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3Com AP2750 Quick Start Manual

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AP2750 Managed Access Point
3CRWX275075A
The 3Com AP2750 Managed Access Point provides IEEE 802.11a or 802.11b/g wireless access to the
network. The access point is designed for use with a 3Com Wireless LAN Switch, and requires
hardware installation only. All configuration for the access point takes place on the 3Com Wireless
LAN Switch.
You must have a wireless switch device to operate the access point. Two WLAN switch devices can be
connected to the access point:
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3Com WX4400
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3Com WX1200
Power can be supplied via Power Over Ethernet (PoE) or by an external power supply. Four 3Com PoE
devices supply power to the access point:
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3Com PoE Injector
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3Com 4400PWR PoE Switch
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3Com Multi-port PoE power supply
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3Com WX1200

About This Guide

This Quick Start Guide describes the basic installation of the access point. It covers the following topics:
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3Com AP2750 Managed Access Point Features
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Observing Safety Precautions
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Step 1: Unpacking the Access Point
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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 Access Point
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Step 5: Connecting the Access Point to a Switch
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Step 6: Checking the LED Indicators
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Troubleshooting

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  • Page 1: Quick Start Guide

    • 3Com WX4400 • 3Com WX1200 Power can be supplied via Power Over Ethernet (PoE) or by an external power supply. Four 3Com PoE devices supply power to the access point: • 3Com PoE Injector •...

  • Page 2: 3Com Ap2750 Managed Access Point Features

    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 access point to the switch on the network.

  • Page 3: Observing Safety Precautions

    Description Switch port 3Com recommends that you install and configure the 3Com Wireless LAN switch before installing the access point. Set the port type on the switch to an AP2750 access point. Cabling Make sure that standard Category 5 cable with straight-through signaling is installed at the site before you install the access point.

  • Page 4: Attaching The Antennas

    3CWE581 3CWE582 The 3Com antennas are dual-band, which means that they operate in both 2.4GHz and 5GHz spectra. You can use these antennas with either the 802.11b/g radio or the 802.11a radio. Each antenna requires the purchase of a separate antenna cable.

  • Page 5: Wall, Ceiling, Or Electrical Box Mounting

    Mounting the Access Point The access point can be mounted on the following types of surfaces: • Wall, ceiling, or electrical box (NEMA enclosure) • Tabletop CAUTION: The access point is intended for indoor use only. Do not install the access point outdoors unless you install it in a properly installed outdoor access point enclosure.
  • Page 6 The figures below show the mounting bracket being mounted to a wall, and then a cable being routed through the large opening on the back of the mounting bracket. C radle Installing the mounting bracket Connect the Ethernet cable (and power cable, if applicable) to the port(s) on the front of the access point.

  • Page 7: Tabletop Mounting

    • To connect the access point directly to a 3Com Wireless LAN Switch, configure the switch port as an AP2750 access point and then insert the cable into the switch and verify the link. • To connect the access point indirectly to a 3Com Wireless LAN Switch through the network, configure a Distributed Access Point connection on the switch.

  • Page 8: Checking The Led Indicators

    LED indicates activity): Troubleshooting Refer to the Mobility System Configuration Guide or to the 3Com Wireless LAN Switch Reference Manual to obtain the access point status. Copyright © 2006 3Com Corporation. All rights reserved. 3Com and the 3Com logo are registered trademarks of 3Com Corporation.

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