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Wireless LAN Mobility System Wireless LAN Switch and Controller Hardware Installation Guide WX4400 WX1200 WXR100 WX2200 3CRWX440095A 3CRWX120695A 3CRWXR10095A 3CRWX220095A http://www.3Com.com/ Part No. 10015410 Rev. AA Published August 2006
Wireless LAN Mobility System Wireless LAN Switch and Controller Hardware Installation Guide WX4400 WX1200 WXR100 WX2200 3CRWX440095A 3CRWX120695A 3CRWXR10095A 3CRWX220095A http://www.3Com.com/ Part No. 10015410 Rev. AA Published August 2006
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... 10 WXR100 Switch 11 WX1200 Switch 12 WX4400 Switch 13 Management Features 14 Power Features 14 Network Interfaces 15 WX1200, WX4400, and WX2200 Status LEDs 16 WXR100 LEDs 17 Software Features 19 Management Features 19 Layer 2 Switching Features 19 IP Services 20 Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting 20 ...Roaming 20 RF Management 21 2 INSTALLING AND CONNECTING A WX SWITCH Unpacking a WX Switch 23 Installation Requirements and Recommendations 25 3Com Wireless Switch Manager Network Plan 25 Installation Location 25 Cable Requirements 26
... 10 WXR100 Switch 11 WX1200 Switch 12 WX4400 Switch 13 Management Features 14 Power Features 14 Network Interfaces 15 WX1200, WX4400, and WX2200 Status LEDs 16 WXR100 LEDs 17 Software Features 19 Management Features 19 Layer 2 Switching Features 19 IP Services 20 Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting 20 ...Roaming 20 RF Management 21 2 INSTALLING AND CONNECTING A WX SWITCH Unpacking a WX Switch 23 Installation Requirements and Recommendations 25 3Com Wireless Switch Manager Network Plan 25 Installation Location 25 Cable Requirements 26
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... System wireless LAN (WLAN) and deploy basic IEEE 802.11 wireless service. Read this guide if you are shipped with your product and the information there differs from the information in the release notes. ABOUT THIS GUIDE Conventions This guide shows you how to install a 3Com Wireless LAN Switch WXR100 or WX1200, or 3Com Wireless LAN Controller WX4400 or WX2200 in...
... System wireless LAN (WLAN) and deploy basic IEEE 802.11 wireless service. Read this guide if you are shipped with your product and the information there differs from the information in the release notes. ABOUT THIS GUIDE Conventions This guide shows you how to install a 3Com Wireless LAN Switch WXR100 or WX1200, or 3Com Wireless LAN Controller WX4400 or WX2200 in...
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...documentation set includes the following documents. Wireless LAN Switch Manager (3WXM) Release Notes These notes provide information about the 3WXM software release, including new features and bug fixes. Wireless LAN Switch and Controller Release Notes These notes provide information about the... MSS software release, including new features and bug fixes. Wireless LAN Switch and Controller Quick Start Guide This guide provides instructions for...
...documentation set includes the following documents. Wireless LAN Switch Manager (3WXM) Release Notes These notes provide information about the 3WXM software release, including new features and bug fixes. Wireless LAN Switch and Controller Release Notes These notes provide information about the... MSS software release, including new features and bug fixes. Wireless LAN Switch and Controller Quick Start Guide This guide provides instructions for...
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... how to plan, configure, deploy, and manage a Mobility System wireless LAN (WLAN) using the 3Com Wireless LAN Switch Manager (3WXM). Wireless LAN Switch Manager User's Guide This guide shows you how to plan, configure, deploy, and manage a Mobility System wireless LAN (WLAN) using the 3WXM interface. Wireless LAN Switch and Controller Hardware Installation Guide This guide provides instructions and specifications...
... how to plan, configure, deploy, and manage a Mobility System wireless LAN (WLAN) using the 3Com Wireless LAN Switch Manager (3WXM). Wireless LAN Switch Manager User's Guide This guide shows you how to plan, configure, deploy, and manage a Mobility System wireless LAN (WLAN) using the 3WXM interface. Wireless LAN Switch and Controller Hardware Installation Guide This guide provides instructions and specifications...
