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...condition of any licensed program or documentation contained in, or delivered to the following: All technical data and computer software are commercial in other countries. 3Com, the 3Com logo, and SuperStack are provided in a directory file named LICENSE.TXT or!LICENSE.TXT. You agree not... to remove or deface any portion of the Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance. EXPORT RESTRICTIONS: This product contains Encryption and...
...condition of any licensed program or documentation contained in, or delivered to the following: All technical data and computer software are commercial in other countries. 3Com, the 3Com logo, and SuperStack are provided in a directory file named LICENSE.TXT or!LICENSE.TXT. You agree not... to remove or deface any portion of the Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance. EXPORT RESTRICTIONS: This product contains Encryption and...
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... the Outdoor Bridge Installation Requirements 10 Power Requirements 10 Administration Requirements 11 Installation Guidelines 11 Proper Grounding 11 Alignment 12 Polarization 12 Restrictions on Antenna Use 12 Safety Information 13 Mounting the Bridge to a Mast 14 Connecting the Bridge to the LAN 15 Using the Power Supply 15 Using a Power-Over-Ethernet LAN Port 15 Installing Software Utilities 16 Establishing Wireless...
... the Outdoor Bridge Installation Requirements 10 Power Requirements 10 Administration Requirements 11 Installation Guidelines 11 Proper Grounding 11 Alignment 12 Polarization 12 Restrictions on Antenna Use 12 Safety Information 13 Mounting the Bridge to a Mast 14 Connecting the Bridge to the LAN 15 Using the Power Supply 15 Using a Power-Over-Ethernet LAN Port 15 Installing Software Utilities 16 Establishing Wireless...
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Setting up Protocol and Port Filtering 23 Setting Wireless Network Properties 24 Setting Advanced Performance Properties ... 128-bit Shared Key 33 128-bit Dynamic Security Link 33 Setting up the Wireless Network Login 33 Resetting the Bridge 33 Restoring a Bridge to Factory Defaults 34 Upgrading the System 34 Changing the Administration Password 35 Backing ... Third-Party Equipment 37 4 Troubleshooting Diagnosing Problems 38 Disconnecting the Bridge 40 Uninstalling Software and Documentation 40 Upgrading Bridge Firmware 40 A Technical Support Online Technical Services 41 Support from Your Network Supplier...
Setting up Protocol and Port Filtering 23 Setting Wireless Network Properties 24 Setting Advanced Performance Properties ... 128-bit Shared Key 33 128-bit Dynamic Security Link 33 Setting up the Wireless Network Login 33 Resetting the Bridge 33 Restoring a Bridge to Factory Defaults 34 Upgrading the System 34 Changing the Administration Password 35 Backing ... Third-Party Equipment 37 4 Troubleshooting Diagnosing Problems 38 Disconnecting the Bridge 40 Uninstalling Software and Documentation 40 Upgrading Bridge Firmware 40 A Technical Support Online Technical Services 41 Support from Your Network Supplier...
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... instructions on the screen. 16 illustration shows the connection through a 3Com Ethernet Power Supply to monitor bridges and select devices for device configuration screens. INSTALLING SOFTWARE UTILITIES The 3Com installation CD includes the Wireless Infrastructure Device Manager tool, which you can use to a 3Com SuperStack® Switch. It also contains documentation, including the help...
... instructions on the screen. 16 illustration shows the connection through a 3Com Ethernet Power Supply to monitor bridges and select devices for device configuration screens. INSTALLING SOFTWARE UTILITIES The 3Com installation CD includes the Wireless Infrastructure Device Manager tool, which you can use to a 3Com SuperStack® Switch. It also contains documentation, including the help...
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ESTABLISHING WIRELESS ASSOCIATION After the bridge and software utilities are installed, you can configure the bridge as follows: I Launch the bridge configuration. (See "Configuring the Building-to-Building Bridge" on page 18 for details on how to launch the configuration and make changes.)...For a point-to -point association between an access point and one or more bridges, see "Setting up an Access Point Infrastructure Network" on page 29. I For a point-to -multipoint association between two bridges, see "Setting up an Ad Hoc Network" on page 28 and "Optimizing...
ESTABLISHING WIRELESS ASSOCIATION After the bridge and software utilities are installed, you can configure the bridge as follows: I Launch the bridge configuration. (See "Configuring the Building-to-Building Bridge" on page 18 for details on how to launch the configuration and make changes.)...For a point-to -point association between an access point and one or more bridges, see "Setting up an Access Point Infrastructure Network" on page 29. I For a point-to -multipoint association between two bridges, see "Setting up an Ad Hoc Network" on page 28 and "Optimizing...
