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Installing the Wireless Bridge Manager Software

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Installing the Wireless Bridge Manager Software

You can install the 3Com Wireless Building-to-Building Bridge Manager on a PC or workstation running Windows 95, 98, Me, Windows 2000, or Windows NT. The Bridge Manager is a software configuration utility that allows you to perform all bridge configuration and management functions. You typically install the Bridge Manager on:

One desktop computer, through which you can globally configure and administer all of the wireless bridge units.

One laptop computer, through which you can adjust antenna polarization during installation by using the RSSI monitor at the antenna site.

1Insert the Installation CD into your computer’s CD-ROM drive. If the installation program does not begin automatically:

a Click My Computer.

b Click the icon for the drive in which the Installation CD is located. c Double-click setup.exe.

The Welcome screen appears.

2Click Next to continue the installation. The Software License screen appears.

3Click Yes to indicate that you agree with the displayed terms.

The Choose Destination Location screen appears. This screen displays the default path and location for the Bridge Manager files and documents:

c:\program files\3com\3com wireless bridge manager

You can leave the directory set at the default path, or you can change the directory to suit your requirements.

4Enter the directory in which the Bridge Manager program will be installed. When you have finished, click Next to continue.

The Bridge Manager files and documents are installed in the directory you specified. It is possible that the installer will require that you restart your computer to complete the installation. When the installation is complete, a message is displayed that confirms a successful installation.

5Click Finish to exit the installation.

The Bridge Manager is now installed and you are ready to use it to configure your wireless bridge units.

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Contents Quick Start Guide United States Government Legend Contents Page System Requirements Product Registration and SupportUnpacking the Wireless Bridge Kit Contents Installation OverviewClick My Computer Installing the Wireless Bridge Manager SoftwareConfiguring the Wireless Bridge Units Select Configure Select the 3Com Wireless Bridge Manager entrySetting Network and Security Values Configuring the Wireless Bridge Units Click Encryption Key Settings Security SettingsSelect Specify Encryption String Select Specify Encryption Keys Setting Network Transmission OptionsMounting the Antenna Mounting the Wireless BridgeQuick Start Guide Software HardwareGoverning LAW Obtaining Warranty ServiceWarranties EXCLUSIVE, Warranty Disclaimer Limitation of LiabilityFCC Part 15 Notice Applicable to USE Within the USA FCC RADIO-FREQUENCY Exposure NoticeMANUFACTURER’S Declaration of Conformity European Community CE Notice Safety Compliance NoticeIndustry Canada Notice Applicable to USE Within Canada Avis DE Conformité À LA Réglementation D’INDUSTRIE Canada