Accton Technology WL463ACC Users Manual

Installation Guide

802.11g mini-PCI Radio Module

MODEL WL-463

The 3Com 802.11g mini-PCI Radio Module kit contains everything you need to install an additional radio and
antenna into your 3Com Access Point.

Kit Contents

The upgrade kit contains these items:

• one antenna module

• one 802.11g mini-PCI Radio Module

• two cables

• two antennas

1 Detach and disconnect the access point.

If the access point is mounted on the wall, turn the unit counterclockwise to disengage it from the mounting
plate. Disconnect the Ethernet cable. Place the access point face down on a static-free surface.

2 Remove the back cover.

Using a cross-tip screwdriver, remove the four screws from the back cover. Remove the cover from the unit. Set
the cover and screws aside.

3 Remove the antenna housing.

Grasp the inside edge of the antenna housing and pull up to disengage the housing from the
unit, as shown below. This part is no longer needed.

4 Install the radio board.

Holding the radio board at an angle, align the contact edge with the mini PCI connector on the unit. Make sure
the keying notch on the contact edge lines up with the key on the connector, as shown in the detail below. Slide
the board into the connector and press down gently until the two retainer clips snap into place.