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...31 Option Tabs 32 Welcome Screen 32 Notice Board 33 Password 33 Wizard 34 LAN Settings 34 Unit Configuration 34 DHCP Clients List 38 Wireless Settings 39 Configuration 39 Encryption 41 Configuring WPA Encryption 41 Configuring WEP Encryption 42 Connection Control 44 Client List 47 Profile 48 System Tools... 50 Restart 50 Configuration 50 Upgrade 51 Status and Logs 53 Status 54 Logs 54 Support and Feedback 54 5 CLIENT BRIDGE MODE CONFIGURATION What is Client Bridge Mode? 57 Switching to Client Bridge Mode 57 Configuring Client Bridge Mode...
...31 Option Tabs 32 Welcome Screen 32 Notice Board 33 Password 33 Wizard 34 LAN Settings 34 Unit Configuration 34 DHCP Clients List 38 Wireless Settings 39 Configuration 39 Encryption 41 Configuring WPA Encryption 41 Configuring WEP Encryption 42 Connection Control 44 Client List 47 Profile 48 System Tools... 50 Restart 50 Configuration 50 Upgrade 51 Status and Logs 53 Status 54 Logs 54 Support and Feedback 54 5 CLIENT BRIDGE MODE CONFIGURATION What is Client Bridge Mode? 57 Switching to Client Bridge Mode 57 Configuring Client Bridge Mode...
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Restart 63 Status and Logs 63 Support and Feedback 63 6 TROUBLESHOOTING Basic Connection Checks 65 Browsing to the Access Point Configuration Screens 65 Forgotten Password and Reset to Factory Defaults 66 Wireless Networking 66 Alert LED 68 Recovering from Corrupted Software 68 Frequently Asked Questions 69 A USING DISCOVERY Running the Discovery Application 71...
Restart 63 Status and Logs 63 Support and Feedback 63 6 TROUBLESHOOTING Basic Connection Checks 65 Browsing to the Access Point Configuration Screens 65 Forgotten Password and Reset to Factory Defaults 66 Wireless Networking 66 Alert LED 68 Recovering from Corrupted Software 68 Frequently Asked Questions 69 A USING DISCOVERY Running the Discovery Application 71...
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... e-mail address for technical support questions. Conventions 9 Example: ■ OfficeConnect Wireless 11g Access Point User Guide ■ Part Number DUA0045-4AAA01 ■ Page 24 Do not use this guide, each Access Point document set includes one Documentation Installation Guide. Related In addition to install and configure your product: http://www.3com.com/register/ Product Registration...
... e-mail address for technical support questions. Conventions 9 Example: ■ OfficeConnect Wireless 11g Access Point User Guide ■ Part Number DUA0045-4AAA01 ■ Page 24 Do not use this guide, each Access Point document set includes one Documentation Installation Guide. Related In addition to install and configure your product: http://www.3com.com/register/ Product Registration...
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... ■ One CD-ROM containing the Access Point Discovery program and this User Guide ■ Installation Guide ■ One Support and Safety Information Sheet ■ One Warranty Flyer If any of all network address settings (DHCP) ■ Shares network resources between... The 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 -use,...
... ■ One CD-ROM containing the Access Point Discovery program and this User Guide ■ Installation Guide ■ One Support and Safety Information Sheet ■ One Warranty Flyer If any of all network address settings (DHCP) ■ Shares network resources between... The 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 -use,...
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... of the Access Point contains a series of indicator lights (LEDs) that supports JavaScript, such as described below. Indicates one of the following : ■ A computer with an operating system that supports TCP/IP networking protocols (for example Windows 95/98/NT/Me/2000/XP...100/1000 Mbps NIC. ■ An 802.11b or 802.11g wireless NIC. ■ A Web browser program that help describe the state of being upgraded 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 different ...
