3Com 3CRWEASY96A manual Point-To-Multipoint

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association between the wired LANs in two remote buildings. See the following diagram of the point-to-point topology.

POINT-TO-MULTIPOINT

Point-to-multipoint topology allows communication among three or more buildings. In the central building, an access point equipped with an omnidirectional antenna provides wireless association among the wired LANs in the other buildings where 3Com outdoor bridges are installed.

If a 3Com 11 Mbps Wireless LAN Access Point 8000 is used (with an 8dBi omnidirectional antenna) this topology can connect wired LANs over distances up to 10 kilometers (6 miles). If an access point from another Wi-Fi compliant manufacturer is used, the range depends on that manufacturer’s device limitations.

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Contents Wireless LAN Outdoor Bridge Solution United States Government Legend Contents Troubleshooting Regulatory Compliance Information Index Page Basic Network Topologies POINT-TO-POINTPOINT-TO-MULTIPOINT Basic Operating Modes Installation Requirements Power RequirementsInstallation Guidelines Administration RequirementsProper Grounding Operating Systems Windows XPRestrictions 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 Using the 3COM Wireless Device Manager Launching a Wireless Device ConfigurationClick Conﬁgure Button DescriptionUsing the PRE-IP Configuration Wizard Using the Rssi MonitorSaving Configuration Changes Changing System PropertiesSetting IP Network Properties Property Description Default ValueSetting UP Protocol and Port Filtering UDP/IP TCP/IPSetting Wireless Network Properties Is using Setting Advanced Performance Properties Cable Power dBmAntenna 4dBiPage Setting UP AN AD HOC Network Optimizing AN AD HOC Installation Setting UP AN Access Point Infrastructure Network Conﬁgure the access point before conﬁguring the bridgesChanging Security Settings BIT Shared KEY WI-FI No Security Open SystemResetting the Bridge Setting UP the Wireless Network LoginBIT Shared KEY BIT Dynamic Security LinkRestoring a Bridge to Factory Defaults Upgrading the SystemChanging the Administration Password Backing UP a ConfigurationRestoring a Configuration Viewing the Client ListResetting Statistics Listings Viewing Connection StatusViewing the System Summary Interoperating with THIRD-PARTY EquipmentDiagnosing Problems Symptom SolutionsBridge set for 128-bit Shared Key Upgrading Bridge Firmware Disconnecting the BridgeUninstalling Software and Documentation Online Technical Services Web ServicesWorld Wide Web Site 3Com KnowledgebaseCountry Telephone Number Asia, Paciﬁc Rim Support from Your Network SupplierSupport from 3COM Returning Products for Repair Country Telephone NumberEurope, Middle East and Africa Latin AmericaCountry Contact Information Country Contact Information 3Com Wireless LAN Outdoor Bridge Solution Regulatory Compliance InformationIndustry Canada IC Emissions Compliance Statement Index