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... is furnished under a license agreement included with only such rights as provided in the United States and other countries. 3Com, OfficeConnect and the 3Com logo are vegetable-based with national legislation and regulations. All other company and product names may make improvements or changes ...and reusable content of all end-of 3Com Corporation. Ensuring that all operations. UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT LEGEND If you . Intel and Pentium are committed to revise this documentation without warranty, term, or condition of WECA (Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance) IEEE and 802 are...
... is furnished under a license agreement included with only such rights as provided in the United States and other countries. 3Com, OfficeConnect and the 3Com logo are vegetable-based with national legislation and regulations. All other company and product names may make improvements or changes ...and reusable content of all end-of 3Com Corporation. Ensuring that all operations. UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT LEGEND If you . Intel and Pentium are committed to revise this documentation without warranty, term, or condition of WECA (Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance) IEEE and 802 are...
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CONTENTS ABOUT THIS GUIDE Naming Convention 7 Conventions 8 Feedback about this User Guide 8 Related Documentation 9 Product Registration 9 1 INTRODUCING THE ACCESS POINT OfficeConnect Wireless 11g Access Point 12 Access Point Advantages 13 Package Contents 13 Minimum System and Component Requirements 14 Front Panel 14 Rear Panel 16 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION Introduction ... 18 Powering Up the Access Point 19 Connecting the Access Point 19 3 RUNNING THE SETUP WIZARD Accessing the Wizard 21 Password 26 LAN Settings 26 Wireless Settings 28 Summary 30
CONTENTS ABOUT THIS GUIDE Naming Convention 7 Conventions 8 Feedback about this User Guide 8 Related Documentation 9 Product Registration 9 1 INTRODUCING THE ACCESS POINT OfficeConnect Wireless 11g Access Point 12 Access Point Advantages 13 Package Contents 13 Minimum System and Component Requirements 14 Front Panel 14 Rear Panel 16 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION Introduction ... 18 Powering Up the Access Point 19 Connecting the Access Point 19 3 RUNNING THE SETUP WIZARD Accessing the Wizard 21 Password 26 LAN Settings 26 Wireless Settings 28 Summary 30
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... note. The PC used to configure the Access Point is connected to as Twisted Pair Cables throughout this guide, the OfficeConnect Wireless 11g Access Point is intended for use by those responsible for installing and setting up network equipment; This guide is referred to... Reader Portable Document Format (PDF) on the 3Com World Wide Web site: http://www.3com.com Naming Convention Throughout this guide. Most user guides and release notes are referred to install and configure the OfficeConnect Wireless 11g Access Point (3CRWE454G72). ABOUT THIS GUIDE This guide describes how to...
... note. The PC used to configure the Access Point is connected to as Twisted Pair Cables throughout this guide, the OfficeConnect Wireless 11g Access Point is intended for use by those responsible for installing and setting up network equipment; This guide is referred to... Reader Portable Document Format (PDF) on the 3Com World Wide Web site: http://www.3com.com Naming Convention Throughout this guide. Most user guides and release notes are referred to install and configure the OfficeConnect Wireless 11g Access Point (3CRWE454G72). ABOUT THIS GUIDE This guide describes how to...
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... on your Access Point. This guide contains the instructions you need to -date information on the 3Com web site and receive up-to install and configure your product: http://www.3com.com/register/ Conventions 9 Example: ■ OfficeConnect Wireless 11g Access Point User Guide ■ Part Number DUA0045-4AAA01 ■ Page 24 Do not use this...
... on your Access Point. This guide contains the instructions you need to -date information on the 3Com web site and receive up-to install and configure your product: http://www.3com.com/register/ Conventions 9 Example: ■ OfficeConnect Wireless 11g Access Point User Guide ■ Part Number DUA0045-4AAA01 ■ Page 24 Do not use this...
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...Now, you , the small office user, the same power, flexibility, and protection that compose the OfficeConnect range give you can harness the benefits of networking with 3Com®. In the modern business environment, communication and sharing information is crucial. 1 INTRODUCING THE ACCESS... POINT Welcome to the small office. The OfficeConnect® product range from 3Com has changed all this, bringing networks to the world of wireless networking. ...
