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Wireless LAN Outdoor Bridge Solution 3CRWEASY96A User Guide Complete Building-to-Building Outdoor Wireless LAN Kit http://www.3com.com/ http://support.3com.com/registration/frontpg.pl/ Published February, 2003 Document Version 1.2.0
Wireless LAN Outdoor Bridge Solution 3CRWEASY96A User Guide Complete Building-to-Building Outdoor Wireless LAN Kit http://www.3com.com/ http://support.3com.com/registration/frontpg.pl/ Published February, 2003 Document Version 1.2.0
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... directory file named LICENSE.TXT or!LICENSE.TXT. Unless otherwise indicated, 3Com registered trademarks are registered in the United States and may or may not be trademarks of the Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance. If you . If there is any licensed program or ... companies with limited rights only as are commercial in 3Com's standard commercial license for a particular purpose. 3Com may be registered in other company and product names may make changes in content from 3Com Corporation. 3Com Corporation reserves the right to revise this documentation at ...
... directory file named LICENSE.TXT or!LICENSE.TXT. Unless otherwise indicated, 3Com registered trademarks are registered in the United States and may or may not be trademarks of the Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance. If you . If there is any licensed program or ... companies with limited rights only as are commercial in 3Com's standard commercial license for a particular purpose. 3Com may be registered in other company and product names may make changes in content from 3Com Corporation. 3Com Corporation reserves the right to revise this documentation at ...
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... 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...
... 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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... 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 ...with 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 ...
... 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 ...with 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 ...
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... significantly lower operational costs. This all-in a durable, weatherproof enclosure. 1 INTRODUCTION The 3Com® Wireless LAN Outdoor Bridge Solution is the simplest way to use the 3Com bridge, and it offers the highest performance level. The wireless bridge lets you need to -building bridge interoperates seamlessly with other Wi-Fi certified access points in two types of...
... significantly lower operational costs. This all-in a durable, weatherproof enclosure. 1 INTRODUCTION The 3Com® Wireless LAN Outdoor Bridge Solution is the simplest way to use the 3Com bridge, and it offers the highest performance level. The wireless bridge lets you need to -building bridge interoperates seamlessly with other Wi-Fi certified access points in two types of...
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... manufacturer is used , the range depends on that manufacturer's device limitations. 8 If a 3Com 11 Mbps Wireless LAN Access Point 8000 is used (with an omnidirectional antenna provides wireless association among three or more buildings. association between the wired LANs in the other buildings where 3Com outdoor bridges are installed. In the central building, an access point equipped with an 8dBi...
... manufacturer is used , the range depends on that manufacturer's device limitations. 8 If a 3Com 11 Mbps Wireless LAN Access Point 8000 is used (with an omnidirectional antenna provides wireless association among three or more buildings. association between the wired LANs in the other buildings where 3Com outdoor bridges are installed. In the central building, an access point equipped with an 8dBi...
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Operating in ad hoc mode, two outdoor bridges can associate without an access point, allowing the LANs to which they are connected to communicate. Operating in access point mode, multiple 3Com outdoor bridges act as clients to an Access Point 8000 or a Wi-Fi compliant access point from another manufacturer. 9 BASIC OPERATING MODES Two operating modes relate to the basic WLAN topologies: I Access Point (Infrastructure) mode is the basis for point-to-multipoint topology. I Ad hoc mode is the basis for point-to-point topology.
Operating in ad hoc mode, two outdoor bridges can associate without an access point, allowing the LANs to which they are connected to communicate. Operating in access point mode, multiple 3Com outdoor bridges act as clients to an Access Point 8000 or a Wi-Fi compliant access point from another manufacturer. 9 BASIC OPERATING MODES Two operating modes relate to the basic WLAN topologies: I Access Point (Infrastructure) mode is the basis for point-to-multipoint topology. I Ad hoc mode is the basis for point-to-point topology.
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... antenna for one building, and one 3Com outdoor bridge for installation: I For a point-to-multipoint configuration, one 3Com 11Mbps Wireless LAN Access Point 8000 (or other Wi-Fi compliant access point) with the IEEE 802.3af power-over outdoor rated Ethernet cable (3Com part number 3CWE487 recommended). I Outdoor rated category 5 Ethernet cable (3Com part number 3CWE487 recommended). I Lightning...
