3Com 3CRWEASY96A manual Installation Guidelines, Administration Requirements, Proper Grounding

for the country of use. All references to the power supply in this document refer to equipment that meets these requirements.

Because the power supply plug is the only means of disconnecting the bridge from power, make sure the power outlet is accessible.

See “Using the Power Supply” on page 15 and “Using a Power-Over-Ethernet LAN Port” on page 15.

Note for use of the 3Com power supply (part number 61-0107-000) in Norway: This product is also designed for use on an IT power system with phase-to-phase voltage of 230 V.

ADMINISTRATION REQUIREMENTS

To use the administration tool, which helps you select 3Com wireless LAN devices and launch their configuration management systems, you need a computer running one of the following operating systems and one of the

following browsers:

Operating Systems Windows XP

Windows 2000

Windows NT 4.0

Windows Me

Windows 98

BrowsersNetscape 6.0 or later

Internet Explorer 5.0 or later

INSTALLATION GUIDELINES

The 3Com outdoor bridge is housed in a durable, waterproof enclosure and is specifically designed for outdoor use in most climates. Optimal performance can be maintained at outdoor temperature ranges from -20˚ C to 50˚C (-4˚F to 122˚F). It is extremely important to avoid mounting the bridge in any area where it could be vulnerable to extreme or hazardous conditions of any kind. Nor should the unit be mounted flush with the roof of a building.

PROPER GROUNDING

To ensure the physical safety of anyone near the bridge and to prevent damage to the unit, follow the building codes for antenna installations in your area. Make certain that bridges and masts are appropriately grounded to prevent injury and

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