3Com manual Enterprise-Class 3Com Wireless LAN Access Points 7250/8250/8500/8750, Key Benefits

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Enterprise-Class 3Com® Wireless LAN Access Points 7250/8250/8500/8750

Key Benefits

Full Standards Support

With 3Com®, the freedom of wireless net- working includes the freedom of choice. The 3Com Wireless LAN Access Points 8250, 8500, and 8750 offer a dual-mode architecture that supports 802.11-stan- dard 11a, 11b, and 11g wireless users on a single device. The 3Com Wireless LAN Access Point 7250 features a single 11g radio design that provides real value with advanced enterprise features at an eco- nomical price.

Performance and Reliability

3Com wireless access point performance features ensure reliable and seamless con- nections for users wherever they roam. Clear Channel Select automatically finds the least loaded channel for interference- free communication. Auto network connect and dynamic rate shifting keep users connected through a wide variety of conditions by changing to the optimum connection speed as they move through the network.

Modular and Upgradeable

3Com Wireless LAN Access Points 8250/8500/8750 were designed from the ground up as a modular, upgradeable plat- form for configuration flexibility and investment protection. They offer the flexibility to mix and match radio bands to meet different coverage and bandwidth needs within the same area. With easy-to- install Mini PCI upgrade kits, you can choose to support two different radio modes now, or choose one radio mode and upgrade or add another mode as your needs grow.

Tough Security

3Com delivers one of the most robust suites of standards-based security on the market today on all of its enterprise-class access points. To protect the wireless LAN, 3Com supports Wireless Equivalent Privacy (WEP) RC4 40/ 64-bit, 128-bit and 154-bit shared-key encryption. 3Com strengthens this basic security mechanism with additional security features, includ- ing local MAC authentication, Dynamic Security Link (DSL) session encryption, 802.1x RADIUS server authentication, and Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP) and Wireless Protected Access (WPA) Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP) user authentication. Your wireless link receives the highest available protection with WPA Advanced Encryption Service (AES) 256-bit encryption.

Manageability

3Com offers a wide range of standards- based management support, from SNMP to 3Com Network Supervisor (3NS) and HP OpenView for seamless integration with your wired network. Wireless Infrastructure Device Manager and Wireless LAN Device Discovery tools let you configure parameters, run diagnos- tics, and monitor performance from anywhere on the network using an embedded web server browser. You can also replicate wireless device configura- tions from one access point to another using the save and load feature to simplify and reduce network administration.

Power over Ethernet (PoE) Flexibility

PoE support makes it easier than ever to overcome installation problems with diffi- cult-to-wire or hard-to-reach locations. The same Category 5 cable that connects the access point to the wired network also pro- vides its power, so AC power outlet locations are no longer an issue. You can source power from a 802.3af-compliant PoE switch or with an included power injector or adapter.*

*802.3af-compliant power injector included with the AP 8250/8500/8750; the AP 7250 ships with an AC power adapter.