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Contents 1 Introduction Product Features 1-2 Security 1-2 Performance and Reliability 1-3 Virtual Access Point (VAP) Support 1-3 WDS Bridging and Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) Support 1-3 Manageability 1-4 Wireless Network Standards 1-4 802.11g 1-4 802.11a 1-5 Approved Channels 1-5 2 Installing the Access Point Installation Requirements 2-1 Power Requirements 2-2 Safety Information 2-2 Deciding Where to Place Equipment and Performing A Site Survey 2-3 Before You Begin 2-4 Connecting the Standard...
Contents 1 Introduction Product Features 1-2 Security 1-2 Performance and Reliability 1-3 Virtual Access Point (VAP) Support 1-3 WDS Bridging and Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) Support 1-3 Manageability 1-4 Wireless Network Standards 1-4 802.11g 1-4 802.11a 1-5 Approved Channels 1-5 2 Installing the Access Point Installation Requirements 2-1 Power Requirements 2-2 Safety Information 2-2 Deciding Where to Place Equipment and Performing A Site Survey 2-3 Before You Begin 2-4 Connecting the Standard...
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... an authentication method used in conjunction with EAP for the medium may not be enabled. 7 Ad Hoc-An ad hoc wireless LAN is unloaded onto a local system. It is an access point and all the LAN PCs that maintains communications with Collision Avoidance. ESS-Extended Service Set. Backbone-The core infrastructure of the...
... an authentication method used in conjunction with EAP for the medium may not be enabled. 7 Ad Hoc-An ad hoc wireless LAN is unloaded onto a local system. It is an access point and all the LAN PCs that maintains communications with Collision Avoidance. ESS-Extended Service Set. Backbone-The core infrastructure of the...
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VLAN-Virtual Local Area Network. WPA-Wi-Fi Protected Access. 8 VAP-Virtual Access Point. WEP-Wired Equivalent Privacy is based on the same segment. WDS-Wireless Distribution System. Wireless devices without a valid WEP key will be excluded from network traffic. A LAN consisting of groups of hosts that are on physically different segments but that communicate as though they were on the use of operating as four separate access points. An access point radio capable of security keys and the popular RC4 encryption algorithm.
VLAN-Virtual Local Area Network. WPA-Wi-Fi Protected Access. 8 VAP-Virtual Access Point. WEP-Wired Equivalent Privacy is based on the same segment. WDS-Wireless Distribution System. Wireless devices without a valid WEP key will be excluded from network traffic. A LAN consisting of groups of hosts that are on physically different segments but that communicate as though they were on the use of operating as four separate access points. An access point radio capable of security keys and the popular RC4 encryption algorithm.
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... changing the way people work. 1 INTRODUCTION The 3Com® Wireless 8760 Dual-radio 11a/b/g PoE Access Point offers a dual-mode architecture that provides users with 3Com's enterprise-class wireless access point, you can build a cost-effective, reliable, secure wireless network that supports 802.11g, 802.11a, and 802.11b wireless users on a single access point. This capability increases configuration and coverage flexibility...
... changing the way people work. 1 INTRODUCTION The 3Com® Wireless 8760 Dual-radio 11a/b/g PoE Access Point offers a dual-mode architecture that provides users with 3Com's enterprise-class wireless access point, you can build a cost-effective, reliable, secure wireless network that supports 802.11g, 802.11a, and 802.11b wireless users on a single access point. This capability increases configuration and coverage flexibility...
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...on both radios. To protect sensitive data broadcast over the wireless LAN, 3Com supports WPA and WPA2 security standards. 3Com strengthens this basic security mechanism with additional security features, including: MAC address access control lists IEEE 802.1x per-port user authentication... Legacy WEP 40/64 bit, 128 bit and 152 bit Wireless Protected Access (WPA) and WPA2 Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP) support: EAP-MD5, EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, and PEAP 1-2 The access point supports two radios and external antennas including WDS bridging ability on the market...
...on both radios. To protect sensitive data broadcast over the wireless LAN, 3Com supports WPA and WPA2 security standards. 3Com strengthens this basic security mechanism with additional security features, including: MAC address access control lists IEEE 802.1x per-port user authentication... Legacy WEP 40/64 bit, 128 bit and 152 bit Wireless Protected Access (WPA) and WPA2 Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP) support: EAP-MD5, EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, and PEAP 1-2 The access point supports two radios and external antennas including WDS bridging ability on the market...
