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The profiles available depend on the Mobility Domain you selected in step 31. The profile you select applies to all radios associated with the coverage area. If you type the name of a radio profile that does not already exist, 3WXM creates it.

33In the Wiring Closet list, select the wiring closet that contains the WX switch or switches to be connected to the shared MAPs.

If the MAPs will be directly connected to WX switches, a wiring closet is required. If all the MAPs in the coverage area will be indirectly connected to WX switches through the network, a wiring closet is not required.

34In the Redundant Wiring Closet list, select the wiring closet that will provide redundant connection to the MAPs. This is required for directly connected MAPs, if you require the MAPs to have redundant connections. Otherwise, this is not required.

35Click Finish to complete the wizard and create the coverage area. The coverage area is now displayed on your floor.

Add MAPs Add your direct MAPs or distributed MAPs to your network.

To add direct MAPs or distributed MAPs to your network

1If you have not already done so, create a wiring closet and associate your WX switches to the closet. For more information, see “Create a Wiring Closet” on page 110.

2Go to “Create Your MAPs” on page 101 for information about adding direct MAPs or distributed MAPs to your network. Once created, MAPs can be associated with a coverage area and added to the floor plan.

Associate MAPs to

Associate both your distributed MAPs and direct MAPs to a coverage area

the Coverage Area

on the floor.

To associate MAPs to the coverage area

1Select the RF Planning tool bar option.

2In the Content panel, display the floor plan where the MAPs are to be installed.

3In the Organizer panel, click on Coverage Areas.

4Right-click the Coverage Area to which the MAPs are to be associated, and select Edit Properties from the menu. The Coverage Area Properties dialog for the selected coverage area appears.

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3Com WX2200 To add direct MAPs or distributed MAPs to your network, On the floor, To associate MAPs to the coverage area
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WX2200 specifications

The 3Com WX2200 is a robust wireless access point designed to meet the demands of modern networking environments. Aimed at businesses looking for enhanced connectivity and efficient management, the WX2200 exemplifies reliability, performance, and advanced technology.

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