... antenna for one building, and one 3Com outdoor bridge for installation: I For a point-to-multipoint configuration, one 3Com 11Mbps Wireless LAN Access Point 8000 (or other Wi-Fi compliant access point) with the IEEE 802.3af power-over outdoor rated Ethernet cable (3Com part number 3CWE487 recommended). I Outdoor rated category 5 Ethernet cable (3Com part number 3CWE487 recommended). I Lightning...
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... select 3Com wireless LAN devices and launch their configuration management systems, you need a computer running one of the following operating systems and one of the following browsers: Operating Systems Windows XP Windows 2000 Windows NT 4.0 Windows Me Windows 98 Browsers Netscape 6.0 or later Internet Explorer 5.0 or later INSTALLATION GUIDELINES The 3Com outdoor bridge is...
... select 3Com wireless LAN devices and launch their configuration management systems, you need a computer running one of the following operating systems and one of the following browsers: Operating Systems Windows XP Windows 2000 Windows NT 4.0 Windows Me Windows 98 Browsers Netscape 6.0 or later Internet Explorer 5.0 or later INSTALLATION GUIDELINES The 3Com outdoor bridge is...
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... horizontal or vertical polarization. I To work poorly or not at each unit to -multipoint configuration. ALIGNMENT Position bridges so that travel on both antennas does not match-a situation called cross-polarization-the link will protect networking equipment in the ...long distances, mountainous regions, and architectural barriers could make a direct line of the bridge's 18 dBi antenna: I Vertical polarization is allowed only at the antenna with which the 3Com unit sets automatically. minimize damage from lightning-induced surges that they are short distances ...
... horizontal or vertical polarization. I To work poorly or not at each unit to -multipoint configuration. ALIGNMENT Position bridges so that travel on both antennas does not match-a situation called cross-polarization-the link will protect networking equipment in the ...long distances, mountainous regions, and architectural barriers could make a direct line of the bridge's 18 dBi antenna: I Vertical polarization is allowed only at the antenna with which the 3Com unit sets automatically. minimize damage from lightning-induced surges that they are short distances ...
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... least two meters (six feet) or more clearance between the bridge and such power lines or circuits. SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING: Do not install the bridge near overhead power lines, electric light or power circuits, or where it is outdoor rated category 5 straight-through (8-wire) cable that has not ...line to ensure that the bridge is safety certified according to UL, CSA, IEC, or other device, such as a standard Ethernet card or another POE supply, may result in this document refer to equipment, electric shock, or fire. WARNING: The 3Com power supply (part number...
... least two meters (six feet) or more clearance between the bridge and such power lines or circuits. SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING: Do not install the bridge near overhead power lines, electric light or power circuits, or where it is outdoor rated category 5 straight-through (8-wire) cable that has not ...line to ensure that the bridge is safety certified according to UL, CSA, IEC, or other device, such as a standard Ethernet card or another POE supply, may result in this document refer to equipment, electric shock, or fire. WARNING: The 3Com power supply (part number...
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VERT POL indicates vertical polarization and HORIZ POL indicates horizontal polarization. 14 Refer to guide orientation. Use the polarization indicators on the antenna panel to the adjustable mount instruction sheet that comes with the bridge mounting hardware, and the illustrations below: Make sure that all bridges are properly oriented for polarization as described in any suitable outdoor location (see "Installation Guidelines" on page 12. MOUNTING THE BRIDGE TO A MAST The bridge can be placed in "Polarization" on page 11).
VERT POL indicates vertical polarization and HORIZ POL indicates horizontal polarization. 14 Refer to guide orientation. Use the polarization indicators on the antenna panel to the adjustable mount instruction sheet that comes with the bridge mounting hardware, and the illustrations below: Make sure that all bridges are properly oriented for polarization as described in any suitable outdoor location (see "Installation Guidelines" on page 12. MOUNTING THE BRIDGE TO A MAST The bridge can be placed in "Polarization" on page 11).
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...power supply can connect the bridge directly to a LAN port. USING A POWER-OVER-ETHERNET LAN PORT If your LAN equipment complies with the IEEE 802.3af power-over -Ethernet compliant equipment. CONNECTING THE BRIDGE TO THE LAN You can connect to the LAN either through the 3Com power supply or through ...IEEE 802.3af power-over -Ethernet standard, you can be located indoors at any point between the bridge and the LAN access port where an accessible power...
