3Com WL-455 User Manual

Wireless LAN Access Point 7250

3CRWE725075 (Model WL-455)

User Guide

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Published April 2005

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Contents

1 Introduction

Product Features..........................................................................................1

Security..................................................................................................1

Performance and Reliability ....................................................................2

Virtual Access Point (VAP) Support .................................................... 2

WDS Bridging and Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) Support...................3

Manageability ........................................................................................ 4

802.11g Wireless Network Standard ...........................................................4

Standard Network Configuration and Planning............................................5

Ad Hoc Wireless LAN .............................................................................5

Infrastructure Wireless LAN .................................................................... 5

Infrastructure Wireless LAN for Roaming Wireless PCs ............................6

Advanced Network Configuration and Planning ..........................................7

Public/Private Access Point Service .......................................................... 7

Terminology ................................................................................................8

2 Installing the Access Point

Installation Requirements...........................................................................11

Power Requirements .................................................................................12

Safety Information.....................................................................................12

Deciding Where to Place Equipment and Performing A Site Survey ............13

Before You Begin.......................................................................................14

Connecting the Standard Antennas ...........................................................15

Connecting Power.....................................................................................16

Using the Included AC Adapter ............................................................16

Using an Optional Power-Over Ethernet Injector ...................................17

Using a Power-Over-Ethernet LAN Port ................................................. 18

Checking the LEDs ....................................................................................18

Mounting on a Wall ..................................................................................18

Flat Surface Installation..............................................................................20

Selecting and Connecting a Different Antenna Model ...............................21

Power Settings on the Access Point for External Antennas .........................22

Installing Software Utilities.........................................................................23

3 System Configuration

Using the 3Com Wireless Device Manager.................................................25

Launching a Wireless Device Configuration .......................................... 25

Using the Pre-IP Configuration Wizard..................................................27

Configuration Login ..................................................................................27

Setting the Country Code..........................................................................27

Basic Setup................................................................................................28

Advanced Setup ........................................................................................29

Identification .............................................................................................29

TCP/IP Settings ..........................................................................................29

DHCP Client......................................................................................... 29

Web Servers.........................................................................................30

Smart Monitor ..................................................................................... 30

RADIUS .....................................................................................................31

Authentication ..........................................................................................33

Filter Control .............................................................................................36

Filtering by VLAN .................................................................................36

Enabling VLAN Filtering........................................................................ 36

Security Filters ...................................................................................... 37

Client List Timeout ............................................................................... 37

Uplink Port MAC Address Filtering........................................................ 37

Filtering by Ethernet Protocol Type........................................................ 38

SNMP........................................................................................................39

Trap Destination ................................................................................... 39

Trap Configuration ...............................................................................40

SNMP Users .........................................................................................41

Default Groups ............................................................................... 41

Default Security Levels ....................................................................41

Groups.................................................................................................42

SNMP Targets....................................................................................... 43

SNMP Filter .......................................................................................... 43

Administration ..........................................................................................44

WDS/STP Settings......................................................................................45

Configuration Guidelines .....................................................................46

Radio Bridge Roles ............................................................................... 46

Bridge Address Entry ............................................................................46

Scanning for WDS Links ....................................................................... 47

Configuring Spanning Tree Protocol Settings ........................................47

System Log................................................................................................48

Status........................................................................................................49

Radio Interface ..........................................................................................50

Radio Settings ...........................................................................................50

Virtual Access Point (VAP) Configuration ..............................................50

Enabling Virtual Access Point (VAP) ......................................................50

Changing Radio Settings ......................................................................52

Security .....................................................................................................54

Selecting a Virtual Access Point (VAP) ................................................... 54

Configuring Authentication..................................................................54

Configuring Encryption ........................................................................ 54

WPA Configuration ......................................................................... 55

WEP Configuration ......................................................................... 56

How to setup the access point for RADIUS authentication .........................57

How to setup the access point for WPA with 802.1x Session keys..............58

How to setup the access point for WPA with Pre-Shared (PSK) Key ............59

WPA Configuration for Windows XP .........................................................60

4 Troubleshooting

Regulatory Compliance Information

Index

1 INTRODUCTION

The 3Com® Wireless LAN Access Point 7250 supports 802.11g and 802.11b wireless users.