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...Installation must be performed by qualified service personnel only. Table 3 WX Switch Model Numbers Model Port Configuration Power Supply Configuration WX2200 Two gigabit Ethernet ports. WXR100 Two 10/100BASE-TX Ethernet ports One 100-240 VAC autosensing AC Port 1 provides an ... of One 100-120 VAC / 200-240 VAC which control and manage IEEE 802.11 operation over the air. Port 2 supports Power over Ethernet (PoE) and provides direct connection to the power supply network. 1 WX SWITCH OVERVIEW A 3Com Wireless Switch (WX) provides mobility and authentication, authorization, and ...
...Installation must be performed by qualified service personnel only. Table 3 WX Switch Model Numbers Model Port Configuration Power Supply Configuration WX2200 Two gigabit Ethernet ports. WXR100 Two 10/100BASE-TX Ethernet ports One 100-240 VAC autosensing AC Port 1 provides an ... of One 100-120 VAC / 200-240 VAC which control and manage IEEE 802.11 operation over the air. Port 2 supports Power over Ethernet (PoE) and provides direct connection to the power supply network. 1 WX SWITCH OVERVIEW A 3Com Wireless Switch (WX) provides mobility and authentication, authorization, and ...
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...member of one or more VLANs. A port can store multiple software images and configuration files in each virtual LAN (VLAN). Each VLAN can have its users. 3Com Wireless Switch Manager uses Secure Sockets Layer protocol (SSL) to integrate the switch into your wired network and provide... network access for traffic load sharing and physical link redundancy. Virtual LANs (VLANs)-MSS supports logical segmentation of a switch...
...member of one or more VLANs. A port can store multiple software images and configuration files in each virtual LAN (VLAN). Each VLAN can have its users. 3Com Wireless Switch Manager uses Secure Sockets Layer protocol (SSL) to integrate the switch into your wired network and provide... network access for traffic load sharing and physical link redundancy. Virtual LANs (VLANs)-MSS supports logical segmentation of a switch...
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Software Features 21 RF Management RF Auto-Tuning-MSS can automatically assign channels and power settings to MAP access points based on RF information collected from the network. Radio frequency (RF) topology-With 3Com Wireless Switch Manager, you can verify site coverage and capacity. Rogue detection and countermeasures-MAPs can be used to gather RF information for validating an RF deployment plan, and for detecting and combatting rogue access points. User-based RF-You can gather statistics on a per-user basis as users roam across the network.
Software Features 21 RF Management RF Auto-Tuning-MSS can automatically assign channels and power settings to MAP access points based on RF information collected from the network. Radio frequency (RF) topology-With 3Com Wireless Switch Manager, you can verify site coverage and capacity. Rogue detection and countermeasures-MAPs can be used to gather RF information for validating an RF deployment plan, and for detecting and combatting rogue access points. User-based RF-You can gather statistics on a per-user basis as users roam across the network.
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... management console (not included with the WXR100) Two rack-mount brackets (not applicable to generate a network plan with 3Com Wireless Switch Manager. (See "3Com Wireless Switch Manager Network Plan" on page 25.) The shipping carton for a WX switch contains the following items: One WX... switch, containing one power supply (except for the WX2200, which has two power supplies) For some countries, one country-specific power ...
... management console (not included with the WXR100) Two rack-mount brackets (not applicable to generate a network plan with 3Com Wireless Switch Manager. (See "3Com Wireless Switch Manager Network Plan" on page 25.) The shipping carton for a WX switch contains the following items: One WX... switch, containing one power supply (except for the WX2200, which has two power supplies) For some countries, one country-specific power ...
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...before installing a WX switch. 3Com Wireless Switch Manager Network Plan If ... switches, separate power supply fans are using 3Com Wireless Switch Manager to plan your site, and ...3Com Wireless Switch Manager. (For information about installing 3Com Wireless Switch Manager and creating and verifying a network plan, see the Wireless LAN... to install them Configuration settings for the entire 3Com network installation before installing WX switches or MAP access points. ...Number of WX switches required at your 3Com Mobility System installation, 3Com recommends that you are located on the...
...before installing a WX switch. 3Com Wireless Switch Manager Network Plan If ... switches, separate power supply fans are using 3Com Wireless Switch Manager to plan your site, and ...3Com Wireless Switch Manager. (For information about installing 3Com Wireless Switch Manager and creating and verifying a network plan, see the Wireless LAN... to install them Configuration settings for the entire 3Com network installation before installing WX switches or MAP access points. ...Number of WX switches required at your 3Com Mobility System installation, 3Com recommends that you are located on the...
