3Com WL-560 manual Unpacking, Bridge

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2	INSTALLING THE BRIDGE

This chapter contains the information you need to install and set up the

Bridge. It covers the following topics:

	■	Unpacking the Bridge
	■	Observing Safety Precautions
	■ Deciding Where to Place the Bridge
	■	Connecting the Bridge
	■ Checking the LED Indicators
	■ Attaching An External Antenna
	■ Determining if you Need to Configure the Bridge
	■ Using the 3Com Installation CD

Unpacking the	Make sure that you have the following items, which are included with the
Bridge	Bridge:
	■ Power adapter and power cord.
	■ Standard Category 5 unshielded twisted pair (UTP) Ethernet cable.
	■ Locking bar (used for securing a wall-mounted installation).
	■ Rubber feet (four; used for a flat-surface installation).
	■	3Com Installation CD.
	For wall-mounting installations, you need the following items, which
	are not included with the Bridge:
	■	Mounting screws.

■ Plastic anchors (for drywall mounting).

To secure the Bridge using the locking bar, you need a lock (not supplied).

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Contents 3Com 11a/b/g Wireless Workgroup Bridge User Guide 3Com Corporation Campus Drive Marlborough MA USA Contents Configuring the Bridge END User License Agreement Regulatory Information Page About this Guide Following ConventionsRelated DocumentationDocumentation documentation Product Registration Support Introduction 802.11g 802.11aPlanning ConfigurationNetwork Configuration and Planning NetworkWorkgroup Ad-Hoc Network ConfigurationsWireless Infrastructure Network ExampleBridge UnpackingBridge Wall-Mounting the Bridge Deciding Where to Place the BridgeRouting Cable Under the Cradle Securing the Locking Bar Connecting the Power ConnectingConnecting the Bridge About the Client List Connecting to a HubNetwork printers in areas that are not wired for Ethernet LED IndicatorsDetermining if you Need to ConfigureAttaching An External AntennaNetworks without a Dhcp Server Determining if you Need to Configure the BridgeTo Wireless Client Infrastructure Bridge Default SettingsUsing the 3Com Installation CD Using the 3Com Installation CDInstalling the Bridge Configuring the Bridge Device Manager Using the 3ComWireless InfrastructureUsing the 3Com Wireless Infrastructure Device Manager Click ConfigureButton Description Using ManagementSystem Moving to a new configuration Clearing Applying System Configuration SettingsSystem Properties Apply Server, select Obtain an IP address automatically and clickSelect 802.11a to set the Bridge to operate with either Select Wireless Client Infrastructure to associate with anSelect Specify the Wireless LAN Service Area to allow Service AreaBeing used, click Long Wi-Fi Interoperable External and one internal antenna this settingSet the Data Preamble 40/64-bit Shared Key WEP No Security Open System128/152-bit Shared Key 104/128-bit Shared KeyAES Or DisableSecondary Radius Using the Configuration Management System About Uart Configuring Operation ModeConfiguring Network Serial Port Settings Configuring Uart SettingsReset Applying SettingsOr with the Bridge out of the cradle Under Tools, click Restore Factory DefaultsUsing Tftp Using FTP defaultUnder Tools, click Backup Wireless Workgroup Bridge Using HttpUnder Tools, click Restore Wireless Workgroup Bridge Summary Page Diagnosing ProblemsTroubleshooting Disconnecting the Bridge DisconnectingUninstalling Uninstall 3Com Wireless Infrastructure Device ManagerFirmware Upgrading BridgeProduct to Gain Service BenefitsSolve Problems Register YourPurchase Extended WarrantyProfessional Services Access SoftwareContact Us Directory of 3Com resources by region atLatin America Telephone Technical Support and Repair END User License Agreement Page Regulatory Information MANUFACTURER’S Declaration of Conformity Industry Canada IC Emissions Compliance Statement Europe EU Declaration of Conformity Bipt Indoor/Outdoor