3Com 3CRWEASYA73 Observing Safety Precautions, Unpacking the Bridge, Preparing for Installation

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Grounding Point

In the event of electrostatic shock the connection of an insulated cable to the

 

grounding point to an earthed point protects the unit from excessive electrical

 

discharge. A grounding screw is provided in the package contents.

Integrated Antenna

Built in 5.0 GHz flat panel high-gain antenna.

 

 

Observing Safety Precautions

This equipment must be installed in compliance with local and national building codes, regulatory restrictions, and FCC rules. For the safety of people and equipment, only professional network personnel should install the bridge.

WARNING: To comply with FCC radio frequency (RF) exposure limits, a minimum body-to- antenna distance of 20 cm (8 in.) must be maintained when the bridge is operational.

WARNING: To avoid possible injury or damage to equipment, you must use power supply equipment that is safety certified according to UL, CSA, IEC, or other applicable national or international safety requirements for the country of use. All references to power supply in this document refer to equipment meeting these requirements.

1 Unpacking the Bridge

Make sure that you have the following items, which are included in the package:

One 3Com Outdoor 11a Building to Building Bridge and 11bg Access Point

Mounting bracket and hardware

One Weatherproof Category 5 network cable

One Weatherproof Console to RS232 cable

PoE power injector/ Ethernet connector and AC power cord

One grounding screw, not attached

This Quick Start Guide

One CD-ROM containing the Setup Wizard software and User’s Manual

One Warranty Flyer

Optional: One N-type RF coaxial cable

2 Preparing for Installation

It is advisable to connect and check the PoE connection, Ethernet cables, and LEDs before installing the bridge in a hard-to-reach location. Additionally, observe the following items before mounting or connecting the bridge:

Installation Item

Description

 

 

Cabling

Make sure that standard Category 5e cable with straight-through signaling is

 

installed at the site before you install the bridge.

Power Requirements

Power should be supplied via the 3Com proprietary POE injector.

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Contents 3CRWEASYA73 / WL-575 About This GuideFeature Description Unpacking the Bridge Observing Safety PrecautionsPreparing for Installation Installation Item DescriptionMounting the Bridge Using the Pole-Mounting BracketSlots Using the Wall-Mounting Bracket Connecting External Antennas Connecting Cables Connecting the PoE Power Injector Page Color Indicates Checking the LED IndicatorsRssi Aligning AntennasTroubleshooting Regulatory Information US Radio Frequency Requirements US Federal Communications Commission FCC EMC ComplianceUS Manufacturers FCC Declaration of Conformity Industry Canada RF Compliance Safety Compliance NoticeIntended use Ieee 802.11b/g/a radio LAN device EU ComplianceEU Restrictions for Use in the 2.4GHz band Brazil RF Compliance Korea RF ComplianceAllowed Frequency Bands Allowed Channel Numbers Countries Temperature Safety Information
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