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11Mbps Wireless Access Point

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3CRWE41196
http://www.3com.com/
Part No. DUA4119-6AAA01
Published March 2003
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  • Page 1: User Guide

    OfficeConnect 11Mbps Wireless Access Point User Guide 3CRWE41196 http://www.3com.com/ Part No. DUA4119-6AAA01 Published March 2003 ®...
  • Page 2 All other company and product names may be trademarks of the respective companies with which they are associated. ENVIRONMENTAL STATEMENT It is the policy of 3Com Corporation to be environmentally-friendly in all operations. To uphold our policy, we are committed to: Establishing environmental performance standards that comply with national legislation and regulations.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ONTENTS BOUT UIDE Naming Convention Conventions Feedback about this User Guide Related Documentation Product Registration NTRODUCING THE OfficeConnect 11Mbps Wireless Access Point Access Point Advantages Package Contents Minimum System and Component Requirements Front Panel Rear Panel ARDWARE NSTALLATION Introduction Safety Information Positioning the Access Point Using the Rubber Feet Wall Mounting...
  • Page 4 CCESS OINT ONFIGURATION Navigating Through the Access Point Configuration Pages Main Menu Option Tabs Welcome Screen Notice Board Password Wizard LAN Settings Unit Configuration DHCP Clients List Wireless Settings Configuration Encryption Connection Control Client List Profile System Tools Restart Configuration Upgrade Status and Logs Status...
  • Page 5 SING ISCOVERY Running the Discovery Application Windows Installation (95/98/2000/Me/NT) IP A DDRESSING The Internet Protocol Suite Managing the Access Point over the Network IP Addresses and Subnet Masks How does a Device Obtain an IP Address and Subnet Mask? DHCP Addressing Static Addressing Auto-IP Addressing ECHNICAL...

  • Page 7: About This Guide

    Access Point and contains information that differs from the information in this guide, follow the information in the release note. Most user guides and release notes are available in Adobe Acrobat Reader Portable Document Format (PDF) on the 3Com World Wide Web site: http://www.3com.com...

  • Page 8: Conventions

    Feedback about this Your suggestions are very important to us. They will help make our User Guide documentation more useful to you. Please e-mail comments about this document to 3Com at: pddtechpubs_comments@3com.com Please include the following information when commenting: ■...

  • Page 9: Related Documentation

    Installation Guide. This guide contains the instructions you need to install and configure your Access Point. Product Registration You can now register your Access Point on the 3Com web site and receive up-to-date information on your product: http://support.3com.com/registration/frontpg.pl OfficeConnect 11Mbps Wireless Access Point User Guide...
  • Page 10 BOUT UIDE...

  • Page 11: Introducing The Access Point

    NTRODUCING THE CCESS OINT ® Welcome to the world of networking with 3Com . In the modern business environment, communication and sharing information is crucial. Computer networks have proved to be one of the fastest modes of communication but, until recently, only large businesses could afford the networking advantage.

  • Page 12: Officeconnect 11Mbps Wireless Access Point

    1: I HAPTER NTRODUCING THE OfficeConnect The OfficeConnect 11Mbps Wireless Access Point is designed to provide a 11Mbps Wireless cost-effective means of connecting wired and wireless networks. Access Point A single Access Point makes the Internet, e-mail and network resources, such as printers, available to dozens of wireless clients.

  • Page 13: Access Point Advantages

    Access Point The advantages of the Access Point include: Advantages ■ ■ ■ ■ Package Contents The Access Point kit includes the following items: ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ If any of these items are missing or damaged, please contact your retailer. Cross-platform operation for compatibility with Windows, Unix and Macintosh computers Easy-to-use, Web-based setup and configuration...

  • Page 14: Minimum System And Component Requirements

    1: I HAPTER NTRODUCING THE Minimum System Your Access Point requires that the computer(s) and components in your and Component network be configured with at least the following: Requirements ■ ■ ■ ■ Front Panel The front panel of the Access Point contains a series of indicator lights (LEDs) that help describe the state of various networking and connection operations.
  • Page 15 Flashing slowly - The Access Point has completed the Reset to Factory Defaults process, and is waiting for you to release the reset button. The Access Point will then enter the start-up sequence and resume normal operation. If you have used the reset button to reset the unit to Factory Defaults, follow steps 5 to 6 in “Forgotten Password and Reset to Factory Defaults”...

  • Page 16: Rear Panel

    1: I HAPTER NTRODUCING THE Rear Panel The rear panel reset button, an MDI/X switch and a power adapter socket. Figure 3 Access Point - Rear Panel 5 Wireless Antennae The antennae on the product should be placed in a ‘V’ position when initially installed.

