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http://www.3com.com/Part No. DUA4119-6AAA01Published March 2003OfficeConnect® 11Mbps Wireless Access PointUser Guide3CRWE41196
3Com Corporation5500 Great America ParkwaySanta Clara, California 95052-8145Copyright © 2003, 3Com Corporation. All rights reserved. No part of this documentation may be reproduced in any form or by any means or used to make any derivative work (such as translation, transformation, or adaptation) without written permission from 3Com Corporation.3Com Technologies reserves the right to revise this documentation and to make changes in content from time to time without obligation on the part of 3Com Technologies to provide notification of such revision or change.3Com Corporation provides this documentation without warranty, term, or condition of any kind, either implied or expressed, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties, terms or conditions of merchantability, satisfactory quality, and fitness for a particular purpose. 3Com may make improvements or changes in the product(s) and/or the program(s) described in this documentation at any time.If there is any software on removable media described in this documentation, it is furnished under a license agreement included with the product as a separate document, in the hard copy documentation, or on the removable media in a directory file named LICENSE.TXT or !LICENSE.TXT. If you are unable to locate a copy, please contact 3Com and a copy will be provided to you.UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT LEGENDIf you are a United States government agency, then this documentation and the software described herein are provided to you subject to the following: All technical data and computer software are commercial in nature and developed solely at private expense. Software is delivered as “Commercial Computer Software” as defined in DFARS 252.227-7014 (June 1995) or as a “commercial item” as defined in FAR 2.101(a) and as such is provided with only such rights as are provided in 3Com’s standard commercial license for the Software. Technical data is provided with limited rights only as provided in DFAR 252.227-7015 (Nov 1995) or FAR 52.227-14 (June 1987), whichever is applicable. You agree not to remove or deface any portion of any legend provided on any licensed program or documentation contained in, or delivered to you in conjunction with, this User Guide.Unless otherwise indicated, 3Com registered trademarks are registered in the United States and may or may not be registered in other countries.3Com, OfficeConnect and the 3Com logo are registered trademarks of 3Com Corporation. Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. Microsoft, MS-DOS, Windows, and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Novell and NetWare are registered trademarks of Novell, Inc. UNIX is a registered trademark in the United States and other countries, licensed exclusively through X/Open Company, Ltd.Netscape Navigator is a registered trademark of Netscape Communications.JavaScript is a trademark of Sun MicrosystemsWiFi and the WiFi logo are trademarks of WECA (Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance)IEEE and 802 are trademarks of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc.All other company and product names may be trademarks of the respective companies with which they are associated.ENVIRONMENTAL STATEMENTIt is the policy of 3Com Corporation to be environmentally-friendly in all operations. To uphold our policy, we are committed to:Establishing environmental performance standards that comply with national legislation and regulations.Conserving energy, materials and natural resources in all operations.Reducing the waste generated by all operations. Ensuring that all waste conforms to recognized environmental standards. Maximizing the recyclable and reusable content of all products.Ensuring that all products can be recycled, reused and disposed of safely.Ensuring that all products are labelled according to recognized environmental standards.Improving our environmental record on a continual basis.End of Life Statement3Com processes allow for the recovery, reclamation and safe disposal of all end-of-life electronic components.Regulated Materials Statement3Com products do not contain any hazardous or ozone-depleting material.Environmental Statement about the DocumentationThe documentation for this product is printed on paper that comes from sustainable, managed forests; it is fully biodegradable and recyclable, and is completely chlorine-free. The varnish is environmentally-friendly, and the inks are vegetable-based with a low heavy-metal content.