...Now, you , the small office user, the same power, flexibility, and protection that compose the OfficeConnect range give you can harness the benefits of networking with 3Com®. In the modern business environment, communication and sharing information is crucial. 1 INTRODUCING THE ACCESS... POINT Welcome to the small office. The OfficeConnect® product range from 3Com has changed all this, bringing networks to the world of wireless networking. ...
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Because the Access Point is designed to dozens of connecting wired and wireless networks. Figure 1 Example Network Computer Power Adapter 3Com Wireless 11g Access Point Wireless User Hub / Switch Wireless User 12 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE ACCESS POINT OfficeConnect Wireless 11g Access Point The OfficeConnect Wireless 11g Access Point is a WI-FI certified device, you can be sure it will work reliably with certified...
Because the Access Point is designed to dozens of connecting wired and wireless networks. Figure 1 Example Network Computer Power Adapter 3Com Wireless 11g Access Point Wireless User Hub / Switch Wireless User 12 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE ACCESS POINT OfficeConnect Wireless 11g Access Point The OfficeConnect Wireless 11g Access Point is a WI-FI certified device, you can be sure it will work reliably with certified...
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...Access Point kit includes the following items: ■ One OfficeConnect Wireless 11g Access Point ■ One power adapter for use with Windows, Unix and Macintosh computers ■ Easy-to a wireless network for a single client) ■ Support for wireless clients) ■ a Client Bridge (providing access to...all network address settings (DHCP) ■ Shares network resources between both wired and wireless computers ■ Operates as either: ■ an Access Point (providing networking for Wireless Equivalent Privacy (WEP) and Wi-Fi Protected Access® (WPA) encryption methods.
...Access Point kit includes the following items: ■ One OfficeConnect Wireless 11g Access Point ■ One power adapter for use with Windows, Unix and Macintosh computers ■ Easy-to a wireless network for a single client) ■ Support for wireless clients) ■ a Client Bridge (providing access to...all network address settings (DHCP) ■ Shares network resources between both wired and wireless computers ■ Operates as either: ■ an Access Point (providing networking for Wireless Equivalent Privacy (WEP) and Wi-Fi Protected Access® (WPA) encryption methods.
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... or higher). ■ An Ethernet 10Mbps or 10/100 Mbps or 10/100/1000 Mbps NIC. ■ An 802.11b or 802.11g wireless NIC. ■ A Web browser program that help describe the state of various networking and connection operations. Front Panel The front panel of... higher, Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher, or Mozilla 1.2.1 or higher. Flashing quickly - Front Panel 1 2 3 4 Alert Power WLAN Enabled LAN Status 3CRWE454G72 OfficeConnect Wireless 11g Access Point 1 Alert LED Orange Indicates a number of indicator lights (LEDs) that supports JavaScript, such as described below.
... or higher). ■ An Ethernet 10Mbps or 10/100 Mbps or 10/100/1000 Mbps NIC. ■ An 802.11b or 802.11g wireless NIC. ■ A Web browser program that help describe the state of various networking and connection operations. Front Panel The front panel of... higher, Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher, or Mozilla 1.2.1 or higher. Flashing quickly - Front Panel 1 2 3 4 Alert Power WLAN Enabled LAN Status 3CRWE454G72 OfficeConnect Wireless 11g Access Point 1 Alert LED Orange Indicates a number of indicator lights (LEDs) that supports JavaScript, such as described below.
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... wall surface. 3 Remove any connections to the unit and locate it is not restricted. 3Com recommends you provide a minimum of 25 mm (1 in line, gently push the unit on your desk or when stacking with other flat top OfficeConnect units. 18 CHAPTER 2: HARDWARE INSTALLATION When positioning your Access Point, ensure: ■ It...
... wall surface. 3 Remove any connections to the unit and locate it is not restricted. 3Com recommends you provide a minimum of 25 mm (1 in line, gently push the unit on your desk or when stacking with other flat top OfficeConnect units. 18 CHAPTER 2: HARDWARE INSTALLATION When positioning your Access Point, ensure: ■ It...
