User Manual
Table Of Contents
- Introduction
- Installing the Access Point
- Access Point Security
- Configuring the Access Point 8000
- Installing the Device Manager
- Launching a Wireless Device Configuration
- Using the Configuration Management System
- Changing Access Point Properties
- Setting Network Properties
- Setting Data Transmission Properties
- Setting Advanced Data Transmission Properties
- Setting up Security
- Setting up a User AccessList
- Setting up a MAC Address Access List
- Defining RADIUS Servers
- Configuring for SNMP Management
- Defining a TFTP Server
- Setting up a SystemLog
- Upgrading the System
- Changing the Administration Password
- Restoring Factory Defaults
- Resetting the Access Point
- Backing up Configurations
- Restoring Configurations
- Viewing Statistics
- Viewing System Status
- Conducting a Site Survey
- Troubleshooting
- Technical Support
- Regulatory Compliance Information
- Index
Installation Overview
3
Installation Overview
1
Choose the best place for the installation (flat surface, wall, or acoustical ceiling).
Look for a location away from equipment that might cause radio interference. The
site should be elevated and centrally located relative to the users on your wireless
network.
2
Make sure that you are familiar with the following items and have them available
where required for your installation:
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Access point
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3Com Integrated Power-over-Ethernet power supply and power cord
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Standard category 5 straight-through (8-wire) Ethernet cable
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Mounting hardware (for wall- or ceiling-mount installations)
It may be useful for you to conduct a site survey before permanently installing the
access point. See “Conducting a Site Survey” on page 35.
3
Install the access point following the steps outlined in “Installing the Access Point”
on page 5.
4
For information on improving the signal between the access point and a wireless
client, see “Selecting A Different Antenna” on page 11.
5
After hardware installation is complete, install the access point tools, utilities, and
user guide from the installation CD. See “Installing Software Utilities” on page 14.
6
To set up a wireless client to authenticate through the access point to your RADIUS
server, refer to “Using the Wireless 802.1x Agent” on page 19.
7
To set access point security or configure the wireless network, refer to
“Configuring the Access Point 8000” on page 23.
8
Review the system settings and ensure they are suitable for your site.