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... THE 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 Security Settings 35 Changing RADIUS Settings 37 Changing SNMP Settings 38 Using the Access Control List 39 Serial Port 40 Resetting the Bridge 42 Restoring the Bridge to Factory Defaults 43 Upgrading the...
... THE 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 Security Settings 35 Changing RADIUS Settings 37 Changing SNMP Settings 38 Using the Access Control List 39 Serial Port 40 Resetting the Bridge 42 Restoring the Bridge to Factory Defaults 43 Upgrading the...
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.../ Downloaded from the information in this guide, follow the instructions in its default state. The guide is intended for use the 3Com 11a/b/g Wireless Workgroup Bridge in the release notes. Most user guides and release notes are shipped with your product differ from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine ABOUT THIS GUIDE This guide provides all the information you need to install and use by IT managers and experienced network installation...
.../ Downloaded from the information in this guide, follow the instructions in its default state. The guide is intended for use the 3Com 11a/b/g Wireless Workgroup Bridge in the release notes. Most user guides and release notes are shipped with your product differ from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine ABOUT THIS GUIDE This guide provides all the information you need to install and use by IT managers and experienced network installation...
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...Bridge User Guide. See Chapter 3 for instructions. 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 Windows Start menu. For example: Start > Run > d:setup.exe. 2 In the menu, click View the Documentation to use the Configuration Management System and 3Com Wireless...
...Bridge User Guide. See Chapter 3 for instructions. 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 Windows Start menu. For example: Start > Run > d:setup.exe. 2 In the menu, click View the Documentation to use the Configuration Management System and 3Com Wireless...
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...9632; MAC address access control lists ■ IEEE 802.1x per-port user authentication with RADIUS server authentication support ■ Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP) ■ Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) ■ WiFi Protected Access (WPA) ■ Extensible Authentication Protocol (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. Product Features The 3Com 11a/b/g Wireless Workgroup Bridge includes a robust suite of wired Ethernet client...
...9632; MAC address access control lists ■ IEEE 802.1x per-port user authentication with RADIUS server authentication support ■ Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP) ■ Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) ■ WiFi Protected Access (WPA) ■ Extensible Authentication Protocol (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. Product Features The 3Com 11a/b/g Wireless Workgroup Bridge includes a robust suite of wired Ethernet client...
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... shops or university cafeterias. Infrastructure configurations extend your wireless LAN to devices that would otherwise have to be connected to share files apart from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine The workgroup associates with one another at close range without an access point. Operating in infrastructure mode and connected to 16 client devices-such as the 3Com 11a/b/g Wireless LAN Access Point. Network Configuration and Planning The Bridge can operate in either infrastructure or...
... shops or university cafeterias. Infrastructure configurations extend your wireless LAN to devices that would otherwise have to be connected to share files apart from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine The workgroup associates with one another at close range without an access point. Operating in infrastructure mode and connected to 16 client devices-such as the 3Com 11a/b/g Wireless LAN Access Point. Network Configuration and Planning The Bridge can operate in either infrastructure or...
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... you can connect several computers, including those with non-Windows operating systems, and network printers, as shown in Figure 1. Figure 1 Wireless Infrastructure Network Access Point Hub POPOWWERER WWIRIERLEELSESSS ETEHTEHRENRENTET 11a/ b/ g W ireless Workgroup Br idge .11a .11g .100 .10 Workgroup Ad-Hoc Network You can provide flexible wireless network association for setting up specific configurations are in "Installing the Bridge" on page 9.) Wireless Infrastructure Network You can use the Bridge to configure Ethernet client devices into workgroups. (Details...
... you can connect several computers, including those with non-Windows operating systems, and network printers, as shown in Figure 1. Figure 1 Wireless Infrastructure Network Access Point Hub POPOWWERER WWIRIERLEELSESSS ETEHTEHRENRENTET 11a/ b/ g W ireless Workgroup Br idge .11a .11g .100 .10 Workgroup Ad-Hoc Network You can provide flexible wireless network association for setting up specific configurations are in "Installing the Bridge" on page 9.) Wireless Infrastructure Network You can use the Bridge to configure Ethernet client devices into workgroups. (Details...
