3Com WL-450, WL-463, WL-462 manual Introduction, Product Features

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INTRODUCTION

The 3Com® Wireless LAN Access Points 8250, 8500, and 8750 offer a dual-mode architecture that supports 802.11g, 802.11a and 802.11b wireless users on a single device. This means you can mix and match radio bands to meet different coverage and bandwidth needs within the same area. Different access point models give you the flexibility to choose to support both radio modes immediately or choose one radio mode now and upgrade to newer standards later as they become available with an easy-to-install optional Mini PCI upgrade kit.

With their flexibility and unfettered access, wireless LANs are changing the way people work. Now with 3Com’s enterprise-class wireless access points, you can build a cost effective, reliable, secure wireless network that provides users with seamless connectivity to the Internet, company intranet, and the wired corporate network from anywhere they happen to be—conference room, cafeteria or office.

3Com’s dual-mode design supports 802.11g, 802.11a and 802.11b wireless standards on a single access point. This capability increases configuration and coverage flexibility and protects your network investment for both existing and emerging wireless standards.

Industry-leading security features and comprehensive management and performance features combine to make these enterprise class wireless access points an ideal choice for organizations ready to serve their increasingly mobile workforce.

PRODUCT FEATURES

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Access Point 8250—Creates an enterprise-class wireless LAN supporting up to 250 simultaneous users. The single wireless interface 802.11g 2.4 GHz, 54-Mbps access point upgrades to 802.11g-802.11a dual mode with optional upgrade kit.

Access Point 8500—Creates a high-performance enterprise-class wireless LAN supporting up to 250 simultaneous users. The single wireless interface 802.11a 5 GHz, 54-Mbps access point upgrades to 802.11b/g-802.11a dual mode with optional upgrade kit.

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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 IntroductionSecurity Performance and ReliabilityManageability Wireless Network Standards FAR-REACHING 802.11GHIGH-PERFORMANCE 802.11A Network Configuration and Planning AD HOC Wireless LANInfrastructure 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 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 Power Settings on the Access Point for External Antennas Installing Software UtilitiesPage Using the 3COM Wireless Device Manager Launching a Wireless Device ConfigurationClick Configure Configuration Login Setting the Country CodeUsing the PRE-IP Configuration Wizard Basic Setup Advanced Setup IdentificationDhcp Client Radius Secure WEB Server ConnectionAuthentication Page Field Default Description Filter Control Filtering by VlanClient List Timeout Security FiltersUplink Port MAC Address Filtering Snmp Filtering by Ethernet Protocol TypeAdministration System LOG Radio Settings StatusRadio Interface 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