3COM 7760 User Manual

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3Com®Wireless 7760 11a/b/g PoE Access Point

Secure and reliable,
108 Mbps wireless
connectivity with PoE,
for small to medium
businesses. This
innovative access point
provides advanced
security features
including WPA2, AES,
support for multiple
SSIDs, VLANs and Rogue
AP detection making it
a true enterprise-class
solution.

OVERVIEW

The 3Com®Wireless 7760 11a/b/g PoE Access Point is a cost-effective
dual band, Power over Ethernet (PoE) wireless solution for small and

edium enterprises. Configurable, this access point can operate at IEEE

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802.11a or can be used as an IEEE 802.11b/g access point.
With the latest advanced security features such as Wi-Fi Protected Access

(WPA/ WPA2), Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) and Open system this
access point (AP) provides ultra-fast speeds of up to 108 Mbps in turbo
mode and offers superior long-range connectivity with eXtended range
(XR) technology. This new access point also provides multiple SSID
support and VPN passthrough along with VLAN support.

KEY BENEFITS

ENABLE WIRELESS FREEDOM

Take advantage of the freedom of high-speed networking without wires
with this Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 3Com Wireless 7760 11a/b/g PoE Access
Point. WLANs are an attractive solution for cost-effectively and securely
extending mobile access to wired network resources and for creating
full-featured networks in small to medium businesses, remote sites or at
temporary locations. Each access point supports upto 64 wireless users,
allowing plenty of room for growth.

PROVIDE POE DEPLOYMENT FLEXIBILITY

PoE support makes it easier than ever to overcome installation problems
by eliminating the need for an AC power plug at each AP. The 3Com
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6 Ethernet cable, giving you flexible installation options in hard-to-wire
or -reach locations.

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SECURE AND PROTECT WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS

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businesses. To shield wireless communications at the source, WPA2
with T KIP/A ES encrypt ion provides the latest, toughest standards-based
security—WEP encryption supports legacy 802.11b wireless clients.

or additionalprotection, this access point supports IEEE 802.1X and

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MAC address access control, authentication, and authorization through
backend RADIUS servers.

PROVIDE FLEXIBLE SECURITY AND ACCESS CONTROL

You can configure and store up to four SSIDs with different security
profiles for groups of users. IEEE 802.1Q-compliant VLAN support
works with the multiple SSID feature to control access to network
resources and segment user traffic.

SOLVE COMPLEX CONNECTIVITY PROBLEMS

The Wireless Distribution System bridging feature solves complex
wireless connectivity problems. The access point supports both
point-to-point and point-to-multipoint WDS links as well as repeater
and client bridge modes for flexible network deployment.

DELIVER ENTERPRISE-CLASS FEATURES

3Com delivers superior business value by offering enterprise-class
solutions without the complexity. 3Com also backs each product with
global sales, service and support along with technology, financial and
operational strength.

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

FLEXIBLE HIGH-SPEED CONNECTIVITY

Configurable radio support Supports and offers IEEE 802.11a or IEEE 802.11b/g.
High-speed access 802.11a and 802.11b/g standard supports speeds up to 108 Mbps in

Wi-Fi a/b/g CERTIFIED Helps ensure interoperability with Wi-Fi CERTIFIED products from other

ROBUST SECURITY FEATURES

Encryption: WPA/WPA2, AES, TKIP Toughest industry-standard algorithms help keep wireless transmissions
and WEP private.

Multiple security profiles Store up to eight different security settings; up to four security profiles

Multiple SSID support with SSIDs can be bridged together or isolated.
SSID isolation

Access control Screens device MAC addresses to ensure that only trusted clients gain

802.1Q VLAN support Groups users according to data or traffic requirements to segment traffic

RADIUS server MAC-based and Centralizes wireless security through existing network RADIUS servers.

802.1X AAA support
Rogue AP detection and logging Identifies and logs unauthorized, potentially harmful APs for remedial

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INSTALLATION AND MANAGEMENT CONVENIENCE

WDS bridge and repeater Multiple APs can function as bridges supporting point-to-point or multi­configuration point modes; repeater mode extends wireless coverage.

PoE support Expands installation options by eliminating the need for power adapters

Access Point Discovery program Automatically discovers AP devices to simplify configuration and management

SNMP support Enables the AP to be centrally managed by popular standards-based

Auto configuration Copies settings from compatible APs on the WLAN, simplifying and

SNMP support Enables the AP to be centrally managed by popular standards-based

Syslog support Enables the AP to be centrally monitored by sending data to the network

Web browser-based administration Familiar browser interface lets you configure and manage APs from

Auto firmware update Automatically checks an FTP server for available firmware updates.

and AC outlets for APs.

(PCs with Windows-based operating systems only).

network management applications.

speeding setup.

network management applications such as SNMP v1 and v2c.

Syslog server.

anywhere on the network.

PoE Support

Choose from several power options to
match your installation needs. First, the
PoE access point can be powered with
the supplied PoE adapter.

You can also power the access point
using an 802.3af-compliant PoE switch.
The switch provides both data and power
through the Ethernet cable.

The mid-span solution distributes power
to the PoE access point over existing
switch connections, seamlessly
extending network connectivity into hard
to wire locations.

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