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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 Select Radio Channels 33 Setting Up an Ad-Hoc Network 34 Changing Wireless Security...
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 Select Radio Channels 33 Setting Up an Ad-Hoc Network 34 Changing Wireless Security...
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... last-minute product information. See Chapter 3 for instructions. Downloaded from the CD: 1 Insert the 3Com Installation 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...
... last-minute product information. See Chapter 3 for instructions. Downloaded from the CD: 1 Insert the 3Com Installation 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...
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... as the 3Com 11a/b/g Wireless LAN Access Point. Operating in either infrastructure or ad-hoc mode, and can support a stand-alone wireless network configuration or an integrated configuration with one another at close range without an access point. Network Configuration and Planning The Bridge can operate ...in ad-hoc mode, two or more Bridges can combine up to set up an ad-hoc network, for expansion into a multiclient workgroup. Infrastructure configurations extend your wireless LAN to devices that would ...
... as the 3Com 11a/b/g Wireless LAN Access Point. Operating in either infrastructure or ad-hoc mode, and can support a stand-alone wireless network configuration or an integrated configuration with one another at close range without an access point. Network Configuration and Planning The Bridge can operate ...in ad-hoc mode, two or more Bridges can combine up to set up an ad-hoc network, for expansion into a multiclient workgroup. Infrastructure configurations extend your wireless LAN to devices that would ...
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... 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 for small groups in areas that...
... 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 for small groups in areas that...
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... CD. used for securing a wall-mounted installation). ■ Rubber feet (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 included with the...
... CD. used for securing a wall-mounted installation). ■ Rubber feet (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 included with the...
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...been connected. Connecting to a Hub You can directly connect the Bridge to a Hub Access Point Hub Uplink Port POWER WIRELESS ETHERNET .11a .11g .100 .10 11a/ b/ g Wireless Workgroup Brid ge You can supply network connections for example, through a...Wireless Client (Infrastructure) mode directly to the LAN (for up to an Ethernet hub, as computers and network printers, by connecting the Bridge to 16 specific Ethernet client devices. It uses a client list of MAC addresses to keep track of an Ethernet crossover cable. To clear the list, you must access the Bridge's Configuration...
...been connected. Connecting to a Hub You can directly connect the Bridge to a Hub Access Point Hub Uplink Port POWER WIRELESS ETHERNET .11a .11g .100 .10 11a/ b/ g Wireless Workgroup Brid ge You can supply network connections for example, through a...Wireless Client (Infrastructure) mode directly to the LAN (for up to an Ethernet hub, as computers and network printers, by connecting the Bridge to 16 specific Ethernet client devices. It uses a client list of MAC addresses to keep track of an Ethernet crossover cable. To clear the list, you must access the Bridge's Configuration...
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...configure the Bridge to associate with your access point. 3 Connect the Bridge to the power supply in its permanent location. 4 Connect the network printer directly to the Bridge as shown in Figure 11, or to a hub that is connected to the Bridge. 16 CHAPTER 2: INSTALLING THE BRIDGE... Figure 12. Figure 12 Connecting to the wired LAN. Used this way, the Bridge allows you to configure a Bridge before connecting it to a Computer Access Point POWER WIRELESS ETHERNET 11a/b/ g .11a .11g .100 .10 Wireless Workgroup Bridge Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine
...configure the Bridge to associate with your access point. 3 Connect the Bridge to the power supply in its permanent location. 4 Connect the network printer directly to the Bridge as shown in Figure 11, or to a hub that is connected to the Bridge. 16 CHAPTER 2: INSTALLING THE BRIDGE... Figure 12. Figure 12 Connecting to the wired LAN. Used this way, the Bridge allows you to configure a Bridge before connecting it to a Computer Access Point POWER WIRELESS ETHERNET 11a/b/ g .11a .11g .100 .10 Wireless Workgroup Bridge Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine
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...Need to determine if there is the 3Com 2.4/5 GHz Omnidirectional Workgroup Bridge Antenna (3CWE501). Downloaded from the factory. For more complex, you may have to configure the Bridge and organize devices so that you first open the Bridge's Configuration Management System. This is a DHCP ...3Com.com Determining if you can connect the Bridge as it secure. Use the 3Com Wireless Infrastructure Device Manager (Widman) included on page 27 for instructions. The 3Com-approved external antenna for the Bridge to increase the range of the Bridge, you can manage the wireless LAN...
