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...removable media in conjunction with limited rights only as translation, transformation, or adaptation) without warranty, term, or condition of the Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance. All other company and product names may require US and/or Local Government authorization prior to export or import...data is provided with , this documentation at private expense. No part of this documentation may be registered in other countries. 3Com, the 3Com logo, and SuperStack are commercial in nature and developed solely at any licensed program or documentation contained in, or delivered to...
...removable media in conjunction with limited rights only as translation, transformation, or adaptation) without warranty, term, or condition of the Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance. All other company and product names may require US and/or Local Government authorization prior to export or import...data is provided with , this documentation at private expense. No part of this documentation may be registered in other countries. 3Com, the 3Com logo, and SuperStack are commercial in nature and developed solely at any licensed program or documentation contained in, or delivered to...
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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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... applications, each base station in turn is called an infrastructure configuration. BSS-Basic Service Set. It is the central radio transmitter/receiver that transports information from computers and terminals. The RTS/CTS mechanism can roam between different BSSs in conjunction with... where it . TERMINOLOGY Access Point-An internetworking device that are "hidden nodes"). Base Station-In mobile telecommunications, a base station is an access point and all the LAN PCs that seamlessly connects wired and wireless networks. Ad Hoc-An ad hoc wireless LAN is an authentication...
... applications, each base station in turn is called an infrastructure configuration. BSS-Basic Service Set. It is the central radio transmitter/receiver that transports information from computers and terminals. The RTS/CTS mechanism can roam between different BSSs in conjunction with... where it . TERMINOLOGY Access Point-An internetworking device that are "hidden nodes"). Base Station-In mobile telecommunications, a base station is an access point and all the LAN PCs that seamlessly connects wired and wireless networks. Ad Hoc-An ad hoc wireless LAN is an authentication...
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WEP-Wired Equivalent Privacy is based on the use of operating as though they were on physically different segments but that communicate as four separate access points. A LAN consisting of groups of hosts that are on the same segment. WPA-Wi-Fi Protected Access. 8 VLAN-Virtual Local Area Network. Wireless devices without a valid WEP key will be excluded from network traffic. WDS-Wireless Distribution System. An access point radio capable of security keys and the popular RC4 encryption algorithm. VAP-Virtual Access Point.
WEP-Wired Equivalent Privacy is based on the use of operating as though they were on physically different segments but that communicate as four separate access points. A LAN consisting of groups of hosts that are on the same segment. WPA-Wi-Fi Protected Access. 8 VLAN-Virtual Local Area Network. Wireless devices without a valid WEP key will be excluded from network traffic. WDS-Wireless Distribution System. An access point radio capable of security keys and the popular RC4 encryption algorithm. VAP-Virtual Access Point.
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..., cafeteria or office. 3Com's dual-mode design supports 802.11g, 802.11a, and 802.11b wireless standards on a single device. 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. With their increasingly...
..., cafeteria or office. 3Com's dual-mode design supports 802.11g, 802.11a, and 802.11b wireless standards on a single device. 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. With their increasingly...
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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 with... 1-2 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION PRODUCT FEATURES Access Point 8760-Creates an enterprise-class wireless LAN supporting up to 256 simultaneous users. The access point supports two radios and external antennas including WDS bridging ability on the market today. SECURITY 3Com offers one of the most robust ...
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 with... 1-2 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION PRODUCT FEATURES Access Point 8760-Creates an enterprise-class wireless LAN supporting up to 256 simultaneous users. The access point supports two radios and external antennas including WDS bridging ability on the market today. SECURITY 3Com offers one of the most robust ...
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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. For example, in a...prohibitive by linking several wireless access points together with its own security settings. WDS uses the wireless medium to clients in a university network, an access point (AP) could be physically wired. Each VAP can be configured with WDS links. Virtual Access Point (VAP) Support Virtual Access Point (VAP) support allows an access point radio to operate as ...
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. For example, in a...prohibitive by linking several wireless access points together with its own security settings. WDS uses the wireless medium to clients in a university network, an access point (AP) could be physically wired. Each VAP can be configured with WDS links. Virtual Access Point (VAP) Support Virtual Access Point (VAP) support allows an access point radio to operate as ...