With their flexibility and unfettered access, wireless LANs are changing the way people work. Now with 3Com’s enterprise-class wireless access points, you can build a cost-effective, reliable, secure wireless network that provides users with seamless connectivity to the Internet, company intranet, and the wired corporate network from anywhere they happen to be—conference room, cafeteria or office.

Industry-leading security features and comprehensive management and performance features combine to make these enterprise class wireless access points an ideal choice for organizations ready to serve their increasingly mobile workforce.

PRODUCT FEATURES

The single wireless interface 802.11g 2.4 GHz, 54 Mbps access point creates an enterprise-class wireless LAN supporting up to 250 simultaneous users.

SECURITY

3Com offers one of the most robust suite of standards-based security on the market today.

To protect sensitive data broadcast over the wireless LAN, 3Com supports the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES). 3Com strengthens this basic security mechanism with additional security features, including:

 MAC address access control lists  IEEE 802.1x per-port user authentication with RADIUS server authentication

support

 IEEE 802.1x supplicant support

 SSH v2  HTTP/HTTPS  SNMP v3  Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP)  Legacy WEP 40/64 bit, 128 bit and 152 bit  Wireless Protected Access (WPA)  Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP) support: EAP-MD5, EAP-TLS,

EAP-TTLS, and PEAP

PERFORMANCE AND RELIABILITY

3Com wireless access point performance features ensure reliable and seamless connections for users wherever they roam:

 Automatic channel selection automatically finds the least loaded channel for

interference-free communication.

 Auto network connect and dynamic rate shifting keep users connected

through a wide variety of conditions by changing to the optimum connection speed as they move through the network.

 Virtual Access Point (VAP) support provides flexibility by allowing a single

access point radio to operate as two separate access points.

 Wireless Distribution System (WDS) Bridging support allows you to create

large wireless networks in areas where pulling wires is restricted or cost-prohibitive by linking several wireless access points together with WDS links.

Virtual Access Point (VAP) Support

Virtual Access Point (VAP) support allows an access point radio to operate as two separate access points, providing multiple wireless services to clients in a network. Each VAP can be configured to provide access to different network resources and can support different levels of security.

For example, in a university network, an AP could be used to offer two services: The first service provides access to protected data for authenticated university staff members, while the second service provides open access to the Internet for unauthenticated users, such as students or visitors.

Two VAPs per radio are available, and each VAP can be configured with its own security settings.

For information on setting up and configuring VAPs, see “Enabling Virtual Access Point (VAP)” on page 50.

WDS Bridging and Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) Support

A Distribution System (DS) is a network (typically a wired network) that interconnects separate access points into a single LAN. With WDS, the interconnection no longer needs to be physically wired. WDS medium to interconnect separate access points, thereby eliminating the cost and inconvenience that may hinder wire installations.

A WDS link can be used in a simple point-to-point link, a complex point-to-multipoint link, or a multilayer topology.

Point-to-Point WDS Link. The following example shows a point-to-point WDS link configured between two access points.

Wireless Desktops Wireless Desktops

WDS Link

Point-to-Multipoint WDS Link. The following example shows point-to-multipoint WDS links configured between multiple access points.

Point-to-Point WDS Link

uses the wireless

Wireless Desktops

WDS Link

Wireless Desktops

WDS Link

Additionally, Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) support prevents loops from being formed on the network. For more information on these items, see the Wireless LAN Access Points User Guide.

For WDS and STP configuration instructions, see “WDS/STP Settings” on page 45.

MANAGEABILITY

3Com offers a wide range of standards-based management support, from SNMP to 3Com Network Supervisor and HP OpenView for seamless integration with your wired network.

Wireless Infrastructure Device Manager and Wireless LAN Device Discovery tools let you configure parameters, run diagnostics, backup and restore configurations, and monitor performance from anywhere on the network using an embedded web server browser. You can also update wireless device software on multiple devices using 3Com Network Supervisor to simplify bulk updates.

With Power over Ethernet (PoE) support, the same Category 5 cable that connects your access point to the data network also provides its power. A single cable installation dramatically improves your choice of mounting configurations because you no longer need to consider AC power outlet locations. PoE support makes it easier than ever to overcome installation problems with difficult-to-wire or hard-to-reach locations.

