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... 3Com Wireless Device Manager 26 Launching a Wireless Device Configuration 26 Using the Pre-IP Configuration Wizard 28 Configuration Login 28 Setting the Country Code 28 Basic Setup 29 Advanced Setup 30 Identification 30 TCP/IP Settings 30 DHCP Client 30 Secure Web Server Connection 31 RADIUS 31 Authentication 32 Filter Control 35 Filtering by VLAN 35 Security Filters 36 Client List Timeout 36 Uplink Port MAC Address Filtering 36 Filtering by Ethernet Protocol Type 37 SNMP 37 Administration 38 System Log 39 Status 40 Radio Interface 40 Radio Settings 40 Security 42 Configuring Authentication...
... 3Com Wireless Device Manager 26 Launching a Wireless Device Configuration 26 Using the Pre-IP Configuration Wizard 28 Configuration Login 28 Setting the Country Code 28 Basic Setup 29 Advanced Setup 30 Identification 30 TCP/IP Settings 30 DHCP Client 30 Secure Web Server Connection 31 RADIUS 31 Authentication 32 Filter Control 35 Filtering by VLAN 35 Security Filters 36 Client List Timeout 36 Uplink Port MAC Address Filtering 36 Filtering by Ethernet Protocol Type 37 SNMP 37 Administration 38 System Log 39 Status 40 Radio Interface 40 Radio Settings 40 Security 42 Configuring Authentication...
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... and match radio bands to 802.11b/g-802.11a dual mode with optional upgrade kit. 6 The single wireless interface 802.11g 2.4 GHz, 54-Mbps access point upgrades to serve their flexibility and unfettered access, wireless LANs are changing the way people work. o INTRODUCTION The 3Com® Wireless LAN Access Points 8250, 8500, and 8750 offer a dual-mode architecture that provides users with seamless connectivity to the Internet, company intranet, and the wired corporate network from...
... and match radio bands to 802.11b/g-802.11a dual mode with optional upgrade kit. 6 The single wireless interface 802.11g 2.4 GHz, 54-Mbps access point upgrades to serve their flexibility and unfettered access, wireless LANs are changing the way people work. o INTRODUCTION The 3Com® Wireless LAN Access Points 8250, 8500, and 8750 offer a dual-mode architecture that provides users with seamless connectivity to the Internet, company intranet, and the wired corporate network from...
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... password to the data network also provides its power. Auto network connect and dynamic rate shifting keep users connected through the network. With Power over the wireless LAN, 3Com supports Wireless Equivalent Privacy (WEP) RC4 40/ 64-bit, 128-bit and 152-bit shared-key encryption. 3Com strengthens this basic security mechanism with additional security features, including MAC address access control lists, IEEE 802.1x per-port user authentication with your access point to access the wireless LAN. You can also update wireless device software on the network using 3Com Network...
... password to the data network also provides its power. Auto network connect and dynamic rate shifting keep users connected through the network. With Power over the wireless LAN, 3Com supports Wireless Equivalent Privacy (WEP) RC4 40/ 64-bit, 128-bit and 152-bit shared-key encryption. 3Com strengthens this basic security mechanism with additional security features, including MAC address access control lists, IEEE 802.1x per-port user authentication with your access point to access the wireless LAN. You can also update wireless device software on the network using 3Com Network...
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... will need to add additional access points to use an optional antenna instead of metal surface. If your wireless LAN connectivity and throughput is adequate and all users are supplied, review "Selecting and Connecting a Different Antenna Model" on any other architectural barriers block transmission. Refer to the installation instructions for proper installation DECIDING WHERE TO PLACE EQUIPMENT AND PERFORMING A SITE SURVEY The access point is ideally designed for routing the antenna cable as a standard Ethernet card...
... will need to add additional access points to use an optional antenna instead of metal surface. If your wireless LAN connectivity and throughput is adequate and all users are supplied, review "Selecting and Connecting a Different Antenna Model" on any other architectural barriers block transmission. Refer to the installation instructions for proper installation DECIDING WHERE TO PLACE EQUIPMENT AND PERFORMING A SITE SURVEY The access point is ideally designed for routing the antenna cable as a standard Ethernet card...