CONTENTSABOUT THIS GUIDENaming Convention 7Conventions 8Feedback about this User Guide 8Related Documentation 9Product Registration 91INTRODUCING THE ACCESS POINTOfficeConnect 11Mbps Wireless Access Point 12Access Point Advantages 13Package Contents 13Minimum System and Component Requirements 14Front Panel 14Rear Panel 162HARDWARE INSTALLATIONIntroduction 17Safety Information 17Positioning the Access Point 17Using the Rubber Feet 18Wall Mounting 18Powering Up the Access Point 19Connecting the Access Point 193RUNNING THE SETUP WIZARDAccessing the Wizard 21Password 26LAN Settings 26Wireless Settings 29Summary 30
4ACCESS POINT CONFIGURATIONNavigating Through the Access Point Configuration Pages 31Main Menu 31Option Tabs 31Welcome Screen 32Notice Board 32Password 33Wizard 33LAN Settings 34Unit Configuration 34DHCP Clients List 36Wireless Settings 37Configuration 38Encryption 40Connection Control 42Client List 45Profile 46System Tools 48Restart 48Configuration 48Upgrade 49Status and Logs 51Status 52Logs 52Support 525TROUBLESHOOTINGBasic Connection Checks 53Browsing to the Access Point Configuration Screens 53Forgotten Password and Reset to Factory Defaults 54Wireless Networking 54Alert LED 56Recovering from Corrupted Software 56Frequently Asked Questions 57
AUSING DISCOVERYRunning the Discovery Application 59Windows Installation (95/98/2000/Me/NT) 59BIP ADDRESSINGThe Internet Protocol Suite 61Managing the Access Point over the Network 61IP Addresses and Subnet Masks 61How does a Device Obtain an IP Address and Subnet Mask? 63DHCP Addressing 63Static Addressing 63Auto-IP Addressing 63CTECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONSStandards 66DSAFETY INFORMATIONEEND USER SOFTWARE LICENCE AGREEMENTGLOSSARYINDEXREGULATORY NOTICES FOR THE 11MBPS WIRELESS ACCESS POINT
Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures:  -Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. -Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. -Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. -Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.  This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.  FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.  IMPORTANT NOTE: FCC Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
ABOUT THIS GUIDEThis guide describes how to install and configure the OfficeConnect 11Mbps Wireless Access Point (3CRWE41196). This guide is intended for use by those responsible for installing and setting up network equipment; consequently, it assumes a basic working knowledge of LANs (Local Area Networks).If a release note is shipped with the OfficeConnect 11Mbps Wireless Access Point and contains information that differs from the information in this guide, follow the information in the release note.Most user guides and release notes are available in Adobe Acrobat Reader Portable Document Format (PDF) on the 3Com World Wide Web site:http://www.3com.comNaming Convention Throughout this guide, the OfficeConnect 11Mbps Wireless Access Point is referred to as the “Access Point”.Category 3 and Category 5 Twisted Pair Cables are referred to as Twisted Pair Cables throughout this guide.The PC used to configure the Access Point is referred to as the “admin computer”. 3Com recommends that during the initial configuration that this is connected to the same switch or hub as the Access Point.
8ABOUT THIS GUIDEConventions Table 1 and Tabl e 2 list conventions that are used throughout this guide.Feedback about thisUser GuideYour suggestions are very important to us. They will help make our documentation more useful to you. Please e-mail comments about this document to 3Com at:pddtechpubs_comments@3com.comPlease include the following information when commenting:■Document title■Document part number (on the title page)■Page number (if appropriate)Table 1 Notice IconsIcon Notice Type DescriptionInformation note Information that describes important features or instructions.Caution Information that alerts you to potential loss of data or potential damage to an application, system, or device.Warning Information that alerts you to potential personal injury.Table 2 Text ConventionsConvention DescriptionThe words “enter” and “type”When you see the word “enter” in this guide, you must type something, and then press Return or Enter. Do not press Return or Enter when an instruction simply says “type.”Keyboard key names If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key names are linked with a plus sign (+). Example:Press Ctrl+Alt+Del Words in italics Italics are used to:■Emphasize a point.■Denote a new term at the place where it is defined in the text.■Identify menu names, menu commands, and software button names. Examples:From the Help menu, select Contents.Click OK.