802.11G WIRELESS NETWORK STANDARD

802.11g operates in the 2.4 GHz band at up to 54Mbps, and supports the widest coverage—up to 100 meters (328 feet). However, is subject to a greater risk of radio interference because it operates in the more popular 2.4 GHz band.

Consider 802.11g when you need wider coverage and vendor compatibility and you are:

 Maintaining support for existing 802.11b users and the existing wireless

investment while providing for expansion into 802.11g.

 Implementing a complete wireless LAN solution, including bridges, gateways,

access points and clients; Wi-Fi certification guarantees compatibility among

 Providing access to hot spots in public spaces such as coffee shops or

university cafeterias

vendors

STANDARD NETWORK CONFIGURATION AND PLANNING

The wireless solution supports a stand-alone wireless network configuration as well as an integrated configuration with 10/100

The wireless network cards, adapters, and access point can be configured as:

 Ad hoc for departmental or SOHO LAN  Infrastructure for wireless LAN  Infrastructure wireless LAN for roaming wireless PCs

AD HOC WIRELESS LAN

An ad hoc wireless LAN consists of a group of computers, each equipped with a wireless adapter, connected via radio signals as an independent wireless LAN. Computers in a specific ad hoc wireless LAN must therefore be configured to the same radio channel. An ad hoc wireless LAN can be used for a branch office or SOHO operation.

Ad Hoc Wireless LAN

Notebook with Wireless USB Adapter

Mbps Ethernet LANs.

Notebook with Wireless PC Card

PC with Wireless PCI Adapter

INFRASTRUCTURE WIRELESS LAN

The access point can also provide access to a wired LAN for wireless workstations. An integrated wired/wireless LAN is called an infrastructure configuration. A Basic Service Set (BSS) consists of a group of wireless PC users, and an access point that is directly connected to the wired LAN. Each wireless PC in this BSS can talk to any computer in its wireless group via a radio link, or access other computers or network resources in the wired LAN infrastructure via the access point.

The infrastructure configuration not only extends the accessibility of wireless PCs to the wired LAN, but also increases the effective wireless transmission range for wireless PCs by passing their signal through one or more access points.

A wireless infrastructure can be used for access to a central database, or for connection between mobile workers, as shown in the following figure.

Wired LAN Extension to Wireless Adapters

File Server

Desktop PC

Switch

Access Point

PC with Wireless PCI Adapter

Notebook with Wireless PC Card Adapter

INFRASTRUCTURE WIRELESS LAN FOR ROAMING WIRELESS PCS

The Basic Service Set (BSS) is the communications domain for each access point. For wireless PCs that do not need to support roaming, set the domain identifier (SSID) for the wireless card to the SSID of the access point to which you want

connect. A wireless infrastructure can also support roaming for mobile

to workers. More than one access point can be configured to create an Extended Service Set (ESS). By placing the access points so that a continuous coverage area is created, wireless users within this ESS can roam freely.

Desktop PC

Switch

PC with Wireless PCI Adapter

Access Point

File Server

Notebook with Wireless PC Card Adapter

<BSS1>

Switch

Access Point

<ESS>

Seamless Roaming

Notebook with Wireless PC Card Adapter

<BSS2>

ADVANCED NETWORK CONFIGURATION AND PLANNING

Virtual Access Point (VAP) and WDS Bridging capabilities allow the access point to be integrated into many new network configurations. Some common configurations are explained briefly in this section:

 Public/private access point service  Remote building wireless access with the AP8250 and 802.11a Bridging Kit  Remote building wireless access with the AP8250 and 802.11g Upgrade Kit

PUBLIC/PRIVATE ACCESS POINT SERVICE

The public/private access point service configuration allows the access point to provide public Internet access while simultaneously providing secure access to the enterprise network.

In this configuration, an AP7250 access point is configured with two Virtual Access Points:

 The first Virtual Access Point is configured to support one SSID that is

broadcast with no security.

 The second Virtual Access Point is configured with a different, private SSID

that is not broadcast. The private SSID should be assigned to a separate VLAN and use 802.1x

authentication with either TKIP or AES encryption to a RADIUS server.

TERMINOLOGY

Access Point—An internetworking device that seamlessly connects wired and

wireless networks.

Ad Hoc—An ad hoc wireless LAN is a group of computers, each with LAN adapters, connected as an independent wireless LAN.