...Need to determine if there is the 3Com 2.4/5 GHz Omnidirectional Workgroup Bridge Antenna (3CWE501). Downloaded from the factory. For more complex, you may have to configure the Bridge and organize devices so that you first open the Bridge's Configuration Management System. This is a DHCP ...3Com.com Determining if you can connect the Bridge as it secure. Use the 3Com Wireless Infrastructure Device Manager (Widman) included on page 27 for instructions. The 3Com-approved external antenna for the Bridge to increase the range of the Bridge, you can manage the wireless LAN...
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... computer's web browser. ■ If the Configuration Management System starts, the Bridge is on page 23 for detailed instructions. ■ If the Configuration Management System does not start the 3Com Wireless Infrastructure Device Manager to Configure the Bridge 19 Networks without a DHCP Server If your ...network does not have a DHCP server, the Bridge uses a default IP address (169.254...
... computer's web browser. ■ If the Configuration Management System starts, the Bridge is on page 23 for detailed instructions. ■ If the Configuration Management System does not start the 3Com Wireless Infrastructure Device Manager to Configure the Bridge 19 Networks without a DHCP Server If your ...network does not have a DHCP server, the Bridge uses a default IP address (169.254...
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... Address Subnet Mask Gateway IP Address Network Mode Radio Mode Wireless LAN Service Area Channel Selection Transmit Power Antenna Selection Data Preamble Security...Administration Password TFTP Server IP Address FTP Server IP Address Default Setting 3Com WWB None (blank) For U.S. version, United States and Canada ...Wireless Client [Infrastructure]) Open System (no security) Disabled Enabled Disabled admin None (blank) None None Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 20 CHAPTER 2: INSTALLING THE BRIDGE Bridge Default Settings Table 4 shows the Bridge configuration...
... Address Subnet Mask Gateway IP Address Network Mode Radio Mode Wireless LAN Service Area Channel Selection Transmit Power Antenna Selection Data Preamble Security...Administration Password TFTP Server IP Address FTP Server IP Address Default Setting 3Com WWB None (blank) For U.S. version, United States and Canada ...Wireless Client [Infrastructure]) Open System (no security) Disabled Enabled Disabled admin None (blank) None None Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 20 CHAPTER 2: INSTALLING THE BRIDGE Bridge Default Settings Table 4 shows the Bridge configuration...
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... TFTP Client. ■ As an optional FTP Server. Using the 3Com Installation CD 21 Using the 3Com Installation CD The 3Com Installation CD contains the following tools and utilities: ■ 3Com Wireless Infrastructure Device Manager-an administration tool that helps you need a computer running... Server, which is recommended) Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine To use the 3Com Installation CD, you select 3Com wireless LAN devices and launch their configurations in your Web browser. ■ 3Com 3CDaemon Server Tool-a firmware upgrade tool that can act in Table 5.
... TFTP Client. ■ As an optional FTP Server. Using the 3Com Installation CD 21 Using the 3Com Installation CD The 3Com Installation CD contains the following tools and utilities: ■ 3Com Wireless Infrastructure Device Manager-an administration tool that helps you need a computer running... Server, which is recommended) Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine To use the 3Com Installation CD, you select 3Com wireless LAN devices and launch their configurations in your Web browser. ■ 3Com 3CDaemon Server Tool-a firmware upgrade tool that can act in Table 5.
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... a secure session. 3 CONFIGURING THE BRIDGE If the Bridge configuration that was set at the factory does not meet your network requirements, or if you want to customize the settings, you can use these tools to change the configuration: Table 6 Configuration Tools Configuration Tool 3Com Wireless Infrastructure Device Manager (Widman) 3Com 11a/b/g Wireless Workgroup Bridge Configuration Management System Description Helps you configure the Bridge through your Web...
... a secure session. 3 CONFIGURING THE BRIDGE If the Bridge configuration that was set at the factory does not meet your network requirements, or if you want to customize the settings, you can use these tools to change the configuration: Table 6 Configuration Tools Configuration Tool 3Com Wireless Infrastructure Device Manager (Widman) 3Com 11a/b/g Wireless Workgroup Bridge Configuration Management System Description Helps you configure the Bridge through your Web...
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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 network, select a device and view its properties, and launch the Configuration Management System in your network, it can identify it has been powered up. Choose the appropriate adapter and click OK. Downloaded from...
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 network, select a device and view its properties, and launch the Configuration Management System in your network, it can identify it has been powered up. Choose the appropriate adapter and click OK. Downloaded from...
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..., select the device you want to verify that it is the one wireless LAN device appears in the tree and you are identified with exclamation points (!). Using the 3Com Wireless Infrastructure Device Manager 25 Devices in a different subnet than one you want . 3 Click Configure. ■ If the selected device is on the same subnet as...
