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3Verify that values reﬂect the network environment and change them as needed.

4Do one of the following:

■Select OK to register the settings.

Or:

■Select Save to write changes to NVM, which generates a conﬁrmation prompt.

5Select Save ALL APs [F2] to save the SNMP Conﬁguration information to all APs with the same WLAN Service Area.

This option saves the conﬁguration changes for the current AP, and sends two WNMP messages to all other APs on the Known APs table to update their conﬁgurations and reset them after the conﬁguration has been modiﬁed. You can execute this option only among the same hardware platforms and same ﬁrmware versions.

6Select Cancel [ESC] to disregard any changes made to this screen and return to the previous menu.

Conﬁguring the Access The Access Control List (ACL) supports adding wireless client entries by individual Control List MAC address or by a range of MAC addresses. To select a a method of adding

wireless clients, do the following:

1Select Set Access Control List from the Main Menu. The prompt below displays:

Address Type? range individual

2Press up/down arrows to toggle between range and individual.

Range of Wireless Clients

To select a range of MAC addresses, follow the procedure below.

1Type the minimum MAC address as the top value.

00:0A:F8:F0:01:01

2Press Enter to accept the value.

3Press down arrow to select the maximum value.

4Type the maximum MAC address in the bottom value.

00:0A:F8:F0:02:FF

5Press Enter to accept the value.

6Press down arrow to select OK.

7Press Enter. The UI generates the Ranges of Allowed Mobile Units window.

8Verify that values reﬂect the network environment and change them as needed.

9Select Delete [F1] to delete a range of Mobile Units.

10Select Add [F2] to add a range of Mobile Units.

11Select Save ALL APs [F3] to save the Ranges of Allowed Mobile Units information to all APs with the same WLAN Service Area. This option saves the conﬁguration changes for the current AP, and sends two WNMP messages to all other APs on the Known APs table to update their conﬁgurations and reset them after the conﬁguration has been modiﬁed. You can execute this option only among the same hardware platforms and ﬁrmware versions.

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Contents Version AirConnect 11 Mbps Wireless LAN Access Point User GuideBayfront Plaza Santa 3Com CorporationClara, California 95052-8145Contents Installing Access Point Hardware Monitoring Wireless Clients Access Point Installation Conﬁguring the AP Access Point Specifications Technical Support Page Introduction Overview of Digital Wireless NetworkingAirConnect Network TopologiesOverview of Digital Wireless Networking AirConnect Network Topologies Wireless clients AirConnect AccessPoint To the Ethernet LANAirConnect Access Point Wireless clients and APs PowerBASE-TRadio Basics Results in the original digital dataRadio 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 Programmable Snmp Trap Support Using SnmpManagement protocol MIB Increased MIB SupportMethod Description Using the User InterfacePrecautions Installing Access Point HardwarePackage Contents RequirementsStandard power supply 115/230VAC, 50/60Hz, 24V/14 Power OptionsRemote power distribution system, Part Number AP-PS-11 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 3Com Support Center TroubleshootingVerify AP Operation Electrical Management System EMS operating outletNetwork connection veriﬁcation Verify Network Wiring TopologyPage System Properties Monitoring StatisticsInterface Statistics Forwarding CountsEthernet Statistics Radio FrequencyStatistics Statistics window, select Main Menu→Misc Statistics MiscellaneousPress Esc or Previous F4 to exit Type Name DefinitionClearing Statistics Known APsSelect Clear All Statistics Gaining access to the User Interface UI Gaining Access to the User Interface UI Using a Web BrowserHelp File Access Setup Network Web Server Help File AccessSelect Virtual Directory Accessing the Web Browser UISelect Close/Exit Select System ConﬁgurationSelect Save F1 to save the conﬁguration Select Special Functions Select Reset APType the case sensitive AP name Under Conﬁguration, select Security Select System PasswordSelect 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 Considerations For the Short RF Preamble setting, click DisabledEnabling or Disabling Encryption 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 Snmp Trap Description Default Value Select Enabled or Disable All for All Snmp TrapsConﬁguring the Originating Modem Conﬁguring the Answering Modem Filtering to Forward PacketsFiltering to Discard Packets Click Delete Filter Removing Filtered Packet Types Networking ProtocolsDisabling Type Filtering Under Conﬁguration, select FirmwareSpecial Function Description Active. Clear the wireless client association table forMonitoring 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 Prompt Description To exit from submenus, press EscPress Tab to select System Password Select Telnet LoginsTo enable and conﬁgure the serial port connection on the AP Conﬁguring The Serial PortConﬁguring the Dial-Up System Setting DescriptionHanging Up Select Modem HangupWindow InstallationConfiguring the AP That can associate with this AP. The default is Disabled Wsaid PPP Direct Establishing a ConnectionPPP with Modems Originating AP Set the Connect Mode to AnswerAnswering AP From the answering APs UIFor automatic dial-out, reset the AP Press up/down arrows to toggle between range and individual Range of Wireless ClientsRemoving Allowed Wireless Clients Enable/Disable the ACLRemoving All Allowed Wireless Clients Adding Disallowed Wireless Clients Load ACL from Wireless Client ListRemoving Disallowed Wireless Clients Address FilteringSetting Logging Clearing WirelessClients from the AP 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 Select Alter Filenames/HELP URL/TFTP Server and press Enter Download is complete when the UI displaysAuthentication Using MD5Performing Pings Extended RoamingWireless client and the access point EncryptionHex-digit sequence Restoring Conﬁgurations Press the Tab key to highlight .Short RF Preamble EnabledSelect Restore Factory Conﬁguration Physical Characteristics Access Point SpecificationsRadio Characteristics Frequency No. of Channels Country Output CharacteristicsNetwork Characteristics Technical Support ServicesOnline Technical World Wide Web SiteNorth 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