3com 3CRWE41196 Users Manual
OfficeConnect®
11Mbps Wireless Access Point
User Guide
3CRWE41196
http://www.3com.com/
Part No. DUA4119-6AAA01
Published March 2003
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CONTENTS
A
BOUT THIS GUIDE
Naming Convention 7
Conventions 8
Feedback about this User Guide 8
Related Documentation 9
Product Registration 9
I
NTRODUCING THE ACCESS POINT
1
OfficeConnect 11Mbps Wireless Access Point 12
Access Point Advantages 13
Package Contents 13
Minimum System and Component Requirements 14
Front Panel 14
Rear Panel 16
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2
3
ARDWARE INSTALLATION
Introduction 17
Safety Information 17
Positioning the Access Point 17
Using the Rubber Feet 18
Wall Mounting 18
Powering Up the Access Point 19
Connecting the Access Point 19
R
UNNING THE SETUP WIZARD
Accessing the Wizard 21
Password 26
LAN Settings 26
Wireless Settings 29
Summary 30
A
4
CCESS POINT CONFIGURATION
Navigating Through the Access Point Configuration Pages 31
Main Menu 31
Option Tabs 31
Welcome Screen 32
Notice Board 32
Password 33
Wizard 33
LAN Settings 34
Unit Configuration 34
DHCP Clients List 36
Wireless Settings 37
Configuration 38
Encryption 40
Connection Control 42
Client List 45
Profile 46
System Tools 48
Restart 48
Configuration 48
Upgrade 49
Status and Logs 51
Status 52
Logs 52
Support 52
T
ROUBLESHOOTING
5
Basic Connection Checks 53
Browsing to the Access Point Configuration Screens 53
Forgotten Password and Reset to Factory Defaults 54
Wireless Networking 54
Alert LED 56
Recovering from Corrupted Software 56
Frequently Asked Questions 57
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A
B
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D
SING DISCOVERY
Running the Discovery Application 59
Windows Installation (95/98/2000/Me/NT) 59
IP A
DDRESSING
The Internet Protocol Suite 61
Managing the Access Point over the Network 61
IP Addresses and Subnet Masks 61
How does a Device Obtain an IP Address and Subnet Mask? 63
DHCP Addressing 63
Static Addressing 63
Auto-IP Addressing 63
T
ECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Standards 66
S
AFETY INFORMATION
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NDEX
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SER SOFTWARE LICENCE AGREEMENT
LOSSARY
EGULATORY NOTICES FOR THE
OINT
11MBPS W
IRELESS ACCESS
Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures:
-Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
-Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
-Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that
to which the receiver is connected.
-Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm
between the radiator & your body.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or
transmitter.
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