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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 Antennas...
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 Antennas...
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... Initial Configuration Networks with a DHCP Server 3-1 Networks without a DHCP Server 3-1 Using the 3Com Installation CD 3-2 Launch the 3COM Wireless Infrastructure Device Manager (Widman) utility 3-2 Launching the 3com Wireless Interface Device Manager 3-2 First Time Only 3-4 Using the Setup Wizard 3-4 4 System Configuration ...Settings 4-27 System Log 4-33 Enabling System Logging 4-33 Configuring SNTP 4-34 Radio Interface 4-35 802.11a Interface 4-36 Configuring Radio Settings 4-36 Configuring Common Radio Settings 4-38 802.11b/g Interface 4-42 Configuring Wi-Fi Multimedia 4-44 Security...
... Initial Configuration Networks with a DHCP Server 3-1 Networks without a DHCP Server 3-1 Using the 3Com Installation CD 3-2 Launch the 3COM Wireless Infrastructure Device Manager (Widman) utility 3-2 Launching the 3com Wireless Interface Device Manager 3-2 First Time Only 3-4 Using the Setup Wizard 3-4 4 System Configuration ...Settings 4-27 System Log 4-33 Enabling System Logging 4-33 Configuring SNTP 4-34 Radio Interface 4-35 802.11a Interface 4-36 Configuring Radio Settings 4-36 Configuring Common Radio Settings 4-38 802.11b/g Interface 4-42 Configuring Wi-Fi Multimedia 4-44 Security...
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... is an access point and all the LAN PCs that maintains communications with EAP for several different authentication methods. Infrastructure-An integrated wireless and wired LAN is interconnected with wireless adapters, connected as an independent wireless LAN. RADIUS-Remote Access Dial-In User... Server is an authentication method used in conjunction with the mobile radiotelephone sets within its own base station; Base Station-In mobile telecommunications, a base station is the central radio...
... is an access point and all the LAN PCs that maintains communications with EAP for several different authentication methods. Infrastructure-An integrated wireless and wired LAN is interconnected with wireless adapters, connected as an independent wireless LAN. RADIUS-Remote Access Dial-In User... Server is an authentication method used in conjunction with the mobile radiotelephone sets within its own base station; Base Station-In mobile telecommunications, a base station is the central radio...
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WEP-Wired Equivalent Privacy is based on the use of hosts that are on the same segment. VLAN-Virtual Local Area Network. Wireless devices without a valid WEP key will be excluded from network traffic. VAP-Virtual Access Point. An access point radio capable of operating as though they were on physically different segments but that communicate as four separate access points. A LAN consisting of groups of security keys and the popular RC4 encryption algorithm. WPA-Wi-Fi Protected Access. 8 WDS-Wireless Distribution System.
WEP-Wired Equivalent Privacy is based on the use of hosts that are on the same segment. VLAN-Virtual Local Area Network. Wireless devices without a valid WEP key will be excluded from network traffic. VAP-Virtual Access Point. An access point radio capable of operating as though they were on physically different segments but that communicate as four separate access points. A LAN consisting of groups of security keys and the popular RC4 encryption algorithm. WPA-Wi-Fi Protected Access. 8 WDS-Wireless Distribution System.
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... to make these enterprise class wireless access points an ideal choice for both existing and emerging wireless standards. 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 means you can mix...
... to make these enterprise class wireless access points an ideal choice for both existing and emerging wireless standards. 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 means you can mix...
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... 152 bit Wireless Protected Access (WPA) and WPA2 Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP) support: EAP-MD5, EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, and PEAP 1-2 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION PRODUCT FEATURES Access Point 8760-Creates an enterprise-class wireless LAN supporting up to 256 simultaneous users. SECURITY 3Com offers one of the most robust suite of standards-based security on both radios.
... 152 bit Wireless Protected Access (WPA) and WPA2 Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP) support: EAP-MD5, EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, and PEAP 1-2 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION PRODUCT FEATURES Access Point 8760-Creates an enterprise-class wireless LAN supporting up to 256 simultaneous users. SECURITY 3Com offers one of the most robust suite of standards-based security on both radios.
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...Internet for unauthenticated users, such as students or visitors. Product Features PERFORMANCE AND RELIABILITY 3Com wireless access point performance features ensure reliable and seamless connections for users wherever they roam: ... large wireless networks in a network. Virtual Access Point (VAP) Support Virtual Access Point (VAP) support allows an access point radio to operate as four separate access points, providing multiple wireless services to interconnect separate access points, thereby eliminating the cost and inconvenience that interconnects separate access points into ...
...Internet for unauthenticated users, such as students or visitors. Product Features PERFORMANCE AND RELIABILITY 3Com wireless access point performance features ensure reliable and seamless connections for users wherever they roam: ... large wireless networks in a network. Virtual Access Point (VAP) Support Virtual Access Point (VAP) support allows an access point radio to operate as four separate access points, providing multiple wireless services to interconnect separate access points, thereby eliminating the cost and inconvenience that interconnects separate access points into ...
