3Com WL-560 manual Network printers in areas that are not wired for Ethernet

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16CHAPTER 2: INSTALLING THE BRIDGE

Connecting to a You can connect a network printer directly to the Bridge or to a hub that Network Printer is connected to the Bridge. Used this way, the Bridge allows you to place

network printers in areas that are not wired for Ethernet.

1Configure the network printer as you would for connecting it to the wired LAN. For details on configuring the printer, see your printer documentation.

2If necessary, configure the Bridge to associate with your access point.

3Connect the Bridge to the power supply in its permanent location.

4Connect the network printer directly to the Bridge as shown in Figure 11, or to a hub that is connected to the Bridge as shown in “Connecting to a Hub” on page 15.

Figure 11 Connecting to a Network Printer

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You can connect the Bridge directly to a computer through Ethernet as shown in Figure 12. Used this way, the Bridge can convert a desktop computer to a wireless computer. This connection also allows you to configure a Bridge before connecting it to another device.

Figure 12 Connecting to a Computer

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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 Documentation ConventionsRelated FollowingDocumentation documentation Product Registration Support Introduction 802.11a 802.11gNetwork ConfigurationNetwork Configuration and Planning PlanningExample ConfigurationsWireless Infrastructure Network 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 LEDExternal Antenna Need to ConfigureAttaching An 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 Infrastructure Using the 3ComWireless 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 Uninstall 3Com Wireless Infrastructure Device Manager DisconnectingUninstalling Disconnecting the BridgeUpgrading Bridge FirmwareRegister Your Service BenefitsSolve Problems Product to GainAccess Software WarrantyProfessional Services 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