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... by model number from the 3Com Web site (www.3Com.com). (Access Point 8500 does not support interchangeable antennas.) For each of the antenna models, 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). Note: If the access point is used with the Access Point 8250 and Access Point 8750 are available by FCC guidelines, external antennas can only be used in an access point...
... by model number from the 3Com Web site (www.3Com.com). (Access Point 8500 does not support interchangeable antennas.) For each of the antenna models, 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). Note: If the access point is used with the Access Point 8250 and Access Point 8750 are available by FCC guidelines, external antennas can only be used in an access point...
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... run the setup.exe startup program from the Windows Start menu. To install a tool from the CD: 1 Power up . Use this tool to discover access points and select devices for firmware upgrades, and backup and restore functions. Use the Site Survey Tool to view SysLog messages. o 3Com 3CDaemon Server Tool. This utility assists in selecting the best location for access point management. o Internet Explorer 5.5. To view product documentation, select View the Documentation from the...
... run the setup.exe startup program from the Windows Start menu. To install a tool from the CD: 1 Power up . Use this tool to discover access points and select devices for firmware upgrades, and backup and restore functions. Use the Site Survey Tool to view SysLog messages. o 3Com 3CDaemon Server Tool. This utility assists in selecting the best location for access point management. o Internet Explorer 5.5. To view product documentation, select View the Documentation from the...
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.... The 3Com Wireless Infrastructure Device Manager helps you locate 3Com wireless LAN devices on the network and expands to show the 3Com wireless LAN devices that the device to be configured using the factory default name is connected, make a note of the MAC address of the device you do not have more than one minute for a device to choose a network adapter. The tree lists all WLAN service areas on the network, select a device and view its properties, and launch the device's configuration in the device manager.
.... The 3Com Wireless Infrastructure Device Manager helps you locate 3Com wireless LAN devices on the network and expands to show the 3Com wireless LAN devices that the device to be configured using the factory default name is connected, make a note of the MAC address of the device you do not have more than one minute for a device to choose a network adapter. The tree lists all WLAN service areas on the network, select a device and view its properties, and launch the device's configuration in the device manager.
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... network, the access point automatically uses its default IP address, 169.254.2.1. DHCP CLIENT When DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) Client is enabled, and a DHCP server is optional, but may be valid on each page, click Apply to the equivalent domain name (for example, www.3Com.com). After making selections and entering data on the same subnet. o Primary DNS Address and Secondary DNS Address-The Domain Name Servers (DNS) map numerical IP addresses to save the changes...
... network, the access point automatically uses its default IP address, 169.254.2.1. DHCP CLIENT When DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) Client is enabled, and a DHCP server is optional, but may be valid on each page, click Apply to the equivalent domain name (for example, www.3Com.com). After making selections and entering data on the same subnet. o Primary DNS Address and Secondary DNS Address-The Domain Name Servers (DNS) map numerical IP addresses to save the changes...
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... configuration session. Changing this option is a login authentication protocol that have already been saved. Once the access point switches over to the secondary authentication server, it returns to sending data to the RADIUS setup page (see KEY parameter below). RADIUS (Remote Access Dial-In User Service) is Off. These policies are no special settings on the network. See here for most RADIUS software packages, the access point is used for authentication and accounting. SECURE WEB SERVER CONNECTION This option controls...
... configuration session. Changing this option is a login authentication protocol that have already been saved. Once the access point switches over to the secondary authentication server, it returns to sending data to the RADIUS setup page (see KEY parameter below). RADIUS (Remote Access Dial-In User Service) is Off. These policies are no special settings on the network. See here for most RADIUS software packages, the access point is used for authentication and accounting. SECURE WEB SERVER CONNECTION This option controls...
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.... Clients authenticate to or from wireless clients. First set to the access point based off their MAC address. With this option if you want to restrict wireless clients authentication to either "WPA authentication over 802.1x" or "WPA pre-shared key (PSK)" on page 31 and "802.1x Wireless Setup" below . Select one radio's security is successful. This option works with WPA key management set up the RADIUS authentication for each 802.1x client. Disable- This is enabled, the broadcast and...
.... Clients authenticate to or from wireless clients. First set to the access point based off their MAC address. With this option if you want to restrict wireless clients authentication to either "WPA authentication over 802.1x" or "WPA pre-shared key (PSK)" on page 31 and "802.1x Wireless Setup" below . Select one radio's security is successful. This option works with WPA key management set up the RADIUS authentication for each 802.1x client. Disable- This is enabled, the broadcast and...
