3Com WL-560 manual Bridge

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10CHAPTER 2: INSTALLING THE BRIDGE

Figure 3 shows the front view of the Bridge, including the LEDs and connecting ports. It also shows the cradle, which is used to mount the Bridge to a wall or to install the Bridge on a flat surface.

Figure 3 Bridge

11a/b/g Wireless

Workgroup Bridge

Power Port

Serial Port

Ethernet Port

Cradle

Observing Safety This equipment must be installed in compliance with local and national

Precautions building codes, regulatory restrictions, and FCC rules. For the safety of people and equipment, only professional network personnel should install the Bridge.

WARNING: To comply with FCC radio frequency (RF) exposure limits, a minimum body-to-antenna distance of 20 cm (8 in.) must be maintained when the Bridge is operational.

WARNING: To avoid possible injury or damage to equipment, you must use either the provided power supply or power supply equipment that is safety certified according to UL, CSA, IEC, or other applicable national or international safety requirements for the country of use. All references to power supply in this document refer to equipment meeting these requirements.

CAUTION: The 3Com power supply (part number 61-0107-000) input relies on a 16A rated building fuse or circuit protector for short circuit protection of the line to neutral conductors.

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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 Conventions RelatedDocumentation FollowingDocumentation documentation Product Registration Support Introduction 802.11a 802.11gConfiguration Network Configuration and PlanningNetwork PlanningConfigurations Wireless Infrastructure NetworkExample Workgroup Ad-Hoc NetworkUnpacking BridgeBridge Deciding Where to Place the Bridge Wall-Mounting the BridgeRouting Cable Under the Cradle Securing the Locking Bar Connecting Connecting the PowerAbout the Client List Connecting to a Hub Connecting the BridgeNetwork printers in areas that are not wired for Ethernet Indicators LEDNeed to Configure Attaching AnExternal Antenna Determining if youDetermining if you Need to Configure the Bridge Networks without a Dhcp ServerBridge Default Settings To Wireless Client InfrastructureUsing the 3Com Installation CD Using the 3Com Installation CDInstalling the Bridge Configuring the Bridge Using the 3Com WirelessInfrastructure Device ManagerClick Configure Using the 3Com Wireless Infrastructure Device ManagerButton Description Management UsingSystem Clearing Applying System Configuration Settings Moving to a new configurationSystem Properties Server, select Obtain an IP address automatically and click ApplySelect Wireless Client Infrastructure to associate with an Select 802.11a to set the Bridge to operate with eitherService Area Select Specify the Wireless LAN Service Area to allowExternal and one internal antenna this setting Being used, click Long Wi-Fi InteroperableSet the Data Preamble No Security Open System 40/64-bit Shared Key WEP104/128-bit Shared Key 128/152-bit Shared KeyOr Disable AESSecondary Radius Using the Configuration Management System Configuring Operation Mode About UartConfiguring Uart Settings Configuring Network Serial Port SettingsApplying Settings ResetUnder Tools, click Restore Factory Defaults Or with the Bridge out of the cradleUsing FTP default Using TftpUsing Http Under Tools, click Backup Wireless Workgroup BridgeUnder Tools, click Restore Wireless Workgroup Bridge Summary Page Problems DiagnosingTroubleshooting Disconnecting UninstallingUninstall 3Com Wireless Infrastructure Device Manager Disconnecting the BridgeUpgrading Bridge FirmwareService Benefits Solve ProblemsRegister Your Product to GainWarranty Professional ServicesAccess Software Purchase ExtendedDirectory of 3Com resources by region at Contact UsLatin 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