User's Manual

ABOUT THIS GUIDE
This guide describes how to install and configure the OfficeConnect Wireless
11a/b/g Access Point (3CRWE454A72).
This guide is intended for use by those responsible for installing and setting up
network equipment; consequently, it assumes a basic working knowledge of
LANs (Local Area Networks).
If a release note is shipped with the OfficeConnect Wireless 11a/b/g Access
Point and contains information that differs from the information in this guide,
follow the information in the release note.
Most user guides and release notes are available in Adobe Acrobat Reader
Portable Document Format (PDF) on the 3Com World Wide Web site:
http://www.3com.com
Naming Convention Throughout this guide, the OfficeConnect Wireless 11a/b/g Access Point is
referred to as the “Access Point”.
Category 3 and Category 5 Twisted Pair Cables are referred to as Twisted Pair
Cables throughout this guide.
The PC used to configure the Access Point is referred to as the “admin
computer”. 3Com recommends that during the initial configuration that this is
connected to the same switch or hub as the Access Point.