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...there is any time. Software is delivered as "Commercial Computer Software" as defined in DFARS 252.227-7014 (June 1995) or as a "commercial item" as defined in FAR 2.101(a) and as such is a registered trademark in other countries. 3Com, OfficeConnect and the 3Com logo are registered trademarks ... agency, then this documentation and the software described herein are provided to you subject to recognized environmental standards. Netscape Navigator is a trademark of Sun Microsystems Wi-Fi and the Wi-Fi logo are trademarks of WECA (Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance) IEEE and 802 ...
...there is any time. Software is delivered as "Commercial Computer Software" as defined in DFARS 252.227-7014 (June 1995) or as a "commercial item" as defined in FAR 2.101(a) and as such is a registered trademark in other countries. 3Com, OfficeConnect and the 3Com logo are registered trademarks ... agency, then this documentation and the software described herein are provided to you subject to recognized environmental standards. Netscape Navigator is a trademark of Sun Microsystems Wi-Fi and the Wi-Fi logo are trademarks of WECA (Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance) IEEE and 802 ...
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... 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 Installation (95...
... 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 Installation (95...
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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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... names Words in italics Description When you see the word "enter" in the text. ■ Identify menu names, menu commands, and software button names. Examples: From the Help menu, select Contents. Click OK. Feedback about this guide. Table 1 Notice Icons Icon Notice Type... Please e-mail comments about this guide, you to potential loss of data or potential damage to : ■ Emphasize a point. ■ Denote a new term at : pddtechpubs_comments@3com.com Please include the following information when commenting: ■ Document title ■ Document part number (on the title page...
... names Words in italics Description When you see the word "enter" in the text. ■ Identify menu names, menu commands, and software button names. Examples: From the Help menu, select Contents. Click OK. Feedback about this guide. Table 1 Notice Icons Icon Notice Type... Please e-mail comments about this guide, you to potential loss of data or potential damage to : ■ Emphasize a point. ■ Denote a new term at : pddtechpubs_comments@3com.com Please include the following information when commenting: ■ Document title ■ Document part number (on the title page...
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...process of being upgraded Figure 2 Access Point - 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. Front Panel The front panel of the Access Point contains a series of indicator ... conditions: ■ The Access Point has just been started up and is running a self-test routine, or ■ The administrator has invoked the Reset to Factory Defaults command, or ■ The system software is operating normally. Flashing quickly...
...process of being upgraded Figure 2 Access Point - 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. Front Panel The front panel of the Access Point contains a series of indicator ... conditions: ■ The Access Point has just been started up and is running a self-test routine, or ■ The administrator has invoked the Reset to Factory Defaults command, or ■ The system software is operating normally. Flashing quickly...
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... need to configure your Wireless PCs manually. Once the profile has been saved it has been imported into the 3Com Wireless Network Adapter. 48 CHAPTER 4: ACCESS POINT CONFIGURATION Profile Figure 33 Profile Screen Some 3Com Wireless Network Adapters allow you ...to enter a file name and folder location in which to save the profile. The Access Point can be copied on the Encryption tab under the Wireless Settings option. ■ Profile Name This is configured on to another PC and imported into the Wireless Network Adapter configuration software...
... need to configure your Wireless PCs manually. Once the profile has been saved it has been imported into the 3Com Wireless Network Adapter. 48 CHAPTER 4: ACCESS POINT CONFIGURATION Profile Figure 33 Profile Screen Some 3Com Wireless Network Adapters allow you ...to enter a file name and folder location in which to save the profile. The Access Point can be copied on the Encryption tab under the Wireless Settings option. ■ Profile Name This is configured on to another PC and imported into the Wireless Network Adapter configuration software...
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...Click BACKUP to save a file to disk. You will lose all your computer to re-establish communication with the Access Point you may need to rerun the DISCOVERY software to reconfigure and restart your configuration changes. See Appendix A for more information. You may need to find out ...the IP address of the Access Point. You will be prompted to a DHCP client and will remain unchanged. Upgrade Figure 36 ...
...Click BACKUP to save a file to disk. You will lose all your computer to re-establish communication with the Access Point you may need to rerun the DISCOVERY software to reconfigure and restart your configuration changes. See Appendix A for more information. You may need to find out ...the IP address of the Access Point. You will be prompted to a DHCP client and will remain unchanged. Upgrade Figure 36 ...
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... the Alert LED has stopped flashing and is permanently off. if you do not interrupt power to the Access Point during the upgrade procedure; To install new software, you first need to download the software from the 3Com support web site to Chapter 6, "Troubleshooting". If the Alert LED comes on continuously after a failed upgrade, refer...
... the Alert LED has stopped flashing and is permanently off. if you do not interrupt power to the Access Point during the upgrade procedure; To install new software, you first need to download the software from the 3Com support web site to Chapter 6, "Troubleshooting". If the Alert LED comes on continuously after a failed upgrade, refer...
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...11g wireless adapter for each Wireless computer has either Windows 95 or higher or MAC OS 8.5 or higher. Forgotten Password and Reset to Factory Defaults If you can re-establish your admin computer. You may reconnect your network, the DISCOVERY software changes the IP address of the Access Point... so that you have forgotten the password, follow the steps below to reset the Access Point to restart your computer before you attempt this would be lost, and you will flash as your wireless network. 66 CHAPTER...
...11g wireless adapter for each Wireless computer has either Windows 95 or higher or MAC OS 8.5 or higher. Forgotten Password and Reset to Factory Defaults If you can re-establish your admin computer. You may reconnect your network, the DISCOVERY software changes the IP address of the Access Point... so that you have forgotten the password, follow the steps below to reset the Access Point to restart your computer before you attempt this would be lost, and you will flash as your wireless network. 66 CHAPTER...
