3Com 3CRWX395075A Quick Installation Guide - Page 1

Quick Installation Guide AP3950 IEEE 802.11n Managed Access Point 3CRWX395075A The 3Com AP3950 Managed Access Point provides IEEE 802.11n/b/g, and 802.11n/a wireless access to the network. The access point is designed for use with a 3Com Wireless LAN Controller, and requires hardware installation only. All configuration for the access point takes place on the 3Com Wireless LAN Controller. You must have a wireless controller device to operate the access point. Four WLAN controller devices can be connected to the access point: • 3Com WX4400 • 3Com WX2200 • 3Com WX1200 • 3Com WXR100 Power is supplied via Power Over Ethernet (PoE). Since the throughput of the AP 3950 is greater than 100Mb/s, it is recommended that the AP 3950 be connected to a Gigabit Ethernet port. The following 3Com PoE devices supply power to the access point: • 3Com PoE Injector (such as the 3CNJ1000PSE) • 3Com WXR100 • 3Com 4400G PoE Switch • 3Com 5500G PoE Switch About This Guide This Quick Start Guide describes the basic installation of the access point. It covers the following topics: • 3Com AP3950 Managed Access Point Features • Observing Safety Precautions • Step 1: Unpacking the Access Point • Step 2: Preparing for Installation • Step 3: Mounting the Access Point • Step 4: Connecting the Access Point to a Controller • Step 5: Configuring the Access Point • Step 6: Checking the LED Indicators 1