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... 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 17 Safety Information 17 Positioning the Access Point 17 Using the Rubber Feet 18 Wall Mounting 18 Powering Up the Access Point 19 Connecting the Access Point 19 3 RUNNING THE SETUP...
... 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 17 Safety Information 17 Positioning the Access Point 17 Using the Rubber Feet 18 Wall Mounting 18 Powering Up the Access Point 19 Connecting the Access Point 19 3 RUNNING THE SETUP...
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4 ACCESS POINT CONFIGURATION Navigating Through the Access Point Configuration Pages 31 Main Menu 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... MODE CONFIGURATION What is Client Bridge Mode? 57 Switching to Client Bridge Mode 57 Configuring Client Bridge Mode 58 Welcome Menu 58 LAN Settings 59 Wireless Settings 59 Configuration 60 Encryption 60
4 ACCESS POINT CONFIGURATION Navigating Through the Access Point Configuration Pages 31 Main Menu 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... MODE CONFIGURATION What is Client Bridge Mode? 57 Switching to Client Bridge Mode 57 Configuring Client Bridge Mode 58 Welcome Menu 58 LAN Settings 59 Wireless Settings 59 Configuration 60 Encryption 60
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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 Windows...
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 Windows...
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D SAFETY INFORMATION E END USER SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT GLOSSARY INDEX REGULATORY NOTICES FOR THE WIRELESS 11G ACCESS POINT
D SAFETY INFORMATION E END USER SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT GLOSSARY INDEX REGULATORY NOTICES FOR THE WIRELESS 11G ACCESS POINT
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... guide, follow the information in Adobe Acrobat Reader Portable Document Format (PDF) on the 3Com World Wide Web site: http://www.3com.com Naming Convention 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 install and configure the OfficeConnect Wireless 11g Access Point (3CRWE454G72).
... guide, follow the information in Adobe Acrobat Reader Portable Document Format (PDF) on the 3Com World Wide Web site: http://www.3com.com Naming Convention 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 install and configure the OfficeConnect Wireless 11g Access Point (3CRWE454G72).
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... Information sheet. Product Registration You can now register your Access Point. Related In addition to install and configure your Access Point on your product: http://www.3com.com/register/ This guide contains the instructions you need to this e-mail address for technical support questions. Conventions 9 Example: ■ OfficeConnect Wireless 11g Access Point User Guide ■ Part Number DUA0045-4AAA01 ■...
... Information sheet. Product Registration You can now register your Access Point. Related In addition to install and configure your Access Point on your product: http://www.3com.com/register/ This guide contains the instructions you need to this e-mail address for technical support questions. Conventions 9 Example: ■ OfficeConnect Wireless 11g Access Point User Guide ■ Part Number DUA0045-4AAA01 ■...
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... THE ACCESS POINT Welcome to the small office. In the modern business environment, communication and sharing information is crucial. The OfficeConnect® product range from 3Com has changed all this, bringing networks to the world of networking with 3Com®. Now, you , the small office user, the same power, flexibility, and protection that compose the OfficeConnect...
... THE ACCESS POINT Welcome to the small office. In the modern business environment, communication and sharing information is crucial. The OfficeConnect® product range from 3Com has changed all this, bringing networks to the world of networking with 3Com®. Now, you , the small office user, the same power, flexibility, and protection that compose the OfficeConnect...
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... 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 equipment from other manufacturers. A single Access Point makes the Internet, e-mail and network resources, such as printers, available to provide a cost-effective means of wireless clients. Because the Access Point...
... 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 equipment from other manufacturers. A single Access Point makes the Internet, e-mail and network resources, such as printers, available to provide a cost-effective means of wireless clients. Because the Access Point...
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... The advantages of these items are missing or damaged, please contact your retailer. Package Contents The Access Point kit includes the following items: ■ One OfficeConnect Wireless 11g Access Point ■ One power adapter for use , Web-based setup and configuration ■ Provides centralization of all network address settings (DHCP) ■ Shares network resources between ...
... The advantages of these items are missing or damaged, please contact your retailer. Package Contents The Access Point kit includes the following items: ■ One OfficeConnect Wireless 11g Access Point ■ One power adapter for use , Web-based setup and configuration ■ Provides centralization of all network address settings (DHCP) ■ Shares network resources between ...
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... has invoked the Reset to Factory Defaults command, or ■ The system software is operating normally. Off - 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 various networking and connection operations. Figure...
... has invoked the Reset to Factory Defaults command, or ■ The system software is operating normally. Off - 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 various networking and connection operations. Figure...
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...reset the unit to Factory Defaults, follow steps 5 to 6 in the Access Point, or there is being transmitted or received. The Access Point will automatically adjust to release the reset button. If you to the correct speed and duplex. 4 Wireless LAN (WLAN) Status LED Yellow If the LED is on it indicates... that the Access Point is powered on. 3 LAN Status LED Green (100Mbps link) / yellow (10Mbps link) If the LED is enabled....
...reset the unit to Factory Defaults, follow steps 5 to 6 in the Access Point, or there is being transmitted or received. The Access Point will automatically adjust to release the reset button. If you to the correct speed and duplex. 4 Wireless LAN (WLAN) Status LED Yellow If the LED is on it indicates... that the Access Point is powered on. 3 LAN Status LED Green (100Mbps link) / yellow (10Mbps link) If the LED is enabled....
