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3Select one or more WX switches.

To select multiple switches, press Shift (for contiguous switches) or Control (for noncontiguous switches) while clicking.

4In the Local Changes group in the Task List panel, click Deploy. The Deploy Configurations dialog box appears.

The dialog lists the switches that have configuration changes.

5Select the switches to which you want to deploy the changes.

To select more than one WX, click Shift while clicking to select contiguous items, or click Ctrl while clicking to select noncontiguous items.

6Click Deploy.

The deployment status for each affected WX is shown in the History window at the bottom left of the dialog box.

3WXM performs verification of the changes. If errors occur, they are listed in the Selected Errors at the bottom right of the dialog box. If there are errors, fix them and verify the changes before trying to deploy again. (You can use the Verification tab to fix the errors.)

If the deploy is successful, 3WXM also instructs the WX switch to save the changes in its configuration file.

7Click Close.

You can click Close at any time after clicking Deploy. The operation continues in the background. To review the status of the operation, use the operation log. (Select View Operation Log.)

To schedule deployment of local changes

1Select the Devices tool bar option.

2At the bottom of the Task List panel, select Change Management.

3Select one or more WX switches.

To select multiple switches, press Shift (for contiguous switches) or Control (for noncontiguous switches) while clicking.

4In the Task List panel in the Local Changes group, click Schedule Deploy. The Schedule Deploy dialog box appears.

5Edit the start date and time.

(The date and time are based on the date and time on the machine where 3WXM Services is installed.)

6Click OK.

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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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