3Com 11 Mbps manual Setting up a MAC, Address Access List, Defining Radius, Servers

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■ Deleting users—To delete users, check the boxes next to the users you want

 

to delete and click Delete. If you click Reset, all checked boxes are cleared and

 

you may reselect which users to delete from the list.

 

■ Modify Passwords—To modify a password, select the button next to the user

 

name click Change. Change the password in the spaces provided and click OK.

 

If you click Undo, all password fields are cleared and you may type another

 

password.

 

 

Setting up a MAC

The MAC address access list is only required if you use the Access Point Local MAC

Address Access List

Authentication/Encryption security setting. Up to 1000 client MAC addresses can

 

be stored in this list. If a client’s MAC address is not on the list, that client cannot

 

associate with the access point.

 

■ Adding MAC addresses—You must supply a MAC address for each client.

 

■ Deleting MAC addresses—To delete MAC addresses, check the boxes next to

 

the addresses you want to delete and click Delete. If you click Reset, all

 

checked boxes are cleared and you may reselect which users to delete from

 

the list.

 

 

Defining RADIUS

The RADIUS Server Setup page lets you define the servers to be used for RADIUS

Servers

authentication and accounting functions. These include RADIUS authentication

 

servers, dynamic key exchange servers, and accounting servers. If you enter an

 

invalid IP address for any of the servers, an error message is displayed. Once an

 

accounting server is set up, you can turn accounting on or off from this page. If

 

the servers are set up and accounting is turned off, the settings remain saved.

 

To set up the servers, you will need to specify a valid IP address as well as the port

 

and shared secret for the primary and secondary servers your network uses for

 

authentication, dynamic key exchange, and accounting. Secondary servers are

 

optional. The authentication scheme implemented at your site determines which

 

servers you must set up:

 

■ If you are using EAP-MD5, you must set up the RADIUS authentication server

 

information.

 

■ If you are using EAP-TLS, you must set up the dynamic key exchange server

 

information.

 

■ If you are using Serial Authentication, you must set up both the RADIUS

 

authentication server and the dynamic key exchange server.

 

Configuration of the RADIUS accounting server is optional.

Configuring for SNMP The SNMP Management page lets you set up the configuration for using the

Managementaccess point in conjunction with third-party SNMP management programs. From this page, you can:

■Modify the Read Only (default “public”) or Read/Write (default “private”) community names. Activation of either Modify button displays the corresponding page where the community names can be set.

■Identify one or two host machines to receive SNMP traps.

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Contents Version Mbps Wireless LAN Access Point User GuideBayfront Plaza 3Com CorporationSanta Clara, California 95052-8145Contents Conducting a Site Survey Regulatory Compliance Information Index Page Introduction Access Point 8000 Feature SummaryManagement tools Installation OverviewInstallation Overview Page Deciding Where to Installing the Access PointBefore You Begin Place EquipmentPlacing the Access ConnectingAttached before the access point is installed Standard AntennaPlacing the Access Point SET Connecting Power Ethernet Network Connecting to anChecking the LEDs As shown belowModel number 3CWE490 3CWE492 3CWE497 3CWE498 Omnidirectional AntennaCeiling Mount Hallway Antenna Ceiling Mount Omnidirectional AntennaDirectional Panel Antenna Side Installing Software Utilities Page Authentication Access Point SecurityUpper-Layer Access Point Security 802.1x Radius Using the WirelessSupport 802.1x AgentEAP-MD5 Using the Wireless 802.1x Agent Page Installing the Device Configuring the Access Point3Com 11 Mbps Wireless LAN Access Point 8000 Configuration ManagerClick Configure Display help on the contents of that UsingConfiguration Management SystemSetting Network Properties Transmission Setting DataProperties Data Transmission Setting AdvancedSetting up Security Access List Setting up a UserSaved passwords on the clients ListAddress Access List Setting up a MACDefining Radius ServersDefining a Tftp Server Setting up aSystem Log Upgrading the SystemPassword AdministrationDefaults Resetting the AccessViewing Statistics Viewing System Status Configuring the Access Point Choosing Trial Conducting a Site SurveyLocations EnvironmentalSummary Survey ProcedureSite Survey Tool Setting up EquipmentLaunching the Tool Results Interpreting TestLAN Site Survey window Site Survey MenusPage Symptom Solutions TroubleshootingContinue to configure the access point using the old IP Technical Support ServicesOnline Technical Country Telephone Number Asia, Pacific Rim Europe and South Africa Country Telephone Number Europe, Middle East and AfricaLatin America North AmericaCountry Telephone Number Fax Number Regulatory Compliance Information European Community CE Index Snmp management

11 Mbps specifications

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