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...wireless investment while providing for expansion into 802.11g. Implementing a complete wireless LAN solution, including bridges, gateways, access points and clients; With Power over Ethernet (PoE...access point to consider AC power outlet locations. Wi-Fi certification guarantees compatibility among vendors Providing access to a greater risk of radio interference because it easier than ever to overcome installation problems with your wireless...-up to 3Com Network Supervisor and HP OpenView for your wired network. CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION MANAGEABILITY 3Com offers a ...
...wireless investment while providing for expansion into 802.11g. Implementing a complete wireless LAN solution, including bridges, gateways, access points and clients; With Power over Ethernet (PoE...access point to consider AC power outlet locations. Wi-Fi certification guarantees compatibility among vendors Providing access to a greater risk of radio interference because it easier than ever to overcome installation problems with your wireless...-up to 3Com Network Supervisor and HP OpenView for your wired network. CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION MANAGEABILITY 3Com offers a ...
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... software version. 1-5 The higher spectrum provides about half what 802.11g offers. Wireless Network Standards 802.11A 802.11a operates at the 5 GHz band and supports data rates at an entirely different radio spectrum, it is only authorized for medical applications, that can benefit from the country...802.11a when you need high throughput in a tighter space. APPROVED CHANNELS Use of this product is not compatible with 802.11g. However, because it is at up to 54 Mbps. For those organizations demanding even higher speeds, a "turbo mode" feature can pack more access points in ...
... software version. 1-5 The higher spectrum provides about half what 802.11g offers. Wireless Network Standards 802.11A 802.11a operates at the 5 GHz band and supports data rates at an entirely different radio spectrum, it is only authorized for medical applications, that can benefit from the country...802.11a when you need high throughput in a tighter space. APPROVED CHANNELS Use of this product is not compatible with 802.11g. However, because it is at up to 54 Mbps. For those organizations demanding even higher speeds, a "turbo mode" feature can pack more access points in ...
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...accessible. CAUTION: To comply with FCC radio frequency (RF) exposure limits, a minimum body-to equipment meeting these requirements. All references to power supply in this document refer to UL, CSA, IEC or other applicable national or international safety requirements for managing and configuring the access point and the wireless network. POWER REQUIREMENTS The access point...-over standard category 5 straight (8-wire) Ethernet cable. Installation requires the use either the 3Com power supply provided or IEEE 802.3af compliant power supply equipment (output power rated 48 ...
...accessible. CAUTION: To comply with FCC radio frequency (RF) exposure limits, a minimum body-to equipment meeting these requirements. All references to power supply in this document refer to UL, CSA, IEC or other applicable national or international safety requirements for managing and configuring the access point and the wireless network. POWER REQUIREMENTS The access point...-over standard category 5 straight (8-wire) Ethernet cable. Installation requires the use either the 3Com power supply provided or IEEE 802.3af compliant power supply equipment (output power rated 48 ...
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... restrictions dictate that are supplied, review "Selecting and Connecting a Different Antenna Model" on the back of the access point housing. However, installing multiple Access Points may require more planning. The MAC address is 20 cm (8 inches). If you plan to use an optional...distance is printed on page 2-12 before the access point is installed in a hard-to-reach location. CHAPTER 2: INSTALLING THE ACCESS POINT Configuring a wireless LAN can be sure to allow for routing the antenna cable as placing a 3Com Wireless Access Point in a central area and making the necessary ...
... restrictions dictate that are supplied, review "Selecting and Connecting a Different Antenna Model" on the back of the access point housing. However, installing multiple Access Points may require more planning. The MAC address is 20 cm (8 inches). If you plan to use an optional...distance is printed on page 2-12 before the access point is installed in a hard-to-reach location. CHAPTER 2: INSTALLING THE ACCESS POINT Configuring a wireless LAN can be sure to allow for routing the antenna cable as placing a 3Com Wireless Access Point in a central area and making the necessary ...
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... select Tools and Utilities. 4 Select the item you want to discover access points and select devices for firmware upgrades, and backup and restore functions. To install a tool from the CD: 1 Power up and administer the wireless components of your CD drive is necessary to view SysLog messages. ...; As an optional TFTP Client. As an optional FTP Server. The software Tools and Utilities include: 3Com Wireless Infrastructure Device Manager. For example, if your network. This tool can run the setup.exe startup program from the CD Startup Menu and then...
... select Tools and Utilities. 4 Select the item you want to discover access points and select devices for firmware upgrades, and backup and restore functions. To install a tool from the CD: 1 Power up and administer the wireless components of your CD drive is necessary to view SysLog messages. ...; As an optional TFTP Client. As an optional FTP Server. The software Tools and Utilities include: 3Com Wireless Infrastructure Device Manager. For example, if your network. This tool can run the setup.exe startup program from the CD Startup Menu and then...
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... the factory: 3-1 Use the 3Com Wireless Infrastructure Device Manager (Widman) included on the 3Com Installation CD to locate the Access Point on the same subnet to view the Access Point's system status or change the configuration: 1 Launch the 3Com Wireless Infrastructure Device Manager (Widman) utility... for the Access Point to the Access Point. The initial configuration steps can assign a new IP address to determine if there is received from the DHCP server, then the access point uses the default address 169.254.2.1. 3 INITIAL CONFIGURATION The Access Point 8760 offers a variety...
