3Com 3CRWEASY96A Viewing Connection Status, Viewing the System Summary, Clearing the Client List

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RESETTING STATISTICS LISTINGS

In the Ethernet Client List page, click Reset Statistics to set the # Transmitted Packets and # Received Packets listings back to zero.

CLEARING THE CLIENT LIST

You can clear the client list manually by clicking Reset Clients in the Ethernet Client List page.

The bridge erases the client list. Thereafter, clients are added to the list automatically when they next interact with the network.

VIEWING CONNECTION STATUS

Under System Status, click Connection Status to see information about the quality of the wireless association.

Data rate values (1, 2, 5.5, or 11 Mbps) indicate the speed of data transfer. A data rate of 0 indicates no data transfer.

Signal strength values in the RSSI field range from 0 (no signal) to 100 (excellent signal quality). A signal strength of 30 is good; a value of 40 or greater is very good.

Click Refresh to update the information.

VIEWING THE SYSTEM SUMMARY

Under System Status, click System Summary to see information about the bridge. You can go to the configuration pages of items that can be configured by clicking their names in the list.

Click Refresh to update the information.

INTEROPERATING WITH THIRD-PARTY EQUIPMENT

Because 3Com Wireless LAN equipment complies with IEEE 802.11b standards, it can interoperate with third-party equipment that also complies with the standards. However, some third party equipment may not support 3Com enhanced performance features. You may need to turn off the Network Traffic Accelerator and set the Data Preamble to long to support this equipment on the network.

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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 RequirementsAdministration Requirements Installation GuidelinesProper Grounding Operating Systems Windows XPPolarization AlignmentRestrictions on Antenna USE Safety Information Mounting the Bridge to a Mast Using the Power Supply Connecting the Bridge to the LANUsing a POWER-OVER-ETHERNET LAN Port 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 Cable Power dBm Setting Advanced Performance PropertiesAntenna 4dBiPage 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-FISetting UP the Wireless Network Login Resetting the BridgeBIT Shared KEY BIT Dynamic Security Link Upgrading the System Restoring a Bridge to Factory DefaultsBacking UP a Configuration Changing the Administration PasswordViewing the Client List Restoring a ConfigurationViewing Connection Status Resetting Statistics ListingsViewing the System Summary Interoperating with THIRD-PARTY EquipmentSymptom Solutions Diagnosing ProblemsBridge set for 128-bit Shared Key Uninstalling Software and Documentation Disconnecting the BridgeUpgrading Bridge Firmware Web Services Online Technical ServicesWorld Wide Web Site 3Com KnowledgebaseSupport from 3COM Support from Your Network SupplierCountry Telephone Number Asia, Pacific Rim Country Telephone Number Returning Products for RepairEurope, Middle East and Africa Latin AmericaCountry Contact Information Country Contact Information Regulatory Compliance Information 3Com Wireless LAN Outdoor Bridge SolutionIndustry Canada IC Emissions Compliance Statement Index