3Com 3CRWEASY96A manual Installation Guidelines, Administration Requirements, Proper Grounding

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for the country of use. All references to the power supply in this document refer to equipment that meets these requirements.

Because the power supply plug is the only means of disconnecting the bridge from power, make sure the power outlet is accessible.

See “Using the Power Supply” on page 15 and “Using a Power-Over-Ethernet LAN Port” on page 15.

Note for use of the 3Com power supply (part number 61-0107-000) in Norway: This product is also designed for use on an IT power system with phase-to-phase voltage of 230 V.

ADMINISTRATION REQUIREMENTS

To use the administration tool, which helps you select 3Com wireless LAN devices and launch their configuration management systems, you need a computer running one of the following operating systems and one of the

following browsers:

Operating Systems Windows XP

Windows 2000

Windows NT 4.0

Windows Me

Windows 98

BrowsersNetscape 6.0 or later

Internet Explorer 5.0 or later

INSTALLATION GUIDELINES

The 3Com outdoor bridge is housed in a durable, waterproof enclosure and is specifically designed for outdoor use in most climates. Optimal performance can be maintained at outdoor temperature ranges from -20˚ C to 50˚C (-4˚F to 122˚F). It is extremely important to avoid mounting the bridge in any area where it could be vulnerable to extreme or hazardous conditions of any kind. Nor should the unit be mounted flush with the roof of a building.

PROPER GROUNDING

To ensure the physical safety of anyone near the bridge and to prevent damage to the unit, follow the building codes for antenna installations in your area. Make certain that bridges and masts are appropriately grounded to prevent injury and

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Contents Wireless LAN Outdoor Bridge Solution United States Government Legend Contents Troubleshooting Regulatory Compliance Information Index Page POINT-TO-POINT Basic Network TopologiesPOINT-TO-MULTIPOINT Basic Operating Modes Power Requirements Installation RequirementsOperating Systems Windows XP Installation GuidelinesAdministration Requirements Proper GroundingRestrictions on Antenna USE AlignmentPolarization Safety Information Mounting the Bridge to a Mast Using a POWER-OVER-ETHERNET LAN Port Connecting the Bridge to the LANUsing the Power Supply Installing Software Utilities Establishing Wireless Association Launching a Wireless Device Configuration Using the 3COM Wireless Device ManagerButton Description Click ConfigureUsing the Rssi Monitor Using the PRE-IP Configuration WizardChanging System Properties Saving Configuration ChangesProperty Description Default Value Setting IP Network PropertiesUDP/IP TCP/IP Setting UP Protocol and Port FilteringSetting Wireless Network Properties Is using 4dBi Setting Advanced Performance PropertiesCable Power dBm AntennaPage Setting UP AN AD HOC Network Optimizing AN AD HOC Installation Configure the access point before configuring the bridges Setting UP AN Access Point Infrastructure NetworkChanging Security Settings No Security Open System BIT Shared KEY WI-FIBIT Dynamic Security Link Resetting the BridgeSetting UP the Wireless Network Login BIT Shared KEYUpgrading the System Restoring a Bridge to Factory DefaultsBacking UP a Configuration Changing the Administration PasswordViewing the Client List Restoring a ConfigurationInteroperating with THIRD-PARTY Equipment Resetting Statistics ListingsViewing Connection Status Viewing the System SummarySymptom Solutions Diagnosing ProblemsBridge set for 128-bit Shared Key Upgrading Bridge Firmware Disconnecting the BridgeUninstalling Software and Documentation 3Com Knowledgebase Online Technical ServicesWeb Services World Wide Web SiteCountry Telephone Number Asia, Pacific Rim Support from Your Network SupplierSupport from 3COM Latin America Returning Products for RepairCountry Telephone Number Europe, Middle East and AfricaCountry Contact Information Country Contact Information Regulatory Compliance Information 3Com Wireless LAN Outdoor Bridge SolutionIndustry Canada IC Emissions Compliance Statement Index