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Syslog Function 50 System Log 50 Syslog Server 51 Syslog Port 51 Syslog Level 51 Management 52 Administration 52 SNMP 53 MAC Filtering 54 Rogue AP Detection 55 Backup/ Restore Settings 56 Firmware Auto Upgrade 57 Firmware Manual Upgrade 58 Rebooting 60 Connecting Through the Com Port 61 Restoring Factory Settings 62 TROUBLESHOOTING Diagnosing Problems 63
Syslog Function 50 System Log 50 Syslog Server 51 Syslog Port 51 Syslog Level 51 Management 52 Administration 52 SNMP 53 MAC Filtering 54 Rogue AP Detection 55 Backup/ Restore Settings 56 Firmware Auto Upgrade 57 Firmware Manual Upgrade 58 Rebooting 60 Connecting Through the Com Port 61 Restoring Factory Settings 62 TROUBLESHOOTING Diagnosing Problems 63
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... broadcast over the wireless LAN, 3Com supports Wireless Equivalent Privacy (WEP) and Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA and WPA2). Security 3Com offers one of the most robust suites of security for network data and communications. The Access Point (AP) supports Wi-Fi Protected Access security standards to 64 simultaneous users. Key Product Features The product operates using 11a (9550 AP only), 11b, 11g, or 11n modes. 1 INTRODUCTION The 3Com AirConnect 9550 11n 2.4+5GHz PoE Access Point and the 3Com AirConnect 9150 11n 2.4GHz PoE Access Point...
... broadcast over the wireless LAN, 3Com supports Wireless Equivalent Privacy (WEP) and Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA and WPA2). Security 3Com offers one of the most robust suites of security for network data and communications. The Access Point (AP) supports Wi-Fi Protected Access security standards to 64 simultaneous users. Key Product Features The product operates using 11a (9550 AP only), 11b, 11g, or 11n modes. 1 INTRODUCTION The 3Com AirConnect 9550 11n 2.4+5GHz PoE Access Point and the 3Com AirConnect 9150 11n 2.4GHz PoE Access Point...
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... and dynamic rate shifting keep users connected through the network. Wireless Infrastructure Device Manager and Wireless LAN Device Discovery tools let you configure parameters, run diagnostics, backup and restore configurations, and monitor performance from SNMP to the optimum connection speed as they roam. Manageability 3Com offers a wide range of conditions by changing to 3Com Network Supervisor and HP OpenView for seamless integration with RADIUS server authentication support, Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP), Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Wireless Protected Access (WPA...
... and dynamic rate shifting keep users connected through the network. Wireless Infrastructure Device Manager and Wireless LAN Device Discovery tools let you configure parameters, run diagnostics, backup and restore configurations, and monitor performance from SNMP to the optimum connection speed as they roam. Manageability 3Com offers a wide range of conditions by changing to 3Com Network Supervisor and HP OpenView for seamless integration with RADIUS server authentication support, Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP), Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Wireless Protected Access (WPA...
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... Key Product Features ■ Transferring large files like computer-aided design files, preprint publishing documents or graphics files, such as MRI scans for expansion into 802.11n. ■ Implementing a complete wireless LAN solution, including Ethernet Adapters, gateways, access points and clients; Wi-Fi certification guarantees compatibility among vendors. Because 802.11a has a greater number of radio interference because it operates in the 2.4GHz band. 802.11b can support...
... Key Product Features ■ Transferring large files like computer-aided design files, preprint publishing documents or graphics files, such as MRI scans for expansion into 802.11n. ■ Implementing a complete wireless LAN solution, including Ethernet Adapters, gateways, access points and clients; Wi-Fi certification guarantees compatibility among vendors. Because 802.11a has a greater number of radio interference because it operates in the 2.4GHz band. 802.11b can support...
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12 Key Product Features Installing Your 3com Wireless Access Point To set up and install your 3Com Wireless Access Point, please refer to the 3Com® AirConnect® 9550 11n 2.4+5GHz PoE Access Point 3CRWE955075 / WL-605 3Com® AirConnect® 9150 11n 2.4GHz PoE Access Point 3CRWE915075 / WL-604 Quick Start Guide (Part Number 10016854).
12 Key Product Features Installing Your 3com Wireless Access Point To set up and install your 3Com Wireless Access Point, please refer to the 3Com® AirConnect® 9550 11n 2.4+5GHz PoE Access Point 3CRWE955075 / WL-605 3Com® AirConnect® 9150 11n 2.4GHz PoE Access Point 3CRWE915075 / WL-604 Quick Start Guide (Part Number 10016854).
