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1Position the antenna so that there are minimal obstacles between it and any client with which it will communicate. While maintaining a direct line of sight between the antenna and a client is not strictly necessary, such an arrangement helps to ensure a strong signal. Ensure that access is available for routing the antenna cable from the antenna to the access point.

2If they are installed, remove both arms of the standard detachable antenna, making sure not to handle the tips of the antenna.

3Connect one end of the optional antenna cable to the antenna and secure the antenna in place.

4Connect the free end of the antenna cable to the right-hand side connection on the access point, as shown in the illustration above.

5Make certain that the antennas and antenna masts are appropriately grounded to prevent injury or damage from lightning strikes.

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Contents Wireless LAN Access Points 8250/8500/8750 3Com Corporation 350 Campus Drive Marlborough, MA Contents System Configuration Regulatory Compliance Information Index Introduction Product FeaturesManageability SecurityPerformance and Reliability HIGH-PERFORMANCE 802.11A Wireless Network StandardsFAR-REACHING 802.11G Infrastructure Wireless LAN Network Configuration and PlanningAD HOC Wireless LAN PCS Infrastructure Wireless LAN for Roaming WirelessTerminology Page Installation Requirements Installing the Access PointSafety Information Power RequirementsPage Before YOU Begin Connecting the Standard AntennasConnecting Power Using the Power Supply Mounting on a Wall Using a POWER-OVER-ETHERNET LAN PortChecking the Leds Plastic anchors and 3 screws Flat Surface Installation Selecting and Connecting a Different Antenna Model Back Installing Software Utilities Power Settings on the Access Point for External AntennasPage Launching a Wireless Device Configuration Using the 3COM Wireless Device ManagerClick Configure Using the PRE-IP Configuration Wizard Configuration LoginSetting the Country Code Basic Setup Dhcp Client Advanced SetupIdentification Secure WEB Server Connection RadiusAuthentication Page Field Default Description Filtering by Vlan Filter ControlUplink Port MAC Address Filtering Client List TimeoutSecurity Filters Filtering by Ethernet Protocol Type SnmpAdministration System LOG Radio Interface Radio SettingsStatus Page Security Configuring Encryption Configuring AuthenticationWPA Configuration WEP Configuration Select Advanced Setup HOW to Setup the Access Point for Radius AuthentictionSelect Advanced Setup PRE-SHAREDPSK KEY HOW to Setup the Access Point for WPA withWEP WPA Configuration for Windows XPWPA-PSK AES Troubleshooting Click Configure Client service area to match Obtaining Support for Your Product Where to GO for Help Troubleshoot OnlineContact US Telephone Technical Support and Repair Access Software DownloadsCountry Telephone Number North America Telephone Regulatory Compliance Information Industry Canada IC Emissions Compliance Statement Additional Country Restrictions WL-463, 802.11g Radio Module Safety Compliance Notice Index Radius TCP/IP