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Viewing Connection Under System Summary, click Connection Status to view a summary of the Status Bridge’s current connection information. See Table 8 on page 27 for details.

Viewing System Under System Summary, you can view the following information:

Summary

Table 14 System Summary Page

Property

Description

Default Value

 

 

 

Device Name

The name assigned to the Bridge. You can

3Com WWB

 

change the default name to one of your

 

 

choice by clicking System Properties under

 

 

System Configuration.

 

Device Location

If you use the default device name, entering

None

 

the location is optional.

 

Country Code

The Country Code determines the available

Varies

 

channels and transmission power level

 

 

based on regulatory restrictions in the

 

 

county where the Bridge is installed.

 

Transmit Power

The level of transmission power (100%,

100%

 

50%, 25%, 12%, or Min).

 

 

You can change this setting by clicking

 

 

Wireless Network under System Configuration.

 

MAC Address

The MAC address of the Bridge.

N/A

Serial Number

The serial number of the Bridge.

N/A

Firmware Version

The version of firmware the Bridge is

N/A

 

currently using.

 

DHCP Client

Determines if the Bridge obtains its

On

 

IP address from the DHCP server on the

 

 

network.

 

IP Address

The IP address of the Bridge. You can

Varies

 

change this address by clicking IP Network

 

 

under System Configuration.

 

Subnet Mask

The subnet mask address of the Bridge.

Varies

 

You can change this address by clicking IP

 

 

Network under System Configuration.

 

Data Preamble

The data preamble setting (Short [Enhanced

Long

 

performance] or Long [Wi-Fi Interoperable]).

 

 

To change this setting, click Wireless

 

 

Network under System Configuration.

 

System Up Time

The elapsed time since the Bridge booted up.

Day 0, 0:00:00

Date Manufactured

The date the Bridge was manufactured.

N/A

 

 

 

Click Refresh to update the information.

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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