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... there is a DHCP server on the network and view its Ethernet port or console port Networks with a DHCP Server If your network requirements, or if you can use these tools to change the configuration: ■ Launch the 3Com Wireless Infrastructure Device Manager (Widman) utility ■ Directly connect to the device through its IP address. Networks with a DHCP Server 13 2 CONFIGURING THE WIRELESS ACCESS POINT If the default AP configuration does not meet your network has a DHCP server, an IP address is automatically assigned to the...
... there is a DHCP server on the network and view its Ethernet port or console port Networks with a DHCP Server If your network requirements, or if you can use these tools to change the configuration: ■ Launch the 3Com Wireless Infrastructure Device Manager (Widman) utility ■ Directly connect to the device through its IP address. Networks with a DHCP Server 13 2 CONFIGURING THE WIRELESS ACCESS POINT If the default AP configuration does not meet your network has a DHCP server, an IP address is automatically assigned to the...
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...; Login name: admin ■ Password: password If the Configuration Management System does not start the 3Com Wireless Infrastructure Device Manager to the Access Point. Install and start , the Access Point is on the same subnet to the Access Point using the supplied standard Category 5 UTP Ethernet cable. 2 Enter the Access Point's default IP address (169.254.2.111) into the computer's web browser. You can use that IP address to configure the Access Point, or you can assign a new IP address to discover the Access Point's IP address. If the Configuration Management System starts...
...; Login name: admin ■ Password: password If the Configuration Management System does not start the 3Com Wireless Infrastructure Device Manager to the Access Point. Install and start , the Access Point is on the same subnet to the Access Point using the supplied standard Category 5 UTP Ethernet cable. 2 Enter the Access Point's default IP address (169.254.2.111) into the computer's web browser. You can use that IP address to configure the Access Point, or you can assign a new IP address to discover the Access Point's IP address. If the Configuration Management System starts...
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... a DHCP Server 15 Launch the 3Com Wireless Infrastructure Device Manager (Widman) utility 1 Turn on screen instructions to run the Wireless Infrastructure Device Manager. Reboot the computer if prompted to Start > Programs > 3Com Wireless > Wireless Infrastructure Device Manager Go to do so. For example: Start > Run > d\:setup.exe. 3 In the menu click Tools and Utilities. 4 In the next screen, click the software you need to complete the installation. Launching the 3Com Wireless Infrastructure Device Manager To be able to configure the Access Point...
... a DHCP Server 15 Launch the 3Com Wireless Infrastructure Device Manager (Widman) utility 1 Turn on screen instructions to run the Wireless Infrastructure Device Manager. Reboot the computer if prompted to Start > Programs > 3Com Wireless > Wireless Infrastructure Device Manager Go to do so. For example: Start > Run > d\:setup.exe. 3 In the menu click Tools and Utilities. 4 In the next screen, click the software you need to complete the installation. Launching the 3Com Wireless Infrastructure Device Manager To be able to configure the Access Point...
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18 Networks without a DHCP Server Directly connect to the Web interface: 1 Username, type admin (case sensitive) 2 Password, type password 3 Click Log On. Follow the instructions below to log into the AP Configuration screen: 1 Load a web browser and enter http://169.254.2.111 2 The Log On screen appears Figure 3 Logon Screen To log on to the device through its Ethernet port or console port.
18 Networks without a DHCP Server Directly connect to the Web interface: 1 Username, type admin (case sensitive) 2 Password, type password 3 Click Log On. Follow the instructions below to log into the AP Configuration screen: 1 Load a web browser and enter http://169.254.2.111 2 The Log On screen appears Figure 3 Logon Screen To log on to the device through its Ethernet port or console port.
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... access), or to a RADIUS server, port and secret. You can also simplify the network infrastructure by reducing the amount of cabling required. It can choose TKIP or AES as the encryption method. 36 System Configuration WPA2-Mixed Only allows WPA and WPA2 clients to connect to enter a pass phrase of 8-63 ASCII characters or 64 hexadecimal digits. The default setting is configurable, with one another wirelessly...
... access), or to a RADIUS server, port and secret. You can also simplify the network infrastructure by reducing the amount of cabling required. It can choose TKIP or AES as the encryption method. 36 System Configuration WPA2-Mixed Only allows WPA and WPA2 clients to connect to enter a pass phrase of 8-63 ASCII characters or 64 hexadecimal digits. The default setting is configurable, with one another wirelessly...
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...-Band Omni Antenna ■ 3CWE596 3com 18/20dBi Dual-Band Panel Antenna ■ 3CWE598 3com 8/10dBi Dual-Band Panel Antenna Aggregation Support Sets the aggregation type: ■ A-MPDU : Aggregate MAC protocol data unit. ■ A-MSDU : Aggregate MAC service data unit. Antenna Type If you would like to use external antennas (to ensure compliance. Distance The maximum distance between client or AP and device. The default value is 1km. The default value is A-MPDU. System Configuration...