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... its configuration. versions of the Bridge, an external antenna can manage the wireless LAN easily and keep it is the 3Com 2.4/5 GHz Omnidirectional Workgroup Bridge Antenna (3CWE501). It takes approximately one to set the Country mode. Alternatively, you can enter the Bridge's IP address into a web browser on a computer on the same subnet to locate the Bridge on the network. If the factory defaults meet your network has a DHCP server, an IP address is a DHCP server on the 3Com Installation CD...
... its configuration. versions of the Bridge, an external antenna can manage the wireless LAN easily and keep it is the 3Com 2.4/5 GHz Omnidirectional Workgroup Bridge Antenna (3CWE501). It takes approximately one to set the Country mode. Alternatively, you can enter the Bridge's IP address into a web browser on a computer on the same subnet to locate the Bridge on the network. If the factory defaults meet your network has a DHCP server, an IP address is a DHCP server on the 3Com Installation CD...
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... Bridge using the supplied standard Category 5 UTP Ethernet cable. You can configure the Bridge with the following login information: ■ Login name: admin ■ Password: none (blank) See "Configuring the Bridge" on a different subnet than the computer. Install and start , the Bridge is on page 23 for a connection diagram. 2 Enter the Bridge's default IP address (169.254.2.2) into the computer's web browser. ■ If the Configuration Management System starts, the Bridge is using the factory assigned IP address. Determining if you Need...
... Bridge using the supplied standard Category 5 UTP Ethernet cable. You can configure the Bridge with the following login information: ■ Login name: admin ■ Password: none (blank) See "Configuring the Bridge" on a different subnet than the computer. Install and start , the Bridge is on page 23 for a connection diagram. 2 Enter the Bridge's default IP address (169.254.2.2) into the computer's web browser. ■ If the Configuration Management System starts, the Bridge is using the factory assigned IP address. Determining if you Need...
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... IP Network Setting IP Address Subnet Mask Gateway IP Address Network Mode Radio Mode Wireless LAN Service Area Channel Selection Transmit Power Antenna Selection Data Preamble Security Setting 802.1x Authentication State SNMP Access Control List Administration Login Name Administration Password TFTP Server IP Address FTP Server IP Address Default Setting 3Com WWB None (blank) For U.S. version, United States and Canada For non-U.S. 20 CHAPTER 2: INSTALLING THE BRIDGE Bridge Default Settings Table 4 shows the Bridge configuration factory defaults. version, set by the user Support multiple...
... IP Network Setting IP Address Subnet Mask Gateway IP Address Network Mode Radio Mode Wireless LAN Service Area Channel Selection Transmit Power Antenna Selection Data Preamble Security Setting 802.1x Authentication State SNMP Access Control List Administration Login Name Administration Password TFTP Server IP Address FTP Server IP Address Default Setting 3Com WWB None (blank) For U.S. version, United States and Canada For non-U.S. 20 CHAPTER 2: INSTALLING THE BRIDGE Bridge Default Settings Table 4 shows the Bridge configuration factory defaults. version, set by the user Support multiple...
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... Windows Start menu. 22 CHAPTER 2: INSTALLING THE BRIDGE To install one of the tools on your computer: 1 Turn on page 24. For example: Start > Run > d:setup.exe. 3 In the menu, click Tools and Utilities. 4 In the next screen, click the tool you can start the setup menu from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine The setup menu appears. For details on using the 3CDaemon Server Tool, see "Using the 3Com Wireless Infrastructure Device Manager...
... Windows Start menu. 22 CHAPTER 2: INSTALLING THE BRIDGE To install one of the tools on your computer: 1 Turn on page 24. For example: Start > Run > d:setup.exe. 3 In the menu, click Tools and Utilities. 4 In the next screen, click the tool you can start the setup menu from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine The setup menu appears. For details on using the 3CDaemon Server Tool, see "Using the 3Com Wireless Infrastructure Device Manager...
