3Com WL-560 manual Using the 3Com, Wireless, Infrastructure, Device Manager, Instructions

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24CHAPTER 3: CONFIGURING THE BRIDGE

Using the 3Com	The 3Com Wireless Infrastructure Device Manager (Widman) helps you
Wireless	locate 3Com wireless LAN devices on the network, select a device and
Infrastructure	view its properties, and launch the Configuration Management System in
Device Manager	your Web browser.
	The Wireless Infrastructure Device Manager must be installed on a
	computer that:
	■ Has a working Ethernet adapter.
	■ Is running Internet Explorer and one of the Windows operating
	systems listed in “Using the 3Com Installation CD” on page 21.
	■ Is on the same subnet as the Bridge.
	See “Using the 3Com Installation CD” on page 21 for installation
	instructions.

The device to be configured using the Wireless Infrastructure Device

Manager must be:

■Connected to power.

■Wired to the network, associating with the wireless network, or, in some cases with the Bridge, connected directly to the computer.

If there is more than one device with the same name in the network (for example, 3Com WWB), make a note of the MAC address of the device you want to select so that you can identify it in the device manager.

If you do not have a DHCP server on your network, it can take up to one minute for a device to become discovered after it has been powered up.

To use the 3Com Wireless Infrastructure Device Manager:

1Launch the device manager by selecting Start > Programs > 3Com Wireless > Wireless Infrastructure Device Manager.

If you have more than one network adapter installed on your computer, you may be prompted to choose a network adapter. Choose the appropriate adapter and click OK.

The Wireless Network Tree appears in the 3Com Wireless Infrastructure Device Manager window, as shown in Figure 14.

The tree lists all WLAN service areas on the network and expands to show the 3Com wireless LAN devices that are associated to each service area.

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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 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 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