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3Com 11a/b/g Wireless Workgroup Bridge User Guide Model: WL-560 3CRWE675075 http://www.3com.com/ Part No. DUA6750-75AAA01 Published November 2004 Version 1.0.2 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine
3Com 11a/b/g Wireless Workgroup Bridge User Guide Model: WL-560 3CRWE675075 http://www.3com.com/ Part No. DUA6750-75AAA01 Published November 2004 Version 1.0.2 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine
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...documentation and the software described herein are vegetable-based with the product as translation, transformation, or adaptation) without written permission from 3Com Corporation. 3Com Corporation reserves the right to revise this documentation and to make changes in a directory file named LICENSE.TXT or !LICENSE....are commercial in all products. Improving our environmental record on paper that comes from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Downloaded from sustainable, managed forests; IEEE and 802 are registered trademarks of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc...
...documentation and the software described herein are vegetable-based with the product as translation, transformation, or adaptation) without written permission from 3Com Corporation. 3Com Corporation reserves the right to revise this documentation and to make changes in a directory file named LICENSE.TXT or !LICENSE....are commercial in all products. Improving our environmental record on paper that comes from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Downloaded from sustainable, managed forests; IEEE and 802 are registered trademarks of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc...
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...Product Features 5 Security 5 Wireless Network Standards 6 Network Configuration and Planning 7 Example Configurations 8 2 INSTALLING THE BRIDGE Unpacking the Bridge 9 Observing Safety Precautions 10 Deciding Where to Place the Bridge 11 Wall-Mounting the Bridge 11 Installing the Locking Bar 12 Placing the Bridge on a Flat Surface 13 Connecting the Bridge 14 Connecting to a ...to a Computer 16 Checking the LED Indicators 17 Attaching An External Antenna 18 Determining if you Need to Configure the Bridge 18 Using the 3Com Installation CD 21 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine
...Product Features 5 Security 5 Wireless Network Standards 6 Network Configuration and Planning 7 Example Configurations 8 2 INSTALLING THE BRIDGE Unpacking the Bridge 9 Observing Safety Precautions 10 Deciding Where to Place the Bridge 11 Wall-Mounting the Bridge 11 Installing the Locking Bar 12 Placing the Bridge on a Flat Surface 13 Connecting the Bridge 14 Connecting to a ...to a Computer 16 Checking the LED Indicators 17 Attaching An External Antenna 18 Determining if you Need to Configure the Bridge 18 Using the 3Com Installation CD 21 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine
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... BRIDGE Using Secure Web Server Connection 23 Using the 3Com Wireless Infrastructure Device Manager 24 Using the Configuration Management System 27 Clearing and Applying System Configuration Settings 28 Changing System Properties 29 Setting IP Network Properties 30 Setting Wireless Network Properties 31 Manually Select Radio Channels 33 Setting Up an Ad-Hoc Network 34 Changing Wireless...
... BRIDGE Using Secure Web Server Connection 23 Using the 3Com Wireless Infrastructure Device Manager 24 Using the Configuration Management System 27 Clearing and Applying System Configuration Settings 28 Changing System Properties 29 Setting IP Network Properties 30 Setting Wireless Network Properties 31 Manually Select Radio Channels 33 Setting Up an Ad-Hoc Network 34 Changing Wireless...
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A OBTAINING SUPPORT FOR YOUR 3COM PRODUCT Register Your Product to Gain Service Benefits 53 Solve Problems Online 53 Purchase Extended Warranty and Professional Services 54 Access Software Downloads 54 Contact Us 54 Telephone Technical Support and Repair 55 END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT REGULATORY INFORMATION Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine
A OBTAINING SUPPORT FOR YOUR 3COM PRODUCT Register Your Product to Gain Service Benefits 53 Solve Problems Online 53 Purchase Extended Warranty and Professional Services 54 Access Software Downloads 54 Contact Us 54 Telephone Technical Support and Repair 55 END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT REGULATORY INFORMATION Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine
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... the 3Com 11a/b/g Wireless Workgroup Bridge in its default state. Most user guides and release notes are shipped with your product differ from the information in this guide, follow the instructions in Adobe Acrobat Reader Portable Document Format (PDF) or HTML on the 3Com World Wide Web site: http://www.3com.com/ Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals...
... the 3Com 11a/b/g Wireless Workgroup Bridge in its default state. Most user guides and release notes are shipped with your product differ from the information in this guide, follow the instructions in Adobe Acrobat Reader Portable Document Format (PDF) or HTML on the 3Com World Wide Web site: http://www.3com.com/ Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals...
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... Description Information note Information that appear in angle brackets. Example: To change your password, use the following : Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 2 ABOUT THIS GUIDE Conventions Related Documentation Table 1 and Table 2 list conventions that are used to: ■ Emphasize a ...and "type" Keyboard key names Words in italics Description This typeface represents information as it is defined in this guide, each Bridge documentation set includes the following syntax: system password In this guide. In addition to this guide, you see the word "...