... of the Access Point contains a series of indicator lights (LEDs) that supports JavaScript, such as described below. Indicates one of the following : ■ A computer with an operating system that supports TCP/IP networking protocols (for example Windows 95/98/NT/Me/2000/XP...100/1000 Mbps NIC. ■ An 802.11b or 802.11g wireless NIC. ■ A Web browser program that help describe the state of being upgraded 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 different ...
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...is set up in Client Bridge Mode, see Chapter 5 to the Access Point, log in the location bar of the Access Point. ■ Support - When you have browsed to configure your Access Point. displays the firmware version of the screen. ■ Welcome - displays the current status ....1.1. allows the administrator to configure IP address and subnet mask information, setup DHCP server parameters, and display the DHCP client list. ■ Wireless Settings - enables /disables access from the main menu, that page will appear in the main part of the Access Point, allows you to...
...is set up in Client Bridge Mode, see Chapter 5 to the Access Point, log in the location bar of the Access Point. ■ Support - When you have browsed to configure your Access Point. displays the firmware version of the screen. ■ Welcome - displays the current status ....1.1. allows the administrator to configure IP address and subnet mask information, setup DHCP server parameters, and display the DHCP client list. ■ Wireless Settings - enables /disables access from the main menu, that page will appear in the main part of the Access Point, allows you to...
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... selects the largest range of 253 addresses. 4 Enter any Default Gateway and DNS (Domain Name Server) addresses if required. 5 Check your network. The DHCP server supports up to a maximum of addresses available for the IP address pool. Alternatively you want the Access Point to be specified manually). LAN Settings 37 If...
... selects the largest range of 253 addresses. 4 Enter any Default Gateway and DNS (Domain Name Server) addresses if required. 5 Check your network. The DHCP server supports up to a maximum of addresses available for the IP address pool. Alternatively you want the Access Point to be specified manually). LAN Settings 37 If...
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... the network working with encryption disabled first and then enable it as the last step. The Access Point supports two types of 32 characters. Wireless Equivalent Privacy (WEP) is used by its wireless clients. The pre-shared key can eavesdrop on data transmitted through wired (Ethernet) connections or through...encrypted using WPA, than those encrypted using WEP. This option is a 256 bit encryption method with keys that change over time. 3Com recommends that is needed for WPA is agreed, making it more difficult to eavesdrop on the Access Point, you have several Access...
... the network working with encryption disabled first and then enable it as the last step. The Access Point supports two types of 32 characters. Wireless Equivalent Privacy (WEP) is used by its wireless clients. The pre-shared key can eavesdrop on data transmitted through wired (Ethernet) connections or through...encrypted using WPA, than those encrypted using WEP. This option is a 256 bit encryption method with keys that change over time. 3Com recommends that is needed for WPA is agreed, making it more difficult to eavesdrop on the Access Point, you have several Access...
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...is much easier to encrypt and decrypt the data. The text is supported by some adapter cards running under Windows XP. There are formed from 0-9 and A-F. ■ 3Com Encryption String - This method is supported by 3Com Wireless products. If you to 4 keys and each key can be up ...to manually enter hex keys. Enter a two digit hexadecimal number in every box. Wireless Settings 43 Encryption Keys Figure 28 Encryption Keys ...
...is much easier to encrypt and decrypt the data. The text is supported by some adapter cards running under Windows XP. There are formed from 0-9 and A-F. ■ 3Com Encryption String - This method is supported by 3Com Wireless products. If you to 4 keys and each key can be up ...to manually enter hex keys. Enter a two digit hexadecimal number in every box. Wireless Settings 43 Encryption Keys Figure 28 Encryption Keys ...
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... depends on the devices that the Access Point can support). The Media Access Control (MAC) address of wireless devices that are connected to a maximum of 128 (the maximum number of the client's wireless network card. ■ Connection Speed - The list is only created when Wireless Networking is displayed: ■ MAC Address - Client List Figure...
