3Com WL-560 manual Configuring the Bridge

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3	CONFIGURING THE BRIDGE

If the Bridge configuration that was set at the factory does not meet your network requirements, or if you want to customize the settings, you can use these tools to change the configuration:

Table 6 Configuration Tools

Configuration Tool	Description

3Com Wireless	Helps you locate 3Com wireless LAN devices on the
Infrastructure Device	network, select a device and view its properties, and
Manager (Widman)	launch the device’s configuration in your Web browser.
	See “Using the 3Com Wireless Infrastructure Device
	Manager” on page 24 for details.

3Com 11a/b/g Wireless Workgroup Bridge Configuration Management System

Resides on the Bridge and lets you configure the Bridge through your web browser. The latest version of Internet Explorer is recommended.

See “Using the Configuration Management System” on page 27 for details.

Using Secure Web The Bridge can be configured using Secure Socket Layer (SSL) technology, Server Connection which is used to encrypt data exchanged between the computer and the

Bridge during a configuration session.

Without SSL enabled, data is exchanged in the form of plain text and can be intercepted during the configuration session.

You must enable the HTTPS option to establish a secure session.

See “Web GUI Protocol” in Table 9 on page 30 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 Related ConventionsDocumentation FollowingDocumentation documentation Product Registration Support Introduction 802.11g 802.11aNetwork Configuration and Planning ConfigurationNetwork PlanningWireless Infrastructure Network ConfigurationsExample Workgroup Ad-Hoc NetworkBridge 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 IndicatorsAttaching An Need to ConfigureExternal Antenna Determining if youNetworks 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 Wireless Using the 3ComInfrastructure Device ManagerUsing the 3Com Wireless Infrastructure Device Manager Click ConfigureButton Description System UsingManagement 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 Uninstalling DisconnectingUninstall 3Com Wireless Infrastructure Device Manager Disconnecting the BridgeFirmware Upgrading BridgeSolve Problems Service BenefitsRegister Your Product to GainProfessional Services WarrantyAccess Software Purchase ExtendedContact 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