Backbone—The core infrastructure of a network. The portion of the network that transports information from one central location to another central location where it is unloaded onto a local system.

Base Station—In mobile telecommunications, a base station is the central radio transmitter/receiver that maintains communications with the mobile radiotelephone sets within its range. In cellular and personal communications applications, each cell or micro-cell has its own base station; each base station in turn is interconnected with other cells’ bases.

BSS—Basic Service Set. It is an access point and all the LAN PCs that are associated with it.

CSMA/CA—Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Avoidance.

EAP—Extensible Authentication Protocol, which provides a generalized

framework for several different authentication methods.

ESS—Extended Service Set. More than one BSS is configured to become an ESS. LAN mobile users can roam between different BSSs in an ESS (ESS-ID, SSID).

Ethernet—A popular local area data communications network, which accepts transmission from computers and terminals.

Infrastructure—An integrated wireless and wired LAN is called an infrastructure

RADIUS—Remote Access Dial-In User Server is an authentication method used in conjunction with EAP for 802.1x authentication and session based keys.

Roaming—A wireless LAN mobile user moves around an ESS and maintains a continuous connection to the infrastructure network.

RTS Threshold—Transmitters contending for the medium may not be aware of each other (they are “hidden nodes”). The RTS/CTS mechanism can solve this problem. If the packet size is smaller than the preset RTS Threshold size, the RTS/CTS mechanism will not be enabled.

configuration.

VAP—Virtual Access Point. An access point radio capable of operating as two separate access points.

VLAN—Virtual Local Area Network. A LAN consisting of groups of hosts that are on physically different segments but that communicate as though they were on the same segment.

WEP—Wired Equivalent Privacy is based on the use of security keys and the popular RC4 encryption algorithm. Wireless devices without a valid WEP key will be excluded from network traffic.

WDS—Wireless Distribution System.

WPA—Wi-Fi Protected Access.

2 INSTALLING THE ACCESS POINT

This equipment must be installed in compliance with local and national building codes, regulatory restrictions, and FCC rules. For the safety of people and equipment, this product must be installed by a professional technician/installer.

CAUTION: Before installing, see the important warnings and cautions in “Safety Information” on page 12.

INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

The following items are required for installation:

 Access Point 7250  Standard detachable antennas  3Com installation CD.  Wall-mount installation hardware (supplied): mounting plate,

mounting

 If you do not have IEEE 802.3af power-over-Ethernet LAN equipment, use the

3Com Integrated Power-over-Ethernet power supply that comes with the

If your LAN equipment complies with the IEEE 802.3af power-over-Ethernet standard, you can connect directly to the equipment, and the 3Com power supply is not needed.

 Standard category 5 straight (8-wire) Ethernet cable.

The cable must be long enough to reach the power supply or the power-over-Ethernet LAN port.

If you use the 3Com power supply, you need an additional Ethernet cable to connect the access point to the LAN.

screws, and plastic anchors for drywall mounting.

access point.

 To access and use the Web configuration management system, you need a

computer that is running Internet Explorer 5.0 or newer and one of the following operating systems: Windows 98, Windows ME, Windows NT 4.0 Service Pack 6, Windows 2000, or Windows XP. It is recommended that this computer become the dedicated workstation for managing and configuring the access point and the wireless network.

POWER REQUIREMENTS

The access point complies with the IEEE 802.3af power-over-Ethernet standard. It receives power over standard category 5 straight (8-wire) Ethernet cable. Installation requires the use of either the 3Com power supply provided or

802.3af compliant power supply equipment (output power rated 48 V dc @

IEEE 350 mA maximum). Such equipment must be safety certified according to UL, CSA, IEC or other applicable national or international safety requirements for the country of use. All references to the power supply in this document refer to equipment that meets these

Because the power supply plug is the only means of disconnecting the access point from power, make sure the power outlet is accessible.

See “Using an Optional Power-Over Ethernet Injector” on page 17 and “Using a Power-Over-Ethernet LAN Port” on page 18.

requirements.

Note for use of the 3Com power supply (part number 61-0107-000) in Norway: This product is also designed for use on an IT power system with phase-to-phase voltage of 230 V.

