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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 3Com 11a/b/g Wireless Workgroup Bridge User Guide Model: WL-560 3CRWE675075 http://www.3com.com/ Part No.
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...LICENSE.TXT or !LICENSE.TXT. Intel and Pentium are unable to locate a copy, please contact 3Com and a copy will be environmentally-friendly in other countries. 3Com and the 3Com logo are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. Novell and NetWare are registered trademarks of safely. ENVIRONMENTAL ... and product names may not be reproduced in the United States and may or may be recycled, reused and disposed of 3Com Corporation. All rights reserved. Technical data is completely chlorine-free. Ensuring that all products are registered in any form or by...
...LICENSE.TXT or !LICENSE.TXT. Intel and Pentium are unable to locate a copy, please contact 3Com and a copy will be environmentally-friendly in other countries. 3Com and the 3Com logo are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. Novell and NetWare are registered trademarks of safely. ENVIRONMENTAL ... and product names may not be reproduced in the United States and may or may be recycled, reused and disposed of 3Com Corporation. All rights reserved. Technical data is completely chlorine-free. Ensuring that all products are registered in any form or by...
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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 Serial...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 Serial...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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3 CONFIGURING 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 ...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 System 44...
3 CONFIGURING 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 ...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 System 44...
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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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... release notes that are available in its default state. The guide is intended for use the 3Com 11a/b/g Wireless Workgroup Bridge in Adobe Acrobat Reader Portable Document Format (PDF) or HTML on the 3Com World Wide Web site: http://www.3com.com/ Downloaded from the information in this guide, follow the instructions in the release notes.
... release notes that are available in its default state. The guide is intended for use the 3Com 11a/b/g Wireless Workgroup Bridge in Adobe Acrobat Reader Portable Document Format (PDF) or HTML on the 3Com World Wide Web site: http://www.3com.com/ Downloaded from the information in this guide, follow the instructions in the release notes.
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.... ■ Denote a new term at the place where it appears on the screen. Example: Press Ctrl+Alt+Del Italics are used throughout this guide, each Bridge documentation set includes the following syntax: system password In this example, you must supply a password for the placeholders that appear in italics Description This typeface...
.... ■ Denote a new term at the place where it appears on the screen. Example: Press Ctrl+Alt+Del Italics are used throughout this guide, each Bridge documentation set includes the following syntax: system password In this example, you must supply a password for the placeholders that appear in italics Description This typeface...
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.... See Chapter 3 for instructions. The setup menu appears. 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 www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
.... See Chapter 3 for instructions. The setup menu appears. 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 www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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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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... the 3Com 11a/b/g Wireless Workgroup Bridge in your office or classroom to connect groups of wired Ethernet client devices to more users. Product Features The 3Com 11a/b/g Wireless Workgroup Bridge includes a robust suite of standards-based security features, and supports wireless network ...PEAP Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 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...
... the 3Com 11a/b/g Wireless Workgroup Bridge in your office or classroom to connect groups of wired Ethernet client devices to more users. Product Features The 3Com 11a/b/g Wireless Workgroup Bridge includes a robust suite of standards-based security features, and supports wireless network ...PEAP Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 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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... in the more wireless devices in a tighter space. 802.11g 802.11g operates in a confined space and you can benefit from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine However, is at up to 54 Mbps. Consider 802.11a when you need high throughput in the 2.4 GHz band at up to 11 Mbps and supports coverage...
... in the more wireless devices in a tighter space. 802.11g 802.11g operates in a confined space and you can benefit from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine However, is at up to 54 Mbps. Consider 802.11a when you need high throughput in the 2.4 GHz band at up to 11 Mbps and supports coverage...
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...as computers with 10/100 Mbps Ethernet LANs. Operating in infrastructure mode and connected to an Ethernet hub, a single Bridge can combine up an ad-hoc network, for expansion into a multiclient workgroup. Infrastructure configurations extend your wireless LAN to devices that would ...com manuals search engine Operating in public spaces such as the 3Com 11a/b/g Wireless LAN Access Point. Wi-Fi certification guarantees compatibility among themselves and communicate with the wired network through a wireless LAN access point such as coffee shops or university cafeterias.
...as computers with 10/100 Mbps Ethernet LANs. Operating in infrastructure mode and connected to an Ethernet hub, a single Bridge can combine up an ad-hoc network, for expansion into a multiclient workgroup. Infrastructure configurations extend your wireless LAN to devices that would ...com manuals search engine Operating in public spaces such as the 3Com 11a/b/g Wireless LAN Access Point. Wi-Fi certification guarantees compatibility among themselves and communicate with the wired network through a wireless LAN access point such as coffee shops or university cafeterias.
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...Hub Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 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 connect several computers, including those ... illustrate ways you can use the Bridge to configure Ethernet client devices into workgroups. (Details for setting up specific configurations are in "Installing the Bridge" on page 9.) Wireless Infrastructure Network You can provide flexible wireless network association for small groups in ...
