3Com WL-560 manual External and one internal antenna this setting

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Table 11 Wireless Network Page (continued)

Antenna Selection Select an antenna for the radio signal:

■ Internal — this default setting should be used in most

	circumstances.
	■ External and one internal antenna — this setting
	automatically determines which antenna is best for sending
	packets to individually attached clients. Choose this setting
	if the Bridge is located in a place that is surrounded or
	hindered by metal paths or walls.
Data Preamble	To increase performance, click Short (Enhanced performance).
	When equipment that does not support short preamble is also
	being used, click Long (Wi-Fi Interoperable).
	Note: The Data Preamble option is available in ad-hoc mode
	only. However, the Short Data Preamble option is not available
	for 802.11a and 802.11a Turbo modes in ad-hoc mode.

Manually Select On the Advanced Wireless Network page, you can manually select the Radio Channels radio channels and radio modes. The Bridge only looks for a best SSID

that matches the specified radio mode on the specified channels.

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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