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

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BASIC SETUP

For a basic configuration, use the Setup Wizard as described below.

At any time, you can click Home to return to the Home page of the configuration interface. If you want to configure more advanced features, click Advanced Setup in the Home page.

1In the Home page, click Setup Wizard.

2In the “1-2-3” Setup Wizard page, click Next to start basic configuration.

3In the SSID page, enter the same Service Set ID as the other wireless devices in your network and click Next. (The SSID may be up to 32 alphanumeric characters and is case sensitive.)

4In the Channel page, select the channel options for the access point radios and click Next. The channel options are:

802.11g—You can select from these options:

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802.11g Radio Channel—Set the operating radio channel number.

Auto Channel Select—When this mode is enabled, the access point selects a radio channel automatically.

802.11a—You can select from these options:

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Turbo Mode—In some countries you can use Turbo Mode, allowing the access point to operate with a data rate of up to 108 Mbps. If Turbo Mode is not allowed in your country, this option is not available.

802.11a Radio Channel—Set the operating radio channel number.

Auto Channel Select—When this mode is enabled, the access point selects a radio channel automatically.

802.11b—Set the operating radio channel number.

5In the TCP/IP Settings page, you can choose whether the access point obtains its IP address from a DHCP server or uses a static IP address. Configure the DHCP Client settings and click Next.

6In the Security page, make selections and click Next.

For details on security settings, see “Security” on page 42.

7Click Finish.

8Click OK to restart the access point.

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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