Unpacking The Access Point; Preparing For Installation - 3Com AP7760 Quick Start Manual

1. Unpacking the Access Point

Make sure that you have the following items, which are included with the Access Point:
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One 3Com Wireless 7760 11a/b/g PoE Access Point
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Two external dual-band antennas (2.4 GHz and 5.3 GHz)
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One PoE (Power over Ethernet) injector
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One Ethernet cable
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Wall-mounting hardware:
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Mounting bracket (attached to the Access Point)
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One locking bar (used for securing a wall- or ceiling-mounted installation)
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Two sheet metal screws
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Two thread screws
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Two wall anchors
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Four adhesive rubber feet (used for a flat-surface installation).
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One CD-ROM containing the Setup Wizard software, the User's Manual, and a copy of this
Quick Start Guide.
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One Warranty Flyer

2. Preparing for Installation

It is advisable to connect and check the Ethernet cable and LEDs before installing the Access Point
in a hard-to-reach location. Additionally, observe the following items before mounting or
connecting the Access Point:
Feature
Switch Port
Cabling
Power Requirement
MAC Address
Description
To connect your wireless network to your wired network, you need a
hub or switch connected to the Access Point.
Make sure that standard Ethernet cable with straight-through
signaling is installed at the site before you install the Access Point.
Make sure that the cable is highly flexible and that there is no extra
covering on the RJ-45 connector that could prevent the cable from
being routed through the mounting bracket.
Power is supplied using an 802.3af Power Over Ethernet (PoE)
compliant device. A PoE injector is included.
Record the access point MAC address in a safe place before the
Access Point is installed in a hard-to-reach location.
The MAC address is printed on the back of the Access Point.
Additional MAC address labels are shipped with the Access Point.
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