Conventions 9Example:■OfficeConnect 11Mbps Wireless Access Point User Guide■Part Number DUA4119-6AAA01■Page 24Do not use this e-mail address for technical support questions. For information about contacting Technical Support, please refer to the Support and Safety Information sheet.RelatedDocumentationIn addition to this guide, each Access Point document set includes one Installation Guide. This guide contains the instructions you need to install and configure your Access Point.Product Registration You can now register your Access Point on the 3Com web site and receive up-to-date information on your product:http://support.3com.com/registration/frontpg.pl
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1INTRODUCING THE ACCESS POINTWelcome to the world of networking with 3Com®. In the modern business environment, communication and sharing information is crucial. Computer networks have proved to be one of the fastest modes of communication but, until recently, only large businesses could afford the networking advantage. The OfficeConnect® product range from 3Com has changed all this, bringing networks to the small office.The products that compose the OfficeConnect range give you, the small office user, the same power, flexibility, and protection that has been available only to large corporations. Now, you can harness the benefits of wireless networking.
12 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE ACCESS POINTOfficeConnect 11Mbps Wireless Access PointThe OfficeConnect 11Mbps Wireless Access Point is designed to provide a cost-effective means of connecting wired and wireless networks. A single Access Point makes the Internet, e-mail and network resources, such as printers, available to dozens of wireless clients. Because the Access Point is a WI-FI certified device, you can be sure it will work reliably with certified equipment from other manufacturers.Figure 1 Example Network
Access Point Advantages 13Access Point AdvantagesThe advantages of the Access Point include:■Cross-platform operation for compatibility with Windows, Unix and Macintosh computers■Easy-to-use, Web-based setup and configuration■Provides centralization of all network address settings (DHCP)■Shares network resources between both wired and wireless computersPackage Contents The Access Point kit includes the following items:■One OfficeConnect 11Mbps Wireless Access Point■One power adapter for use with the Access Point■Four rubber feet■One Ethernet cable■One CD-ROM containing the Access Point Discovery program and this User Guide■Installation Guide■One Support and Safety Information Sheet■One Warranty FlyerIf any of these items are missing or damaged, please contact your retailer.
14 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE ACCESS POINTMinimum System and Component RequirementsYour Access Point requires that the computer(s) and components in your network be configured with at least the following:■A computer with an operating system that supports TCP/IP networking protocols (for example Windows 95/98/NT/Me/2000/XP, Unix, Mac OS 8.5 or higher).■An Ethernet 10Mbps or 10/100 Mbps or 10/100/1000 Mbps NIC.■An 802.11b wireless NIC.■A Web browser program that supports JavaScript, such as Netscape 4.0 or higher or Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher.Front Panel The front panel of the Access Point contains a series of indicator lights (LEDs) that help describe the state of various networking and connection operations.Figure 2 Access Point - Front Panel1 Alert LEDOrangeIndicates a number of different conditions, as described below.Off - The Access Point is operating normally.Flashing quickly - Indicates one of the following conditions:■The Access Point has just been started up and is running a self-test routine, or ■The administrator has invoked the Reset to Factory Defaults command, or■The system software is in the process of being upgradedIn each of these cases, wait until the Access Point has completed the current operation and the alert LED is Off.
Front Panel 15Flashing slowly - The Access Point has completed the Reset to Factory Defaults process, and is waiting for you to release the reset button. The Access Point will then enter the start-up sequence and resume normal operation.If you have used the reset button to reset the unit to Factory Defaults, follow steps 5 to 6 in “Forgotten Password and Reset to Factory Defaults” on page 54.Continuously on - A fault has been detected with your Access Point during the start-up process. Refer to Chapter 5 “Troubleshooting”.2Power LEDGreenIndicates that the Access Point is powered on.3 LAN Status LEDGreen (100Mbps link) / yellow (10Mbps link)If the LED is on, the link between the port and the next piece of network equipment is OK. If the LED is flashing, the link is OK and data is being transmitted or received. If the LED is off, nothing is connected, the connected device is switched off, or there is a problem with the connection (refer to Chapter 5 “Troubleshooting”). The port will automatically adjust to the correct speed and duplex.4 Wireless LAN (WLAN) Status LED YellowIf the LED is on it indicates that wireless networking is enabled. If the LED is flashing, data is being transmitted or received. If the LED is off, the Wireless LAN has been disabled in the Access Point, or there is a problem. Refer to Chapter 5 “Troubleshooting”.