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... of the Access Point software on the accompanying CD-ROM or 3Com web site (http://www.3com.com) and upload it to the Access Point to see if this feature or manually set to the Access Point the better the speed. 68 CHAPTER 6: TROUBLESHOOTING Access Point then try moving the antenna on the Access Point or moving the Wireless computer closer to the Access Point. Locate...
... of the Access Point software on the accompanying CD-ROM or 3Com web site (http://www.3com.com) and upload it to the Access Point to see if this feature or manually set to the Access Point the better the speed. 68 CHAPTER 6: TROUBLESHOOTING Access Point then try moving the antenna on the Access Point or moving the Wireless computer closer to the Access Point. Locate...
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...Do not forget to Factory Defaults? Contact your network. How many wireless clients does the Access Point support? The Alert LED will connect you used for advice. Enter the path and filename of the new software image file stored on its hard disk or available on -screen ... operation. Frequently Asked Questions How do I reset the Access Point to reconfigure the computer you to your supplier for the software upload. The latest software is available on 3Com's Web site at: www.3com.com. 1 Remove power from the Access Point and connect the admin computer to Factory Defaults" on ...
...Do not forget to Factory Defaults? Contact your network. How many wireless clients does the Access Point support? The Alert LED will connect you used for advice. Enter the path and filename of the new software image file stored on its hard disk or available on -screen ... operation. Frequently Asked Questions How do I reset the Access Point to reconfigure the computer you to your supplier for the software upload. The latest software is available on 3Com's Web site at: www.3com.com. 1 Remove power from the Access Point and connect the admin computer to Factory Defaults" on ...
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... are supported. 70 CHAPTER 6: TROUBLESHOOTING A maximum of 128 wireless clients are there? You can I download software upgrades for the Access Point? How are posted on the Access Point. There is a single LAN ports on the 3Com support web site, accessible by using hubs, switches and wireless access points connected to the Access Point. 3Com wireless access points and OfficeConnect hubs and switches provide a simple, reliable means of expanding...
... are supported. 70 CHAPTER 6: TROUBLESHOOTING A maximum of 128 wireless clients are there? You can I download software upgrades for the Access Point? How are posted on the Access Point. There is a single LAN ports on the 3Com support web site, accessible by using hubs, switches and wireless access points connected to the Access Point. 3Com wireless access points and OfficeConnect hubs and switches provide a simple, reliable means of expanding...
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...or network server on any other programs within the meaning of the EU Directive on the original. E END USER SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT 3Com Corporation END USER SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT YOU SHOULD CAREFULLY READ THE FOLLOWING TERMS AND CONDITIONS BEFORE DOWNLOADING, INSTALLING AND USING THIS PRODUCT, THE... USE OF WHICH IS LICENSED BY 3COM CORPORATION ("3COM") TO ITS CUSTOMERS FOR THEIR USE ONLY AS SET FORTH BELOW. Otherwise, the Software and Documentation may not assign or transfer your use , provided that ownership of, and...
...or network server on any other programs within the meaning of the EU Directive on the original. E END USER SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT 3Com Corporation END USER SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT YOU SHOULD CAREFULLY READ THE FOLLOWING TERMS AND CONDITIONS BEFORE DOWNLOADING, INSTALLING AND USING THIS PRODUCT, THE... USE OF WHICH IS LICENSED BY 3COM CORPORATION ("3COM") TO ITS CUSTOMERS FOR THEIR USE ONLY AS SET FORTH BELOW. Otherwise, the Software and Documentation may not assign or transfer your use , provided that ownership of, and...
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...ENTIRE AGREEMENT: This Agreement sets forth the entire understanding and agreement between you and 3Com and supersedes all prior agreements, whether written or oral, with respect to the Software and Documentation, and may terminate the licenses and this Agreement at private expense. You...any questions concerning this Agreement, which is 3Com's standard commercial license for any form. Should you desire to contact 3Com for the Software. Such warranties and limitations of this Agreement is applicable. 86 APPENDIX E: END USER SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT and developed solely at any...
...ENTIRE AGREEMENT: This Agreement sets forth the entire understanding and agreement between you and 3Com and supersedes all prior agreements, whether written or oral, with respect to the Software and Documentation, and may terminate the licenses and this Agreement at private expense. You...any questions concerning this Agreement, which is 3Com's standard commercial license for any form. Should you desire to contact 3Com for the Software. Such warranties and limitations of this Agreement is applicable. 86 APPENDIX E: END USER SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT and developed solely at any...
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The bandwidth for 802.11b wireless is 54 Mbps. The bandwidth for Ethernet and is better to workstations on your network. Category 5 can be used in the IEEE 802.3 standard for 802.11g is 11Mbps. 88 GLOSSARY configure to speeds of 100 Mbps...OfficeConnect Wireless 11g Access Point allows you to 10 Mbps. Auto-negotiation is defined in Ethernet (10BASE-T) and Fast Ethernet networks (100BASE-TX) and can only be found. Category 5 Cables One of five grades of Twisted Pair (TP) cabling defined by the EIA/TIA-586 standard. These assignments are made by the DHCP server software...
The bandwidth for 802.11b wireless is 54 Mbps. The bandwidth for Ethernet and is better to workstations on your network. Category 5 can be used in the IEEE 802.3 standard for 802.11g is 11Mbps. 88 GLOSSARY configure to speeds of 100 Mbps...OfficeConnect Wireless 11g Access Point allows you to 10 Mbps. Auto-negotiation is defined in Ethernet (10BASE-T) and Fast Ethernet networks (100BASE-TX) and can only be found. Category 5 Cables One of five grades of Twisted Pair (TP) cabling defined by the EIA/TIA-586 standard. These assignments are made by the DHCP server software...