...-Band Omni Antenna ■ 3CWE596 3com 18/20dBi Dual-Band Panel Antenna ■ 3CWE598 3com 8/10dBi Dual-Band Panel Antenna Aggregation Support Sets the aggregation type: ■ A-MPDU : Aggregate MAC protocol data unit. ■ A-MSDU : Aggregate MAC service data unit. Antenna Type If you would like to use external antennas (to ensure compliance. Distance The maximum distance between client or AP and device. The default value is 1km. The default value is A-MPDU. System Configuration...
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... the Primary server again. Service 49 The following settings can be tried for Primary NTP server is 5 seconds. In the event that the Secondary server fails, the device will be input manually, to input time manually. SNTP client enable/disable Set Time Timezone selection Daylight Saving Primary and Secondary SNTP server/port setting Click enable or disable. This selection adjusts the time obtained from the Primary server first. Note: Start and End...
... the Primary server again. Service 49 The following settings can be tried for Primary NTP server is 5 seconds. In the event that the Secondary server fails, the device will be input manually, to input time manually. SNTP client enable/disable Set Time Timezone selection Daylight Saving Primary and Secondary SNTP server/port setting Click enable or disable. This selection adjusts the time obtained from the Primary server first. Note: Start and End...
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for a list of using an IP address to configure the Access Point a Null modem cable, connected to the RJ-45 Console Port, can be used. The default values are as follows: ■ Username: admin ■ Password: password Once logged in, type"?" none Once connected enter the user name and password. Connecting Through the Com Port 61 Connecting Through the Com Port Instead of commands. None ■ Stop bits - 1 ■ Flow Control - In your terminal settings ensure that the following configuration is met: ■ Bits per Second - 15200 ■ Data Bits - 8 ■ Parity -
for a list of using an IP address to configure the Access Point a Null modem cable, connected to the RJ-45 Console Port, can be used. The default values are as follows: ■ Username: admin ■ Password: password Once logged in, type"?" none Once connected enter the user name and password. Connecting Through the Com Port 61 Connecting Through the Com Port Instead of commands. None ■ Stop bits - 1 ■ Flow Control - In your terminal settings ensure that the following configuration is met: ■ Bits per Second - 15200 ■ Data Bits - 8 ■ Parity -
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Figure 34 Reset Hole Location Reset Hole To restore the settings manually, insert a pointed object (such as the end of a straightened paper clip) into the reset hole on page 56) or manually. 62 Restoring Factory Settings Restoring Factory Settings The Access Point can be reset to the default factory settings either through the web browser (see "Backup/ Restore Settings" on the side of the Access Point, and hold for five seconds.
Figure 34 Reset Hole Location Reset Hole To restore the settings manually, insert a pointed object (such as the end of a straightened paper clip) into the reset hole on page 56) or manually. 62 Restoring Factory Settings Restoring Factory Settings The Access Point can be reset to the default factory settings either through the web browser (see "Backup/ Restore Settings" on the side of the Access Point, and hold for five seconds.
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... to factory defaults, the IP address setting may be changed. A Diagnosing Problems 63 TROUBLESHOOTING Diagnosing Problems If you cannot continue configuring the Access point. If you change the IP address, restore a backup configuration, or reset the Access Point to factory defaults, the Configuration Management System stops responding and you have difficulty with the Access point, try the following solutions. Symptom After you change the IP address and click Apply, you restore a backup configuration or reset the Access Point to configure the device using the...
... to factory defaults, the IP address setting may be changed. A Diagnosing Problems 63 TROUBLESHOOTING Diagnosing Problems If you cannot continue configuring the Access point. If you change the IP address, restore a backup configuration, or reset the Access Point to factory defaults, the Configuration Management System stops responding and you have difficulty with the Access point, try the following solutions. Symptom After you change the IP address and click Apply, you restore a backup configuration or reset the Access Point to configure the device using the...
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... Diagnosing Problems 2 Return to the 3Com Wireless Infrastructure Device Manager and click Refresh. 3 Select the device and click Configure to scan, and click OK. In the device manager window, click Choose NIC. Symptom The Wireless Network Tree does not appear in the Wireless Infrastructure Device Manager. Select the network adapter for the network you are using the correct network adapter. Symptom The Access point has a yellow exclamation point (!) next to start a new configuration session and set its IP address...
