3Com WL-462 Using the 3COM Wireless Device Manager, Launching a Wireless Device Configuration

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2 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION

The access point can be configured using a Web browser that has Java support (Internet Explorer 5.0 or newer). Using the Web management interface, you can configure the access point and view statistics to monitor network activity.

The 3Com Wireless Infrastructure Device Manager helps you locate 3Com wireless LAN devices on the network, select a device and view its properties, and launch the device’s configuration in your Web browser. To configure a device, the device manager must be installed on a computer that has an Ethernet adapter and is running a supported Windows operating system and Web browser.

USING THE 3COM WIRELESS DEVICE MANAGER

After the 3Com Wireless Device Manager is installed, ensure that the device to be configured is either wired to the network, associating with the wireless network, or connected directly to the computer, and connected to power. If more than one device using the factory default name is connected, make a note of the MAC address of the device you want to select so that you can identify it in the device manager.

LAUNCHING A WIRELESS DEVICE CONFIGURATION

If you do not have a DHCP server on your network, it can take up to one minute for a device to become discoverable after it has been powered up.

1To launch the 3Com Device Manager, select Start /Programs /3Com Wireless/Wireless Infrastructure Device Manager.

If you have more than one network adapter installed on your computer, you may be prompted to choose a network adapter. Choose the appropriate adapter and click OK.

The Wireless Network Tree appears in the 3Com Wireless Infrastructure Device Manager window. The tree lists all WLAN service areas on the network and expands to show the 3Com wireless LAN devices that are associated to each service area. Devices in a different subnet than your computer are identified with

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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 Product Features IntroductionManageability SecurityPerformance and Reliability HIGH-PERFORMANCE 802.11A Wireless Network StandardsFAR-REACHING 802.11G Infrastructure Wireless LAN Network Configuration and PlanningAD HOC Wireless LAN Infrastructure Wireless LAN for Roaming Wireless PCSTerminology Page Installing the Access Point Installation RequirementsPower Requirements Safety InformationPage Connecting the Standard Antennas Before YOU BeginConnecting 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 Power Settings on the Access Point for External Antennas Installing Software UtilitiesPage Using the 3COM Wireless Device Manager Launching a Wireless Device ConfigurationClick Configure Using the PRE-IP Configuration Wizard Configuration LoginSetting the Country Code Basic Setup Dhcp Client Advanced SetupIdentification Radius Secure WEB Server ConnectionAuthentication Page Field Default Description Filter Control Filtering by VlanUplink Port MAC Address Filtering Client List TimeoutSecurity Filters Snmp Filtering by Ethernet Protocol TypeAdministration System LOG Radio Interface Radio SettingsStatus Page Security Configuring Authentication Configuring EncryptionWPA Configuration WEP Configuration HOW to Setup the Access Point for Radius Authentiction Select Advanced SetupSelect Advanced Setup HOW to Setup the Access Point for WPA with PRE-SHAREDPSK KEYWPA Configuration for Windows XP WEPWPA-PSK AES Troubleshooting Click Configure Client service area to match Where to GO for Help Troubleshoot Online Obtaining Support for Your ProductAccess Software Downloads Contact US Telephone Technical Support and RepairCountry 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