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... or hard-to a greater risk of radio interference because it operates in the 2.4 GHz band at up to 54Mbps, and supports the widest coverage-up to 3Com Network Supervisor and HP OpenView for expansion into 802.11g. Implementing a complete wireless LAN solution, including bridges, gateways, access points and clients; Consider 802.11g when you...
... or hard-to a greater risk of radio interference because it operates in the 2.4 GHz band at up to 54Mbps, and supports the widest coverage-up to 3Com Network Supervisor and HP OpenView for expansion into 802.11g. Implementing a complete wireless LAN solution, including bridges, gateways, access points and clients; Consider 802.11g when you...
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... demanding even higher speeds, a "turbo mode" feature can pack more access points in a tighter space. Because 802.11a has a greater number of coverage-about half what 802.11g offers. ..., video, or multimedia over a wireless network that can benefit from the country selection list. For proper installation, select your country please visit the 3Com website for medical applications, that are...the channels approved by each country. 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 not compatible with ...
... demanding even higher speeds, a "turbo mode" feature can pack more access points in a tighter space. Because 802.11a has a greater number of coverage-about half what 802.11g offers. ..., video, or multimedia over a wireless network that can benefit from the country selection list. For proper installation, select your country please visit the 3Com website for medical applications, that are...the channels approved by each country. 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 not compatible with ...
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...access point. ! CAUTION: To comply with the IEEE 802.3af power-over standard category 5 straight (8-wire) Ethernet cable. POWER REQUIREMENTS The access point complies with FCC radio...3Com power supply provided or IEEE 802.3af compliant power supply equipment (output power rated 48 V dc @ 400 mA maximum). CHAPTER 2: INSTALLING THE ACCESS POINT To access... and use the Web configuration management system, you need a computer that is recommended that this computer become the dedicated workstation for managing and configuring the access point and the wireless...
...access point. ! CAUTION: To comply with the IEEE 802.3af power-over standard category 5 straight (8-wire) Ethernet cable. POWER REQUIREMENTS The access point complies with FCC radio...3Com power supply provided or IEEE 802.3af compliant power supply equipment (output power rated 48 V dc @ 400 mA maximum). CHAPTER 2: INSTALLING THE ACCESS POINT To access... and use the Web configuration management system, you need a computer that is recommended that this computer become the dedicated workstation for managing and configuring the access point and the wireless...
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... this device is operational, the minimal body-to-antenna distance is 20 cm (8 inches). For optimal performance, ensure the access point operates in a hard-to-reach location. CAUTION: Regulatory restrictions dictate that are supplied, review "Selecting and Connecting a Different...the front and rear views of the access point housing. However, installing multiple Access Points may require more planning. 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...
... this device is operational, the minimal body-to-antenna distance is 20 cm (8 inches). For optimal performance, ensure the access point operates in a hard-to-reach location. CAUTION: Regulatory restrictions dictate that are supplied, review "Selecting and Connecting a Different...the front and rear views of the access point housing. However, installing multiple Access Points may require more planning. 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...
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...from the Windows Start menu. The software Tools and Utilities include: 3Com Wireless Infrastructure Device Manager. Use this option if you do not have a TFTP server set up and administer the wireless components of your CD drive is necessary to view SysLog messages. ...item you want to view. Use this tool to discover access points and select devices for firmware upgrades, and backup and restore functions. For example, if your network. CHAPTER 2: INSTALLING THE ACCESS POINT INSTALLING SOFTWARE UTILITIES The installation CD includes documentation and software ...
...from the Windows Start menu. The software Tools and Utilities include: 3Com Wireless Infrastructure Device Manager. Use this option if you do not have a TFTP server set up and administer the wireless components of your CD drive is necessary to view SysLog messages. ...item you want to view. Use this tool to discover access points and select devices for firmware upgrades, and backup and restore functions. For example, if your network. CHAPTER 2: INSTALLING THE ACCESS POINT INSTALLING SOFTWARE UTILITIES The installation CD includes documentation and software ...
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... server on the network. 3 INITIAL CONFIGURATION The Access Point 8760 offers a variety of management options, including a web-based interface. To verify that the Access Point is received from the DHCP server, then the access point uses the default address 169.254.2.1. After you determine...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) ...
