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AirConnect Network Topologies

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Single AP Bridge Another possible AirConnect topology is a single AP bridging an Ethernet and wireless network. As shown in the next figure, the AP, wired to a network server or LAN through an Ethernet cable, serves as a network node and provides the link between the server and the wireless clients. The wireless clients can move freely throughout the coverage area of the AP while remaining connected to the server.

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Contents Version AirConnect 11 Mbps Wireless LAN Access Point User Guide95052-8145 3Com CorporationBayfront Plaza Santa Clara, CaliforniaContents Installing Access Point Hardware Monitoring Wireless Clients Access Point Installation Configuring the AP Access Point Specifications Technical Support Page Topologies Overview of Digital Wireless NetworkingIntroduction AirConnect NetworkOverview of Digital Wireless Networking AirConnect Network Topologies To the Ethernet LAN AirConnect AccessWireless clients PointAirConnect Access Point Results in the original digital data PowerBASE-TWireless clients and APs Radio BasicsRadio Basics 802.1d Spanning Tree Support Wireless LAN Service AreaSite Surveys Filtering and Access Control Network Control Protocol NCP as described PPP Connection Data Rate Requirement Overview of Digital Wireless Networking Theory of Operation Simple Network Management Protocol Snmp Increased MIB Support Using SnmpProgrammable Snmp Trap Support Management protocol MIBMethod Description Using the User InterfaceRequirements Installing Access Point HardwarePrecautions Package ContentsUS line cord Part Number Power OptionsStandard power supply 115/230VAC, 50/60Hz, 24V/14 Remote power distribution system, Part Number AP-PS-11Wall Mount To mount an AP on a wall Mounting the APBelow Ceiling Mount To mount an AP on a ceiling Mounting the AP PowerBASE-T can be used to power the AP UsingPowerBASE-T Condition, and other activity LED IndicatorsOff Blinking Power No power Power on During boot sequence Electrical Management System EMS operating outlet Troubleshooting3Com Support Center Verify AP OperationNetwork connection verification Verify Network Wiring TopologyPage Forwarding Counts Monitoring StatisticsSystem Properties Interface StatisticsStatistics Ethernet StatisticsRadio Frequency Type Name Definition MiscellaneousStatistics window, select Main Menu→Misc Statistics Press Esc or Previous F4 to exitSelect Clear All Statistics Clearing StatisticsKnown APs Setup Network Web Server Help File Access Gaining Access to the User Interface UI Using a Web BrowserGaining access to the User Interface UI Help File AccessSelect System Configuration Accessing the Web Browser UISelect Virtual Directory Select Close/ExitSelect Save F1 to save the configuration Select Special Functions Select Reset APType the case sensitive AP name Under Configuration, select Security Select System PasswordParameter Description Select Easy Setup--Easy SetupSelect Easy Setup--Easy Setup Click Add/Delete Gateways Adding or Deleting Disallowed Wireless Clients Adding Allowed Wireless ClientsAdding or Deleting a Range of Allowed Wireless Clients Select Configuration--Security For the Short RF Preamble setting, click DisabledConsiderations Enabling or Disabling EncryptionFrequency No. of Channels Country Enable or disable interfaces on the APInterface Description Default Condition Enter the Multicast Mask data and voice values Snmp Trap Description Default Value Select Enabled or Disable All for All Snmp TrapsConfiguring the Originating Modem Filtering to Discard Packets Configuring the Answering ModemFiltering to Forward Packets Under Configuration, select Firmware Removing Filtered Packet Types Networking ProtocolsClick Delete Filter Disabling Type FilteringSpecial Function Description Active. Clear the wireless client association table forSelect Regular at the Wireless Clients prompt Monitoring Wireless ClientsWireless Clients Indicates a 3Com voice-enabled device Versions Ascii InterfaceLatest version. Refer to Manually Updating AP Firmware on Arrow/Function Key Control Character Enable serial portConfigure the AP for the following Prompt Description To exit from submenus, press EscConfiguring The Serial Port Select Telnet LoginsPress Tab to select System Password To enable and configure the serial port connection on the APSelect Modem Hangup Setting DescriptionConfiguring the Dial-Up System Hanging UpWindow InstallationConfiguring the AP That can associate with this AP. The default is Disabled Wsaid PPP with Modems PPP DirectEstablishing a Connection From the answering APs UI Set the Connect Mode to AnswerOriginating AP Answering APFor automatic dial-out, reset the AP Press up/down arrows to toggle between range and individual Range of Wireless ClientsRemoving All Allowed Wireless Clients Removing Allowed Wireless ClientsEnable/Disable the ACL Address Filtering Load ACL from Wireless Client ListAdding Disallowed Wireless Clients Removing Disallowed Wireless ClientsOptions Clearing WirelessSetting Logging Clients from the APPrevious version of AP firmware Manually UpdatingAP Firmware Type the firmware file name in the Download Filename field Remainder of this procedure uses Windows 98 as an exampleSelect Alter Filenames/HELP URL/TFTP and press Enter Select Send File Open the Special Functions windowSelect Transfer from the emulation program menu bar Select Alter Filenames/HELP URL/TFTP Server and press Enter Download is complete when the UI displaysExtended Roaming Using MD5Authentication Performing PingsHex-digit sequence Wireless client and the access pointEncryption Restoring Configurations Press the Tab key to highlight .Short RF Preamble EnabledSelect Restore Factory Configuration Output Characteristics Access Point SpecificationsPhysical Characteristics Radio Characteristics Frequency No. of Channels CountryNetwork Characteristics World Wide Web Site ServicesTechnical Support Online TechnicalNorth America Latin AmericaTo obtain an RMA number, call or fax Page Ascii IndexSnmp agent 3Com AirConnect Access Point 3Com Corporation Limited WarrantyObtaining Warranty Radio Frequency Interference Requirements Canada Regulatory Compliance Information3Com End User Software License Agreement Important Read Before Using This Product
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