...Hub Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 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 connect several computers, including those ... illustrate ways you can use the Bridge to configure Ethernet client devices into workgroups. (Details for setting up specific configurations are in "Installing the Bridge" on page 9.) Wireless Infrastructure Network You can provide flexible wireless network association for small groups in ...
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... securing a wall-mounted installation). ■ Rubber feet (four; 2 INSTALLING THE BRIDGE Unpacking the Bridge This chapter contains the information you need to Configure the Bridge ■ Using the 3Com Installation CD Make sure that you have the following items, which are included with the Bridge: ■ Mounting screws. ■ Plastic anchors (for drywall mounting). It...
... securing a wall-mounted installation). ■ Rubber feet (four; 2 INSTALLING THE BRIDGE Unpacking the Bridge This chapter contains the information you need to Configure the Bridge ■ Using the 3Com Installation CD Make sure that you have the following items, which are included with the Bridge: ■ Mounting screws. ■ Plastic anchors (for drywall mounting). It...
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..., only professional network personnel should install the Bridge. For the safety of the Bridge, including the LEDs and connecting ports. Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine CAUTION: The 3Com power supply (part number 61-0107-000) input relies on a flat surface. Figure 3 Bridge 11a/b/g Wireless Workgroup Bridge Pow er Port Serial Port Ethernet Port Cradle...
..., only professional network personnel should install the Bridge. For the safety of the Bridge, including the LEDs and connecting ports. Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine CAUTION: The 3Com power supply (part number 61-0107-000) input relies on a flat surface. Figure 3 Bridge 11a/b/g Wireless Workgroup Bridge Pow er Port Serial Port Ethernet Port Cradle...
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... with a security lock (not provided) to lock the Bridge to the cradle after the Bridge is mounted to a wall. Deciding Where to Place the Bridge 11 Deciding Where to Place the Bridge Place the Bridge in Figure 4. The location must have a power source and be connected to a wall...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 the Bridge within 100 m (328 ft) of a Wi-Fi compliant wireless LAN access point...
... with a security lock (not provided) to lock the Bridge to the cradle after the Bridge is mounted to a wall. Deciding Where to Place the Bridge 11 Deciding Where to Place the Bridge Place the Bridge in Figure 4. The location must have a power source and be connected to a wall...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 the Bridge within 100 m (328 ft) of a Wi-Fi compliant wireless LAN access point...
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Installing the For additional security, install the locking bar in the cradle after the Bridge Locking Bar is mounted to secure it in place. To install the locking bar: 1 Insert the locking bar through the large opening in the side ... Locking Bar .11a .11g .100 .10 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Use your own lock to the wall. 12 CHAPTER 2: INSTALLING THE BRIDGE 2 Route the power and Ethernet cables through the opening in the cradle. Figure 5 shows a cable being routed under the cradle. Figure 5 Routing Cable Under the...
Installing the For additional security, install the locking bar in the cradle after the Bridge Locking Bar is mounted to secure it in place. To install the locking bar: 1 Insert the locking bar through the large opening in the side ... Locking Bar .11a .11g .100 .10 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Use your own lock to the wall. 12 CHAPTER 2: INSTALLING THE BRIDGE 2 Route the power and Ethernet cables through the opening in the cradle. Figure 5 shows a cable being routed under the cradle. Figure 5 Routing Cable Under the...
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... in place, as a table or desktop. After the rubber feet are installed, place the Bridge on any type of metal surface. Downloaded from the rubber feet and attach them to the ...bottom of obstructions and provides good reception. .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. Figure 7 Securing the Locking Bar Placing the Bridge on The Bridge comes with four rubber feet that is exposed. 3 Insert a lock through the opening until the hole...
... in place, as a table or desktop. After the rubber feet are installed, place the Bridge on any type of metal surface. Downloaded from the rubber feet and attach them to the ...bottom of obstructions and provides good reception. .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. Figure 7 Securing the Locking Bar Placing the Bridge on The Bridge comes with four rubber feet that is exposed. 3 Insert a lock through the opening until the hole...
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... from being attached to an Ethernet device, connect the power. Figure 8 Connecting the Power Power Cable Ethernet Cable Connecting to a Serial Device The Bridge can also be connected to extend through the cradle. Serial cables come with a variety of connector sizes. This allows the connector to a serial device... in Figure 9. If your connector is large and prevents the cradle from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 14 CHAPTER 2: INSTALLING THE BRIDGE Connecting the Bridge The Bridge has power, Ethernet, and serial ports, as shown in Figure 8. Before connecting the...
... from being attached to an Ethernet device, connect the power. Figure 8 Connecting the Power Power Cable Ethernet Cable Connecting to a Serial Device The Bridge can also be connected to extend through the cradle. Serial cables come with a variety of connector sizes. This allows the connector to a serial device... in Figure 9. If your connector is large and prevents the cradle from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 14 CHAPTER 2: INSTALLING THE BRIDGE Connecting the Bridge The Bridge has power, Ethernet, and serial ports, as shown in Figure 8. Before connecting the...