3Com 3CRWE675075-UK User Guide
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3Com 11a/b/g Wireless Workgroup Bridge User Guide Model: WL-560 3CRWE675075 http://www.3com.com/ Part No. DUA6750-75AAA01 Published November 2004 Version 1.0.2 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine - 3Com 3CRWE675075-UK | User Guide - Page 2
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 you in conjunction with, this User Guide. Unless otherwise indicated, 3Com registered trademarks are registered in the manuals search engine - 3Com 3CRWE675075-UK | User Guide - Page 3
List 15 Connecting to a Hub 15 Connecting to a Network Printer 16 Connecting to a Computer 16 Checking the LED Indicators 17 Attaching An External Antenna 18 Determining if you Need to Configure the Bridge 18 Using the 3Com Installation CD 21 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine - 3Com 3CRWE675075-UK | User Guide - Page 4
up a Configuration 45 Restoring a Configuration 46 Logging Out 46 Clearing the Ethernet Client List 46 Viewing Connection Status 47 Viewing System Summary 47 4 TROUBLESHOOTING Diagnosing Problems 49 Disconnecting the Bridge 51 Uninstalling Software and Documentation 51 Upgrading Bridge Firmware 52 - 3Com 3CRWE675075-UK | User Guide - Page 5
to Gain Service Benefits 53 Solve Problems Online 53 Purchase Extended Warranty and Professional Services 54 Access Software Downloads 54 Contact Us 54 Telephone Technical Support and Repair 55 END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT REGULATORY INFORMATION Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine - 3Com 3CRWE675075-UK | User Guide - Page 6
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the information in this guide, follow the instructions in the release notes. Most user guides and release notes are available in Adobe Acrobat Reader Portable Document Format (PDF) or HTML on the 3Com World Wide Web site: http://www.3com.com/ Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine - 3Com 3CRWE675075-UK | User Guide - Page 8
"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." commands, and software button names. Examples: From the Help menu, select Contents. Click OK. In addition to this guide, each Bridge documentation - 3Com 3CRWE675075-UK | User Guide - Page 9
d:setup.exe. 2 In the menu, click View the Documentation to view the Bridge User Guide. To view the online help, install and launch the Wireless Infrastructure Device Manager or Configuration Management System. See Chapter 3 for instructions. Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine - 3Com 3CRWE675075-UK | User Guide - Page 10
4 ABOUT THIS GUIDE Product Registration and Support To register your product with 3Com, go to the following Web page: http://esupport.3com.com For support information, see "Obtaining Support for your 3Com Product" on page 53 or log on to the 3Com Web site at http://www.3com.com and navigate to - 3Com 3CRWE675075-UK | User Guide - Page 11
ways to extend wireless networks to more users. This guide shows how you can use the 3Com 11a/b/g Wireless Workgroup Bridge in your office or classroom over the radio, 3Com supports Wireless Equivalent Privacy (WEP) RC4 64-bit, 128-bit and 152-bit shared-key encryption. 3Com strengthens this basic - 3Com 3CRWE675075-UK | User Guide - Page 12
standard. It operates at the 5 GHz band and supports data rates at up to 54 Mbps. Because there are applications, that demand additional bandwidth. ■ Supporting a dense user base confined to GHz band at up to 54 Mbps. Ratified in 2003, it supports the widest coverage-up to 100 m (328 ft). However, - 3Com 3CRWE675075-UK | User Guide - Page 13
ad-hoc mode, and can support a stand-alone wireless network configuration or an integrated configuration with 10/100 Mbps Ethernet LANs LAN access point such as the 3Com 11a/b/g Wireless LAN Access Point. Infrastructure configurations extend your wireless LAN to devices .com manuals search engine - 3Com 3CRWE675075-UK | User Guide - Page 14
illustrate ways you can use the Bridge to configure Ethernet client devices into workgroups. (Details for setting up specific configurations are in "Installing the Bridge" on page 11a/b/ g Wireless Workgroup Brid ge .11a .11g .100 .10 Hub Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine - 3Com 3CRWE675075-UK | User Guide - Page 15
