DATA SHEET
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Enterprise-Class 3Com® Wireless LAN |
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Access Points 7250/8250/8500/8750 |
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Key Benefits |
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Full Standards Support |
Performance and Reliability |
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With 3Com®, the freedom of wireless net- |
3Com wireless access point performance |
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working includes the freedom of choice. |
features ensure reliable and seamless con- |
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The 3Com Wireless LAN Access Points |
nections for users wherever they roam. |
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8250, 8500, and 8750 offer a dual-mode |
Clear Channel Select automatically finds |
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architecture that supports 802.11-stan- |
the least loaded channel for interference- |
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dard 11a, 11b, and 11g wireless users on a |
free communication. Auto network |
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single device. The 3Com Wireless LAN |
connect and dynamic rate shifting keep |
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Access Point 7250 features a single 11g |
users connected through a wide variety of |
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radio design that provides real value with |
conditions by changing to the optimum |
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advanced enterprise features at an eco- |
connection speed as they move through |
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nomical price. |
the network. |
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Modular and Upgradeable |
Manageability |
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3Com Wireless LAN Access Points |
3Com offers a wide range of standards- |
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8250/8500/8750 were designed from the |
based management support, from SNMP |
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ground up as a modular, upgradeable plat- |
to 3Com Network Supervisor (3NS) and |
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form for configuration flexibility and |
HP OpenView for seamless integration |
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investment protection. They offer the |
with your wired network. Wireless |
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flexibility to mix and match radio bands |
Infrastructure Device Manager and |
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to meet different coverage and bandwidth |
Wireless LAN Device Discovery tools let |
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needs within the same area. With easy-to- |
you configure parameters, run diagnos- |
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install Mini PCI upgrade kits, you can |
tics, and monitor performance from |
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choose to support two different radio |
anywhere on the network using an |
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modes now, or choose one radio mode and |
embedded web server browser. You can |
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upgrade or add another mode as your |
also replicate wireless device configura- |
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needs grow. |
tions from one access point to another |
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using the save and load feature to simplify |
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Tough Security |
and reduce network administration. |
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3Com delivers one of the most robust |
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suites of standards-based security on the |
Power over Ethernet (PoE) Flexibility |
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market today on all of its enterprise-class |
PoE support makes it easier than ever to |
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access points. To protect the wireless |
overcome installation problems with diffi- |
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LAN, 3Com supports Wireless Equivalent |
cult-to-wire or hard-to-reach locations. The |
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Privacy (WEP) RC4 40/ 64-bit, 128-bit and |
same Category 5 cable that connects the |
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154-bit shared-key encryption. 3Com |
access point to the wired network also pro- |
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strengthens this basic security mechanism |
vides its power, so AC power outlet |
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with additional security features, includ- |
locations are no longer an issue. You can |
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ing local MAC authentication, Dynamic |
source power from a 802.3af-compliant PoE |
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Security Link (DSL) session encryption, |
switch or with an included power injector |
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802.1x RADIUS server authentication, and |
or adapter.* |
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Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP) |
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and Wireless Protected Access (WPA) |
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Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP) |
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user authentication. Your wireless link |
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receives the highest available protection |
* 802.3af-compliant power injector |
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with WPA Advanced Encryption Service |
included with the AP 8250/8500/8750; the |
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(AES) 256-bit encryption. |
AP 7250 ships with an AC power adapter. |
ENTERPRISE-CLASS 3COM® WIRELESS LAN ACCESS POINTS 7250/8250/8500/8750
The simple, secure way to network without wires
Feature |
Benefit |
Powerful |
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High-speed and wide coverage |
11g radio supports speeds up to 54 Mbps at distances up to 100 meters (328 feet); 11a radio |
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supports speeds up to 54 Mbps at distances up to 50 meters (164 feet). (11a not supported |
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by the Access Point 7250.) |
11a Turbo mode |
Provides even higher throughput capability, up to 108 Mbps. |
User support |
Each access point supports up to 253 simultaneous users, allowing plenty of room for growth. |
Secure |
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40/64and 128-/154-bit WEP and |
Basic and advanced encryption protect the privacy of data transmitted over the wireless LAN. |
WPA 256-bit AES encryption |
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Dynamic security link (DSL) |
Automatically assigns user-specific 128-bit encryption keys for wireless sessions. |
Dynamic session key management and TKIP |
Dynamic key assignment improves security and simplifies deployment. |
802.1x RADIUS server authentication |
Helps ensure that only authorized users can access your network and centralizes authorization |
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of wireless users across your network. |
Access control lists |
Control access to network resources. |
Client-to-client and uplink filtering |
Block direct communications between other wireless users associated to the access points. |
MAC address filtering |
Allows only specific WLAN cards to connect to the access point. |
Dynamic VLAN assignment |
Used with RADIUS authentication, assigns users to an appropriate VLAN, further protecting |
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access to network resources. |
Compatible and Flexible |
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Modular, dual-mode radio architecture |
Interchangeable radio slots support more wireless clients within the same coverage area with |
(8250/8500/8750) |
optional Mini PCI upgrade kits. |
Simultaneous standard support |
802.11a and 802.11g in same access point provide concurrent wireless connectivity for all |
(8250/8500/8750) |
802.11 a/b/g clients. |
802.11g-802.11b backward-compatibility |
11g radio supports both11g and 11b wireless users, preserving existing wireless investments. |
Wi-Fi certification |
Ensures interoperability with Wi-Fi certified products from other vendors. |
Power over Ethernet (PoE) |
Solves hard-to-wire location problems; Ethernet cable supplies connectivity and electrical |
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power. 802.3af-compliant power injector included with the Access Point 8250, 8500, and |
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8750; the AP 7250 ships with an AC power adapter. |
Easy to Use Management |
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Simple installation |
No need to drill holes or run Ethernet cabling to set up your network. |
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol |
Provides DHCP passthrough to simplify management. |
(DHCP) support |
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Wireless Infrastructure Device Manager |
Automatically identify and configure network devices, run diagnostics, and monitor |
and Wireless LAN Device Discovery tools |
performance. |
Web-based administration |
Works with any web browser that supports HTML and Java Script; lets you configure and |
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manage network devices from anywhere. |
Save and load feature |
Copies settings to wireless devices on the network, simplifying and speeding LAN setup. |
3NS support |
Powerful yet simple-to-use network management designed for small businesses. |
SNMP, HP OpenView support |
Enables remote, central management using popular third-party network management programs. |
RADIUS accounting support |
Enables billing by usage for hotspot and other commercial deployments. |
Site survey tool |
Works with 3Com enterprise wireless PC Cards to help you optimize the location and number |
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of access points for your site. |
Reliable |
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Dynamic rate shifting and auto |
Automatically moves between connection speeds in response to physical conditions and RF |
network connect |
interference. |
Clear Channel Select |
Selects the channel with the least traffic for problem-free connections. |
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*Range depends on physical conditions, building construction, electrical devices in the area, and other environmental factors.
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