... the factory: 3-1 Use the 3Com Wireless Infrastructure Device Manager (Widman) included on the 3Com Installation CD to locate the Access Point on the same subnet to view the Access Point's system status or change the configuration: 1 Launch the 3Com Wireless Infrastructure Device Manager (Widman) utility... for the Access Point to the Access Point. The initial configuration steps can assign a new IP address to determine if there is received from the DHCP server, then the access point uses the default address 169.254.2.1. 3 INITIAL CONFIGURATION The Access Point 8760 offers a variety...
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...-ROM drive. The CD will Autorun. If the Configuration Management System starts, the Access Point is working correctly the following tools and utilities: 3Com Wireless Infrastructure Device Manager-an administration tool that helps you want to install. 5 Follow the... you select 3Com wireless LAN devices and launch their configurations in your Web browser. LAUNCHING THE 3COM WIRELESS INTERFACE DEVICE MANAGER To be seen. 3-2 You can start the 3Com Wireless Infrastructure Device Manager to discover the Access Point's IP address. LAUNCH THE 3COM WIRELESS INFRASTRUCTURE DEVICE ...
...-ROM drive. The CD will Autorun. If the Configuration Management System starts, the Access Point is working correctly the following tools and utilities: 3Com Wireless Infrastructure Device Manager-an administration tool that helps you want to install. 5 Follow the... you select 3Com wireless LAN devices and launch their configurations in your Web browser. LAUNCHING THE 3COM WIRELESS INTERFACE DEVICE MANAGER To be seen. 3-2 You can start the 3Com Wireless Infrastructure Device Manager to discover the Access Point's IP address. LAUNCH THE 3COM WIRELESS INFRASTRUCTURE DEVICE ...
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Properties 3-3 Figure 8 Wireless Interface Device Manager Click on the Properties button to see the following screen Figure 9 Wireless Interface Device Manager -
Properties 3-3 Figure 8 Wireless Interface Device Manager Click on the Properties button to see the following screen Figure 9 Wireless Interface Device Manager -
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Unless it detects a DHCP server on the network, the access point uses Auto IP to locate 3Com Wireless LAN devices and launch their configurations. The access point can be asked to wireless clients. Use the 3Com Wireless Infrastructure Device Manager to assign an IP address of the form ...or console port. Follow the instructions below to the device through configuration procedures for the wireless Service Set Identifier, the radio channel selection, IP configuration and basic authentication for the 11a interface, and 3Com5 to the Web interface: 1 Username, type admin (case sensitive). ...
Unless it detects a DHCP server on the network, the access point uses Auto IP to locate 3Com Wireless LAN devices and launch their configurations. The access point can be asked to wireless clients. Use the 3Com Wireless Infrastructure Device Manager to assign an IP address of the form ...or console port. Follow the instructions below to the device through configuration procedures for the wireless Service Set Identifier, the radio channel selection, IP configuration and basic authentication for the 11a interface, and 3Com5 to the Web interface: 1 Username, type admin (case sensitive). ...
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...Guide shows channels and settings that are available. Step 1 2 Radio Channel - NOTE: Available channel settings are limited by local regulations, which all wireless clients must enable radio communications for 802.11a and 802.11b/g, and set identifier in the SSID box which... determine the channels that apply to 32 alphanumeric characters. Using the Setup Wizard 1 Service Set ID - The SSID is case sensitive and can consist of up to North America (United States and Canada), with the access point...
...Guide shows channels and settings that are available. Step 1 2 Radio Channel - NOTE: Available channel settings are limited by local regulations, which all wireless clients must enable radio communications for 802.11a and 802.11b/g, and set identifier in the SSID box which... determine the channels that apply to 32 alphanumeric characters. Using the Setup Wizard 1 Service Set ID - The SSID is case sensitive and can consist of up to North America (United States and Canada), with the access point...
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... Equivalent Privacy is used to communicate with the same Key ID values to encrypt transmissions passing between wireless clients and the access point. (Default: Disabled) Shared Key Setup - Use "Open System" to allow open access to all wireless clients without performing authentication, or "Shared Key" to perform authentication based on a shared key that has been...
... Equivalent Privacy is used to communicate with the same Key ID values to encrypt transmissions passing between wireless clients and the access point. (Default: Disabled) Shared Key Setup - Use "Open System" to allow open access to all wireless clients without performing authentication, or "Shared Key" to perform authentication based on a shared key that has been...
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... advanced configuration, first complete the initial configuration steps described in Chapter 4 to locate 3Com Wireless LAN devices and launch their configurations. To log into the access point, enter the default user name "admin" and the password "password," then press "LOGIN." Use the 3Com Wireless Infrastructure Device Manager to set . The following page will display. 4-1 Unless it...
... advanced configuration, first complete the initial configuration steps described in Chapter 4 to locate 3Com Wireless LAN devices and launch their configurations. To log into the access point, enter the default user name "admin" and the password "password," then press "LOGIN." Use the 3Com Wireless Infrastructure Device Manager to set . The following page will display. 4-1 Unless it...