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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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...of Intel Corporation. You agree not to you are registered trademarks of -life electronic components. Ensuring that comes from 3Com Corporation. 3Com Corporation reserves the right to revise this documentation and to : Establishing environmental performance standards that comply with a low ...heavy-metal content. Technical data is environmentally-friendly, and the inks are provided in 3Com's standard commercial license for this product is applicable. Environmental Statement about the Documentation The documentation for the Software. The ...
...of Intel Corporation. You agree not to you are registered trademarks of -life electronic components. Ensuring that comes from 3Com Corporation. 3Com Corporation reserves the right to revise this documentation and to : Establishing environmental performance standards that comply with a low ...heavy-metal content. Technical data is environmentally-friendly, and the inks are provided in 3Com's standard commercial license for this product is applicable. Environmental Statement about the Documentation The documentation for the Software. The ...
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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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... professionals who have a basic knowledge of current networking 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.
... professionals who have a basic knowledge of current networking 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.
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... application, system, or device. Caution Information that alerts you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key names are used throughout this guide, each Bridge documentation set includes the following syntax: system password In this guide, you must evaluate the syntax provided and then supply the appropriate values for . Example...
... application, system, or device. Caution Information that alerts you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key names are used throughout this guide, each Bridge documentation set includes the following syntax: system password In this guide, you must evaluate the syntax provided and then supply the appropriate values for . Example...
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... To view the online help systems that describe how to view the Bridge User Guide. 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...
... To view the online help systems that describe how to view the Bridge User Guide. 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...
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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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...3Com 11a/b/g Wireless Workgroup Bridge includes a robust suite of network wiring. 3Com 11a/b/g Wireless LAN products provide easy, affordable, flexible ways to extend wireless networks to 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 standards-based security features, and supports wireless... manuals search engine This guide shows how you can use the 3Com 11a/b/g Wireless Workgroup Bridge in your office or classroom to connect groups of wired Ethernet client devices to more users.
...3Com 11a/b/g Wireless Workgroup Bridge includes a robust suite of network wiring. 3Com 11a/b/g Wireless LAN products provide easy, affordable, flexible ways to extend wireless networks to 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 standards-based security features, and supports wireless... manuals search engine This guide shows how you can use the 3Com 11a/b/g Wireless Workgroup Bridge in your office or classroom to connect groups of wired Ethernet client devices to more users.
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...five-fold increase in data throughput. ■ Transferring large files like voice, video, or multimedia over a wireless network that demand additional bandwidth. ■ Supporting a dense user base confined to 54 Mbps. The higher spectrum provides about 50 m (164 ft) of non-overlapping channels, you can benefit from ...802.11g standards Standards can help you make the best choice for your wireless implementation plans. 802.11a Ratified in 2002, 802.11a is IEEE's more popular 2.4 GHz band. 802.11b operates at up to 11 Mbps and supports coverage up to 100 m (328 ft). Ratified in 2003...
...five-fold increase in data throughput. ■ Transferring large files like voice, video, or multimedia over a wireless network that demand additional bandwidth. ■ Supporting a dense user base confined to 54 Mbps. The higher spectrum provides about 50 m (164 ft) of non-overlapping channels, you can benefit from ...802.11g standards Standards can help you make the best choice for your wireless implementation plans. 802.11a Ratified in 2002, 802.11a is IEEE's more popular 2.4 GHz band. 802.11b operates at up to 11 Mbps and supports coverage up to 100 m (328 ft). Ratified in 2003...
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... expansion into a multiclient workgroup. Operating in ad-hoc mode, two or more Bridges can support a stand-alone wireless network configuration or an integrated configuration with the wired network through a wireless LAN access point such as the 3Com 11a/b/g Wireless LAN Access Point. You may... Downloaded from the wired LAN. Infrastructure configurations extend your wireless LAN to devices that would otherwise have to be connected to the wired network. The workgroup associates with 10/100 Mbps Ethernet LANs. Network Configuration and Planning The Bridge can operate in either ...
... expansion into a multiclient workgroup. Operating in ad-hoc mode, two or more Bridges can support a stand-alone wireless network configuration or an integrated configuration with the wired network through a wireless LAN access point such as the 3Com 11a/b/g Wireless LAN Access Point. You may... Downloaded from the wired LAN. Infrastructure configurations extend your wireless LAN to devices that would otherwise have to be connected to the wired network. The workgroup associates with 10/100 Mbps Ethernet LANs. Network Configuration and Planning The Bridge can operate in either ...