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...the RJ-45 port on the Access Point. Figure 4 Connecting the Access Point Hub / Switch WLAN LAN Status Alert 3CRWE41196 OfficeConnect 11Mbps Wireless Access Point OfficeConnect Wireless Access Point Wireless users To use your computers so that the LAN status LED lights on switch or hub. Connecting the Access Point The first... the Access Point. Powering Up the Access Point 19 Powering Up the Access Point To power up your Access Point to connect to the wireless LAN to the wired LAN: 1 Insert one end of the supplied Ethernet (RJ-45 Category 5) cable into the LAN port on the...
...the RJ-45 port on the Access Point. Figure 4 Connecting the Access Point Hub / Switch WLAN LAN Status Alert 3CRWE41196 OfficeConnect 11Mbps Wireless Access Point OfficeConnect Wireless Access Point Wireless users To use your computers so that the LAN status LED lights on switch or hub. Connecting the Access Point The first... the Access Point. Powering Up the Access Point 19 Powering Up the Access Point To power up your Access Point to connect to the wireless LAN to the wired LAN: 1 Insert one end of the supplied Ethernet (RJ-45 Category 5) cable into the LAN port on the...
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...? Upgrades to the Access Point. 3Com wireless access points and OfficeConnect hubs and switches provide a simple, reliable means of expanding your network; It is updated daily with information from 3Com technical support services, and it is a database of technical information covering all 3Com products. The 3Com Knowledgebase at: http://knowledgebase.3com.com is available 24 hours a day...
...? Upgrades to the Access Point. 3Com wireless access points and OfficeConnect hubs and switches provide a simple, reliable means of expanding your network; It is updated daily with information from 3Com technical support services, and it is a database of technical information covering all 3Com products. The 3Com Knowledgebase at: http://knowledgebase.3com.com is available 24 hours a day...
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... to 304.8m (1000ft) Frequency: (US/Canada/Europe) 2.400-2.4835 GHz Sensitivity: 1, 2, 5.5 Mbps: -85 dBm; 11 Mbps -82 dBm typical Modulation: CCK, BPSK, QPSK, OFDM Encryption: 40/64 bit WEP, 128 bit WEP, WPA Maximum clients: 128 O/P Power 18dBm C TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS This section lists the technical specifications for the OfficeConnect Wireless 11g Access Point.
... to 304.8m (1000ft) Frequency: (US/Canada/Europe) 2.400-2.4835 GHz Sensitivity: 1, 2, 5.5 Mbps: -85 dBm; 11 Mbps -82 dBm typical Modulation: CCK, BPSK, QPSK, OFDM Encryption: 40/64 bit WEP, 128 bit WEP, WPA Maximum clients: 128 O/P Power 18dBm C TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS This section lists the technical specifications for the OfficeConnect Wireless 11g Access Point.
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You must be near to the unit and easily accessible. WARNING: Only stack the Access Point with other OfficeConnect units. WARNING: This unit operates under SELV conditions. WARNING: There are only maintained if the equipment to IEC 60950. If you have a physical problem with ...
You must be near to the unit and easily accessible. WARNING: Only stack the Access Point with other OfficeConnect units. WARNING: This unit operates under SELV conditions. WARNING: There are only maintained if the equipment to IEC 60950. If you have a physical problem with ...
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...Some devices in the OfficeConnect range support auto-negotiation. If connected to an Ethernet network, the access point monitors Ethernet traffic and forwards appropriate Ethernet messages to the wireless network, while also monitoring wireless client radio traffic and forwarding wireless client messages to ...connect a peer to other . The rates will switch automatically depending on range and environment. 802.11g The IEEE specification for wireless Ethernet which wireless clients connect to peer network together without the use of up to the Ethernet LAN. GLOSSARY 802....
...Some devices in the OfficeConnect range support auto-negotiation. If connected to an Ethernet network, the access point monitors Ethernet traffic and forwards appropriate Ethernet messages to the wireless network, while also monitoring wireless client radio traffic and forwarding wireless client messages to ...connect a peer to other . The rates will switch automatically depending on range and environment. 802.11g The IEEE specification for wireless Ethernet which wireless clients connect to peer network together without the use of up to the Ethernet LAN. GLOSSARY 802....