  • Page 17: Hardware Installation

    Introduction This chapter will guide you through a basic installation of the Access Point, including: ■ ■ Safety Information WARNING: Please read the before you start. VORSICHT: Bitte lesen Sie den Abschnitt sorgf ä ltig durch, bevor Sie das Ger ä t einschalten. AVERTISSEMENT: Veuillez lire attentivement la section importantes de sécurité”...

  • Page 18: Using The Rubber Feet

    Water or moisture cannot enter the case of the unit. Air flow around the unit and through the vents in the side of the case is not restricted. 3Com recommends you provide a minimum of 25 mm (1 in.) clearance.

  • Page 19: Powering Up The Access Point

    Powering Up the To power up the Access Point: Access Point 1 Plug the power adapter into the power adapter socket located on the back panel of the Access Point. 2 Plug the power adapter into a standard electrical wall socket. Connecting the The first step for installing your Access Point is to physically connect it to a Access Point...
  • Page 20 2: H HAPTER ARDWARE NSTALLATION...

  • Page 21: Running The Setup Wizard

    Accessing the 3Com recommends that you perform the initial Access Point Wizard configuration from a computer that is directly connected to one of the LAN ports and not from a wireless connection. However, you may configure the Access Point from a wireless admin computer but, note that you may lose contact with the Access Point if you change the wireless configuration.
  • Page 22 3: R HAPTER UNNING THE ETUP Figure 5 Discovery Welcome Screen 3 When the Welcome screen is displayed, select the NIC from which the Access Point will be discovered. Then click on Next and wait until the application discovers the Access Points connected to your LAN. Figure 6 Discovered Access Point Screen Figure 6 11Mbps Wireless Access Point by clicking on it, and press Next.
  • Page 23 Figure 7 Discovery Finish Screen 5 Click on Finish to launch a web browser and display the login page for the Access Point as shown in 6 To log in, enter the password (the default setting is admin ) in the System Password field and click Log in Be sure to bookmark this screen for easy reference if you should want to change the Access Point settings.
  • Page 24 3: R HAPTER UNNING THE ETUP 7 If the password is correct, the Country Selection screen appears. Select the country you wish to configure the Access Point for, then click Apply. (Figure This screen is only displayed on initial configuration of the Access Point. Figure 9 Country Selection Screen 8 When you have logged in and selected a country either: ■...
  • Page 25 Accessing the Wizard Figure 10 Welcome Screen Figure 11 Wizard Screen...

  • Page 26: Password

    Old Password, then a new password in both the New Password and Confirm Password boxes. 3Com recommends entering a new password when setting up the Access Point for the first time. The Access Point is shipped from the factory with a default password, admin .
  • Page 27 This screen displays a suggested LAN IP address and subnet mask of the Access Point. It also allows you to change the IP address and subnet mask. 3Com recommends that you manually assign your Access Point a static IP address. Figure 14 LAN IP Address Screen...
  • Page 28 3: R HAPTER UNNING THE ETUP IZARD Figure 15 DHCP Server Setup Screen This screen displays a suggested LAN IP address and subnet mask of the Access Point. It also allows you to change the IP address and subnet mask. Two further fields are available for you to enter the Start address of an address pool and an End address.

  • Page 29: Wireless Settings

    There are a maximum of 13 channels, the number available to you is dependent on the country you reside in. The Service Area Name default for 3Com products is "3Com". Up to 32 (case sensitive) characters can be entered for the Service Area Name.

  • Page 30: Summary

    When you complete the Setup Wizard, a configuration summary will display. Verify the configuration information of the Access Point and then click Finish to save your settings. 3Com recommends that you print this page for your records. If you have made changes to the LAN Settings or wireless configuration options, you may need to reconfigure the computer you are using in order to make contact with the Access Point again.

  • Page 31: Access Point Configuration

    Navigating This chapter describes all the screens available through the Access Point Through the Access configuration pages, and is provided as a reference. To get to the Point Configuration configuration pages, browse to the Access Point by entering the URL in Pages the location bar of your browser.

  • Page 32: Welcome Screen

    4: A HAPTER CCESS OINT ONFIGURATION Getting Help On every screen, a Help button is available which provides access to the context-sensitive online help system. Click Help for further assistance and guidance relating to the current screen. Welcome Screen Figure 18 Access Point Welcome Screen The Welcome section allows you to view the Notice board and to change your Password.

  • Page 33: Password

    Password Figure 20 Password Screen Changing the Administration Password You can change the password to prevent unauthorized access to the Administration System. To do this: 1 Enter the current password in the Old Password field 2 Enter the new password in the New Password field 3 Enter the new password again in the Confirm Password field 4 Click Apply to save the new password The password is case sensitive.