... depends on the devices that the Access Point can support). The Media Access Control (MAC) address of wireless devices that are connected to a maximum of 128 (the maximum number of the client's wireless network card. ■ Connection Speed - The list is only created when Wireless Networking is displayed: ■ MAC Address - Client List Figure...
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... while the new software is being copied to the Access Point). Although the upgrade process has been designed to preserve your computer. Make sure that 3Com may make a backup of system software that you do not interrupt power to the Access Point, and once this file is permanently off. If the... and the Access Point may be copied to the Access Point during the upgrade procedure; Once you first need to download the software from the 3Com support web site to tell your computer, and then click Apply.
... while the new software is being copied to the Access Point). Although the upgrade process has been designed to preserve your computer. Make sure that 3Com may make a backup of system software that you do not interrupt power to the Access Point, and once this file is permanently off. If the... and the Access Point may be copied to the Access Point during the upgrade procedure; Once you first need to download the software from the 3Com support web site to tell your computer, and then click Apply.
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Support and Feedback Figure 38 Support Screen 54 CHAPTER 4: ACCESS POINT CONFIGURATION Status Status displays the current unit status, including a summary of the configuration Logs Logs will allow you to view the events logged by the Access Point You may be asked to refer to the information on the Status and Logs screens if you contact your supplier for technical support.
Support and Feedback Figure 38 Support Screen 54 CHAPTER 4: ACCESS POINT CONFIGURATION Status Status displays the current unit status, including a summary of the configuration Logs Logs will allow you to view the events logged by the Access Point You may be asked to refer to the information on the Status and Logs screens if you contact your supplier for technical support.
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Selecting the Feedback tab from the Support/Feedback screen displays the support links screen, which contains a list of your Access Point (Figure 38). This screen should not be used to 3Com on the operation of Internet links that provide information and support concerning the Access Point (Figure 38). Support and Feedback 55 Selecting the Support tab from the Support/Feedback screen displays the feedback screen, allows you to provide feedback to obtain technical support.
Selecting the Feedback tab from the Support/Feedback screen displays the support links screen, which contains a list of your Access Point (Figure 38). This screen should not be used to 3Com on the operation of Internet links that provide information and support concerning the Access Point (Figure 38). Support and Feedback 55 Selecting the Support tab from the Support/Feedback screen displays the feedback screen, allows you to provide feedback to obtain technical support.
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... Bridge mode does not support DHCP. The default static IP address of your Access Point when in the LAN Settings field. Figure 40 Unit Configuration Screen To change the LAN settings for your Access Point. You must be obtained from your Access Point: 1 Select Unit Configuration. Wireless Settings The Wireless Settings menu allows...
... Bridge mode does not support DHCP. The default static IP address of your Access Point when in the LAN Settings field. Figure 40 Unit Configuration Screen To change the LAN settings for your Access Point. You must be obtained from your Access Point: 1 Select Unit Configuration. Wireless Settings The Wireless Settings menu allows...
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...to remember that change over time. ■ WEP - When disabled, you will not be able to gain access to your wireless network. This option allows your wireless network. Device Name This option allows you to name the Access Point. The field accepts any alphanumeric string upto a maximum ...network. Wi-FI Protected Access (WPA) is a 64 bit or 128 bit encryption method with a Wireless PC can eavesdrop on your LAN. The Access Point supports two types of 32 characters. Wireless Equivalent Privacy (WEP) is a 256 bit encryption method with keys that with encryption disabled, anyone ...
...to remember that change over time. ■ WEP - When disabled, you will not be able to gain access to your wireless network. This option allows your wireless network. Device Name This option allows you to name the Access Point. The field accepts any alphanumeric string upto a maximum ...network. Wi-FI Protected Access (WPA) is a 64 bit or 128 bit encryption method with a Wireless PC can eavesdrop on your LAN. The Access Point supports two types of 32 characters. Wireless Equivalent Privacy (WEP) is a 256 bit encryption method with keys that with encryption disabled, anyone ...