16 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE ACCESS POINTRear Panel The rear panel (Figure 3) of the Access Point contains one LAN port, a reset button, an MDI/X switch and a power adapter socket.Figure 3 Access Point - Rear Panel5 Wireless AntennaeThe antennae on the product should be placed in a ‘V’ position when initially installed.CAUTION: Do not force the antennae round further than 90 degrees in either direction.6 Power Adapter SocketOnly use the power adapter supplied with this Access Point. Do not use any other adapter.7 Ethernet PortUse the supplied patch cable to connect the Access Point to the LAN. The port will automatically adjust to the correct speed and duplex.8 Reset ButtonThis button allows you to reset the unit to factory defaults.9 Uplink/Normal SwitchThis switch affects the operation of the Ethernet Port. If you are connecting the Access Point to a Hub or a Switch, set the switch to Uplink (in). If you are connecting to a PC, set the switch to Normal (out).
2HARDWARE INSTALLATIONIntroduction This chapter will guide you through a basic installation of the Access Point, including:■Connecting the Access Point to your network.■Setting up your computers for networking with the Access Point.Safety InformationWARNING: Please read the “Safety Information” section in Appendix D before you start.VORSICHT: Bitte lesen Sie den Abschnitt “Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise” sorgfältig durch, bevor Sie das Gerät einschalten.AVERTISSEMENT: Veuillez lire attentivement la section “Consignes importantes de sécurité” avant de mettre en route.Positioning the Access PointYou should place the Access Point in a location that:■allows convenient connection to the computer or other ethernet device that will be connected to the LAN port on the rear panel.■allows easy viewing of the front panel LED indicator lights, and access to the rear panel connectors, if necessary.■is centrally located to the wireless computers that will connect to the Access Point. A suitable location might be on top of a high shelf or similar furniture to optimize wireless connections to computers in both horizontal and vertical directions, allowing wider coverage.
18 CHAPTER 2: HARDWARE INSTALLATIONWhen positioning your Access Point, ensure:■It is out of direct sunlight and away from sources of heat.■Cabling is away from power lines, fluorescent lighting fixtures, and sources of electrical noise such as radios, transmitters and broadband amplifiers.■Water or moisture cannot enter the case of the unit.■Air flow around the unit and through the vents in the side of the case is not restricted. 3Com recommends you provide a minimum of 25 mm (1 in.) clearance.Using the RubberFeetUse the four self-adhesive rubber feet to prevent your Access Point from moving around on your desk or when stacking with other flat top OfficeConnect units. Only stick the feet to the marked areas at each corner of the underside of your Access Point.Wall Mounting There are two slots on the underside of the Access Point that can be used for wall mounting. When wall mounting the unit, ensure that it is within reach of the power outlet.You will need two suitable screws to wall mount the unit. To do this:1Ensure that the wall you use is smooth, flat, dry and sturdy and make two screw holes which are 150 mm (5.9 in.) apart.2Fix the screws into the wall, leaving their heads 3 mm (0.12 in.) clear of the wall surface.3Remove any connections to the unit and locate it over the screw heads. When in line, gently push the unit on to the wall and move it downwards to secure. When making connections, be careful not to push the unit up and off the wall.CAUTION: Only wall mount single units, do not wall mount stacked units.
Powering Up the Access Point 19Powering Up the Access PointTo power up the Access Point:1Plug the power adapter into the power adapter socket located on the back panel of the Access Point.2Plug the power adapter into a standard electrical wall socket.Connecting the Access PointThe first step for installing your Access Point is to physically connect it to a switch or hub. See Figure 4. Figure 4 Connecting the Access PointTo use your Access Point to connect to the wireless LAN to the wired LAN:1Insert one end of the supplied Ethernet (RJ-45 Category 5) cable into the LAN port on the rear panel of the Access Point.2Insert the other end of the cable into the RJ-45 port on switch or hub. Check that the LAN status LED lights on the Access Point.You have now completed the hardware installation of your Access Point. Next you need to set up your computers so that they connect to the Access Point.
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