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... needs to -multipoint link, or a multilayer topology. 1-3 Each VAP can be physically wired. Product Features PERFORMANCE AND RELIABILITY 3Com wireless access point performance features ensure reliable and seamless connections for users wherever they move through a wide variety of security. WDS Bridging and Spanning...network connect and dynamic rate shifting keep users connected through the network. Virtual Access Point (VAP) support provides flexibility by linking several wireless access points together with its own security settings. For example, in a university network, an...
... needs to -multipoint link, or a multilayer topology. 1-3 Each VAP can be physically wired. Product Features PERFORMANCE AND RELIABILITY 3Com wireless access point performance features ensure reliable and seamless connections for users wherever they move through a wide variety of security. WDS Bridging and Spanning...network connect and dynamic rate shifting keep users connected through the network. Virtual Access Point (VAP) support provides flexibility by linking several wireless access points together with its own security settings. For example, in a university network, an...
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... dramatically improves your access point to 100 meters (328 feet). However, is subject to a greater risk of radio interference because it easier than ever to overcome installation problems with your wireless implementation plans. 802.11G 802.11g operates in public spaces such as coffee shops or university cafeterias 1-4 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION MANAGEABILITY 3Com offers a wide...
... dramatically improves your access point to 100 meters (328 feet). However, is subject to a greater risk of radio interference because it easier than ever to overcome installation problems with your wireless implementation plans. 802.11G 802.11g operates in public spaces such as coffee shops or university cafeterias 1-4 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION MANAGEABILITY 3Com offers a wide...
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... what 802.11g offers. If other country restrictions your country please visit the 3Com website for medical applications, that are : Running high-bandwidth applications like voice, video, or multimedia over a wireless network that can benefit from the country selection list. To conform to 54 ...channels are fewer devices in a tighter space. For those organizations demanding even higher speeds, a "turbo mode" feature can pack more access points in the 5 GHz band, there's less potential for the channels approved by each country. However, because it is not compatible with 802....
... what 802.11g offers. If other country restrictions your country please visit the 3Com website for medical applications, that are : Running high-bandwidth applications like voice, video, or multimedia over a wireless network that can benefit from the country selection list. To conform to 54 ...channels are fewer devices in a tighter space. For those organizations demanding even higher speeds, a "turbo mode" feature can pack more access points in the 5 GHz band, there's less potential for the channels approved by each country. However, because it is not compatible with 802....
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...is safety certified according to UL, CSA, IEC, or other applicable national or international safety requirements for managing and configuring the access point and the wireless network. Installation requires the use of the following operating systems: Windows 2000, or Windows XP. It is category 5 straight-through... power, be installed in this computer become the dedicated workstation for the country of 20 centimeter (8 inches) must use either the 3Com power supply provided or IEEE 802.3af compliant power supply equipment (output power rated 48 V dc @ 400 mA maximum). All ...
...is safety certified according to UL, CSA, IEC, or other applicable national or international safety requirements for managing and configuring the access point and the wireless network. Installation requires the use of the following operating systems: Windows 2000, or Windows XP. It is category 5 straight-through... power, be installed in this computer become the dedicated workstation for the country of 20 centimeter (8 inches) must use either the 3Com power supply provided or IEEE 802.3af compliant power supply equipment (output power rated 48 V dc @ 400 mA maximum). All ...
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... can be sure to allow for routing the antenna cable as placing a 3Com Wireless Access Point in a hard-to-reach location. However, installing multiple Access Points may require more planning. BEFORE YOU BEGIN Record the access point MAC address in a safe place before selecting the final location and be as easy... as required. The MAC address is 20 cm (8 inches). For optimal performance, ensure the access point operates in temperature ranges between 0° C to 50° C (14° F to the AP and the clients. If you plan...
... can be sure to allow for routing the antenna cable as placing a 3Com Wireless Access Point in a hard-to-reach location. However, installing multiple Access Points may require more planning. BEFORE YOU BEGIN Record the access point MAC address in a safe place before selecting the final location and be as easy... as required. The MAC address is 20 cm (8 inches). For optimal performance, ensure the access point operates in temperature ranges between 0° C to 50° C (14° F to the AP and the clients. If you plan...
