3Com WL-560 specification

16CHAPTER 2: INSTALLING THE BRIDGE

Connecting to a You can connect a network printer directly to the Bridge or to a hub that Network Printer is connected to the Bridge. Used this way, the Bridge allows you to place

network printers in areas that are not wired for Ethernet.

1Configure the network printer as you would for connecting it to the wired LAN. For details on configuring the printer, see your printer documentation.

2If necessary, configure the Bridge to associate with your access point.

3Connect the Bridge to the power supply in its permanent location.

4Connect the network printer directly to the Bridge as shown in Figure 11, or to a hub that is connected to the Bridge as shown in “Connecting to a Hub” on page 15.

Figure 11 Connecting to a Network Printer

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Connecting to a Computer

You can connect the Bridge directly to a computer through Ethernet as shown in Figure 12. Used this way, the Bridge can convert a desktop computer to a wireless computer. This connection also allows you to configure a Bridge before connecting it to another device.

Figure 12 Connecting to a Computer

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3Com WL-560 manual Network printers in areas that are not wired for Ethernet

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 Documentation ConventionsRelated Following Documentation documentation Product Registration Support Introduction 802.11a 802.11g Network ConfigurationNetwork Configuration and Planning Planning Example ConfigurationsWireless Infrastructure Network Workgroup Ad-Hoc Network Unpacking Bridge Bridge Deciding Where to Place the Bridge Wall-Mounting the Bridge Routing Cable Under the Cradle Securing the Locking Bar Connecting Connecting the Power About the Client List Connecting to a Hub Connecting the Bridge Network printers in areas that are not wired for Ethernet Indicators LED External Antenna Need to ConfigureAttaching An Determining if you Determining if you Need to Configure the Bridge Networks without a Dhcp Server Bridge Default Settings To Wireless Client Infrastructure Using the 3Com Installation CD Using the 3Com Installation CD Installing the Bridge Configuring the Bridge Infrastructure Using the 3ComWireless Device Manager Click Configure Using the 3Com Wireless Infrastructure Device Manager Button Description Management UsingSystem Clearing Applying System Configuration Settings Moving to a new configuration System Properties Server, select Obtain an IP address automatically and click Apply Select Wireless Client Infrastructure to associate with an Select 802.11a to set the Bridge to operate with either Service Area Select Specify the Wireless LAN Service Area to allow External and one internal antenna this setting Being used, click Long Wi-Fi Interoperable Set the Data Preamble No Security Open System 40/64-bit Shared Key WEP 104/128-bit Shared Key 128/152-bit Shared Key Or Disable AES Secondary Radius Using the Configuration Management System Configuring Operation Mode About Uart Configuring Uart Settings Configuring Network Serial Port Settings Applying Settings Reset Under Tools, click Restore Factory Defaults Or with the Bridge out of the cradle Using FTP default Using Tftp Using Http Under Tools, click Backup Wireless Workgroup Bridge Under Tools, click Restore Wireless Workgroup Bridge Summary Page Problems Diagnosing Troubleshooting Uninstall 3Com Wireless Infrastructure Device Manager DisconnectingUninstalling Disconnecting the Bridge Upgrading Bridge Firmware Register Your Service BenefitsSolve Problems Product to Gain Access Software WarrantyProfessional Services Purchase Extended Directory of 3Com resources by region at Contact Us Latin 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