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Quick Start Guide

3Com

WLAN Managed AP3150

3CRWX315075A / Model AP3150

The 3Com® AP3150 Managed Access Point provides dual-radio IEEE 802.11a and 802.11b/g

wireless access to the network. The access point is designed for use with a 3Com Wireless LAN

Switch, and requires hardware installation only. All configuration for the access point takes place

on the 3Com Wireless LAN Switch.

You must have a wireless switch device to operate the access point. The following WLAN switch

devices can be connected to the access point:

Power is supplied using Power Over Ethernet (PoE). The following 3Com PoE devices may be used

to supply power to the access point:

About This Guide

This Quick Start Guide describes the basic installation of the access point. It covers the following

topics:

• 3Com AP3150 Managed Access Point Features

• Observing Safety Precautions

• Step 1: Unpacking the Access Point

• Step 2: Preparing for Installation

• Step 3: Attaching the Antennas

• Step 4: Mounting the Access Point

• Step 5: Connecting the Access Point to a Switch

• Step 6: Checking the LED Indicators

• Troubleshooting

• 3Com WX4400

• 3Com WX2200

• 3Com WX1200

• 3Com WXR100

• 3Com PoE Injector

• 3Com 4400PWR PoE Switch

• 3Com Multi-port PoE power supply

• 3Com WX1200

• 3Com WXR100

• 3Com Baseline Switch 2426-PWR Plus

Summary of content (16 pages)

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Quick Start Guide 3Com® WLAN Managed AP3150 3CRWX315075A / Model AP3150 The 3Com® AP3150 Managed Access Point provides dual-radio IEEE 802.11a and 802.11b/g wireless access to the network. The access point is designed for use with a 3Com Wireless LAN Switch, and requires hardware installation only. All configuration for the access point takes place on the 3Com Wireless LAN Switch. You must have a wireless switch device to operate the access point.
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3Com AP3150 Managed Access Point Features 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Feature Description 1 Antenna Connectors Two RSMA type antenna connectors allow you to connect antennas that operate in 2.4 GHz and 5.0 GHz bands. 2 LEDs The LEDs indicate power and activity. See “Checking the LED Indicators” on page 9 for details. 3 Ethernet Port The Ethernet port provides a 10/100BASE-TX Ethernet connection to a 3Com Wireless LAN switch.
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Observing Safety Precautions This equipment must be installed in compliance with local and national building codes, regulatory restrictions, and FCC rules. For the safety of people and equipment, only professional network personnel should install the access point. WARNING: Warnings contain directions that you must follow for your personal safety. Follow all directions carefully. You must read the following safety information carefully before you install or remove the unit.
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Informacje na temat bezpieczeñstwa Urządzenie musi być zamontowane zgodnie z lokalnymi i krajowymi normami, ustawami i przepisami. W celu zagwarantowania bezpieczeństwa osób i urządzeń, instalację Punktu dostępowęgo może przeprowadzać wyłącznie wyszkolony fachowiec ds. sieci. OSTRZEŻENIE: Ostrzeżenia zawierają wskazówki, których należy przestrzegać w celu zagwarantowania bezpieczeństwa osobistego. Do tych zaleceń należy stosować się dokładnie.
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1. Unpacking the Access Point Make sure that you have the following items, which are included with the access point: • • • • Two external 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz dual-band antennas Mounting bracket (attached to the access point) Wall-mounting hardware: Four adhesive rubber feet (used for a flat-surface installation). 2.
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3. Attaching the Antennas Carefully unpack the standard detachable antennas. Screw the antennas on to the antenna connectors on the access point and hand-tighten them. After network startup, you may need to adjust the antennas to fine-tune coverage in your area. For best results, adjust the antennas so that they are perpendicular with the floor and ceiling. CAUTION: Do not handle the antenna tips, especially after they are connected to the access point.
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4. Mounting the Access Point The access point can be mounted on the following types of surfaces: • Wall, ceiling, or electrical box (NEMA enclosure) • Tabletop Wall, Ceiling, or Electrical Box Mounting Use the mounting bracket that comes with your access point to install it on a wall, ceiling, or electrical box. To wall-mount the access point: 1 Route Ethernet cable through the opening in the cradle.
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5. Connecting the Access Point to a Switch The access point can be powered by the following methods: • By Power Over Ethernet (PoE) supplied over the LAN by a 802.3af PoE compliant device such as a switch or hub. • By PoE supplied by an optional 3Com PoE injector (not included). 3Com PoE injectors include the 3CNJPSE and 3CNJPSE24 midspan supplies. Power Over Ethernet (PoE) from the LAN To power the access point using PoE provided by a switch or other 802.
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6. Checking the LED Indicators When the access point is connected to power, LEDs indicate activity as follows: LED Color Indicates Power Green Power On 11a 11b/g LAN Amber Flashing indicates a hardware failure, or the system is booting. Off Power Off Green Indicates that 802.11a 5 GHz wireless networking is enabled. If the LED is flashing, the wireless link is OK and data is being transmitted or received. Off The radio is off Green Indicates that 802.11g 2.
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REGULATORY INFORMATION The 3Com WLAN Managed AP3150, Model AP3150 (3CRWX315075A) must be installed and used in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions as described in the user documentation that comes with the product. i This product contains encryption. It is unlawful to export out of the U.S. without obtaining a U.S. Export License. This product does not contain any user serviceable components.
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US — RADIO FREQUENCY REQUIREMENTS This device must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. This device is for indoor use only when using channels 36, 40, 44 or 48 in the 5.15 to 5.25 GHz frequency range. High power radars are allocated as primary users of the 5.25 to 5.35 GHz and 5.65 to 5.85 GHz bands. These radar stations can cause interference with and/or damage this device.
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INDUSTRY CANADA — RF COMPLIANCE This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of this device.
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NOTE: To ensure product operation is in compliance with local regulations, select the country in which the product is installed. Česky [Czech] 3Com Coporation tímto prohlašuje, že tento RLAN device je ve shodě se základními požadavky a dalšími příslušnými ustanoveními směrnice 1999/5/ES. Dansk [Danish] Undertegnede 3Com Corporation erklærer herved, at følgende udstyr RLAN device overholder de væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF.
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Íslenska [Icelandic] Hér með lýsir 3Com Corporation yfir því að RLAN device er í samræmi við grunnkröfur og aðrar kröfur, sem gerðar eru í tilskipun 1999/5/EC. Norsk [Norwegian] 3Com Corporation erklærer herved at utstyret RLAN device er i samsvar med de grunnleggende krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF. A copy of the signed Declaration of Conformity can be downloaded from the Product Support web page for the 3Com WLAN Managed AP3150, Model AP3150 (3CRWX315075A) at http://www.3com.com.
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KOREA RF COMPLIANCE This device may cause radio interference during its operation. Therefore service in relation to human life security is not available. TAIWAN RF COMPLIANCE 經型式認證合格之低功率射頻電機 , 非經許可 , 公司、商號或使用者均不得擅自變更頻率、加大功率或變更原設計之特性及功能。低功率射頻電機之使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合法通信 ; 經發現有干擾現象時 , 應立即停用 , 並改善至無干擾時方得繼續使用。前項合法通信 , 指依電信法規定作業之無線電通信。低功率射頻電機須忍受合法通信或工業、科學及醫療用電波輻射性電機設備之干擾。 CHINA ROHS Copyright © 2007 3Com Corporation. All rights reserved. 3Com and the 3Com logo are registered trademarks of 3Com Corporation.