3Com WL-463, WL-450, WL-462 manual

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To view product documentation, select View the Documentation from the CD Startup Menu and then select the item you wish to view.

The software Tools and Utilities include:

o3Com Wireless Infrastructure Device Manager. Use this tool to discover access points and select devices for administrative changes.

o3Com 3CDaemon Server Tool. This tool can act in four different capacities:

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As a TFTP Server, necessary for firmware upgrades, and backup and restore functions. Use this option if you do not have a TFTP server set up.

As a SysLog Server, which is necessary to view SysLog messages. As an optional TFTP Client.

As an optional FTP Server.

o3Com Network Supervisor. The 3Com Network Supervisor (3NS) graphically discovers, maps, and displays network links and IP devices, including 3Com wireless access points. It is not required for access point management.

o3Com Site Survey Tool. This utility assists in selecting the best location for your access point before installing the device permanently. Use the Site Survey Tool to determine if the intended mounting locations will provide adequate coverage with good signal strength and quality.

oInternet Explorer 5.5. This browser is included for those who do not have a suitable browser.

To install a tool from the CD:

1Power up the computer and put the 3Com CD in the CD-ROM drive.

2The setup menu should appear when the CD autostarts. If no menu appears, you can run the setup.exe startup program from the Windows Start menu. For example, if your CD drive is the D drive: Start / Run / d:setup.exe.

3From the CD startup menu, select Tools and Utilities.

4Select the item you want to install and follow the instructions on the screen.

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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 FeaturesPerformance and Reliability SecurityManageability FAR-REACHING 802.11G Wireless Network StandardsHIGH-PERFORMANCE 802.11A AD HOC Wireless LAN Network Configuration and PlanningInfrastructure 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 Checking the Leds Using a POWER-OVER-ETHERNET LAN PortMounting on a Wall 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 Setting the Country Code Configuration LoginUsing the PRE-IP Configuration Wizard Basic Setup Identification Advanced SetupDhcp Client Secure WEB Server Connection RadiusAuthentication Page Field Default Description Filtering by Vlan Filter ControlSecurity Filters Client List TimeoutUplink Port MAC Address Filtering Filtering by Ethernet Protocol Type SnmpAdministration System LOG Status Radio SettingsRadio Interface 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