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3Com® Wireless 8760 Dual-Radio 11a/b/g PoE Access Point

DATA SHE ET

Secure, reliable

108 Mbps PoE wireless connectivity in a cost-effective access point with advanced enterprise-class features and dual radios

OVERVIEW

The 3Com® Wireless 8760 Dual-Radio 11a/b/g PoE Access Point is a Power over Ethernet (PoE) wireless solution for enterprises of all sizes.

This fully-featured dual-radio access point functions simultaneously with an IEEE 802.11b/g and an IEEE 802.11a radio and provides ultrafast speeds of up to 108 Mbps. Advanced security features such as Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA/WPA2), Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) and Open System are included. This access point also provides multiple SSID support and VPN passthrough along with VLAN support.

KEY BENEFITS

ENABLING WIRELESS FREEDOM

Take advantage of the freedom of high-speed networking without wires with the Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 3Com Wireless 8760 Dual-Radio 11a/b/g PoE Access Point. Wireless LANs (WLANS) are an attractive solution for cost-effectively and securely extending mobile access to wired network resources or creating full-featured networks in small and medium businesses, remote sites, or temporary locations. Each access point (AP) supports up to 64 wireless users per radio for a total of 128 users, leaving plenty of room for growth.

PROVIDES 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 Baseline Switch 2426-PWR Plus or the Switch 4400/4500/5500 PWR or other IEEE 802.3af-compliant PoE products supply both power and data to the access points through Category 5 or 6 Ethernet cable, providing flexible installation options in hard-to-wire locations. For convenience a PoE adapter is supplied with the unit.

3Com Wireless 8760 Dual-Radio 11a/b/g PoE Access Point

3COM® WIRELESS 8760 DUAL-RADIO 11A /B/G POE ACCESS POINT

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SECURES AND PROTECTS WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS

This new access point delivers enterprise-class security to businesses of all sizes. To shield wireless communications at the source, WPA and WPA2 encryption provide the latest, toughest standards-based security; WEP encryption is also supported. For additional protection, the access point supports IEEE 802.1X and MAC address access control, authentication and authorization through backend RADIUS servers.

PROVIDES FLEXIBLE SECURITY AND ACCESS CONTROL

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.

SOLVES 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 mode for flexible network deployment.

OFFERS INVESTMENT PROTECTION

No reason to replace APs as the network grows. Unique 3Com stand- alone-to-managed conversion method allows the 3Com 8760 AP to be used in stand-alone mode, or easily converted to be managed by the 3Com Gigabit Unified Wireless PoE Switch and 3Com WX-series wireless controllers and switch.

DELIVERS 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

Dual-radiosupport	Supports and offers 802.11a and 802.11b/gradios.

High-speedaccess	802.11a and 802.11b/g standard supports speeds up to 108 Mbps.

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

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
	per radio.

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
	access to the WLAN.

802.1Q VLAN support	Groups users according to data or traffic requirements to segment traffic
	flow based on business priorities.

RADIUS server MAC-based and	Centralizes wireless security through existing network RADIUS servers.
802.1X AAA support

3COM® WIRELESS 8760 DUAL-RADIO 11A /B/G POE ACCESS POINT

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INSTALLATION AND MANAGEMENT CONVENIENCE

WDS bridgeand repeater	Multiple APs can function as bridges supporting point-to-point or multi-
configuration	point modes; repeater mode extends wireless coverage.

PoE support	Expands installation options by eliminating the need for power adapters
	and AC outlets for APs.

Access Point Discovery program	AutomaticallydiscoversAP devicesto simplifyconfigurationand management
	(PCswithWindowsbasedoperatingsystemsonly).

SNMP support	Enables the AP to be centrally managed by popular standards-based
	network management applications such as SNMP v1, v2c and v3.

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

Web browser-based administration	Familiar browser interface lets you configure and manage APs from
	anywhere on the network.

Investment protection	Use the AP as a stand alone unit, convert to managed functionality for
	use with the 3Com Unified Wireless Switch, and then when needed,
	convert to support 3Com WX-series wireless controllers and switch.

PoE Support

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

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

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