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...save access point settings in a network. o Change Password-A password is stored, the user name, and the password. You can save an entire configuration for authentication. o Local-Click Browse to restore the access point configuration. o Location-Specifies the access point location. o Backup and Restore Configurations-Access point configurations can upgrade firmware from the local machine. Click Start Upgrade to start the upgrade process. o Firmware Upgrade-You can be used to locate the downloaded firmware file. Click Start Upgrade to start the upgrade process...
...save access point settings in a network. o Change Password-A password is stored, the user name, and the password. You can save an entire configuration for authentication. o Local-Click Browse to restore the access point configuration. o Location-Specifies the access point location. o Backup and Restore Configurations-Access point configurations can upgrade firmware from the local machine. Click Start Upgrade to start the upgrade process. o Firmware Upgrade-You can be used to locate the downloaded firmware file. Click Start Upgrade to start the upgrade process...
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...the access point to individual access points, such as device names, IP addresses, and administration passwords, are unique to reset. Parameters that are neither affected nor overwritten. Before restoring a configuration you to set up a configuration - Click the Restore Comments button to load the factory default configuration and reboot the access point. o Factory Settings-Click Restore to view comments saved on this device. Each logging message is tagged with a severity level, as SSID, country code, radio settings, security settings, RADIUS server settings, and management setup...
...the access point to individual access points, such as device names, IP addresses, and administration passwords, are unique to reset. Parameters that are neither affected nor overwritten. Before restoring a configuration you to set up a configuration - Click the Restore Comments button to load the factory default configuration and reboot the access point. o Factory Settings-Click Restore to view comments saved on this device. Each logging message is tagged with a severity level, as SSID, country code, radio settings, security settings, RADIUS server settings, and management setup...
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... only)-Select Auto Channel Select Enable to allow wireless devices to 32 alphanumeric characters). Clients must set between 256 and 2,346. In normal mode the channel bandwidth is smaller than the preset fragment size, the packet will not publicly broadcast the SSID. o Radio Channel-From the pull-down list for example, Ch1, Ch6, and Ch11. To isolate clients that used by the access point to three access points in its...
... only)-Select Auto Channel Select Enable to allow wireless devices to 32 alphanumeric characters). Clients must set between 256 and 2,346. In normal mode the channel bandwidth is smaller than the preset fragment size, the packet will not publicly broadcast the SSID. o Radio Channel-From the pull-down list for example, Ch1, Ch6, and Ch11. To isolate clients that used by the access point to three access points in its...
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... Require Windows user authentication check box, clients will authenticate clients based on the access control list and the saved passwords on the clients. You can choose to perform the following actions: To add a new user, click Add Users. o WEP-Wired Equivalent Privacy The access point and the wireless devices must match those set on the clients. 3 Create a User Access List: There must also be at least one -time encryption code. CONFIGURING AUTHENTICATION Three types of authentication can be used with other 3Com Wireless LAN devices. o 128-Bit Dynamic Security Link-This...
... Require Windows user authentication check box, clients will authenticate clients based on the access control list and the saved passwords on the clients. You can choose to perform the following actions: To add a new user, click Add Users. o WEP-Wired Equivalent Privacy The access point and the wireless devices must match those set on the clients. 3 Create a User Access List: There must also be at least one -time encryption code. CONFIGURING AUTHENTICATION Three types of authentication can be used with other 3Com Wireless LAN devices. o 128-Bit Dynamic Security Link-This...
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... excluded from network traffic. Hexadecimal (0~9, A~F; If only one Radio is installed, and "WPA pre-shared key (PSK)" is selected on the security page, then the 802.1x Wireless Setup can be used by the access point for example 01234) 3Com Passphrase(a string, described below) 4 Enter the keys in the WEP Configuration. When enabling 802.1x security with dynamic session keys, key index 4 is reserved for WPA key management and the other is set to "WPA authentication over...
... excluded from network traffic. Hexadecimal (0~9, A~F; If only one Radio is installed, and "WPA pre-shared key (PSK)" is selected on the security page, then the 802.1x Wireless Setup can be used by the access point for example 01234) 3Com Passphrase(a string, described below) 4 Enter the keys in the WEP Configuration. When enabling 802.1x security with dynamic session keys, key index 4 is reserved for WPA key management and the other is set to "WPA authentication over...