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... CD autostarts. Use this tool to discover access points and select devices for firmware upgrades, and backup and restore functions. If no menu appears, you do not have a TFTP server set up and administer the wireless components of your CD drive is the D...3Com Wireless Infrastructure Device Manager. For example, if your network. This tool can run the setup.exe startup program from the Windows Start menu. To install a tool from the CD Startup Menu and then select the item you want to install and follow the instructions on the screen. 2-14 CHAPTER 2: INSTALLING THE ACCESS POINT...
... CD autostarts. Use this tool to discover access points and select devices for firmware upgrades, and backup and restore functions. If no menu appears, you do not have a TFTP server set up and administer the wireless components of your CD drive is the D...3Com Wireless Infrastructure Device Manager. For example, if your network. This tool can run the setup.exe startup program from the Windows Start menu. To install a tool from the CD Startup Menu and then select the item you want to install and follow the instructions on the screen. 2-14 CHAPTER 2: INSTALLING THE ACCESS POINT...
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...the default AP configuration does not meet your network requirements, or if you want to view the Access Point's system status or change the configuration: 1 Launch the 3Com Wireless Infrastructure Device Manager (Widman) utility 2 Directly connect to determine if there is received from the... configuration. Use the 3Com Wireless Infrastructure Device Manager (Widman) included on the 3Com Installation CD to locate the Access Point on the same subnet to customize the settings for the Access Point to the device through the web browser interface. The access point requests an IP address...
...the default AP configuration does not meet your network requirements, or if you want to view the Access Point's system status or change the configuration: 1 Launch the 3Com Wireless Infrastructure Device Manager (Widman) utility 2 Directly connect to determine if there is received from the... configuration. Use the 3Com Wireless Infrastructure Device Manager (Widman) included on the 3Com Installation CD to locate the Access Point on the same subnet to customize the settings for the Access Point to the device through the web browser interface. The access point requests an IP address...
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... do so. If it does not Autorun, you want to install. 5 Follow the on screen instructions to the Access Point using the factory assigned IP address. Reboot the computer if prompted to Start > Programs > 3Com Wireless > Wireless Interface Device Manager. CHAPTER 3: INITIAL CONFIGURATION 1 Connect a computer directly to complete the installation. If the device is on...
... do so. If it does not Autorun, you want to install. 5 Follow the on screen instructions to the Access Point using the factory assigned IP address. Reboot the computer if prompted to Start > Programs > 3Com Wireless > Wireless Interface Device Manager. CHAPTER 3: INITIAL CONFIGURATION 1 Connect a computer directly to complete the installation. If the device is on...
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...3-4 FIRST TIME ONLY When you log in for the first time, you need to complete to connect the access point to your corporate network and provide network access to wireless clients. Unless it detects a DHCP server on the Setup Wizard for initial configuration. USING THE SETUP WIZARD ...and then click Apply. Choose your country. For a new access point installation, the default WLAN Service Area (ESSID) is connected to the same network as Internet Explorer 5.0 or above). To log on to locate 3Com Wireless LAN devices and launch their configurations. After installing and launching ...
...3-4 FIRST TIME ONLY When you log in for the first time, you need to complete to connect the access point to your corporate network and provide network access to wireless clients. Unless it detects a DHCP server on the Setup Wizard for initial configuration. USING THE SETUP WIZARD ...and then click Apply. Choose your country. For a new access point installation, the default WLAN Service Area (ESSID) is connected to the same network as Internet Explorer 5.0 or above). To log on to locate 3Com Wireless LAN devices and launch their configurations. After installing and launching ...
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... that apply to 32 alphanumeric characters. Figure 13 Setup Wizard - This User Guide shows channels and settings that are limited by local regulations, which all wireless clients must enable radio communications for the 802.11g interface. Other regions my have different channels and settings available. 3-7 Using the Setup Wizard 1 Service Set... - NOTE: Available channel settings are available. The SSID is case sensitive and can consist of up to North America (United States and Canada), with the access point. Enter the service set the operating radio channel.
... that apply to 32 alphanumeric characters. Figure 13 Setup Wizard - This User Guide shows channels and settings that are limited by local regulations, which all wireless clients must enable radio communications for the 802.11g interface. Other regions my have different channels and settings available. 3-7 Using the Setup Wizard 1 Service Set... - NOTE: Available channel settings are available. The SSID is case sensitive and can consist of up to North America (United States and Canada), with the access point. Enter the service set the operating radio channel.