... Description Information note Information that appear in angle brackets. Example: To change your password, use the following : Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 2 ABOUT THIS GUIDE Conventions Related Documentation Table 1 and Table 2 list conventions that are used to: ■ Emphasize a ...and "type" Keyboard key names Words in italics Description This typeface represents information as it is defined in this guide, each Bridge documentation set includes the following syntax: system password In this guide. In addition to this guide, you see the word "...
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... not appear, you can start the setup menu from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Accessing Online Documentation The CD supplied with your Bridge contains the following online documentation: ■ 3Com 11a/b/g Wireless Workgroup Bridge User Guide ■ 3Com Wireless Infrastructure Device Manager Online Help ■ 3Com 11a/b/g Wireless Workgroup Bridge Configuration Management System Online Help To access the online documentation from the CD...
... not appear, you can start the setup menu from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Accessing Online Documentation The CD supplied with your Bridge contains the following online documentation: ■ 3Com 11a/b/g Wireless Workgroup Bridge User Guide ■ 3Com Wireless Infrastructure Device Manager Online Help ■ 3Com 11a/b/g Wireless Workgroup Bridge Configuration Management System Online Help To access the online documentation from the CD...
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 4 ABOUT THIS GUIDE Product Registration and Support To register your product with 3Com, go to the following Web page: http://esupport.3com.com For support information, see "Obtaining Support for your 3Com Product" on page 53 or log on to the 3Com Web site at http://www.3com.com and navigate to the product support page.
Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 4 ABOUT THIS GUIDE Product Registration and Support To register your product with 3Com, go to the following Web page: http://esupport.3com.com For support information, see "Obtaining Support for your 3Com Product" on page 53 or log on to the 3Com Web site at http://www.3com.com and navigate to the product support page.
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... (EAP) support: EAP-TTLS and PEAP Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine This guide shows how you can use the 3Com 11a/b/g Wireless Workgroup Bridge in your wireless LAN. 1 INTRODUCTION 3Com wireless technology has all of the benefits of a local area network (LAN) without the constraints and expense of network wiring. 3Com 11a/b/g Wireless LAN products provide easy, affordable, flexible ways to extend...
... (EAP) support: EAP-TTLS and PEAP Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine This guide shows how you can use the 3Com 11a/b/g Wireless Workgroup Bridge in your wireless LAN. 1 INTRODUCTION 3Com wireless technology has all of the benefits of a local area network (LAN) without the constraints and expense of network wiring. 3Com 11a/b/g Wireless LAN products provide easy, affordable, flexible ways to extend...
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... to 100 m (328 ft). Consider 802.11a when you are fewer devices in the more recent wireless standard. Because 802.11a has a greater number of the 802.11a and 802.11g standards Standards can benefit from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Ratified in data throughput. ■... Transferring large files like voice, video, or multimedia over a wireless network that can help you make the best choice for your wireless implementation plans. 802.11a Ratified in a confined space and ...
... to 100 m (328 ft). Consider 802.11a when you are fewer devices in the more recent wireless standard. Because 802.11a has a greater number of the 802.11a and 802.11g standards Standards can benefit from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Ratified in data throughput. ■... Transferring large files like voice, video, or multimedia over a wireless network that can help you make the best choice for your wireless implementation plans. 802.11a Ratified in a confined space and ...
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... the wired network through a wireless LAN access point such as the 3Com 11a/b/g Wireless LAN Access Point. Wi-Fi certification guarantees compatibility among themselves and communicate with network adapters and printers-into 802.11g. ■ Implementing a complete wireless LAN solution, including bridges, gateways, access points and clients; The workgroup associates with 10/100 Mbps Ethernet LANs. Network Configuration and Planning The...
... the wired network through a wireless LAN access point such as the 3Com 11a/b/g Wireless LAN Access Point. Wi-Fi certification guarantees compatibility among themselves and communicate with network adapters and printers-into 802.11g. ■ Implementing a complete wireless LAN solution, including bridges, gateways, access points and clients; The workgroup associates with 10/100 Mbps Ethernet LANs. Network Configuration and Planning The...
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... Network You can use the Bridge to configure Ethernet client devices into workgroups. (Details for small groups in areas that cannot be wired, as shown in Figure 2. Figure 2 Workgroup Ad-Hoc Network Hub 11a/b/ g Wireless Workgroup Brid ge .11a .11g .100 .10 11a/b/ g Wireless Workgroup Brid ge .11a .11g .100 .10 Hub Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 8 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION...
... Network You can use the Bridge to configure Ethernet client devices into workgroups. (Details for small groups in areas that cannot be wired, as shown in Figure 2. Figure 2 Workgroup Ad-Hoc Network Hub 11a/b/ g Wireless Workgroup Brid ge .11a .11g .100 .10 11a/b/ g Wireless Workgroup Brid ge .11a .11g .100 .10 Hub Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 8 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION...