the Bridge ■ Checking the LED Indicators ■ Attaching An External Antenna ■ Determining if you Need to Configure the Bridge ■ Using the 3Com Installation CD Make sure that you have the following items, bar, you need a lock (not supplied). Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine - 3Com 3CRWE675075-UK | User Guide - Page 16
comply with FCC radio frequency (RF) exposure limits, a minimum body-to-antenna distance of 20 cm (8 in.) must be maintained when the Bridge is CAUTION: The 3Com power supply (part number 61-0107-000) input relies on a 16A rated building fuse or circuit protector for short circuit protection of the - 3Com 3CRWE675075-UK | User Guide - Page 17
. To wall-mount the bridge: 1 Screw the cradle to a wall, as shown in Figure 4. Figure 4 Wall-Mounting the Bridge Cradle Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine - 3Com 3CRWE675075-UK | User Guide - Page 18
opening in the side of the cradle, as shown in Figure 6. Figure 6 Inserting the Locking Bar .11a .11g .100 .10 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine - 3Com 3CRWE675075-UK | User Guide - Page 19
attach them to the bottom of the cradle. After the rubber feet are installed, place the Bridge on a flat surface. Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine - 3Com 3CRWE675075-UK | User Guide - Page 20
end cap on the cradle. This allows the connector to extend through the cradle. Figure 9 Connecting a Serial Cable Serial Cable Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine - 3Com 3CRWE675075-UK | User Guide - Page 21
is connected directly to the LAN). About the Client List The Bridge supports up to 16 specific Ethernet client devices. It uses a client Bridge. To clear the list, you must access the Bridge's Configuration Management System. Details are in "Clearing the Ethernet Client List manuals search engine - 3Com 3CRWE675075-UK | User Guide - Page 22
Configure the network printer as you would for connecting it to For details on configuring the printer, see your printer documentation. 2 If necessary, configure the Bridge to a wireless computer. This connection also allows you to configure a Bridge before connecting it to another device. Figure 12 - 3Com 3CRWE675075-UK | User Guide - Page 23
Bridge has a 10 Mbps Ethernet connection. Green (blinking) The Bridge has 10 Mbps Ethernet activity. Off No link is present. Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine - 3Com 3CRWE675075-UK | User Guide - Page 24
can be attached to the external antenna connector on the Bridge. The 3Com-approved external antenna for this Bridge is the 3Com 2.4/5 GHz Omnidirectional Workgroup Bridge Antenna (3CWE501). For more information, go to www.3Com.com Determining if you Need to Configure the Bridge If your network has - 3Com 3CRWE675075-UK | User Guide - Page 25
page 23 for detailed instructions. ■ If the Configuration Management System does not start, the Bridge is on a different subnet than the computer. Install and start the 3Com Wireless Infrastructure Device Manager to discover the Bridge's IP address. See "Using the 3Com Wireless Infrastructure Device - 3Com 3CRWE675075-UK | User Guide - Page 26
the Bridge configuration factory defaults. Table 4 Factory Default Settings Property Device Name Device Location Country Client Mode IP Network Setting IP Address Subnet Mask Gateway IP Address Network Mode Radio Mode Wireless LAN Service Area Channel Selection Transmit Power Antenna Selection - 3Com 3CRWE675075-UK | User Guide - Page 27
CD contains the following tools and utilities: ■ 3Com Wireless Infrastructure Device Manager-an administration tool that helps you select 3Com wireless LAN devices and launch their configurations in your Web browser. ■ 3Com 3CDaemon Server Tool-a firmware upgrade tool that can act in four different - 3Com 3CRWE675075-UK | User Guide - Page 28
Turn on the computer. 2 Insert the 3Com Installation CD in the CD-ROM drive screen, click the tool you want to install. 5 Follow the instructions on the screens to complete the installation. Reboot the computer if the 3Com Wireless Infrastructure Device Manager" on page 24. For instructions on - 3Com 3CRWE675075-UK | User Guide - Page 29
SSL enabled, data is exchanged in the form of plain text and can be intercepted during the configuration session. You must enable the HTTPS option to establish a secure session. See "Web GUI Protocol" in Table 9 on page 30 for instructions. Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine - 3Com 3CRWE675075-UK | User Guide - Page 30