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...switch, use a crossover cable. (For cable requirements, see "Network Cables" on page 26.) The 10/100 Ethernet ports on WXR100, WX1200, and WX2200 switches provide automatic MDI/MDX. 2 If the cable is already set the port type to activate the link. (For information, see "Setting the ...the mains plug for a 10/100 Ethernet port. Refer to the mains. 40 CHAPTER 2: INSTALLING AND CONNECTING A WX SWITCH For installations in the Wireless LAN Switch and Controller Configuration Guide. If the port type is directly attached to a MAP access point: For a first-time installation, set for ...
...switch, use a crossover cable. (For cable requirements, see "Network Cables" on page 26.) The 10/100 Ethernet ports on WXR100, WX1200, and WX2200 switches provide automatic MDI/MDX. 2 If the cable is already set the port type to activate the link. (For information, see "Setting the ...the mains plug for a 10/100 Ethernet port. Refer to the mains. 40 CHAPTER 2: INSTALLING AND CONNECTING A WX SWITCH For installations in the Wireless LAN Switch and Controller Configuration Guide. If the port type is directly attached to a MAP access point: For a first-time installation, set for ...
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...: For a first-time installation, set the port type to activate the link. (For information, see "Setting a Port for a Wired Authentication User" in the Wireless LAN Switch and Controller Configuration Guide.) If the port type is already set for the port: Link LED Appearance Solid green Solid amber Blinking green Blinking amber...
...: For a first-time installation, set the port type to activate the link. (For information, see "Setting a Port for a Wired Authentication User" in the Wireless LAN Switch and Controller Configuration Guide.) If the port type is already set for the port: Link LED Appearance Solid green Solid amber Blinking green Blinking amber...
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... SPECIFICATIONS See the appropriate table for the technical specifications for the following wireless switch models: Table 11 - Wireless switch model WX1200 Table 13 - Wireless switch model WX4400 Table 12 - Wireless switch model WXR100 Table 14 - Wireless switch model WX2200 Table 11 WX4400 Mechanical and Compliance Specifications Specification Size Weight Operating Temperature Storage...
... SPECIFICATIONS See the appropriate table for the technical specifications for the following wireless switch models: Table 11 - Wireless switch model WX1200 Table 13 - Wireless switch model WX4400 Table 12 - Wireless switch model WXR100 Table 14 - Wireless switch model WX2200 Table 11 WX4400 Mechanical and Compliance Specifications Specification Size Weight Operating Temperature Storage...
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... date is invalid. Table 15 WX Setup Problems and Remedies Symptom 3Com Wireless Switch Manager or a web browser (if you are were incorrect when you operating the switch. (See generated the self-signed "Setting the Time Zone" in the Wireless LAN Switch and Controller Configuration Guide.) 4 If you are using Web Manager) warns that can...
... date is invalid. Table 15 WX Setup Problems and Remedies Symptom 3Com Wireless Switch Manager or a web browser (if you are were incorrect when you operating the switch. (See generated the self-signed "Setting the Time Zone" in the Wireless LAN Switch and Controller Configuration Guide.) 4 If you are using Web Manager) warns that can...
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... than the one of the WX switches in a VLAN must have a physical link to the network for another country. At least one in the Wireless LAN Switch and Controller Configuration Guide.) Client cannot access This symptom has more the network. WX switch, to ensure that the client can be disconnected. than one of...
... than the one of the WX switches in a VLAN must have a physical link to the network for another country. At least one in the Wireless LAN Switch and Controller Configuration Guide.) Client cannot access This symptom has more the network. WX switch, to ensure that the client can be disconnected. than one of...
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Contact Us 61 Country Telephone Number Country US and Canada - Telephone Technical Support and Repair All locations: Network Jacks; Wired or Wireless Network Interface Cards: All other 3Com products: Telephone Number 1 847-262-0070 1 800 876 3266
Contact Us 61 Country Telephone Number Country US and Canada - Telephone Technical Support and Repair All locations: Network Jacks; Wired or Wireless Network Interface Cards: All other 3Com products: Telephone Number 1 847-262-0070 1 800 876 3266