...power supply can connect the bridge directly to a LAN port. USING A POWER-OVER-ETHERNET LAN PORT If your LAN equipment complies with the IEEE 802.3af power-over -Ethernet compliant equipment. CONNECTING THE BRIDGE TO THE LAN You can connect to the LAN either through the 3Com power supply or through ...IEEE 802.3af power-over -Ethernet standard, you can be located indoors at any point between the bridge and the LAN access port where an accessible power...
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... HTML and PDF formats. 4 Follow the 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. This option installls the 3Com Wireless Infrastructure Device Manager (WIDMAN) Tool, which helps you can run the startup program from the CD...
... HTML and PDF formats. 4 Follow the 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. This option installls the 3Com Wireless Infrastructure Device Manager (WIDMAN) Tool, which helps you can run the startup program from the CD...
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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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... connected, make a note of the MAC address of the device you can configure the bridge through your Web browser. To configure a bridge, the device manager must be prompted to choose a network adapter. If you have a DHCP server... you locate 3Com wireless LAN devices on your network, it in the 3Com Wireless Infrastructure Device Manager window. The 3Com Wireless Infrastructure Device Manager helps you can identify it can take up . 1 To launch the 3Com Device Manager, select Start /Programs /3Com Wireless/Wireless Infrastructure Device Manager. The Wireless Network Tree...
... connected, make a note of the MAC address of the device you can configure the bridge through your Web browser. To configure a bridge, the device manager must be prompted to choose a network adapter. If you have a DHCP server... you locate 3Com wireless LAN devices on your network, it in the 3Com Wireless Infrastructure Device Manager window. The 3Com Wireless Infrastructure Device Manager helps you can identify it can take up . 1 To launch the 3Com Device Manager, select Start /Programs /3Com Wireless/Wireless Infrastructure Device Manager. The Wireless Network Tree...
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... and click Next. Button Description Properties Displays the following table describes the functions of the selected device: Device Name, Device Type, Wireless LAN Service Area (ESSID), IP Address, Subnet Mask, and MAC Address. You should leave the password field blank. Configure Launches...Configuration Management System main screen appears in your computer. Refresh Scans the network and displays the connected 3Com 11 Mbps Wireless LAN devices. I If the selected device is no administration password and you are shipped from your computer's settings,...
... and click Next. Button Description Properties Displays the following table describes the functions of the selected device: Device Name, Device Type, Wireless LAN Service Area (ESSID), IP Address, Subnet Mask, and MAC Address. You should leave the password field blank. Configure Launches...Configuration Management System main screen appears in your computer. Refresh Scans the network and displays the connected 3Com 11 Mbps Wireless LAN devices. I If the selected device is no administration password and you are shipped from your computer's settings,...
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...enabled. Enable RSSI broadcasting as required. In the main configuration menu under System Configuration, click Wireless Network. Follow this procedure: 1 In the Wireless Infrastructure Device Pre-IP Configuration window, accept the suggested settings or change them as follows: a In... click Next. USING THE PRE-IP CONFIGURATION WIZARD You can display a dynamic graphical representation of two 3Com bridges: 1 In the device manager window, launch the first bridge configuration and configure for an administrative password. When the units are on the same...
...enabled. Enable RSSI broadcasting as required. In the main configuration menu under System Configuration, click Wireless Network. Follow this procedure: 1 In the Wireless Infrastructure Device Pre-IP Configuration window, accept the suggested settings or change them as follows: a In... click Next. USING THE PRE-IP CONFIGURATION WIZARD You can display a dynamic graphical representation of two 3Com bridges: 1 In the device manager window, launch the first bridge configuration and configure for an administrative password. When the units are on the same...
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... to the device manager and repeat step 1 for the second bridge. The following Network Mode: Ad-hoc (Peer-to restore the original page settings. 2 Return to the Wireless Network page and configure wireless network settings, including the Wireless LAN Service Area. A value of bridge signal strength. SAVING CONFIGURATION CHANGES Most pages in the con...
... to the device manager and repeat step 1 for the second bridge. The following Network Mode: Ad-hoc (Peer-to restore the original page settings. 2 Return to the Wireless Network page and configure wireless network settings, including the Wireless LAN Service Area. A value of bridge signal strength. SAVING CONFIGURATION CHANGES Most pages in the con...