Installation CD" on page 21. ■ Is on the same subnet as the Bridge. See "Using the 3Com Installation CD" on page 21 for installation instructions. The device to be configured using the Wireless Infrastructure Device Manager must be: ■ Connected to power. ■ Wired to the network, associating with the - 3Com 3CRWE675075-UK | User Guide - Page 31
Using the 3Com Wireless Infrastructure Device Manager 25 Devices Manager Wireless Network Tree 2 In the Wireless Network Tree, select the device you want to configure. If more than one wireless LAN device appears in the tree and you are not . Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine - 3Com 3CRWE675075-UK | User Guide - Page 32
Description Displays the following properties of the selected device: Device Name, Device Type, Wireless LAN Service Area (ESSID), IP Address, Subnet Mask, and MAC Address. Launches the Configuration Management System for the selected device. If the selected device is on a different subnet, you - 3Com 3CRWE675075-UK | User Guide - Page 33
3Com Wireless Infrastructure Device Manager, locate the Bridge, and then click Configure. For non-U.S. versions of the Bridge, when you first open the Configuration Configuration configured: Wireless Client (Infrastructure) or Ad-hoc (Peer-to-Peer). Wireless Client (Infrastructure) The Service - 3Com 3CRWE675075-UK | User Guide - Page 34
Varies is communicating with clients. Security The type of security for which the Bridge is configured. Rx Data Rate (Mbps) The most recent data reception rate. Open System (no to click Apply before moving to a new configuration page. Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine - 3Com 3CRWE675075-UK | User Guide - Page 35
29 Changing System Properties Under System Configuration, click System Properties. The System Properties attached to the Bridge. Support Single Wired Ethernet Client is used only when the Bridge is used for replacement of a 3Com Ethernet Client Bridge. www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine - 3Com 3CRWE675075-UK | User Guide - Page 36
your browser. 2 Return to the 3Com Wireless Infrastructure Device Manager and click Refresh. 3 Select the device and click Configure to start a new configuration session. Table 10 describes the IP Network space provided, and click Apply. Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine - 3Com 3CRWE675075-UK | User Guide - Page 37
Configuration, click Wireless Network. The Wireless Network Properties page appears, where you can select different wireless settings, as described in Table 11. When you are finished, click Apply. The Bridge supports only when the channel is set to 40, 48, 56, 153, or 161 manuals search engine - 3Com 3CRWE675075-UK | User Guide - Page 38
32 CHAPTER 3: CONFIGURING THE BRIDGE Table 11 Wireless Network Page (continued) Wireless LAN Service Area Channel Selection Transmit Power Select Attach to any WLAN Service Area (ESSID) automatically to using the same channel frequency. Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine - 3Com 3CRWE675075-UK | User Guide - Page 39
Using the Configuration Management System 33 Table 11 Wireless Network Page (continued) Antenna Selection Data Preamble Select an antenna for the radio signal: ■ Internal - this default setting should be used in most circumstances. ■ External and one internal antenna - this setting automatically - 3Com 3CRWE675075-UK | User Guide - Page 40
configuring, 3Com Service Area and the Channel Selection as described in "Setting Wireless Network Properties" on page 31. c Set the Data Preamble. To increase performance, select Short (Enhanced performance). When equipment that does not support . Make sure you configure Bridge settings to match - 3Com 3CRWE675075-UK | User Guide - Page 41
Bridge. The Bridge can be configured to support three types of data encryption ■ String-For use only with other 3Com 11a/b/g wireless devices, an encryption string equipment from other manufacturers that use Wi-Fi certified 40-bit encryption. To enter the keys, select Specify manuals search engine - 3Com 3CRWE675075-UK | User Guide - Page 42
CONFIGURING THE BRIDGE 104/128-bit Shared Key This option can be used with other 3Com 11a/b/g Wireless LAN devices and with equipment from certain manufacturers that also support 128-bit shared key encryption. It provides a higher level of security than the 40 sequence of manually entered 64 - 3Com 3CRWE675075-UK | User Guide - Page 43