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... one network adapter installed on your computer, you may be installed on your Web browser. The tree lists all WLAN service areas on page 21 for installation instructions. 24 CHAPTER 3: CONFIGURING THE BRIDGE Using the 3Com Wireless Infrastructure Device Manager The 3Com Wireless Infrastructure Device Manager (Widman) helps you locate 3Com wireless LAN devices on the same subnet as shown in Figure 14. The Wireless Infrastructure Device Manager must be: ■ Connected to power. ■ Wired to the network, associating with the wireless network, or...
... one network adapter installed on your computer, you may be installed on your Web browser. The tree lists all WLAN service areas on page 21 for installation instructions. 24 CHAPTER 3: CONFIGURING THE BRIDGE Using the 3Com Wireless Infrastructure Device Manager The 3Com Wireless Infrastructure Device Manager (Widman) helps you locate 3Com wireless LAN devices on the same subnet as shown in Figure 14. The Wireless Infrastructure Device Manager must be: ■ Connected to power. ■ Wired to the network, associating with the wireless network, or...
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... Set ID. Using the Configuration Management System 27 Using the Configuration Management System The 3Com11a/b/g Wireless Workgroup Bridge Configuration Management System resides on the same subnet as detailed in which the Bridge is installed to ensure compliance with local regulations, and then click Apply. Table 8 Connection Status Page Property Connection Network Type SSID Radio Mode Description Default Value The MAC address of network for a user name and password: ■ User name - admin ■ Password - The type of the associated N/A access point. Downloaded...
... Set ID. Using the Configuration Management System 27 Using the Configuration Management System The 3Com11a/b/g Wireless Workgroup Bridge Configuration Management System resides on the same subnet as detailed in which the Bridge is installed to ensure compliance with local regulations, and then click Apply. Table 8 Connection Status Page Property Connection Network Type SSID Radio Mode Description Default Value The MAC address of network for a user name and password: ■ User name - admin ■ Password - The type of the associated N/A access point. Downloaded...
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... MAC address upon power-on until a packet is received on the Ethernet port. ■ Built-in a field (see Table 9). Select a MAC option: ■ Capture: Each time the Bridge is optional. Table 9 describes the properties. None This setting allows the Bridge to support Support multiple wired single or multiple Ethernet clients Ethernet clients attached to one of the device plugged into the Ethernet port and uses that as the device plugged into the Ethernet port changes. Using the Configuration Management...
... MAC address upon power-on until a packet is received on the Ethernet port. ■ Built-in a field (see Table 9). Select a MAC option: ■ Capture: Each time the Bridge is optional. Table 9 describes the properties. None This setting allows the Bridge to support Support multiple wired single or multiple Ethernet clients Ethernet clients attached to one of the device plugged into the Ethernet port and uses that as the device plugged into the Ethernet port changes. Using the Configuration Management...
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... power. 32 CHAPTER 3: CONFIGURING THE BRIDGE Table 11 Wireless Network Page (continued) Wireless LAN Service Area Channel Selection Transmit Power Select Attach to any access point without specifying the ESSID. You must match exactly. If Radio Mode is set to Specify the WLAN Service Area and you may have the following options to associate with any WLAN Service Area (ESSID) automatically to allow the Bridge to associate only with access points with the best signal...
... power. 32 CHAPTER 3: CONFIGURING THE BRIDGE Table 11 Wireless Network Page (continued) Wireless LAN Service Area Channel Selection Transmit Power Select Attach to any access point without specifying the ESSID. You must match exactly. If Radio Mode is set to Specify the WLAN Service Area and you may have the following options to associate with any WLAN Service Area (ESSID) automatically to allow the Bridge to associate only with access points with the best signal...
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... to Open System (no security). When you use the Ethernet cable to connect it to the computer. 2 Use the 3Com Wireless Infrastructure Device Manager to select the Bridge and launch the Configuration Management System. 3 Under System Configuration, click Wireless Network. 4 In the Wireless Network page: a Locate the Network Mode field and select Ad-hoc (Peer-to share files apart from the wired LAN. If you are finished, click Apply. 6 End the browser session. 7 Repeat...
... to Open System (no security). When you use the Ethernet cable to connect it to the computer. 2 Use the 3Com Wireless Infrastructure Device Manager to select the Bridge and launch the Configuration Management System. 3 Under System Configuration, click Wireless Network. 4 In the Wireless Network page: a Locate the Network Mode field and select Ad-hoc (Peer-to share files apart from the wired LAN. If you are finished, click Apply. 6 End the browser session. 7 Repeat...
