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Wireless LAN Access Point
8200/8500/8700
3CRWE820096A
3CRWE850075A
3CRWE870075A
The 3Com Wireless LAN Access Point 8200 , Access Point 8500, and Access Point 8700 offer enterprise
network standard based security and complete centralized management, with flexible and expansive
connectivity and scalability. They extend networks and boost productivity for centrally managed
enterprises requiring scalable security solutions.
NOTE: This product must be installed by a professional technician/installer.
Access Point 8500
Access Point 8200/8700
Caution: Do not connect a telephone cable into the Console port; doing so can cause
serious damage to the access point.
Quick Start Guide
Reset
button
Console port
LEDs
Ethernet port
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Page 1: Quick Start Guide
3CRWE850075A 3CRWE870075A The 3Com Wireless LAN Access Point 8200 , Access Point 8500, and Access Point 8700 offer enterprise network standard based security and complete centralized management, with flexible and expansive connectivity and scalability. They extend networks and boost productivity for centrally managed enterprises requiring scalable security solutions. -
Page 2: Before You Start
Observe the following power requirements: The access point complies with the IEEE 802.3af power-over-Ethernet standard. It receives power over category 5 straight cable. Installation requires the use of either the 3Com power supply provided or IEEE 802.3af compliant power supply equipment (output power rated 48 V DC @ 350 mA maximum). -
Page 3: Connect The Power
5 straight (8-wire) Ethernet cable. There are two ways to supply power to the access point (refer to the illustration below): Use the supplied 3Com Integrated Power-over-Ethernet power supply. In this case, you need to supply a second Ethernet cable to connect to the wired LAN. -
Page 4: Using A Power-Over-Ethernet Lan Port
If your LAN equipment complies with the IEEE 802.3af power-over-Ethernet standard, you can connect the access point directly to a LAN port. For example, the illustration above right shows a connection ® through a 3Com Ethernet Power Supply to a 3Com SuperStack Switch. Check the LEDs When power is connected, the access point LEDs light. -
Page 5: Wall Mount Installation
09-2292-00AC.fm Page 5 Tuesday, March 11, 2003 3:53 PM Wall Mount Installation Install the mounting plate as shown in the following illustration, on either a stud (or other hard wall surface), or onto drywall. If installing into a stud or other If installing into drywall, use 3 plastic anchors and 3 screws. -
Page 6: Flat Surface Installation
Connect the Ethernet cable into the Ethernet port. Set the access point down on a flat, level surface. Antenna Adjustment (Access Point 8200/8700) Position the antennas so that they turn away from the access point at approximately a 45-degree angle. -
Page 7: Configuration Notes
Configuration Notes For a new access point installation, the default WLAN Service Area (ESSID) is 3Com, no security is set, and channel selection is set to Channel 11. Also, unless it detects a DHCP server on the network, the access point uses Auto IP to assign an IP address of the form 169.254.xxx.yyy, where xxx and yyy are random numbers. -
Page 8: Safety Information
Copyright © 2003 3Com Corporation. All rights reserved. 3Com, the 3Com logo, and SuperStack registered trademarks of 3Com Corporation. All other company and product names may be trademarks of the respective companies with which they are associated. 09-2292-000 Rev AC... -
Page 9: International Notices
Copyright © 2003 3Com Corporation. All rights reserved. 3Com, the 3Com logo, and SuperStack registered trademarks of 3Com Corporation. All other company and product names may be trademarks of the respective companies with which they are associated. 09-2292-000 Rev AB...