based on a pass-phrase or a sequence of manually entered 64 hexidecimals. The 64 hexidecimals can be automatically This page allows for configuration of a Remote Access Dial-in User Service (RADIUS) server for the address set in the RADIUS Authentication software. Primary RADIUS Port Enter the port - 3Com 3CRWE675075-UK | User Guide - Page 44
Make sure this password matches the password set in the RADIUS Authentication software. Changing SNMP Under System Configuration, click SNMP to display and change settings Settings for the Simple manager that will receive these messages. Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine - 3Com 3CRWE675075-UK | User Guide - Page 45
build the Access Control List: 1 Under System Configuration, click Access Control List. 2 On the Access of the computer through which you are configuring the Bridge is not specified in the Access being blocked; the Bridge will no longer be configurable through the computer. 6 Click Apply. To delete - 3Com 3CRWE675075-UK | User Guide - Page 46
40 CHAPTER 3: CONFIGURING THE BRIDGE Serial Port Under System Configuration, click Serial Port to set up network serial port operation. About UART A Universal Asynchronous Receiver/ computer. ■ Select Disable to disable the Network Serial Port. Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine - 3Com 3CRWE675075-UK | User Guide - Page 47
Bit setting is used to check for correct data transmission. Options are: none, even, and odd. Configuring Network Serial Port Settings For Server Mode, click Server Mode and enter the port number to which the default port number is 4000. Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine - 3Com 3CRWE675075-UK | User Guide - Page 48
can perform a reset, which disrupts the network association temporarily, but does not affect Bridge configuration settings that have already been applied with Apply. To reset the Bridge, under Tools, click in Widman, and then select Reset. Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine - 3Com 3CRWE675075-UK | User Guide - Page 49
Using the Configuration Management System 43 Restoring the Bridge You can restore Bridge settings to the defaults that were set at the to Factory Defaults factory either manually or through software. To restore the settings manually, insert a pointed object (such as the end of a straightened paper - 3Com 3CRWE675075-UK | User Guide - Page 50
the You can download firmware updates or updates of the Configuration System Management System from the 3Com Web site and install firmware from a downloaded file placed on your computer. Using FTP (default) The general instructions for installing the upgrade using FTP are: 1 Launch the Configuration - 3Com 3CRWE675075-UK | User Guide - Page 51
Management System 45 Using HTTP The general instructions for installing the upgrade using HTTP are: 1 Launch the Configuration Management System. 2 Under Tools, click Upgrade System. 3 Select HTTP. 4 Click Browse to locate the downloaded firmware file. 5 Click Upgrade to start the upgrade - 3Com 3CRWE675075-UK | User Guide - Page 52
3Com Wireless Infrastructure Device Manager and click Refresh. 3 Select the device and click Configure to start a new configuration session. Logging Out To log out of the Configuration Management System, click Logout under Tools. Clearing the Ethernet The Bridge supports .com manuals search engine - 3Com 3CRWE675075-UK | User Guide - Page 53
Firmware Version DHCP Client IP Address Subnet Mask Data Preamble System Up Time Date Manufactured Description Default Value The name assigned to the Bridge. You can change the default name to one of your choice by clicking System Properties under System Configuration. 3Com System Configuration. - 3Com 3CRWE675075-UK | User Guide - Page 54
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Disconnect a client by unplugging its Ethernet cable from the hub. 2 Use the 3Com Wireless Infrastructure Device Manager to select the Bridge and launch its Configuration Management System. 3 Under System Configuration, click Ethernet Client List. The Ethernet Client List page appears. Click Clear - 3Com 3CRWE675075-UK | User Guide - Page 56
access point. The Wireless Network Tree does not appear in the 3Com Wireless Infrastructure Device Manager window. Verify that you are using the match exactly. Launch the Bridge Configuration Management System and make sure that the Wireless LAN Service Area, channel selections, Data Preamble - 3Com 3CRWE675075-UK | User Guide - Page 57
