3com WL-560 Manual de usuario

http://www.3com.com/Part No. DUA6750-75AAA01Published November 2004Version 1.0.23Com 11a/b/g Wireless Workgroup BridgeUser GuideModel: WL-5603CRWE6750

4 ABOUT THIS GUIDEProduct Registration and SupportTo register your product with 3Com, go to the following Web page:http://esupport.3com.comFor support

1INTRODUCTION3Com wireless technology has all of the benefits of a local area network (LAN) without the constraints and expense of network wiring. 3Co

6 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTIONWireless NetworkStandardsUnderstanding the characteristics of the 802.11a and 802.11g standards can help you make the best ch

Network Configuration and Planning 7Consider 802.11g when you need wider coverage and vendor compatibility and you are: Maintaining support for exist

8 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTIONExample ConfigurationsThe following examples illustrate ways you can use the Bridge to configure Ethernet client devices into

2INSTALLING THE BRIDGEThis chapter contains the information you need to install and set up the Bridge. It covers the following topics: Unpacking the

10 CHAPTER 2: INSTALLING THE BRIDGEFigure 3 shows the front view of the Bridge, including the LEDs and connecting ports. It also shows the cradle, whi

Deciding Where to Place the Bridge 11Deciding Where to Place the BridgePlace the Bridge in a dry, clean location near the hub, computer, or printer th

12 CHAPTER 2: INSTALLING THE BRIDGE2 Route the power and Ethernet cables through the large opening in the cradle. Figure 5 shows a cable being routed

Deciding Where to Place the Bridge 132 Push the locking bar through the opening until the hole on the locking bar is exposed.3 Insert a lock through t

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14 CHAPTER 2: INSTALLING THE BRIDGEConnecting the BridgeThe Bridge has power, Ethernet, and serial ports, as shown in Figure 8. Before connecting the

Connecting the Bridge 15Connecting to anEthernet DeviceThe Bridge is designed to be connected to an Ethernet client device such as a hub, computer, or

16 CHAPTER 2: INSTALLING THE BRIDGEConnecting to aNetwork PrinterYou can connect a network printer directly to the Bridge or to a hub that is connecte

Checking the LED Indicators 17Checking the LED IndicatorsWhen the Bridge is connected to power, LEDs indicate activity as follows:Figure 13 LED Indi

18 CHAPTER 2: INSTALLING THE BRIDGEAttaching An External AntennaThe Bridge has two internal diversity dual-band antennas. If you want to increase the

Determining if you Need to Configure the Bridge 19Networks without a DHCP ServerIf your network does not have a DHCP server, the Bridge uses a default

20 CHAPTER 2: INSTALLING THE BRIDGEBridge Default SettingsTable 4 shows the Bridge configuration factory defaults.Table 4 Factory Default SettingsPr

Using the 3Com Installation CD 21Using the 3Com Installation CDThe 3Com Installation CD contains the following tools and utilities: 3Com Wireless Inf

22 CHAPTER 2: INSTALLING THE BRIDGETo install one of the tools on your computer:1 Turn on the computer.2 Insert the 3Com Installation CD in the CD-ROM

3CONFIGURING THE BRIDGEIf the Bridge configuration that was set at the factory does not meet your network requirements, or if you want to customize th

CONTENTSABOUT THIS GUIDEConventions 2Related Documentation 2Accessing Online Documentation 3Product Registration and Support 41 INTRODUCTIONProduct Fe

24 CHAPTER 3: CONFIGURING THE BRIDGEUsing the 3Com Wireless Infrastructure Device ManagerThe 3Com Wireless Infrastructure Device Manager (Widman) help

Using the 3Com Wireless Infrastructure Device Manager 25Devices in a different subnet than your computer are identified with exclamation points (!). Y

26 CHAPTER 3: CONFIGURING THE BRIDGEFigure 15 Wireless Infrastructure Device Manager Pre-IP Configuration4 The next window prompts for an administra

Using the Configuration Management System 27Using the Configuration Management SystemThe 3Com11a/b/g Wireless Workgroup Bridge Configuration Managemen

28 CHAPTER 3: CONFIGURING THE BRIDGEClearing andApplying SystemConfigurationSettingsThe pages in the Configuration Management System have two buttons:

Using the Configuration Management System 29Changing SystemPropertiesUnder System Configuration, click System Properties. The System Properties page d

30 CHAPTER 3: CONFIGURING THE BRIDGESetting IP NetworkPropertiesUnder System Configuration, click IP Network. The IP Network Properties page appears,

Using the Configuration Management System 31Setting WirelessNetwork PropertiesUnder System Configuration, click Wireless Network. The Wireless Network

32 CHAPTER 3: CONFIGURING THE BRIDGEWireless LAN Service AreaSelect Attach to any WLAN Service Area (ESSID) automatically to allow the Bridge to assoc

