3Com WL-463, WL-450, WL-462 manual Security, Performance and Reliability, Manageability

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oAccess Point 8750—Creates a high-performance enterprise-class dual-mode 802.11g and 802.11a wireless LAN supporting up to 250 simultaneous users up to 100 meters (328 feet).

SECURITY

3Com offers one of the most robust suite of standards-based security on the market today. To protect sensitive data broadcast over the wireless LAN, 3Com supports Wireless Equivalent Privacy (WEP) RC4 40/ 64-bit, 128-bit and 152-bit shared-key encryption. 3Com strengthens this basic security mechanism with additional security features, including MAC address access control lists, IEEE 802.1x per-port user authentication with RADIUS server authentication support, Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP), Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Wireless Protected Access (WPA) and Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP) support: EAP-MD5, EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, and PEAP.

In addition to standards-based security, 3Com 128-bit Dynamic Security Link offers a high level of security, requiring a user name and password to access the wireless LAN.

PERFORMANCE AND RELIABILITY

3Com wireless access point performance features ensure reliable and seamless connections for users wherever they roam. Automatic channel selection automatically finds the least loaded channel for interference-free communication. Auto network connect and dynamic rate shifting keep users connected through a wide variety of conditions by changing to the optimum connection speed as they move through the network.

MANAGEABILITY

3Com offers a wide range of standards-based management support, from SNMP to 3Com Network Supervisor and HP OpenView for seamless integration with your wired network.

Wireless Infrastructure Device Manager and Wireless LAN Device Discovery tools let you configure parameters, run diagnostics, backup and restore configurations, and monitor performance from anywhere on the network using an embedded web server browser. You can also update wireless device software on multiple devices using 3Com Network Supervisor to simplify bulk updates.

With Power over Ethernet (PoE) support, the same Category 5 cable that connects your access point to the data network also provides its power. A single cable installation dramatically improves your choice of mounting configurations because you no longer

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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