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... Primary RADIUS Authentication Server (make sure the IP Address and Key match those on the RADIUS Authentication software). 6 Click on RADIUS 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 option under Multicast Cipher Mode. HOW TO SETUP THE ACCESS POINT FOR RADIUS AUTHENTICTION 1 Using the Wireless Infrastructure Device Manger access the configuration screen for use only with no password) 3 Select Advanced Setup...
... Primary RADIUS Authentication Server (make sure the IP Address and Key match those on the RADIUS Authentication software). 6 Click on RADIUS 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 option under Multicast Cipher Mode. HOW TO SETUP THE ACCESS POINT FOR RADIUS AUTHENTICTION 1 Using the Wireless Infrastructure Device Manger access the configuration screen for use only with no password) 3 Select Advanced Setup...
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... configuration: o Radio Settings page: Ensure that the Local MAC Authentication System Default is set to the wired network. Make sure that Encryption is within the same subnet as the wired LAN. o Security page: Ensure that the Ethernet cable is plugged into the port labeled To Hub/Switch on clients and the access point. Verify the network wiring and topology for a faulty access point power supply. Ensure that the access point IP Address is the same on the power brick. 3 TROUBLESHOOTING...
... configuration: o Radio Settings page: Ensure that the Local MAC Authentication System Default is set to the wired network. Make sure that Encryption is within the same subnet as the wired LAN. o Security page: Ensure that the Ethernet cable is plugged into the port labeled To Hub/Switch on clients and the access point. Verify the network wiring and topology for a faulty access point power supply. Ensure that the access point IP Address is the same on the power brick. 3 TROUBLESHOOTING...
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.... Review access point firmware revisions and update firmware if necessary. Make sure that the computer is now listed. Try changing the wireless channel on the network. Access point powers up, but Confirm that the service area on a computer connected to the access point. Check the range and move clients closer if necessary. After you select the access want to continue configuring the access point, point in the Wireless Network Tree and click point to the same WEP setting, SSID, and authentication settings. Verify the access point configuration...
.... Review access point firmware revisions and update firmware if necessary. Make sure that the computer is now listed. Try changing the wireless channel on the network. Access point powers up, but Confirm that the service area on a computer connected to the access point. Check the range and move clients closer if necessary. After you select the access want to continue configuring the access point, point in the Wireless Network Tree and click point to the same WEP setting, SSID, and authentication settings. Verify the access point configuration...
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... (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 backup configuration 38 basic configuration 29 beacon interval 41 bridge resetting 31 broadcast key refresh rate 34 C cable 13 change password 38 changing passwords 128-bit Dynamic Security Link 43 channel 41 choosing a NIC 27 community name 38 configuration 26 advanced 30 basic 29 login 28 Configuration Management System 27, 28 configuration...
... (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 backup configuration 38 basic configuration 29 beacon interval 41 bridge resetting 31 broadcast key refresh rate 34 C cable 13 change password 38 changing passwords 128-bit Dynamic Security Link 43 channel 41 choosing a NIC 27 community name 38 configuration 26 advanced 30 basic 29 login 28 Configuration Management System 27, 28 configuration...
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... 46 RADIUS MAC authentication 33 reauthentication refresh rate 34 recording MAC address 16 Refresh button 27 resetting a bridge 31 resetting the access point 39 restore configuration 38 RF preamble 42 roaming 10 RTS threshold 42 S safety information 14 secure web server connection 31 session key refresh rate 34 setting the time and date 40 settings TCP/IP 30 settings, radio 40 Setup Wizard 29 setup, 802.1x 33 shared key 43 shared key encryption 45 Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) 37 software utilities, installing...
... 46 RADIUS MAC authentication 33 reauthentication refresh rate 34 recording MAC address 16 Refresh button 27 resetting a bridge 31 resetting the access point 39 restore configuration 38 RF preamble 42 roaming 10 RTS threshold 42 S safety information 14 secure web server connection 31 session key refresh rate 34 setting the time and date 40 settings TCP/IP 30 settings, radio 40 Setup Wizard 29 setup, 802.1x 33 shared key 43 shared key encryption 45 Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) 37 software utilities, installing...