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INDEX

Numbers 10BASE-T connection 28 3Com URL 83

802.1d spanning tree support 16

A

access control 18 access point

configuring in ASCII UI 62 description 12

features 13 installing 29

network characteristics 82 output characteristics 81 physical characteristics 81 radio characteristics 81

accessing

ASCII user interface (UI) 57 adding

additional gateways 45 wireless clients 46

admin mode, ASCII UI 59 analyzing retires 39 answering modem

configuring 52

AP

wall mount 29 AP firmware

update before configuring AP 57 updating using TFTP 74 updating using web browser UI 53 upgrading all APs 76

ASCII 57

ASCII UI accessing 57 admin mode 59 changing access 59, 60 clearing wireless clients 72 configuring ACL 69 configuring PPP connection 66 configuring radio parameters 64 configuring system parameters 63 configuring the AP 63 navigating 58

updating AP firmware 73 association process 21

B

bridging

media types 18 support 19

C cable

null-modem serial 20

CAM (see continuously aware mode) 23 cellular coverage 15

changing access, ASCII UI 60 changing UI access 44 clearing statistics 40, 56 configuration

resetting 79 restoring 79 restoring default 80 saving 79

configuring

ACL in ASCII UI 69 answering modem 52 dial-up connection 60 filtering 52

in ASCII UI 62

PPPconnection in ASCII UI 66 radio parameters in ASCII UI 64 security 46

serial port 60

configuring the AP

adding wireless clients 46 in ASCII UI 63

continuously aware mode (CAM) 23 coverege (see multiple-AP network) 12

D

default configuration, restoring 80 DHCP support 18

dial-up connection configuring 60

direct serial connection 58 direct-sequence spread spectrum

(DSSS) 21

disallowed wireless clients 46 DSSS (see direct-sequence spread

spectrum) 21

E

Easy Setup 45 encryption

configuration requirements 78 enabling and disabling in ASCII

UI 78

enabling and disabling using web browser 47

Ethernet interface 18 statistics 38

extended roaming

MDS authentification 77

87

F

features

access point 13 filtering 18

configuring 52 forwarding counts 37

full coverage (see multiple-AP network) 12

G

gateways, adding 45

H

help file access 41

I installation

AP software 45 ceiling mount 30 minimum requirements 27 mounting the AP 29 wall mount 29

interface statistics window 37

K

known APs 40

L

logging options 72

M

MAC (Media Access Control) address 15 MDS authenification for extended

romaing 77

media types (see bridging) 18 messaging to upgrade all APs 76 MIBs 83

miscellaneous statistics 39 modulation 14 monitoring statistics 37 mounting the AP 29

ceiling mount 30 wall mount 29

multiple APs

10BASE-T connection 28 multiple-AP network 12

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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-11Mounting 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 Electrical Management System EMS operating outlet Troubleshooting3Com Support Center Verify AP OperationNetwork connection verification Verify Network Wiring TopologyPage Forwarding Counts Monitoring StatisticsSystem Properties Interface StatisticsEthernet Statistics Radio FrequencyStatistics Type Name Definition MiscellaneousStatistics window, select Main Menu→Misc Statistics Press Esc or Previous F4 to exitClearing Statistics Known APsSelect Clear All Statistics 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 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 Select Configuration--Security For the Short RF Preamble setting, click DisabledConsiderations Enabling or Disabling EncryptionEnable 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 Under Configuration, select Firmware Removing Filtered Packet Types Networking ProtocolsClick Delete Filter Disabling Type FilteringSpecial 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 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 Direct Establishing a ConnectionPPP with Modems 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 Allowed Wireless Clients Enable/Disable the ACLRemoving All Allowed Wireless Clients Address Filtering Load ACL from Wireless Client ListAdding Disallowed Wireless Clients Removing Disallowed Wireless ClientsOptions Clearing WirelessSetting Logging Clients from the APManually 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 displaysExtended Roaming Using MD5Authentication Performing PingsWireless client and the access point EncryptionHex-digit sequence 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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