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...802.3 standard for Ethernet and is better to your network. The bandwidth for 802.11b wireless is connected to use the best common speed. Channel Similar to any radio device, the OfficeConnect Wireless 11g Access Point allows you to 10 Mbps. A channel is 54 Mbps. Windows 95,... Windows 98 and Windows NT 4.0 contain software that takes place in the wireless spectrum. Client The term used in Ethernet (10BASE-T) and...
...802.3 standard for Ethernet and is better to your network. The bandwidth for 802.11b wireless is connected to use the best common speed. Channel Similar to any radio device, the OfficeConnect Wireless 11g Access Point allows you to 10 Mbps. A channel is 54 Mbps. Windows 95,... Windows 98 and Windows NT 4.0 contain software that takes place in the wireless spectrum. Client The term used in Ethernet (10BASE-T) and...
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... names and IP addresses, so that when a domain name is requested (as 192.34.45.8). however they connect LANs of it's wireless clients. WPA and WEP. Ethernet networks use CSMA/CD to transmit packets at the same time. The DNS server address used by Xerox...3com.com" into the Access Point and each of the same type; Contrast with full duplex. Encryption A method for providing a level of that signal can be transmitted and received at 100 Mbps. Hub A device that regenerates LAN traffic so that the transmission distance of security to be extended. The OfficeConnect Wireless 11g...
... names and IP addresses, so that when a domain name is requested (as 192.34.45.8). however they connect LANs of it's wireless clients. WPA and WEP. Ethernet networks use CSMA/CD to transmit packets at the same time. The DNS server address used by Xerox...3com.com" into the Access Point and each of the same type; Contrast with full duplex. Encryption A method for providing a level of that signal can be transmitted and received at 100 Mbps. Hub A device that regenerates LAN traffic so that the transmission distance of security to be extended. The OfficeConnect Wireless 11g...
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... Frequency Radiation: The radiated output power of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the 3Com OfficeConnect Wireless 11g Access Point is minimized. Nevertheless, the 3Com OfficeConnect Wireless 11g Access Point shall be less than 20 cm. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Rè...
... Frequency Radiation: The radiated output power of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the 3Com OfficeConnect Wireless 11g Access Point is minimized. Nevertheless, the 3Com OfficeConnect Wireless 11g Access Point shall be less than 20 cm. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Rè...
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100 RF Exposure Compliance Statement (U.S.) Potential RF Interference (Canada) CAUTION: The 3Com OfficeConnect Wireless 11g Access Point has been certified as a mobile computing device as per FCC Section 2.1091. In order to comply with the FCC RF exposure requirements, the 3Com OfficeConnect Wireless Cable/DSL Gateway must only be installed with approved antennas and a minimum separation distance of...
100 RF Exposure Compliance Statement (U.S.) Potential RF Interference (Canada) CAUTION: The 3Com OfficeConnect Wireless 11g Access Point has been certified as a mobile computing device as per FCC Section 2.1091. In order to comply with the FCC RF exposure requirements, the 3Com OfficeConnect Wireless Cable/DSL Gateway must only be installed with approved antennas and a minimum separation distance of...
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All rights reserved. 3Com and OfficeConnect are subject to change without notice. DUA0045-4AAA01 Rev. 01 To learn more about 3Com products and services, visit our World Wide Web site at www.3com.com Copyright © 2003 3Com Corporation. All other company and product names may be trademarks of 3Com Corporation. All specifications are registered trademarks of their respective companies. 3Com Corporation, Corporate Headquarters, 5500 Great America Parkway, Santa Clara, CA 95052-8145, USA.
All rights reserved. 3Com and OfficeConnect are subject to change without notice. DUA0045-4AAA01 Rev. 01 To learn more about 3Com products and services, visit our World Wide Web site at www.3com.com Copyright © 2003 3Com Corporation. All other company and product names may be trademarks of 3Com Corporation. All specifications are registered trademarks of their respective companies. 3Com Corporation, Corporate Headquarters, 5500 Great America Parkway, Santa Clara, CA 95052-8145, USA.