Hewlett Packard Enterprise WL464 User Manual

802.11a mini-PCI Radio Module

MODEL WL-464

The 3Com 802.11a 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 802.11a mini-PCI Radio Module

• Two cables connect the antenna module and mini PCI card by direct soldering.

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 11a upgrade kit.

4.1. 11a mini PCI card side:
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 line 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.