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... 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 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...
... 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 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...
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...(four; Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 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 not... bar (used for a flat-surface installation). ■ 3Com Installation CD. It covers the following topics: ■ Unpacking the Bridge ■ Observing Safety Precautions ■ Deciding Where to Place the Bridge ■ Connecting the Bridge ■ Checking the LED Indicators ■ Attaching An External...
...(four; Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 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 not... bar (used for a flat-surface installation). ■ 3Com Installation CD. It covers the following topics: ■ Unpacking the Bridge ■ Observing Safety Precautions ■ Deciding Where to Place the Bridge ■ Connecting the Bridge ■ Checking the LED Indicators ■ Attaching An External...
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... national or international safety requirements for short circuit protection of people and equipment, only professional network personnel should install the Bridge. Figure 3 Bridge 11a/b/g Wireless Workgroup Bridge Pow er Port Serial Port Ethernet Port Cradle Observing Safety Precautions This equipment must be installed in .) must use ....: To avoid possible injury or damage to equipment, you must be maintained when the Bridge is used to mount the Bridge to a wall or to neutral conductors. CAUTION: The 3Com power supply (part number 61-0107-000) input relies on a flat surface. For...
... national or international safety requirements for short circuit protection of people and equipment, only professional network personnel should install the Bridge. Figure 3 Bridge 11a/b/g Wireless Workgroup Bridge Pow er Port Serial Port Ethernet Port Cradle Observing Safety Precautions This equipment must be installed in .) must use ....: To avoid possible injury or damage to equipment, you must be maintained when the Bridge is used to mount the Bridge to a wall or to neutral conductors. CAUTION: The 3Com power supply (part number 61-0107-000) input relies on a flat surface. For...
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... Place the Bridge 11 Deciding Where to Place the Bridge Place the Bridge in Figure 4. Wall-Mounting the Bridge The Bridge comes with a security lock (not provided) to lock the Bridge to the cradle after the Bridge is mounted to the Bridge. Figure 4 Wall-Mounting the Bridge Cradle Downloaded from... 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...
... Place the Bridge 11 Deciding Where to Place the Bridge Place the Bridge in Figure 4. Wall-Mounting the Bridge The Bridge comes with a security lock (not provided) to lock the Bridge to the cradle after the Bridge is mounted to the Bridge. Figure 4 Wall-Mounting the Bridge Cradle Downloaded from... 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...
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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 .... Use your own lock to the wall. Figure 5 Routing Cable Under the Cradle 3 Connect the power and Ethernet cables to the ports on the Bridge. 4 Snap the Bridge onto the cradle. Figure 6 Inserting the Locking Bar .11a .11g .100 .10 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 12 CHAPTER 2: INSTALLING 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 .... Use your own lock to the wall. Figure 5 Routing Cable Under the Cradle 3 Connect the power and Ethernet cables to the ports on the Bridge. 4 Snap the Bridge onto the cradle. Figure 6 Inserting the Locking Bar .11a .11g .100 .10 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 12 CHAPTER 2: INSTALLING THE...
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... the opening until the hole on the locking bar is clear of obstructions and provides good reception. After the rubber feet are installed, place the Bridge on any type 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 place, as a table or ...
... the opening until the hole on the locking bar is clear of obstructions and provides good reception. After the rubber feet are installed, place the Bridge on any type 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 place, as a table or ...
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... power, Ethernet, and serial ports, as shown in Figure 8. This allows the connector to the Bridge, remove the end cap on the cradle. If your connector is large and prevents the cradle from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Figure 9 Connecting a ... Cable Serial Cable Downloaded from being attached 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 an Ethernet device, connect the power. Serial cables come with a variety of connector sizes. Before connecting the...
... power, Ethernet, and serial ports, as shown in Figure 8. This allows the connector to the Bridge, remove the end cap on the cradle. If your connector is large and prevents the cradle from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Figure 9 Connecting a ... Cable Serial Cable Downloaded from being attached 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 an Ethernet device, connect the power. Serial cables come with a variety of connector sizes. Before connecting the...