selection 41 B ...
INDEX Numbers 3Com 3CDaemon Server Tool 25 3Com Network Supervisor 25 3Com Passphrase encryption 46 3Com Wireless Infrastructure Device Manager 25, 26 802.11a, turbo mode 41 802.1x reauthentication refresh rate 34 802.1x setup 33 A access control, 43 access point installation 13 IP address, troubleshooting 52 resetting 39 accounting 32 ...16, 22 comparison data 22 connecting an optional 22 options 22 standard detachable (Access Point 8200) 16 AP management filter 36 AP status 40 authentication 32, 43 local MAC 34 MAC 33 open system 43 RADIUS MAC 33 shared key 43 automatic channel selection 41 B ...
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...41 G gateway, default 30 glossary of wireless networking terms 11 I identification 30 IEEE 802.3af power-over-Ethernet 17 infrastructure configuration 9 installation 13 access point 13 antenna 16 cable 13 flat surface...20 N native VLAN ID 36 network configuration and planning 9 NIC, choosing 27 O open system 43 P passphrase 46 password 38 changing for 128-bit Dynamic Security Link 43 planning a network ...9 power 14 connecting 17 requirements 14 supply, 3Com integrated 17, 18 power-over-Ethernet 17 preamble 42 Pre-IP Configuration Wizard 27, 28...
...41 G gateway, default 30 glossary of wireless networking terms 11 I identification 30 IEEE 802.3af power-over-Ethernet 17 infrastructure configuration 9 installation 13 access point 13 antenna 16 cable 13 flat surface...20 N native VLAN ID 36 network configuration and planning 9 NIC, choosing 27 O open system 43 P passphrase 46 password 38 changing for 128-bit Dynamic Security Link 43 planning a network ...9 power 14 connecting 17 requirements 14 supply, 3Com integrated 17, 18 power-over-Ethernet 17 preamble 42 Pre-IP Configuration Wizard 27, 28...