... Diagnosing Problems 2 Return to the 3Com Wireless Infrastructure Device Manager and click Refresh. 3 Select the device and click Configure to scan, and click OK. In the device manager window, click Choose NIC. Symptom The Wireless Network Tree does not appear in the Wireless Infrastructure Device Manager. Select the network adapter for the network you are using the correct network adapter. Symptom The Access point has a yellow exclamation point (!) next to start a new configuration session and set its IP address...
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... the Access Point: CAUTION: Disconnecting the Access Point ends the network association. Symptom Uninstalling Software and Documentation Solution If you want to uninstall the 3Com 11a/b/g/n Wireless Workgroup Access point software and documentation, you disconnect the Access Point. 1 Unplug the Access point Ethernet cable from the DHCP server, make sure this is configured properly on connected devices before ending the session. 66 Diagnosing Problems should also obtain its IP settings from the hub or other device. 2 Unplug the Access point power...
... the Access Point: CAUTION: Disconnecting the Access Point ends the network association. Symptom Uninstalling Software and Documentation Solution If you want to uninstall the 3Com 11a/b/g/n Wireless Workgroup Access point software and documentation, you disconnect the Access Point. 1 Unplug the Access point Ethernet cable from the DHCP server, make sure this is configured properly on connected devices before ending the session. 66 Diagnosing Problems should also obtain its IP settings from the hub or other device. 2 Unplug the Access point power...
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... From the Windows Start menu, select Start > Programs > 3Com Wireless > Uninstall 3Com Wireless Infrastructure Device Manager. For details on how to confirm, click OK. Some problems can be solved by installing a new version of the firmware. Solution Firmware is the software that is installed on page 58. Symptom Upgrading Access Point Firmware. When prompted to download a firmware update from the 3Com customer support Web site and install it on your Access Point, see "Firmware Auto Upgrade" on page 57 or "Firmware Manual Upgrade" on the Access Point at the factory.
... From the Windows Start menu, select Start > Programs > 3Com Wireless > Uninstall 3Com Wireless Infrastructure Device Manager. For details on how to confirm, click OK. Some problems can be solved by installing a new version of the firmware. Solution Firmware is the software that is installed on page 58. Symptom Upgrading Access Point Firmware. When prompted to download a firmware update from the 3Com customer support Web site and install it on your Access Point, see "Firmware Auto Upgrade" on page 57 or "Firmware Manual Upgrade" on the Access Point at the factory.
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...: ■ Product model name, part number, and serial number ■ A list of your warranty and other service benefits, you must first register your product is registered 68 Telephone Technical Support and Repair B OBTAINING SUPPORT FOR YOUR 3COM PRODUCT Telephone Technical Support and Repair To obtain telephone support as part of system hardware and software, including revision level ■ Diagnostic error messages ■ Details about recent configuration changes, if applicable...
...: ■ Product model name, part number, and serial number ■ A list of your warranty and other service benefits, you must first register your product is registered 68 Telephone Technical Support and Repair B OBTAINING SUPPORT FOR YOUR 3COM PRODUCT Telephone Technical Support and Repair To obtain telephone support as part of system hardware and software, including revision level ■ Diagnostic error messages ■ Details about recent configuration changes, if applicable...
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INDEX Numerics 802.11a 9 802.11b/g 10 802.11d 41 A Access Point mode 27 Administration 52 Advanced Settings 39 Antennas Used per Mode .......72 B Backup 56 Beacon Interval 40 BSSID 32 D Data Beacon Rate 40 default IP address 14, 51 Delivery Traffic Indication Message (DTIM 40 Device Manager ... 8, 13, 15, 67 DHCP Server 13 F factory settings 62 Firmware 67 Auto Upgrade 57 Manual Upgrade 58 Fixed Slot Time 46 Fragment Length 40 C Com Port 61 Configuring 13 Console Cable 74 Contention 46 I IAPP 44 IEEE 802.3af 11 Inter-Access Point Protocol .....44 IP Settings 28
INDEX Numerics 802.11a 9 802.11b/g 10 802.11d 41 A Access Point mode 27 Administration 52 Advanced Settings 39 Antennas Used per Mode .......72 B Backup 56 Beacon Interval 40 BSSID 32 D Data Beacon Rate 40 default IP address 14, 51 Delivery Traffic Indication Message (DTIM 40 Device Manager ... 8, 13, 15, 67 DHCP Server 13 F factory settings 62 Firmware 67 Auto Upgrade 57 Manual Upgrade 58 Fixed Slot Time 46 Fragment Length 40 C Com Port 61 Configuring 13 Console Cable 74 Contention 46 I IAPP 44 IEEE 802.3af 11 Inter-Access Point Protocol .....44 IP Settings 28