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... patch cable to connect the Access Point to the LAN. The port will automatically adjust to the correct speed and duplex. 9 Reset Button This button allows you to reset the unit to the Access Point. Rear Panel 6 7 5 8 9 5 OK Ethernet RESET 5 Wireless Antennae The antennae on the product... should be a problem with this Access Point. CAUTION: Do not force the antennae round further than 90 degrees in either...
... patch cable to connect the Access Point to the LAN. The port will automatically adjust to the correct speed and duplex. 9 Reset Button This button allows you to reset the unit to the Access Point. Rear Panel 6 7 5 8 9 5 OK Ethernet RESET 5 Wireless Antennae The antennae on the product... should be a problem with this Access Point. CAUTION: Do not force the antennae round further than 90 degrees in either...
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... panel. ■ allows easy viewing of the front panel LED indicator lights, and access to the rear panel connectors, if necessary. ■ is centrally located to the wireless computers that will be on top of the Access Point, including: ■ Connecting the Access Point to computers in both horizontal and vertical directions, allowing wider coverage. 2 HARDWARE...
... panel. ■ allows easy viewing of the front panel LED indicator lights, and access to the rear panel connectors, if necessary. ■ is centrally located to the wireless computers that will be on top of the Access Point, including: ■ Connecting the Access Point to computers in both horizontal and vertical directions, allowing wider coverage. 2 HARDWARE...
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... physically connect it to a switch or hub. 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 the Access Point. Next you need to set up the Access Point: 1 Plug the power adapter into the power adapter socket located on...
... physically connect it to a switch or hub. 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 the Access Point. Next you need to set up the Access Point: 1 Plug the power adapter into the power adapter socket located on...
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... computer but, note that you change the wireless configuration. A menu will find the Access Point even if it is unconfigured or misconfigured. 3 RUNNING THE SETUP WIZARD Accessing the Wizard 3Com recommends that you have at least one computer connected to the Access Point. none ■ Service Area Name/SSID - 3Com The Access Point setup program is Web-based, which means...
... computer but, note that you change the wireless configuration. A menu will find the Access Point even if it is unconfigured or misconfigured. 3 RUNNING THE SETUP WIZARD Accessing the Wizard 3Com recommends that you have at least one computer connected to the Access Point. none ■ Service Area Name/SSID - 3Com The Access Point setup program is Web-based, which means...
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... serial number on the Discovered Devices Screen with the serial number on the base of your LAN. Highlight the Wireless 11g Access Point by clicking on Next and wait until the application discovers the Access Points connected to your Access Point. Figure 6 Discovered Access Point Screen 4 Figure 6 shows an example Discovered Devices screen. Then click on it, and press Next.
... serial number on the Discovered Devices Screen with the serial number on the base of your LAN. Highlight the Wireless 11g Access Point by clicking on Next and wait until the application discovers the Access Points connected to your Access Point. Figure 6 Discovered Access Point Screen 4 Figure 6 shows an example Discovered Devices screen. Then click on it, and press Next.
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... and selected a country and operating mode either: ■ The Welcome screen will appear (Figure 10). b Select the wireless mode for the Access point: ■ Select Access Point (default) if the Access Point is to be used to provide access to a wireless network for a single client. The Country & Mode Selection screen is to provide networking for configuration information. See Chapter...
... and selected a country and operating mode either: ■ The Welcome screen will appear (Figure 10). b Select the wireless mode for the Access point: ■ Select Access Point (default) if the Access Point is to be used to provide access to a wireless network for a single client. The Country & Mode Selection screen is to provide networking for configuration information. See Chapter...
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Two further fields are available for you to change the IP address and subnet mask. Wireless Settings Figure 16 Wireless Configuration Screen This screen displays the current Channel and Service Area Name. It also allows you to change these settings. 28 CHAPTER 3: RUNNING THE SETUP ... to enter the Start address of an address pool and an End address. Before enabling the DHCP Server, ensure that there are a maximum of the Access Point.
Two further fields are available for you to change the IP address and subnet mask. Wireless Settings Figure 16 Wireless Configuration Screen This screen displays the current Channel and Service Area Name. It also allows you to change these settings. 28 CHAPTER 3: RUNNING THE SETUP ... to enter the Start address of an address pool and an End address. Before enabling the DHCP Server, ensure that there are a maximum of the Access Point.
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... effective coverage you can try relocating both the wireless computers and the Access Point to establish whether this problem exists. ■ Most wireless computer Adapters will flash when there is enabled and will scan the channels for the wireless Access Point. Additionally consider moving the wireless computer closer to the Access Point to confirm that the building structure or fittings...
... effective coverage you can try relocating both the wireless computers and the Access Point to establish whether this problem exists. ■ Most wireless computer Adapters will flash when there is enabled and will scan the channels for the wireless Access Point. Additionally consider moving the wireless computer closer to the Access Point to confirm that the building structure or fittings...
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What other online resources are additional computers connected? Upgrades to the Access Point. 3Com wireless access points and OfficeConnect hubs and switches provide a simple, reliable means of expanding your LAN by visiting: http://www.3com.com. The 3Com Knowledgebase at: http://knowledgebase.3com.com is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. How are there? contact your supplier for more information, or...
What other online resources are additional computers connected? Upgrades to the Access Point. 3Com wireless access points and OfficeConnect hubs and switches provide a simple, reliable means of expanding your LAN by visiting: http://www.3com.com. The 3Com Knowledgebase at: http://knowledgebase.3com.com is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. How are there? contact your supplier for more information, or...