..., select the device you want to verify that it is the one wireless LAN device appears in the tree and you are identified with exclamation points (!). Using the 3Com Wireless Infrastructure Device Manager 25 Devices in a different subnet than one you want . 3 Click Configure. ■ If the selected device is on the same subnet as...
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....com manuals search engine Launches the Configuration Management System for the selected device. Scans the network and displays the connected 3Com 11a/b/g Wireless LAN devices. Table 7 Infrastructure Device Manager Options Button Properties Configure Refresh Choose NIC Close Help Description Displays...of the selected device: Device Name, Device Type, Wireless LAN Service Area (ESSID), IP Address, Subnet Mask, and MAC Address. 26 CHAPTER 3: CONFIGURING THE BRIDGE Figure 15 Wireless Infrastructure Device Manager Pre-IP Configuration 4 The next window prompts for an administrative password to...
....com manuals search engine Launches the Configuration Management System for the selected device. Scans the network and displays the connected 3Com 11a/b/g Wireless LAN devices. Table 7 Infrastructure Device Manager Options Button Properties Configure Refresh Choose NIC Close Help Description Displays...of the selected device: Device Name, Device Type, Wireless LAN Service Area (ESSID), IP Address, Subnet Mask, and MAC Address. 26 CHAPTER 3: CONFIGURING THE BRIDGE Figure 15 Wireless Infrastructure Device Manager Pre-IP Configuration 4 The next window prompts for an administrative password to...
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... Bridge, when you first open the Configuration Management System, you configure the Bridge through your computer's web browser. ■ Start the 3Com Wireless Infrastructure Device Manager, locate the Bridge, and then click Configure. When you first open the Configuration... in which the Bridge is operating. blank (press enter) The Configuration Management System displays the Connection Status page, as the Bridge. Using the Configuration Management System 27 Using the Configuration Management System The 3Com11a/b/g Wireless Workgroup Bridge Configuration Management System resides ...
... Bridge, when you first open the Configuration Management System, you configure the Bridge through your computer's web browser. ■ Start the 3Com Wireless Infrastructure Device Manager, locate the Bridge, and then click Configure. When you first open the Configuration... in which the Bridge is operating. blank (press enter) The Configuration Management System displays the Connection Status page, as the Bridge. Using the Configuration Management System 27 Using the Configuration Management System The 3Com11a/b/g Wireless Workgroup Bridge Configuration Management System resides ...
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Open System (no security) N/A Tx Data Rate (Mbps) The most recent data reception rate. Note: Received Signal Strength is shown in Infrastructure mode only. Activity (Packets Rx) The number of packets the Bridge N/A has transmitted. Varies Clearing and Applying System Configuration Settings The pages in the Configuration Management System have two buttons: Clear and Apply...
Open System (no security) N/A Tx Data Rate (Mbps) The most recent data reception rate. Note: Received Signal Strength is shown in Infrastructure mode only. Activity (Packets Rx) The number of packets the Bridge N/A has transmitted. Varies Clearing and Applying System Configuration Settings The pages in the Configuration Management System have two buttons: Clear and Apply...
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... upon power-on the Ethernet port. Using the Configuration Management System 29 Changing System Properties Under System Configuration, click System Properties. You can change properties by entering a value in the System 3Com WWB Summary window. Table 9 describes the properties. None This setting allows the Bridge to support Support multiple wired single or multiple Ethernet...
... upon power-on the Ethernet port. Using the Configuration Management System 29 Changing System Properties Under System Configuration, click System Properties. You can change properties by entering a value in the System 3Com WWB Summary window. Table 9 describes the properties. None This setting allows the Bridge to support Support multiple wired single or multiple Ethernet...
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... Obtain an IP address automatically and click Apply. disables SSL technology. 30 CHAPTER 3: CONFIGURING THE BRIDGE Table 9 System Properties Page (continued) Web GUI Protocol This setting allows users to configure the device using the old IP address. Table 10 describes the IP Network properties....the following steps after changing the IP address: 1 Close your browser. 2 Return to the 3Com Wireless Infrastructure Device Manager and click Refresh. 3 Select the device and click Configure to change the settings shown in Table 10. IP Address When Specify an IP address is...
... Obtain an IP address automatically and click Apply. disables SSL technology. 30 CHAPTER 3: CONFIGURING THE BRIDGE Table 9 System Properties Page (continued) Web GUI Protocol This setting allows users to configure the device using the old IP address. Table 10 describes the IP Network properties....the following steps after changing the IP address: 1 Close your browser. 2 Return to the 3Com Wireless Infrastructure Device Manager and click Refresh. 3 Select the device and click Configure to change the settings shown in Table 10. IP Address When Specify an IP address is...