... server on the network. 3 INITIAL CONFIGURATION The Access Point 8760 offers a variety of management options, including a web-based interface. To verify that the Access Point is received from the DHCP server, then the access point uses the default address 169.254.2.1. After you determine...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) ...
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... the device is on a different subnet than the computer. Install and start , the Access Point is working correctly the following tools and utilities: 3Com Wireless Infrastructure Device Manager-an administration tool that helps you want to discover the Access Point's IP address. LAUNCH THE 3COM WIRELESS INFRASTRUCTURE DEVICE MANAGER (WIDMAN) UTILITY 1 Turn on screen instructions to run the...
... the device is on a different subnet than the computer. Install and start , the Access Point is working correctly the following tools and utilities: 3Com Wireless Infrastructure Device Manager-an administration tool that helps you want to discover the Access Point's IP address. LAUNCH THE 3COM WIRELESS INFRASTRUCTURE DEVICE MANAGER (WIDMAN) UTILITY 1 Turn on screen instructions to run the...
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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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... launch the configuration Web interface. Unless it detects a DHCP server on the network, the access point uses Auto IP to 3Com8 for the 11b/g interface, with no security set. Use the 3Com Wireless Infrastructure Device Manager to the Web interface: 1 Username, type admin (case sensitive). 2 Password...procedures for the wireless Service Set Identifier, the radio channel selection, IP configuration and basic authentication for wireless clients. The access point can be configured from the drop-down list and then click Apply. FIRST TIME ONLY When you log in for the 11a interface, and...
... launch the configuration Web interface. Unless it detects a DHCP server on the network, the access point uses Auto IP to 3Com8 for the 11b/g interface, with no security set. Use the 3Com Wireless Infrastructure Device Manager to the Web interface: 1 Username, type admin (case sensitive). 2 Password...procedures for the wireless Service Set Identifier, the radio channel selection, IP configuration and basic authentication for wireless clients. The access point can be configured from the drop-down list and then click Apply. FIRST TIME ONLY When you log in for the 11a interface, and...
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...Radio Channel - You must use to associate with the access point. Other regions my have different channels and settings available. 3-7 The SSID is case sensitive and can consist of up to North America (United States and Canada), with 13 channels available for the 802.11a interface and 11 channels for 802.11a... and 802.11b/g, and set identifier in the SSID box which all wireless clients must enable radio communications for the 802.11g interface. NOTE: Available channel settings are...
...Radio Channel - You must use to associate with the access point. Other regions my have different channels and settings available. 3-7 The SSID is case sensitive and can consist of up to North America (United States and Canada), with 13 channels available for the 802.11a interface and 11 channels for 802.11a... and 802.11b/g, and set identifier in the SSID box which all wireless clients must enable radio communications for the 802.11g interface. NOTE: Available channel settings are...
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...alphanumeric characters. 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 distributed to communicate with the access point. 3-10 If you select "Shared Key" authentication,... entering a hexadecimal or ASCII string of the appropriate length. Wired Equivalent Privacy is used to encrypt transmissions passing between wireless clients and the access point. (Default: Disabled) Shared Key Setup - CHAPTER 3: INITIAL CONFIGURATION Figure 16 Setup Wizard - The key can be...
...alphanumeric characters. 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 distributed to communicate with the access point. 3-10 If you select "Shared Key" authentication,... entering a hexadecimal or ASCII string of the appropriate length. Wired Equivalent Privacy is used to encrypt transmissions passing between wireless clients and the access point. (Default: Disabled) Shared Key Setup - CHAPTER 3: INITIAL CONFIGURATION Figure 16 Setup Wizard - The key can be...
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..., first complete the initial configuration steps described in Chapter 4 to locate 3Com Wireless LAN devices and launch their configurations. Use the 3Com Wireless Infrastructure Device Manager to set . When the home page displays, click on the network, the access point uses Auto IP to be configured. For a new access point installation, the default WLAN Service Area (ESSID) is...
..., first complete the initial configuration steps described in Chapter 4 to locate 3Com Wireless LAN devices and launch their configurations. Use the 3Com Wireless Infrastructure Device Manager to set . When the home page displays, click on the network, the access point uses Auto IP to be configured. For a new access point installation, the default WLAN Service Area (ESSID) is...