Cabletron Systems 3Com Select Virtual Directory, Select Close/Exit, Accessing the Web Browser UI

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5Make sure the server WWW service is running.

6Select Properties-->Service Properties to display the WWW service properties for the server. The WWW Service Properties window opens.

7Select the Directories tab.

8Click Add to open the Directories dialog box.

9Type the complete path to the directory created in step one.

10Select Virtual Directory.

11Type the folder alias (i.e., AirConnectHelp).

12Click OK.

13Enable the Default document option.

14Type AirConnectHelp.htm as the default document and click Apply.

15Click OK to exit the window.

Setup Local Workstation Help File Access

To access the Help ﬁle from a local workstation, users need to load the Help ﬁle on the hard disk. To install the Help ﬁle, run the InstallShield program.

1Select AirConnect Firmware & Software Downloads from the disk or 3Com Web site at http://support.3com.com.

2Find and click the APHTMLHelp_Install32_102.exe ﬁle. The Unpacking WAP HTML Help window displays indicating that the ﬁle is decompressing and the installation wizard is about to run. The WAP HTML Help Installation Setup dialog box displays.

3Follow the on-screen instructions to install the Help ﬁle on the local workstation hard disk.

To access the Help ﬁle located on the local workstation, follow the procedure below.

1Click Start from the Windows Task bar.

2Select Programs-->3Com(or the directory name created during the installation process).

3Click WAP HTML Help to launch the help ﬁle program. To exit the Help ﬁle, do the following:

1Click File from the Windows menu bar.

2Select Close/Exit.

Accessing the Web Browser UI

Using a Web browser to gain access to the UI requires that the workstation have a TCP/IP stack and access to a Web browser. The remote station can be on the wired or wireless LAN.

To verify that the Web Server option is enabled for the AP, do the following:

1Access the UI using a Serial or Telnet connection.

2Select System Conﬁguration.

3Verify that the Web Server option on the System Conﬁguration dialog box is enabled.

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Contents AirConnect 11 Mbps Wireless LAN Access Point User Guide VersionClara, California 3Com CorporationBayfront Plaza Santa 95052-8145Contents Installing Access Point Hardware Monitoring Wireless Clients Access Point Installation Conﬁguring the AP Access Point Specifications Technical Support Page AirConnect Network Overview of Digital Wireless NetworkingIntroduction TopologiesOverview of Digital Wireless Networking AirConnect Network Topologies Point AirConnect AccessWireless clients To the Ethernet LANAirConnect Access Point Radio Basics PowerBASE-TWireless clients and APs Results in the original digital dataRadio Basics Wireless LAN Service Area 802.1d Spanning Tree SupportSite 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 Management protocol MIB Using SnmpProgrammable Snmp Trap Support Increased MIB SupportUsing the User Interface Method DescriptionPackage Contents Installing Access Point HardwarePrecautions RequirementsRemote power distribution system, Part Number AP-PS-11 Power OptionsStandard power supply 115/230VAC, 50/60Hz, 24V/14 US line cord Part NumberMounting the AP BelowWall Mount To mount an AP on a wall Ceiling Mount To mount an AP on a ceiling Mounting the AP Using PowerBASE-TPowerBASE-T can be used to power the AP LED Indicators Off Blinking Power No power Power on During boot sequenceCondition, and other activity Verify AP Operation Troubleshooting3Com Support Center Electrical Management System EMS operating outletVerify Network Wiring Topology Network connection veriﬁcationPage Interface Statistics Monitoring StatisticsSystem Properties Forwarding CountsEthernet Statistics Radio FrequencyStatistics Press Esc or Previous F4 to exit MiscellaneousStatistics window, select Main Menu→Misc Statistics Type Name DefinitionClearing Statistics Known APsSelect Clear All Statistics Help File Access Gaining Access to the User Interface UI Using a Web BrowserGaining access to the User Interface UI Setup Network Web Server Help File AccessSelect Close/Exit Accessing the Web Browser UISelect Virtual Directory Select System ConﬁgurationSelect Special Functions Select Reset AP Select Save F1 to save the conﬁgurationUnder Conﬁguration, select Security Select System Password Type the case sensitive AP nameSelect Easy Setup--Easy Setup Select Easy Setup--Easy Setup Click Add/Delete GatewaysParameter Description Adding Allowed Wireless Clients Adding or Deleting a Range of Allowed Wireless ClientsAdding or Deleting Disallowed Wireless Clients Enabling or Disabling Encryption For the Short RF Preamble setting, click DisabledConsiderations Select Conﬁguration--SecurityEnable or disable interfaces on the AP Interface Description Default ConditionFrequency No. of Channels Country Enter the Multicast Mask data and voice values Select Enabled or Disable All for All Snmp Traps Snmp Trap Description Default ValueConﬁguring the Originating Modem Conﬁguring the Answering Modem Filtering to Forward PacketsFiltering to Discard Packets Disabling Type Filtering Removing Filtered Packet Types Networking ProtocolsClick Delete Filter Under Conﬁguration, select FirmwareActive. Clear the wireless client association table for Special Function DescriptionMonitoring Wireless Clients Wireless ClientsSelect Regular at the Wireless Clients prompt Indicates a 3Com voice-enabled device Ascii Interface Latest version. Refer to Manually Updating AP Firmware onVersions Enable serial port Conﬁgure the AP for the followingArrow/Function Key Control Character To exit from submenus, press Esc Prompt DescriptionTo enable and conﬁgure the serial port connection on the AP Select Telnet LoginsPress Tab to select System Password Conﬁguring The Serial PortHanging Up Setting DescriptionConﬁguring the Dial-Up System Select Modem HangupInstallation WindowConfiguring the AP That can associate with this AP. The default is Disabled Wsaid PPP Direct Establishing a ConnectionPPP with Modems Answering AP Set the Connect Mode to AnswerOriginating AP From the answering APs UIFor automatic dial-out, reset the AP Range of Wireless Clients Press up/down arrows to toggle between range and individualRemoving Allowed Wireless Clients Enable/Disable the ACLRemoving All Allowed Wireless Clients Removing Disallowed Wireless Clients Load ACL from Wireless Client ListAdding Disallowed Wireless Clients Address FilteringClients from the AP Clearing WirelessSetting Logging OptionsManually Updating AP FirmwarePrevious version of AP ﬁrmware Remainder of this procedure uses Windows 98 as an example Select Alter Filenames/HELP URL/TFTP and press EnterType the ﬁrmware ﬁle name in the Download Filename ﬁeld Open the Special Functions window Select Transfer from the emulation program menu barSelect Send File Download is complete when the UI displays Select Alter Filenames/HELP URL/TFTP Server and press EnterPerforming Pings Using MD5Authentication Extended RoamingWireless client and the access point EncryptionHex-digit sequence Press the Tab key to highlight .Short RF Preamble Enabled Restoring ConﬁgurationsSelect Restore Factory Conﬁguration Radio Characteristics Frequency No. of Channels Country Access Point SpecificationsPhysical Characteristics Output CharacteristicsNetwork Characteristics Online Technical ServicesTechnical Support World Wide Web SiteLatin America North AmericaTo obtain an RMA number, call or fax Page Index AsciiSnmp agent 3Com Corporation Limited Warranty 3Com AirConnect Access PointObtaining Warranty Regulatory Compliance Information Radio Frequency Interference Requirements CanadaImportant Read Before Using This Product 3Com End User Software License Agreement