3Com 3CRWEASY96A manual Basic Operating Modes

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BASIC OPERATING MODES

Two operating modes relate to the basic WLAN topologies:

■Ad hoc mode is the basis for point-to-point topology. Operating in ad hoc mode, two outdoor bridges can associate without an access point, allowing the LANs to which they are connected to communicate.

■Access Point (Infrastructure) mode is the basis for point-to-multipoint topology. Operating in access point mode, multiple 3Com outdoor bridges act as clients to an Access Point 8000 or a Wi-Fi compliant access point from another manufacturer.

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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 XPAlignment PolarizationRestrictions on Antenna USE Safety Information Mounting the Bridge to a Mast Connecting the Bridge to the LAN Using the Power SupplyUsing 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 LinkUpgrading 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 Disconnecting the Bridge Uninstalling Software and DocumentationUpgrading Bridge Firmware Web Services Online Technical ServicesWorld Wide Web Site 3Com KnowledgebaseSupport from Your Network Supplier Support from 3COMCountry 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