3Com 3CRWE80096A User Guide - Page 8
Installation Overview, access point. See Conducting a Site Survey
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2 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION User support Supports up to 256 simultaneous users, regardless of mode of operation. DHCP support Uses DHCP to obtain a leased IP address and network configuration information from a server. If the network has no DHCP server, the access point's internal DHCP server assigns IP addresses to wireless clients in a stand-alone wireless network. SNMP and MIB interfaces SNMP, HP OpenView, and 3Com Network Supervisor (3NS). Authentication features Supports RADIUS authentication between the wireless client and the RADIUS servers, in conjunction with the IEEE 802.1x. For Serial Authentication, requires the 3Com 3CRWE62092A wireless LAN PC card upgraded with the latest firmware. Supports client authentication by MAC address list on access point or on RADIUS server. 802.1x Support Port-based network access control utilizes the physical characteristics of the switched LAN infrastructures to authenticate devices attached to a LAN port, and prevent access to that port in cases where the authentication process fails. Encryption Supports 40-bit and 128-bit shared encryption, and 128-bit dynamic encryption key. Compatible with Cisco and Agere/Lucent access points and clients. Also supports 3Com Dynamic Security Link 128-bit dynamic encryption key. Management tools Web server in the access point supports device configuration and management through your web browser. Access point software tools run under Windows 98, 98 SE, Me, 2000, and XP; Windows NT 4.0 with Service Pack 6 or higher;. The 3Com Network Supervisor discovers and displays a map of all Wireless Clients within a segment. Built-in Web server simplifies firmware upgrades. Web-based interface is compatible with Internet Explorer 5.0 or greater and Netscape Communicator 6.0 or greater. Privacy Mode Broadcasting of ESSID can be disabled. Client-to-client blocking Prevents communication among associated clients, providing client privacy in public access situations. Installation Overview 1 Choose the best place for the installation (flat surface, wall, or acoustical ceiling). Look for a location away from equipment that might cause radio interference. The site should be elevated and centrally located relative to the users on your wireless network. 2 Make sure that you are familiar with the following items and have them available where required for your installation: s Access point s 3Com Integrated Power-over-Ethernet power supply and power cord s Standard category 5 straight-through (8-wire) Ethernet cable s Mounting hardware (for wall- or ceiling-mount installations) It may be useful for you to conduct a site survey before permanently installing the access point. See "Conducting a Site Survey" on page 37. 3 Install the access point following the steps outlined in "Installing the Access Point" on page 5. 4 For information on improving the signal between the access point and a wireless client, see "Selecting A Different Antenna" on page 11.