3Com WL-560 manual Contents

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CONTENTS

ABOUT THIS GUIDE

Conventions 2
Related Documentation 2
Accessing Online Documentation	3
Product Registration and Support	4

1INTRODUCTION

Product Features 5

Security 5

Wireless Network Standards 6

Network Configuration and Planning 7

Example Configurations 8

2INSTALLING THE BRIDGE

Unpacking the Bridge	9
Observing Safety Precautions		10
Deciding Where to Place the Bridge			11
Wall-Mounting the Bridge		11
Installing the Locking Bar		12
Placing the Bridge on a Flat Surface				13
Connecting the Bridge	14
Connecting to a Serial Device			14
Connecting to an Ethernet Device				15
About the Client List	15
Connecting to a Hub	15
Connecting to a Network Printer				16
Connecting to a Computer		16
Checking the LED Indicators		17
Attaching An External Antenna		18

Determining if you Need to Configure the Bridge 18 Using the 3Com Installation CD 21

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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