3Com WL-560 manual Attaching An, External Antenna, Determining if you, Need to Configure

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18CHAPTER 2: INSTALLING THE BRIDGE

Attaching An	The Bridge has two internal diversity dual-band antennas.
External Antenna	If you want to increase the range of the Bridge, an external antenna can

	be attached to the external antenna connector on the Bridge.
	The 3Com-approved external antenna for this Bridge is the
	3Com 2.4/5 GHz Omnidirectional Workgroup Bridge Antenna
	(3CWE501). For more information, go to www.3Com.com

Determining if you	If your network has a DHCP server and no special security requirements,
Need to Configure	you can most likely use the Bridge just as it is shipped from the factory.
the Bridge	It takes approximately one to two minutes for the Bridge to determine if

	there is a DHCP server on the network.
	View the Bridge’s default settings on page 20 to determine whether or
	not you need to configure the Bridge for your network. If the factory
	defaults meet your requirements, you can connect the Bridge as
	described in “Connecting the Bridge” on page 14.
	If your network does not have a DHCP server or is more complex, you
	may have to configure the Bridge and organize devices so that you can
	manage the wireless LAN easily and keep it secure. You can use the
	3Com Wireless Infrastructure Device Manager (Widman) included on the
	3Com Installation CD.
	For non-U.S. versions of the Bridge, you need to set the Country mode. This is
	done when you first open the Bridge’s Configuration Management System. See
	“Using the Configuration Management System” on page 27 for instructions.
	Networks with a DHCP Server
	If your network has a DHCP server, an IP address is automatically assigned
	to the Bridge. It takes approximately one to two minutes for the Bridge to
	determine if there is a DHCP server on the network. Use the 3Com Wireless
	Infrastructure Device Manager (Widman) included on the 3Com Installation
	CD to locate the Bridge on the network and view its IP address.
	Alternatively, you can enter the Bridge’s IP address into a web browser on
	a computer on the same subnet to view the Bridge’s system status or
	change its configuration. See “Configuring the Bridge” on page 23 for
	instructions.

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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 Using ManagementSystem 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