Troubleshooting (continued) You are running Windows NT. After you connect the Bridge, your computer cannot obtain a valid IP address. The Bridge configuration . Uninstalling Software and Documentation If you want to uninstall the 3Com 11a/b/g Wireless Workgroup Bridge software and documentation - 3Com 3CRWE675075-UK | User Guide - Page 58
52 CHAPTER 4: TROUBLESHOOTING Upgrading Bridge Firmware Firmware is the software that is installed on the Bridge at the factory. Some problems can be solved by installing a new version of the firmware. For details on how to download a firmware update from the 3Com customer support Web site and - 3Com 3CRWE675075-UK | User Guide - Page 59
to access. The 3Com Knowledgebase helps you to troubleshoot 3Com products. This query-based interactive tool is located at: http://knowledgebase.3com.com It contains thousands of technical solutions written by 3Com support engineers. Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine - 3Com 3CRWE675075-UK | User Guide - Page 60
product. Separately orderable software releases and licenses are listed in the 3Com Price List and are available for purchase from your 3Com reseller. Contact Us 3Com offers telephone, Internet, and e-mail access to technical support and repair services. To access these services for your region - 3Com 3CRWE675075-UK | User Guide - Page 61
Contact Us 55 Telephone Technical Support and Repair To obtain telephone support as part of your warranty and other service benefits, you must first register your product at: http://eSupport.3com.com/ When you contact 3Com for assistance, please have the following information ready: ■ Product - 3Com 3CRWE675075-UK | User Guide - Page 62
enter the URL: http://lat.3com.com/lat/support/form.html ■ Portuguese speakers, enter the URL: http://lat.3com.com/br/support/form.html ■ English speakers in Latin America should send e-mail to: [email protected] US and Canada - Telephone Technical Support and Repair All locations: Network - 3Com 3CRWE675075-UK | User Guide - Page 63
the Run-Time Module are made expressly for the benefit of, and are enforceable by, Wind River and its licensors. Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine - 3Com 3CRWE675075-UK | User Guide - Page 64
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serviceable components. Any unauthorized product changes or modifications will invalidate 3Com use only when using channels 36, 40, 44 or 48 in the 5.15 with the instructions, it antenna ■ Increase the distance between the equipment and the receiver ■ Connect the equipment to outlet on a circuit - 3Com 3CRWE675075-UK | User Guide - Page 66
, USA (800) 527-8677 Date: June 30, 2004 Declares that the Product: Brand Name: 3Com Corporation Model Number: WL-560 Equipment Type: 11a/b/g Wireless Workgroup Bridge Complies with Part 15 of the that may cause undesired operation. Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine - 3Com 3CRWE675075-UK | User Guide - Page 67
shielding. Equipment (or its transmit antenna) that is installed outdoors is subject to licensing. Pour empecher que cet appareil cause du brouillage au service faisant l'objet d'une licence, il IEC 60950 or 60950-1 ■ EN 60950 or 60950-1 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine - 3Com 3CRWE675075-UK | User Guide - Page 68
. Refer to "Configuring the Bridge" in the user guide. EUROPE - DECLARATION 3Com Corporation dichiara che questo 11a/b/g Wireless Workgroup Bridge è conforme ai requisiti essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 1999/5/CE. Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals - 3Com 3CRWE675075-UK | User Guide - Page 69
esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999/5/CE 3Com Corporation declara que este 11a/b/g Wireless Workgroup Bridge está conforme com os requisitos op met verkoper voor juiste procedure. Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine - 3Com 3CRWE675075-UK | User Guide - Page 70
MHz Channels: 36, 40, 44, 48 Indoor , Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, UK ✔ allowed X not allowed 5250-5350 support staff responsible for the wireless network to ensure the Access Point device(s) are properly configured for European Community operation. Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals
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Part No. DUA6750-75AAA01
Published November 2004
Version 1.0.2
3Com 11a/b/g Wireless Workgroup Bridge
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Model: WL-560
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