SAFETY INFORMATION

This equipment must be installed in compliance with local and national building codes, regulatory restrictions, and FCC rules. For the safety of people and equipment, only professional network personnel should install the access point, cables, and antennas.

CAUTION: If you supply your own Ethernet cable for connecting power, be sure that it is category 5 straight-through (8-wire) cable that has not been altered in

any way. Use of nonstandard cable could damage the CAUTION: To comply with FCC radio frequency (RF) exposure limits, a minimum

body-to-antenna distance of 1 meter (3 feet) must be maintained when the access

point is

operational.

access point.

CAUTION: To avoid possible injury or damage to equipment, you must use either the provided power supply or IEEE 802.3af compliant power supply equipment

that is safety certified according to UL, CSA, IEC, or other applicable national or international safety requirements for the country of use. All references to power supply in this document refer to equipment meeting these requirements.

CAUTION: The 3Com power supply input relies on a 16A rated building fuse or circuit protector for short circuit protection of the line to neutral conductors.

CAUTION: It is the responsibility of the installer to ensure that the Power-over-Ethernet (POE) power supply is properly connected. Connection to any

other device, such as a standard Ethernet card or another POE supply, may result in permanent damage to equipment, electric shock, or fire. Refer to the installation instructions for proper installation.

DECIDING WHERE TO PLACE EQUIPMENT AND PERFORMING A SITE SURVEY

The access point is ideally designed for vertical installation on a wall surface, but can also be flat-surface mounted in an elevated location where it will not

disturbed. Ceiling installation is not recommended.

Whether you choose to mount the access point on a wall or place it on a flat surface, make sure to select a clean, dry location that is elevated enough to provide good reception and network coverage. Do not mount the access point on any type of metal surface. Do not install the access point in wet or dusty areas. The site should not be close to transformers, heavy-duty motors, fluorescent lights, microwave ovens, refrigerators or any other electrical equipment that can interfere with radio signals.

If you are connecting the access point to a wired network, the location must provide an Ethernet connection. You will need to run an Ethernet cable from the power supply to the access point.

An access point provides coverage at distances of up to 100 Meters (300 Feet). Signal loss can occur if metal, concrete, brick, walls, floors or other architectural barriers block transmission. If your location includes these kinds of obstructions, you may need to add additional access points to improve coverage

Configuring a wireless LAN can be as easy as placing a 3Com Wireless Access Point in a central area and making the necessary connections to the AP and the clients. However, installing multiple Access Points may require more planning. Using the 3Com Site Survey tool (located on the installation CD) can help you determine if your wireless LAN connectivity and throughput is adequate and all users are covered by an Access Point.

If you plan to use an optional antenna instead of the standard detachable antennas that are supplied, review Antenna Model” on page 21 before selecting the final location and be sure to allow for routing the antenna cable as required.

For optimal performance, ensure the access point operates in temperature ranges between –10° C to 40° C (14° F to 104° F).

Caution: Regulatory restrictions dictate that when this device is operational, the minimal body-to-antenna distance is 1 Meter (3 Feet).

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Record the access point MAC address in a safe place before the access point is installed in a hard-to-reach location. The MAC address is printed on the back of the access point housing.

“Selecting and Connecting a Different

The following illustration shows the front and rear views of the access point, including the LEDs and connecting ports.

Caution: Do not connect a telephone cable into the Console port; doing so can

cause serious damage to the access point.

CONNECTING THE STANDARD ANTENNAS

The Access Point 7250 is supplied with standard detachable antennas. These should be attached before the access point is installed. If using an alternate antenna, see page 21.

1 Carefully unpack the standard detachable antennas.

CAUTION: Do not handle the antenna tips, especially after they are connected to the access point, as this could lead to electrostatic discharge (ESD), which

could damage the

2 Screw an antenna into each of the sockets in the access point housing. 3 Hand-tighten the antennas at the very base of the SMA connectors without

handling the antenna tips.

4 Position the antennas so they turn out and away from the access point at a

45-degree angle. After network startup, you may need to adjust the antennas to fine-tune coverage in your area.

“Selecting and Connecting a Different Antenna Model” on

equipment.

Depending on the coverage required for your site, you may want to replace the standard detachable antennas with one of the external antennas available for use with the access point. See Antenna Model” on page 21.

