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AirProtect Sensor 5750
3CRWX5750GS / Model WL-548A
The 3Com® AirProtect Sensor 5750 provides dual-radio IEEE 802.11a and 802.11b/g wireless
intrusion prevention (WIP) capability for your network. The sensor is designed for use with a 3Com
AirProtect WIPS Engine 6100, and requires hardware installation only. You must have a 3Com
AirProtect Engine 6100 installed on your network to operate the sensor.
Power is supplied using Power Over Ethernet (PoE). The following 3Com PoE devices, or any third-
party 802.3af compliant PoE solution, may be used to supply power to the sensor:
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3Com WX1200
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3Com WXR100
About This Guide
This Quick Installation Guide describes the basic setup of the sensor. It covers the following topics:
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3Com AirProtect Sensor 5750 Features
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Observing Safety Precautions
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Step 1: Unpacking the Sensor
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Step 2: Preparing for Installation
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Step 3: Attaching the Antennas
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Step 4: Mounting the Sensor
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Step 5: Connecting Power and the Network
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Step 6: Checking the LED Indicators
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Troubleshooting
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Regulatory Information
Quick Installation Guide
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3Com PoE Injector
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Any 3Com 802.3af compliant PoE Switch
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- Page 1 The 3Com® AirProtect Sensor 5750 provides dual-radio IEEE 802.11a and 802.11b/g wireless intrusion prevention (WIP) capability for your network. The sensor is designed for use with a 3Com AirProtect WIPS Engine 6100, and requires hardware installation only. You must have a 3Com AirProtect Engine 6100 installed on your network to operate the sensor.
- Page 2 Ethernet Port The Ethernet port provides a 10/100BASE-TX Ethernet connection to a 3Com Wireless LAN switch. The connection can be direct to a 3Com switch or indirect through an intermediate Layer 2 or Layer 3 network. Use a standard Category 5 cable with straight-through signaling and standard RJ-45 connectors to connect the sensor to the switch on the network.
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Page 3: Observing Safety Precautions
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 sensor. WARNING: Warnings contain directions that you must follow for your personal safety. Follow all directions carefully. -
Page 4: Informacje Na Temat Bezpieczeñstwa
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. -
Page 5: Unpacking The Sensor
Installation Item Description Switch port The sensor must connected to the same wired network as the AirProtect Engine 6100. 3Com recommends that you install and configure the 3Com AirProtect Engine 6100 before installing the sensor. Cabling Make sure that standard Category 5 cable with straight-through signaling is installed at the site before you install the sensor. -
Page 6: Mounting The Sensor
4. Mounting the Sensor The sensor 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 included mounting bracket to install the sensor on a wall, ceiling, or electrical box. To wall-mount the sensor: Route Ethernet cable through the opening in the cradle. -
Page 7: Power Over Ethernet (Poe) From The Lan
Power Over Ethernet from a PoE Injector To power the sensor using a 3Com PoE Injector (available separately), do the following: Connect the LAN cable from the switch or hub to the Hub/Switch port on the 3Com PoE Injector (available separately). -
Page 8: Checking The Led Indicators
There is an error on the 802.11a/b/g 11a = Green interfaces. Power = Amber There is a sensor software error. 11b/g = Green Troubleshooting Refer to the 3Com AirProtect Engine 6100 Configuration Guide for more details on the product. Or visit www.3Com.com. -
Page 9: Regulatory Information
3Com’s warranty and all applicable regulatory certifications and approvals. This product must be installed by a professional technician/installer. Only antennas specified for your region by 3Com can be used with this product. The use of external amplifiers or non-3Com antennas may invalidate regulatory certifications and approvals. -
Page 10: Industry Canada - Rf Compliance
Interference Handbook. This booklet is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402. Stock No. 004-000-0034504. 3Com is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by unauthorized modification of the devices included with this 3Com AirProtect Sensor 5750, Model WL-548A (3CRWX5750GS), or the substitution or attachment of connecting cables and equipment other than specified by 3Com. -
Page 11: Industry Canada - Emissions Compliance Statement
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 základ- ními požadavky a dalšími příslušnými ustanoveními směrnice 1999/5/ES. Dansk [Danish] Undertegnede 3Com Corporation erklærer herved, at følgende udstyr RLAN... - Page 12 övriga relevanta bestämmelser som framgår av direktiv 1999/5/EG. 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...
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Page 13: Brazil Rf Compliance
• This device may be not be operated outdoors when using the bands 5150–5350 MHz (Channels 36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 50, 64). • In Italy the end-user must apply for a license from the national spectrum authority to operate this device outdoors. - Page 14 Copyright © 2007 3Com Corporation. All rights reserved. 3Com and the 3Com logo are registered trademarks of 3Com Corporation. All other company and product names may be trademarks of the respective companies with which they are associated. Part Number: 10016130 Rev. AA DRAFT 070425...