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Quick Start Guide

Wireless LAN Access Point

8200/8500/8700

3CRWE820096A

3CRWE850075A

3CRWE870075A

The 3Com Wireless LAN Access Point 8200 , Access Point 8500, and Access Point 8700 offer enterprise

network standard based security and complete centralized management, with ﬂexible and expansive

connectivity and scalability. They extend networks and boost productivity for centrally managed

enterprises requiring scalable security solutions.

NOTE:

This product must be installed by a professional technician/installer.

Caution:

Do not connect a telephone cable into the Console port; doing so can cause

serious damage to the access point.

LEDs

Reset

button

Console port

Ethernet port

Access Point 8500 Access Point 8200/8700

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Summary of content (9 pages)

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09-2292-00AC.fm Page 1 Tuesday, March 11, 2003 3:53 PM Quick Start Guide Wireless LAN Access Point 8200/8500/8700 3CRWE820096A 3CRWE850075A 3CRWE870075A The 3Com Wireless LAN Access Point 8200 , Access Point 8500, and Access Point 8700 offer enterprise network standard based security and complete centralized management, with flexible and expansive connectivity and scalability. They extend networks and boost productivity for centrally managed enterprises requiring scalable security solutions.
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09-2292-00AC.fm Page 3 Tuesday, March 11, 2003 3:53 PM CAUTION: Do not handle the antenna tips, especially after they are connected to the access point, as this could lead to electrostatic discharge (ESD), which could damage the equipment. The installation CD includes the User Guide, which contains more detailed information on planning, installing and configuring the device. Additional tools and utilities are provided to assist with the management of your network.
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09-2292-00AC.fm Page 4 Tuesday, March 11, 2003 3:53 PM 4 To link the access point to your Ethernet network, plug one end of another Ethernet cable into the port labeled To Hub/Switch on the power supply, and plug the other end into a LAN port (on a hub or in a wall). CAUTION: To avoid damaging network equipment, make sure that the cables are connected from access point to power supply to LAN as shown and described above.
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09-2292-00AC.fm Page 5 Tuesday, March 11, 2003 3:53 PM 5 Wall Mount Installation 1 Install the mounting plate as shown in the following illustration, on either a stud (or other hard wall surface), or onto drywall. If installing into a stud or other secure vertical surface, use 2 screws. ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 2 3 If installing into drywall, use 3 plastic anchors and 3 screws. Allow for a clearance of at least 25 cm (10 Inches) between the ceiling and the top of the mounting plate.
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09-2292-00AC.fm Page 6 Tuesday, March 11, 2003 3:53 PM Leave at least 13 cm (5 in.) length. Ethernet cable may be routed through center opening or through the side. Hold the access point at an angle. Turn clockwise to engage and secure it on the mounting plate. Hook for securing the cable Side opening Center opening 6 7 Flat Surface Installation 1 Find a clean and dry surface that is elevated enough to provide good reception and coverage for the network.
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09-2292-00AC.fm Page 7 Tuesday, March 11, 2003 3:53 PM 8 Documentation and Software Utilities The installation CD includes documentation and software utilities to help you set up and administer the wireless components of your network. To view product documentation, select View the Documentation from the CD Startup Menu and then select the item you wish to view. To install utilities, select Tools and Utilities from the CD Startup Menu.
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09-2292-00AC.fm Page 8 Tuesday, March 11, 2003 3:53 PM Additional Country Restrictions ■ ■ In Israel, this product must be configured to operate on a legal channel. Channels 5 - 7 are allowed. In Jordan, this product must be configured to operate on a legal channel. Channels 10 - 13 are allowed. User documentation should be consulted to ensure that this product is used in accordance with local spectrum restrictions.
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09-2292-00AB.fm Page 8 Wednesday, February 12, 2003 3:17 PM Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.