3Com 3CRWE454G75 Quick Start Guide - Page 5

Unpacking the Access Point, Preparing for Installation, Attaching the Antenna - officeconnect

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1. Unpacking the Access Point Make sure that you have the following items, which are included with the Access Point: • One OfficeConnect Wireless 54 Mbps 11g Access Point • One 3Com power adapter for use with the Access Point • One cradle for vertical tabletop mounting • Wall-mounting hardware: includes two threaded screws • One CD-ROM containing the Setup Wizard software and an additional copy of this Quick Start Guide • One Warranty Flyer 2. Preparing for Installation It is advisable to connect the power and check the Ethernet cables and LEDs before installing the Access Point in a hard-to-reach location. Additionally, observe the following items before mounting or connecting the Access Point: Installation Item Description Hub or Switch To connect your wireless network to your wired network you will need an additional hub or switch connected to the Access Point's Ethernet port. Cabling Make sure that standard Ethernet cable is installed at the site before you install the Access Point. Power Requirements Power can only be supplied using 3Com Power Adaptor which is included with the Access Point. Make sure the power outlet is accessible. The power supply plug is the only means of disconnecting the Access Point from power. MAC Address Record the Access Point MAC address in a safe place before the Access Point is installed in a hard-to-reach location. The MAC address is printed on the back of the Access Point. 3. Attaching the Antenna Carefully unpack the standard detachable antenna that came included with your Access Point. Screw the antenna on to the antenna connector on the Access Point and hand-tighten it. After network startup, you may need to adjust the antenna to fine-tune coverage in your area. For best results, adjust the antenna so that it is perpendicular to the floor and ceiling. CAUTION: Do not handle the antenna tips, especially after they are connected to the Access Point. This could lead to electrostatic discharge (ESD), which could damage the equipment. 3 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine

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1.
Unpacking the Access Point
Make sure that you have the following items, which are included with the Access Point:
One OfficeConnect Wireless 54 Mbps 11g Access Point
One 3Com power adapter for use with the Access Point
One cradle for vertical tabletop mounting
Wall-mounting hardware: includes two threaded screws
One CD-ROM containing the Setup Wizard software and
an additional copy of this Quick Start Guide
One Warranty Flyer
2.
Preparing for Installation
It is advisable to connect the power and check the Ethernet cables and LEDs before installing the
Access Point in a hard-to-reach location. Additionally, observe the following items before
mounting or connecting the Access Point:
3.
Attaching the Antenna
Carefully unpack the standard detachable antenna that came included with your Access Point.
Screw the antenna on to the antenna connector on the Access Point and hand-tighten it. After
network startup, you may need to adjust the antenna to fine-tune coverage in your area.
For best results, adjust the antenna so that it is perpendicular to the floor and ceiling.
Installation Item
Description
Hub or Switch
To connect your wireless network to your wired network you will need an
additional hub or switch connected to the Access Point’s Ethernet port.
Cabling
Make sure that standard Ethernet cable is installed at the site before you
install the Access Point.
Power
Requirements
Power can only be supplied using 3Com Power Adaptor which is included
with the Access Point.
Make sure the power outlet is accessible. The power supply plug is the only
means of disconnecting the Access Point from power.
MAC Address
Record the Access Point MAC address in a safe place before the
Access Point is installed in a hard-to-reach location.
The MAC address is printed on the back of the Access Point.
CAUTION:
Do not handle the antenna tips, especially after they are connected to the
Access Point. This could lead to electrostatic discharge (ESD), which could damage the
equipment.
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