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... for configuration of the primary RADIUS Authentication Server. Make sure this password matches the password set in the RADIUS Authentication software. The 64 hexidecimals can change the settings by selecting Generate a Random Key. ■ WPA: Select an authentication scheme (TTLS or PEAP) and a relevant authentication type, and enter a user name and a password. 3 Select Apply. When you can be automatically generated by entering values in the fields as described in User Service (RADIUS) server for data encryption. Downloaded from...
... for configuration of the primary RADIUS Authentication Server. Make sure this password matches the password set in the RADIUS Authentication software. The 64 hexidecimals can change the settings by selecting Generate a Random Key. ■ WPA: Select an authentication scheme (TTLS or PEAP) and a relevant authentication type, and enter a user name and a password. 3 Select Apply. When you can be automatically generated by entering values in the fields as described in User Service (RADIUS) server for data encryption. Downloaded from...
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... Port ■ Client Mode - Client Mode should be used in two modes: ■ Server Mode - Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine In Client Mode, the Bridge establishes a socket connection to a central server. Any program that expects to open a TCP/IP socket connection to the IP address and port number specified in either infrastructure or ad-hoc mode. Applications utilizing a network serial port between an RS-232 interface and a wireless device use a TCP/IP socket connection. At the same time...
... Port ■ Client Mode - Client Mode should be used in two modes: ■ Server Mode - Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine In Client Mode, the Bridge establishes a socket connection to a central server. Any program that expects to open a TCP/IP socket connection to the IP address and port number specified in either infrastructure or ad-hoc mode. Applications utilizing a network serial port between an RS-232 interface and a wireless device use a TCP/IP socket connection. At the same time...
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... the 3Com 11a/b/g Wireless Workgroup Bridge software and documentation, you can be compatible with the network to obtain the IP address. Disconnecting the Bridge 51 Table 15 Troubleshooting (continued) You are restored, the Bridge can either use the following shortcut: 1 From the Windows Start menu, select Start > Programs > 3Com Wireless > Uninstall 3Com Wireless Infrastructure Device Manager. 2 When prompted to confirm, click OK. When the Bridge is blocked because of incorrect settings in the Access Control List. Disconnecting the Bridge To...
... the 3Com 11a/b/g Wireless Workgroup Bridge software and documentation, you can be compatible with the network to obtain the IP address. Disconnecting the Bridge 51 Table 15 Troubleshooting (continued) You are restored, the Bridge can either use the following shortcut: 1 From the Windows Start menu, select Start > Programs > 3Com Wireless > Uninstall 3Com Wireless Infrastructure Device Manager. 2 When prompted to confirm, click OK. When the Bridge is blocked because of incorrect settings in the Access Control List. Disconnecting the Bridge To...
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Some problems can be solved by installing a new version of the firmware. 52 CHAPTER 4: TROUBLESHOOTING Upgrading Bridge Firmware Firmware is the software that is installed on page 44 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine For details on how to download a firmware update from the 3Com customer support Web site and install it on your Bridge, see "Upgrading the System" on the Bridge at the factory.
Some problems can be solved by installing a new version of the firmware. 52 CHAPTER 4: TROUBLESHOOTING Upgrading Bridge Firmware Firmware is the software that is installed on page 44 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine For details on how to download a firmware update from the 3Com customer support Web site and install it on your Bridge, see "Upgrading the System" on the Bridge at the factory.
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... Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine of system hardware and software, including revision level ■ Diagnostic error messages ■ Details about recent configuration changes, if applicable To send a product directly to the sender unopened, at this e-mail address: apr_technical_support@3com.com Or request a repair authorization number (RMA) by region at http://eSupport.3com.com/. Find a current directory of publication. First-time users...
... Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine of system hardware and software, including revision level ■ Diagnostic error messages ■ Details about recent configuration changes, if applicable To send a product directly to the sender unopened, at this e-mail address: apr_technical_support@3com.com Or request a repair authorization number (RMA) by region at http://eSupport.3com.com/. Find a current directory of publication. First-time users...