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...9632; Determining if you Need to install and set up the Bridge. Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine For wall-mounting installations, you have the following items, which are not included with the Bridge: ■ Power adapter and power cord. ■ Standard Category... (used for drywall mounting). To secure the Bridge using the locking bar, you need to Configure the Bridge ■ Using the 3Com Installation CD Make sure that you need a lock (not supplied). 2 INSTALLING THE BRIDGE Unpacking the Bridge This chapter contains the information you need the ...
...9632; Determining if you Need to install and set up the Bridge. Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine For wall-mounting installations, you have the following items, which are not included with the Bridge: ■ Power adapter and power cord. ■ Standard Category... (used for drywall mounting). To secure the Bridge using the locking bar, you need to Configure the Bridge ■ Using the 3Com Installation CD Make sure that you need a lock (not supplied). 2 INSTALLING THE BRIDGE Unpacking the Bridge This chapter contains the information you need the ...
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... operational. CAUTION: The 3Com power supply (part number 61-0107-000) input relies on a flat surface. For the safety of the Bridge, including the LEDs and connecting ports. Figure 3 Bridge 11a/b/g Wireless Workgroup Bridge Pow er Port Serial Port Ethernet Port Cradle Observing Safety Precautions This equipment must use . Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 10...
... operational. CAUTION: The 3Com power supply (part number 61-0107-000) input relies on a flat surface. For the safety of the Bridge, including the LEDs and connecting ports. Figure 3 Bridge 11a/b/g Wireless Workgroup Bridge Pow er Port Serial Port Ethernet Port Cradle Observing Safety Precautions This equipment must use . Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 10...
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... source and be away from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine The location should be within the following distance of a Wi-Fi compliant wireless LAN access point or ad-hoc wireless station: ■ For 802.11a compatibility, place the Bridge within 50 m (164 ft) of a Wi-Fi compliant wireless LAN access point. ■ For 802.11b/g compatibility, place...
... source and be away from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine The location should be within the following distance of a Wi-Fi compliant wireless LAN access point or ad-hoc wireless station: ■ For 802.11a compatibility, place the Bridge within 50 m (164 ft) of a Wi-Fi compliant wireless LAN access point. ■ For 802.11b/g compatibility, place...
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... cradle, as shown in Figure 6. Figure 6 Inserting the Locking Bar .11a .11g .100 .10 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Figure 5 Routing Cable Under the Cradle 3 Connect the power and Ethernet cables to the wall. 12 CHAPTER 2: INSTALLING THE BRIDGE 2 Route the power and Ethernet cables through the opening in the...
... cradle, as shown in Figure 6. Figure 6 Inserting the Locking Bar .11a .11g .100 .10 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Figure 5 Routing Cable Under the Cradle 3 Connect the power and Ethernet cables to the wall. 12 CHAPTER 2: INSTALLING THE BRIDGE 2 Route the power and Ethernet cables through the opening in the...
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... cradle. Select a location that can be used to the bottom of metal surface. Remove the backing from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine .11a .11g .100 .10 Deciding Where to Place the Bridge 13 2 Push the locking bar through the hole on the locking bar, and then close the lock to secure it... in Figure 7. Downloaded from the rubber feet and attach them to install the a Flat Surface Bridge on a flat surface such as ...
... cradle. Select a location that can be used to the bottom of metal surface. Remove the backing from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine .11a .11g .100 .10 Deciding Where to Place the Bridge 13 2 Push the locking bar through the hole on the locking bar, and then close the lock to secure it... in Figure 7. Downloaded from the rubber feet and attach them to install the a Flat Surface Bridge on a flat surface such as ...
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...your connector is large and prevents the cradle from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Figure 8 Connecting the Power Power Cable Ethernet Cable Connecting to a Serial Device The Bridge can also be connected to the Bridge, remove the end cap on the cradle. Figure 9 Connecting a...a serial device, as shown in Figure 9. Before connecting the Bridge to extend through the cradle. This allows the connector to an Ethernet device, connect the power. 14 CHAPTER 2: INSTALLING THE BRIDGE Connecting the Bridge The Bridge has power, Ethernet, and serial ports, as shown in Figure...
...your connector is large and prevents the cradle from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Figure 8 Connecting the Power Power Cable Ethernet Cable Connecting to a Serial Device The Bridge can also be connected to the Bridge, remove the end cap on the cradle. Figure 9 Connecting a...a serial device, as shown in Figure 9. Before connecting the Bridge to extend through the cradle. This allows the connector to an Ethernet device, connect the power. 14 CHAPTER 2: INSTALLING THE BRIDGE Connecting the Bridge The Bridge has power, Ethernet, and serial ports, as shown in Figure...