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... by installing a new version of the firmware (upgrading firmware). I DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DISCONNECT under extreme weather conditions, especially during electrical storms. UNINSTALLING SOFTWARE AND DOCUMENTATION If you want to uninstall the 3Com 11 Mbps Wireless LAN software and documentation, you disconnect the bridge. DISCONNECTING THE BRIDGE CAUTION: Disconnecting the bridge ends the network association.
... by installing a new version of the firmware (upgrading firmware). I DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DISCONNECT under extreme weather conditions, especially during electrical storms. UNINSTALLING SOFTWARE AND DOCUMENTATION If you want to uninstall the 3Com 11 Mbps Wireless LAN software and documentation, you disconnect the bridge. DISCONNECTING THE BRIDGE CAUTION: Disconnecting the bridge ends the network association.
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...are using a Web browser such as technical documentation and software library, and support options that range from the 3Com public FTP site. This interactive tool contains technical product information compiled by 3Com expert technical engineers around the globe. Information contained in ... Explorer. 41 This service is correct at http://www.3com.com/. ONLINE TECHNICAL SERVICES 3Com offers worldwide product support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, through a variety of publication. Download drivers, patches, software, and MIBs across the Internet from technical education to maintenance...
...are using a Web browser such as technical documentation and software library, and support options that range from the 3Com public FTP site. This interactive tool contains technical product information compiled by 3Com expert technical engineers around the globe. Information contained in ... Explorer. 41 This service is correct at http://www.3com.com/. ONLINE TECHNICAL SERVICES 3Com offers worldwide product support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, through a variety of publication. Download drivers, patches, software, and MIBs across the Internet from technical education to maintenance...
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...number, and serial number I A list of system hardware and software, including revision levels I Diagnostic error messages I Details about your network supplier. SUPPORT FROM 3COM If you are qualified to the 3Com Web site for assistance, have the following information ready: I Product... number, and serial number I A list of system hardware and software, including revision levels I Diagnostic error messages I Details about recent configuration changes, if applicable If you are unable to contact 3Com. Refer to provide a variety of services, including network planning, ...
...number, and serial number I A list of system hardware and software, including revision levels I Diagnostic error messages I Details about your network supplier. SUPPORT FROM 3COM If you are qualified to the 3Com Web site for assistance, have the following information ready: I Product... number, and serial number I A list of system hardware and software, including revision levels I Diagnostic error messages I Details about recent configuration changes, if applicable If you are unable to contact 3Com. Refer to provide a variety of services, including network planning, ...
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...;rmware upgrade 34 flow control 26 G grounding antennas 11 guidelines, security 32 H help file location 22 help file path 22 hexadecimal keys 32 I installation 10 bridge 10 connecting to a wired network 15 firmware 34 power 10 requirements 10 software utilities 16 interoperating with third-party equipment 37 IP address...;guration Wizard 19, 20 privacy mode 25 problem solving 38 Properties button 19 protocol filtering 23 R radio channel settings 25 Refresh button 19 resetting a bridge 22, 33, 39 restoring a configuration 36
...;rmware upgrade 34 flow control 26 G grounding antennas 11 guidelines, security 32 H help file location 22 help file path 22 hexadecimal keys 32 I installation 10 bridge 10 connecting to a wired network 15 firmware 34 power 10 requirements 10 software utilities 16 interoperating with third-party equipment 37 IP address...;guration Wizard 19, 20 privacy mode 25 problem solving 38 Properties button 19 protocol filtering 23 R radio channel settings 25 Refresh button 19 resetting a bridge 22, 33, 39 restoring a configuration 36
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... support 3Com Knowledgebase Web Services 41 network suppliers 42 product repair 43 temperature 11 thermal performance 11 third-party interoperability 37 traffic accelerator 26 troubleshooting 38 bridge firmware 34 U upgrading bridge firmware 34 user name 35 W Web browser configuration 18 web server, secure connection 22, 39 wireless LAN service area 24 Wireless Network...
... support 3Com Knowledgebase Web Services 41 network suppliers 42 product repair 43 temperature 11 thermal performance 11 third-party interoperability 37 traffic accelerator 26 troubleshooting 38 bridge firmware 34 U upgrading bridge firmware 34 user name 35 W Web browser configuration 18 web server, secure connection 22, 39 wireless LAN service area 24 Wireless Network...