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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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...the software described herein are vegetable-based with limited rights only 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 content from time to time without obligation on...software are provided in nature and developed solely at any hazardous or ozone-depleting material. Ensuring that comes from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT LEGEND If you are a United States government agency, then this User Guide. Novell and NetWare...
...the software described herein are vegetable-based with limited rights only 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 content from time to time without obligation on...software are provided in nature and developed solely at any hazardous or ozone-depleting material. Ensuring that comes from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT LEGEND If you are a United States government agency, then this User Guide. Novell and NetWare...
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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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... 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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... concepts. 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. Most user guides and release notes are shipped with your product differ from www.Manualslib.com manuals...
... concepts. 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. Most user guides and release notes are shipped with your product differ from www.Manualslib.com manuals...
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... that appear in angle brackets. Example: To change your password, use the following syntax: system password In this guide, each Bridge documentation set includes the following: Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Warning Information that alerts you to an application, system, or device. In addition to : ■ Emphasize a point. ■...
... that appear in angle brackets. Example: To change your password, use the following syntax: system password In this guide, each Bridge documentation set includes the following: Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Warning Information that alerts you to an application, system, or device. In addition to : ■ Emphasize a point. ■...
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... can start the setup menu from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Downloaded from the Windows Start menu. 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...
... can start the setup menu from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Downloaded from the Windows Start menu. 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...
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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. Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine
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...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 wireless networks to your wireless LAN. This guide shows how you can use the 3Com 11a/b/g Wireless Workgroup Bridge in your office or classroom ... (WPA) ■ Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP) support: EAP-TTLS and PEAP Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Product Features The 3Com 11a/b/g Wireless Workgroup Bridge includes a robust suite of wired Ethernet client devices to more users.
...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 wireless networks to your wireless LAN. This guide shows how you can use the 3Com 11a/b/g Wireless Workgroup Bridge in your office or classroom ... (WPA) ■ Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP) support: EAP-TTLS and PEAP Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Product Features The 3Com 11a/b/g Wireless Workgroup Bridge includes a robust suite of wired Ethernet client devices to more users.
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Because 802.11a has a greater number of non-overlapping channels, you can pack more wireless devices in a tighter space. 802.11g 802.11g operates in the 2.4 GHz band at up to 11 Mbps and supports coverage up to 100 m (328 ft). Downloaded from a five-fold increase in 2002, 802..... However, because it is at up to 54 Mbps. However, is not compatible with 802.11g. 6 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION Wireless Network Understanding the characteristics of the 802.11a and 802.11g standards Standards can benefit from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine It operates at the 5 GHz band ...
Because 802.11a has a greater number of non-overlapping channels, you can pack more wireless devices in a tighter space. 802.11g 802.11g operates in the 2.4 GHz band at up to 11 Mbps and supports coverage up to 100 m (328 ft). Downloaded from a five-fold increase in 2002, 802..... However, because it is at up to 54 Mbps. However, is not compatible with 802.11g. 6 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION Wireless Network Understanding the characteristics of the 802.11a and 802.11g standards Standards can benefit from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine It operates at the 5 GHz band ...
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...-hoc mode, two or more Bridges can associate among vendors. ■ Providing access to 16 client devices-such as computers with 10/100 Mbps Ethernet LANs. Infrastructure configurations extend your wireless LAN to devices that would otherwise have to be connected to share files apart from the wired LAN. The workgroup associates with one another at close...
...-hoc mode, two or more Bridges can associate among vendors. ■ Providing access to 16 client devices-such as computers with 10/100 Mbps Ethernet LANs. Infrastructure configurations extend your wireless LAN to devices that would otherwise have to be connected to share files apart from the wired LAN. The workgroup associates with one another at close...
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... 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...Workgroup Ad-Hoc Network You can connect several computers, including those with non-Windows operating systems, and network printers, as shown in Figure 1. 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...
... 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...Workgroup Ad-Hoc Network You can connect several computers, including those with non-Windows operating systems, and network printers, as shown in Figure 1. 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...
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... cable. ■ Locking bar (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). Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine For wall-mounting installations, you have the following topics: ■...
... cable. ■ Locking bar (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). Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine For wall-mounting installations, you have the following topics: ■...
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It also shows the cradle, which is used to mount the Bridge to a wall or to neutral conductors. Figure 3 Bridge 11a/b/g Wireless Workgroup Bridge Pow er Port Serial Port Ethernet Port Cradle Observing Safety Precautions ...manuals search engine 10 CHAPTER 2: INSTALLING THE BRIDGE Figure 3 shows the front view of people and equipment, only professional network personnel should install the Bridge. WARNING: To avoid possible injury or damage to equipment, you must be maintained when the Bridge is safety certified according to equipment meeting these requirements. CAUTION: The 3Com...
It also shows the cradle, which is used to mount the Bridge to a wall or to neutral conductors. Figure 3 Bridge 11a/b/g Wireless Workgroup Bridge Pow er Port Serial Port Ethernet Port Cradle Observing Safety Precautions ...manuals search engine 10 CHAPTER 2: INSTALLING THE BRIDGE Figure 3 shows the front view of people and equipment, only professional network personnel should install the Bridge. WARNING: To avoid possible injury or damage to equipment, you must be maintained when the Bridge is safety certified according to equipment meeting these requirements. CAUTION: The 3Com...
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... the Bridge 11 Deciding Where to Place the Bridge Place the Bridge in Figure 4. For additional security, the Bridge also comes with a locking bar, which can be connected to the Bridge. To wall-mount the bridge: 1 Screw the cradle to a wall. Figure 4 Wall-Mounting the Bridge Cradle Downloaded...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. ...
... the Bridge 11 Deciding Where to Place the Bridge Place the Bridge in Figure 4. For additional security, the Bridge also comes with a locking bar, which can be connected to the Bridge. To wall-mount the bridge: 1 Screw the cradle to a wall. Figure 4 Wall-Mounting the Bridge Cradle Downloaded...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. ...
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... bar: 1 Insert the locking bar through the large opening in the side of the cradle, as shown in Figure 6. 12 CHAPTER 2: INSTALLING THE BRIDGE 2 Route the power and Ethernet cables through the opening in the cradle. Figure 6 Inserting the Locking Bar .11a .11g .100 .10 Downloaded from... www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Figure 5 shows a cable being routed under the cradle. Figure 5 Routing Cable Under the Cradle 3 Connect the power and Ethernet cables ...
... bar: 1 Insert the locking bar through the large opening in the side of the cradle, as shown in Figure 6. 12 CHAPTER 2: INSTALLING THE BRIDGE 2 Route the power and Ethernet cables through the opening in the cradle. Figure 6 Inserting the Locking Bar .11a .11g .100 .10 Downloaded from... www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Figure 5 shows a cable being routed under the cradle. Figure 5 Routing Cable Under the Cradle 3 Connect the power and Ethernet cables ...
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... Select a location that can be used to the bottom of obstructions and provides good reception. 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 on the locking bar is clear ...of the cradle. Remove the backing from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine After the rubber feet are installed, place the Bridge on a flat surface ...
... Select a location that can be used to the bottom of obstructions and provides good reception. 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 on the locking bar is clear ...of the cradle. Remove the backing from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine After the rubber feet are installed, place the Bridge on a flat surface ...
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... 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 8. Before connecting the Bridge to extend through the cradle. 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 Serial Cable Serial Cable Downloaded from being attached ...
... 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 8. Before connecting the Bridge to extend through the cradle. 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 Serial Cable Serial Cable Downloaded from being attached ...