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

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3 TROUBLESHOOTING

If you have difficulty with the 3Com Wireless LAN access point, first check the following items in the configuration:

oRadio Settings page: Ensure that the SSID is the same on clients and the access point.

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Security page: Ensure that Encryption is the same on clients and the access point.

Authentication page: Ensure that the Local MAC Authentication System Default is set to Allow. Ensure that 802.1x Authentication Settings are correct.

oTCP/IP Settings page: If the DHCP Client is set to Disabled, then ensure that the access point IP Address is within the same subnet as the wired LAN.

If necessary, reset the access point to the factory defaults.

Try the solutions in the following table. If you need further assistance, contact 3Com Technical Support through the following Web page: http://www.3com.com/products/en_US/supportedindex.jsp

Symptom

Solutions

 

 

Access point does not

Make sure the Ethernet cable is plugged into the port labeled

power up.

To Access Point on the power brick.

 

Check for a faulty access point power supply.

 

Check for a failed AC power supply

 

 

Access point powers up, but

Make sure that the Ethernet cable is plugged into the port

has no connection to the wired

labeled To Hub/Switch on the power brick.

network.

Verify the network wiring and topology for proper

 

 

configuration. Check that the cables used are the proper type.

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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 FeaturesSecurity Performance and ReliabilityManageability Wireless Network Standards FAR-REACHING 802.11GHIGH-PERFORMANCE 802.11A Network Configuration and Planning AD HOC Wireless LANInfrastructure 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 Using a POWER-OVER-ETHERNET LAN Port Checking the LedsMounting 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 Configuration Login Setting the Country CodeUsing the PRE-IP Configuration Wizard Basic Setup Advanced Setup IdentificationDhcp Client Secure WEB Server Connection RadiusAuthentication Page Field Default Description Filtering by Vlan Filter ControlClient List Timeout Security FiltersUplink Port MAC Address Filtering Filtering by Ethernet Protocol Type SnmpAdministration System LOG Radio Settings StatusRadio 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