Unpacking The Access Point; Preparing For Installation; Attaching The Antennas - 3Com 7608 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 8760 Dual-radio 11a/b/g PoE Access Point
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Two external dual-band antennas (2.4 GHz and 5.0 GHz)
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One PoE (Power over Ethernet) injector
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One Ethernet cable
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Mounting bracket (attached to the Access Point)
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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

3. Attaching the Antennas

Carefully unpack the standard detachable antennas that came with your Access Point. Thread
each antenna onto an antenna connector 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 they are perpendicular to the floor and ceiling.
CAUTION: Do not handle the antenna tips, especially after they are connected to the
Access Point. This could lead to electrostatic discharge (ESD), which could damage the
equipment.
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.
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