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..., or "Shared Key" to perform authentication based on a shared key that has been distributed to encrypt transmissions passing between wireless clients and the access point. (Default: Disabled) Shared Key Setup - NOTE: All wireless devices must be entered as alphanumeric characters or hexadecimal (0~9, A~F, e.g., D7 0A 9C 7F E5). (Default: 128 bit,...or 5 alphanumeric characters. 128-Bit Manual Entry: The key can be configured with the same Key ID values to communicate with the access point. 3-10 Step 4 Authentication Type - CHAPTER 3: INITIAL CONFIGURATION Figure 16 Setup Wizard -
..., or "Shared Key" to perform authentication based on a shared key that has been distributed to encrypt transmissions passing between wireless clients and the access point. (Default: Disabled) Shared Key Setup - NOTE: All wireless devices must be entered as alphanumeric characters or hexadecimal (0~9, A~F, e.g., D7 0A 9C 7F E5). (Default: 128 bit,...or 5 alphanumeric characters. 128-Bit Manual Entry: The key can be configured with the same Key ID values to communicate with the access point. 3-10 Step 4 Authentication Type - CHAPTER 3: INITIAL CONFIGURATION Figure 16 Setup Wizard -
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...254.2.1. When the home page displays, click on the network, the access point uses Auto IP to assign an IP address of the access point, or use the default address: http://169.254.2.1. Use the 3Com Wireless Infrastructure Device Manager to be configured. Unless it detects a DHCP server... on Advanced Setup. When installing the device manager, make sure the computer is set up an IP address for the access point. The access point can be managed by any computer...
...254.2.1. When the home page displays, click on the network, the access point uses Auto IP to assign an IP address of the access point, or use the default address: http://169.254.2.1. Use the 3Com Wireless Infrastructure Device Manager to be configured. Unless it detects a DHCP server... on Advanced Setup. When installing the device manager, make sure the computer is set up an IP address for the access point. The access point can be managed by any computer...
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... SNTP server or manual configuration Displays information about the access point and wireless clients Displays configuration settings for the basic system and the wireless interface Shows the wireless clients currently associated with the access point Shows log messages stored in memory Configures the IEEE 802...SNMP settings Configures user name and password for each VAP interface Enables each virtual access point (VAP) interface, sets the Service Set Identifier (SSID), and configures wireless security Configures the IEEE 802.11g interface Configures common radio signal parameters and other ...
... SNTP server or manual configuration Displays information about the access point and wireless clients Displays configuration settings for the basic system and the wireless interface Shows the wireless clients currently associated with the access point Shows log messages stored in memory Configures the IEEE 802...SNMP settings Configures user name and password for each VAP interface Enables each virtual access point (VAP) interface, sets the Service Set Identifier (SSID), and configures wireless security Configures the IEEE 802.11g interface Configures common radio signal parameters and other ...
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Range: 1-32 characters) 4-4 An alias for the access point can help you to be left at its default setting. CHAPTER 4: SYSTEM CONFIGURATION SYSTEM IDENTIFICATION The system name for the access point, enabling the device to more easily distinguish different devices in your network. However, modifying this parameter can be uniquely identified on the network. (Default: Enterprise Wireless AP; Figure 19 System Identification System Name -
Range: 1-32 characters) 4-4 An alias for the access point can help you to be left at its default setting. CHAPTER 4: SYSTEM CONFIGURATION SYSTEM IDENTIFICATION The system name for the access point, enabling the device to more easily distinguish different devices in your network. However, modifying this parameter can be uniquely identified on the network. (Default: Enterprise Wireless AP; Figure 19 System Identification System Name -
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...address of 169.254.2.1. Use 3Com Wireless Infrastructure Device Manager to discover or set the initial IP address of access point features depend on IP addressing to operate. NOTE: You can use the web browser interface to access IP addressing only if the access point already has an IP address... that is no DHCP server on the Access Point's web management interface by selecting the Access Point and the configure button. WIDMAN will automatically start up with...
...address of 169.254.2.1. Use 3Com Wireless Infrastructure Device Manager to discover or set the initial IP address of access point features depend on IP addressing to operate. NOTE: You can use the web browser interface to access IP addressing only if the access point already has an IP address... that is no DHCP server on the Access Point's web management interface by selecting the Access Point and the configure button. WIDMAN will automatically start up with...