“Selecting and Connecting a Different

CONNECTING POWER

It is advisable to connect the power and check the Ethernet cables and LEDs before installing the unit in a hard-to-reach location.

The access point complies with the IEEE 802.3af power-over-Ethernet standard. It receives power over a standard category 5 straight (8-wire) Ethernet cable.

There are three ways to supply power to the access point:

 Use the AC adapter included with the Access Point 7250.  Use the 3Com Integrated Power-over-Ethernet power supply. In this case, you

need to supply a second Ethernet cable to connect to the wired LAN.

 Connect the access point directly to your own power-over-Ethernet hub or

switch, which must also comply with the IEEE If you supply your own Ethernet cable for connecting power, be sure that it is

standard category 5 straight-through (8-wire) cable that has not been altered in any way. Use of nonstandard cable could damage the access point.

USING THE INCLUDED AC ADAPTER

The power supply included with the Access Point 7250 is an AC adapter. 1 Connect the power cord to the AC adapter and plug the cord into a power

outlet.

2 Connect the DC power into the Access Point 7250.

802.3af standard.

USING AN OPTIONAL POWER-OVER ETHERNET INJECTOR

CAUTION: To avoid damaging network equipment, make sure that the cables are connected from access point to power supply to LAN as shown above and

described

The Power-Over-Ethernet Injector can be located at any point between the access point and the LAN access port, wherever a convenient power outlet exists. If you supply your own Ethernet cable for connecting power, be sure that it is standard category 5 straight-through (8-wire) cable that has not been altered in any way. Use of nonstandard cable could damage the access point.

Refer to the illustration below, and follow these steps:

1 Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on the access

2 Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to the port labeled To Access

3 Connect the power cord to the power supply and plug the cord into a power

4 To link the access point to your Ethernet network, plug one end of another

below.

point.

Point on the power supply.

outlet.

Ethernet cable into the port labeled To Hub/Switch on the power supply, and plug the other end into a LAN port (on a hub or in a wall).

USING A POWER-OVER-ETHERNET LAN PORT

If your LAN equipment complies with the IEEE 802.3af power-over-Ethernet standard, you can connect the access point directly to a LAN port. For example, the illustration above right shows a connection through a 3Com Ethernet Power Supply to a 3Com SuperStack

CHECKING THE LEDS

When power is connected, the access point LEDs light. The illustration and the following table describe the LEDs and their functions.

Switch.

Name Description

Radio

Ethernet

Power

LED blinks red to indicate radio activity. Faster blinking indicates more activity.

LED lights yellow when a 10 Mbps Ethernet link is established. LED lights green when a 100 Mbps Ethernet link is established. LED blinks to indicate activity on the Ethernet. Faster blinking indicates more activity.

LED lights green when operational code is running.

MOUNTING ON A WALL

CAUTION: The mounting plate is designed for wall mount installation only. To avoid equipment damage and possible injury, do not use the mounting plate for

a ceiling installation.

The access point comes equipped with all the necessary hardware for mounting on a wall, including a mounting plate. For a secure installation, the mounting plate should be placed perpendicular to the floor, with the arrow pointed up, as indicated on the mounting plate, with the smooth side against the wall.

1 Install the mounting plate as shown in the following illustration, on either a

stud (or other hard wall surface), or onto drywall.

If installing into a stud or other secure vertical surface, use 2 screws.

 Allow for a clearance of at least 25 cm (10 Inches) between the ceiling and

If installing into drywall, use 3 plastic anchors and 3 screws.

the top of the mounting plate.

 Orient the bracket with the letter “B” at the top of the bracket.  For installation on a wall stud, install the top screw into the stud, as shown

at left in the illustration, and then vertically align the mounting plate before installing the bottom screw.

 For installation on to drywall, mark three screw holes using the mounting

plate as a template for vertical alignment, as shown at right in the illustration above.

 Use a 5-mm (3/16-in.) drill bit if using the plastic anchors provided.  For drywall mounts, you can route the cable through either a side or center

opening for a seamless appearance using one of the methods illustrated below. Alternatively, you can simply attach the Ethernet cable to the side of the unit, allowing it to trail along the wall.

 If you have routed the Ethernet cable through the center opening, secure

the cable on the hook located on the mounting plate as shown in the illustration below.

2 Connect the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on the access point.

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