Using the Configuration Management System 33Manually SelectRadio ChannelsOn the Advanced Wireless Network page, you can manually select the radio chan

3 CONFIGURING THE BRIDGEUsing Secure Web Server Connection 23Using the 3Com Wireless Infrastructure Device Manager 24Using the Configuration Managemen

34 CHAPTER 3: CONFIGURING THE BRIDGESetting Up an Ad-HocNetworkOperating in ad-hoc mode, two or more Bridges can associate among themselves to form an

Using the Configuration Management System 35Changing WirelessSecurity SettingsUnder System Configuration, click Wireless Security. The Wireless Securi

36 CHAPTER 3: CONFIGURING THE BRIDGE104/128-bit Shared KeyThis option can be used with other 3Com 11a/b/g Wireless LAN devices and with equipment from

Using the Configuration Management System 37AESThe Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) option uses the highest security cipher for data encryption.To u

38 CHAPTER 3: CONFIGURING THE BRIDGEChanging SNMPSettingsUnder System Configuration, click SNMP to display and change settings for the Simple Network

Using the Configuration Management System 39Using the AccessControl ListYou can use the Access Control List to allow or prohibit access to the wireles

40 CHAPTER 3: CONFIGURING THE BRIDGESerial Port Under System Configuration, click Serial Port to set up network serial port operation.About UARTA Univ

Using the Configuration Management System 41Configuring UART SettingsFor proper operation, it is imperative that these settings always match the setti

42 CHAPTER 3: CONFIGURING THE BRIDGEApplying SettingsAfter you set the UART settings, network serial port settings, and operation mode, select Apply t

Using the Configuration Management System 43Restoring the Bridgeto Factory DefaultsYou can restore Bridge settings to the defaults that were set at th

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44 CHAPTER 3: CONFIGURING THE BRIDGEUpgrading theSystemYou can download firmware updates or updates of the Configuration Management System from the 3C

Using the Configuration Management System 45Using HTTPThe general instructions for installing the upgrade using HTTP are:1 Launch the Configuration Ma

46 CHAPTER 3: CONFIGURING THE BRIDGERestoring aConfigurationIf you have stored a backup configuration on your computer, you can restore the configurat

Using the Configuration Management System 47Viewing ConnectionStatusUnder System Summary, click Connection Status to view a summary of the Bridge’s cu

4TROUBLESHOOTINGDiagnosing ProblemsIf you have difficulty with the Bridge, try the solutions in the following table.Table 15 Troubleshooting Symptom

50 CHAPTER 4: TROUBLESHOOTINGAfter you change the IP address, after you restore a backup configuration, or after you reset the Bridge to factory defau

Disconnecting the Bridge 51Disconnecting the BridgeTo disconnect the Bridge:CAUTION: Disconnecting the Bridge ends the network association. To avoid

52 CHAPTER 4: TROUBLESHOOTINGUpgrading Bridge FirmwareFirmware is the software that is installed on the Bridge at the factory. Some problems can be so

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54 APPENDIX A: OBTAINING SUPPORT FOR YOUR 3COM PRODUCTPurchase Extended Warranty and Professional ServicesTo enhance response times or extend your war

Contact Us 55Telephone TechnicalSupport and RepairTo obtain telephone support as part of your warranty and other service benefits, you must first regi

56 APPENDIX A: OBTAINING SUPPORT FOR YOUR 3COM PRODUCTEurope, Middle East, and Africa Telephone Technical Support and RepairFrom anywhere in these reg

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REGULATORY INFORMATIONThe 3Com 11 a/b/g Wireless Workgroup Bridge (Model WL-560) must be installed and used in strict accordance with the manufacturer

MANUFACTURER’S DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY3Com Corporation350 Campus DriveMarlborough, MA 01752-3064, USA(800) 527-8677Date: June 30, 2004Declares that

CANADA – INDUSTRY CANADA (IC)This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada.Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this devic

EUROPE – EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITYMarking by the above symbol indicates compliance with the Essential Requirements and other relevant provisions of

EUROPE – RESTRICTIONS FOR USE OF 2.4GHZ FREQUENCIES IN EUROPEAN COMMUNITY COUNTRIESSpanish Por medio de la presente 3Com Corporation declara que el 11

ABOUT THIS GUIDEThis guide provides all the information you need to install and use the 3Com 11a/b/g Wireless Workgroup Bridge in its default state.Th

EUROPE – RESTRICTIONS FOR USE OF 5GHZ FREQUENCIES IN EUROPEAN COMMUNITY COUNTRIES To remain in conformance with European spectrum usage laws for Wire

2 ABOUT THIS GUIDEConventions Table 1 and Table 2 list conventions that are used throughout this guide.Related DocumentationIn addition to this guide,

Accessing Online Documentation 3 Quick Start Guide—printed guide that describes basic installation. Online Help—product help systems that describe h