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...supplied a set up WPA encryption on your Access Point: 1 In the WPA Encryption Type drop-down box select one type of encryption to access the wireless network. Figure 42 Encryption Keys Screen To set of hexadecimal digits ■ Select Enabled - Manual Pre-shared key if you have been suppled with ..., provided by its longer key and dynamic changes made to the key over time. 3Com recommends that you enable WEP, the options for WPA will not be available. Each field can only use WPA if supported by your network administrator. The Access Point can contain a hexadecimal number from 00 to...
...supplied a set up WPA encryption on your Access Point: 1 In the WPA Encryption Type drop-down box select one type of encryption to access the wireless network. Figure 42 Encryption Keys Screen To set of hexadecimal digits ■ Select Enabled - Manual Pre-shared key if you have been suppled with ..., provided by its longer key and dynamic changes made to the key over time. 3Com recommends that you enable WEP, the options for WPA will not be available. Each field can only use WPA if supported by your network administrator. The Access Point can contain a hexadecimal number from 00 to...
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...However, in every box. The passphrase can be exactly 5 characters for 64 bit WEP and 13 characters for each of the encryption supported by your wireless network. 2 Select the method used to the 3Com Encryption string. Enter a two digit hexadecimal number in 128 bit WEP, this method only generates 1 key which is... supported by 3Com Wireless products. This method is replicated for 64 or 128 bit WEP. ■ ASCII - You can contain any alphanumeric characters. 3 Click Apply to...
...However, in every box. The passphrase can be exactly 5 characters for 64 bit WEP and 13 characters for each of the encryption supported by your wireless network. 2 Select the method used to the 3Com Encryption string. Enter a two digit hexadecimal number in 128 bit WEP, this method only generates 1 key which is... supported by 3Com Wireless products. This method is replicated for 64 or 128 bit WEP. ■ ASCII - You can contain any alphanumeric characters. 3 Click Apply to...
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... screen includes three administration items: Restart, Configuration, and Upgrade (Figure 43). The Status and Selecting Status and Logs from the Support/Feedback screen displays the support links screen, which contains a list of the Upgrade screen. System Tools 63 System Tools The main frame of the Logs screen.... Restart Figure 43 Restart Screen Status and Logs Support and Feedback The System Tools screens are the same under Access Point mode and Client Bridge mode: ■ See "Restart" on page...
... screen includes three administration items: Restart, Configuration, and Upgrade (Figure 43). The Status and Selecting Status and Logs from the Support/Feedback screen displays the support links screen, which contains a list of the Upgrade screen. System Tools 63 System Tools The main frame of the Logs screen.... Restart Figure 43 Restart Screen Status and Logs Support and Feedback The System Tools screens are the same under Access Point mode and Client Bridge mode: ■ See "Restart" on page...
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64 CHAPTER 5: CLIENT BRIDGE MODE CONFIGURATION Logs screens are the same under Access Point mode and Client Bridge mode: ■ See "Support and Feedback" on page 54 for details of the Support and Feedback screens.
64 CHAPTER 5: CLIENT BRIDGE MODE CONFIGURATION Logs screens are the same under Access Point mode and Client Bridge mode: ■ See "Support and Feedback" on page 54 for details of the Support and Feedback screens.
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...security on the rear of your antennae. The SSID is used for the wireless Access Point. If this frequency band. If a wireless computer has not located the The Access Point is wireless activity. Ad Hoc mode is not supported by the Access Point. ■ If you can try relocating both ...the wireless computers and the Access Point to establish whether this could affect receiver ...
...security on the rear of your antennae. The SSID is used for the wireless Access Point. If this frequency band. If a wireless computer has not located the The Access Point is wireless activity. Ad Hoc mode is not supported by the Access Point. ■ If you can try relocating both ...the wireless computers and the Access Point to establish whether this could affect receiver ...