  • Page 34: Lan Settings

    IP address and optionally configure the DHCP server. Figure 22 Unit Configuration Screen Dynamic IP Address 3Com recommends that you manually assign your Access Point a static IP address. Select Dynamic IP Address (automatically allocated) the screen shown in Figure 22...
  • Page 35 Manually setting the IP address 3Com recommends that you assign your Access Point a static IP address. 1 Select Unit Configuration and then select Static IP Address (to be specified manually). The screen shown in Figure 23 Unit Configuration Screen For Static IP Address 2 Enter the Access Point IP Address and Subnet Mask in the LAN Settings field.

  • Page 36: Dhcp Clients List

    4: A HAPTER CCESS OINT Figure 24 DHCP Server Configuration Screen 3 Clicking Auto Range automatically selects the largest range of addresses available for your network. Alternatively you can manually enter Start and End addresses for the IP address pool. THe DHCP server supports up to a maximum of 253 addresses.

  • Page 37: Wireless Settings

    PC will get a different IP address is if the DHCP server has run out of IP addresses. Wireless Settings To improve the security of your wireless network, 3Com recommends that you: 1. Change the SSID from its default value - see page 39 2.

  • Page 38: Configuration

    4: A HAPTER CCESS OINT ONFIGURATION Configuration Figure 26 Configuration Screen Enable Wireless Networking Allows you to enable/disable the wireless section of your LAN. When disabled, no wireless PCs can gain access to your Wired or Wireless LAN through this Access Point. Channel Selection The Channel Selector allows you to specify which Channel the Access Point will transmit and receive on.
  • Page 39 The Service Area Name may also be referred to as "ESSID" depending on your networking vendor. By default the Access Point uses the name "3Com". 3Com recommends that you change the default name. In order that your wireless computers can connect to the Access Point, you must: Use Infrastructure Mode not Adhoc Mode.

  • Page 40: Encryption

    Wireless PC and the Access Point. It is important to remember that with WEP disabled anyone with a Wireless PC can eavesdrop on your network. 3Com recommends that you get the network working with WEP disabled first and then enable it as the last step.
  • Page 41 Virtually all manufacturers support this scheme. Enter a two digit hexadecimal number in every box. Hexadecimal numbers are formed from 0-9 and A-F. 3Com Encryption String - This method is supported by 3Com Wireless ■ products. The string can contain any alphanumeric characters and must be between 6 and 30 characters long.

  • Page 42: Connection Control

    4 Keys. You can leave a string blank provided this Key is not selected as the Active Transmit Key. Passphrase - This is another common method and similar to the 3Com Encryption string. In 64 bit WEP, the passphrase will generate 4 different keys.
  • Page 43 Wireless Settings Figure 29 Connection Control Screen A higher level of security can be achieved for your wireless network if you use both encryption and you specify only certain wireless computers can connect to the Access Point. By default, any wireless computer that has the same Service Area Name/SSID, channel and encryption settings as the Access Point can connect to it.
  • Page 44 4: A HAPTER CCESS OINT To create a list of Wireless computers that can access the Access Point: 1 Press New. The screen shown in 2 Select one or more MAC addresses of the Wireless PCs that you want to allow to connect to the Access Point.

  • Page 45: Client List

    Wireless Settings Once an entry has been deleted it cannot be undone. Please wait 30 seconds for changes to take effect. Client List Figure 32 Client List Screen The Wireless Client List provides details on the devices that are connected to the Wireless LAN.

  • Page 46: Profile

    OINT Profile Figure 33 Profile Screen Some 3Com Wireless Network Adapters allow you to import Wireless configurations via a ‘profile’. The Access Point can generate a profile so that you do not need to configure your Wireless PCs manually. The profile contains three items as follows: ■...
  • Page 47 2 Your browser will then prompt you to enter a file name and folder location in which to save the profile. Once the profile has been saved it can be copied on to another PC and imported into the 3Com Wireless Network Adapter.

  • Page 48: System Tools

    4: A HAPTER CCESS OINT ONFIGURATION System Tools The main frame of the System Tools screen includes three administration items: Restart, Configuration, and Upgrade (Figure 34). Restart Figure 34 Restart Screen If your Access Point is not operating correctly, you can choose to restart the Access Point by selecting Restart the Access Point, simulating the effect of power cycling the unit.

  • Page 49: Upgrade

    Figure 36 Upgrade Screen The Upgrade facility allows you to install on the Access Point any new releases of system software that 3Com may make available. To install new software, you first need to download the software from the 3Com...
  • Page 50 4: A HAPTER CCESS OINT ONFIGURATION support web site to a folder on your computer. Once you have done this, select Browse to tell your web browser where this file is on your computer, and then click Apply. The file will be copied to the Access Point, and once this has completed, the Access Point will restart.

  • Page 51: Status And Logs

    Status and Logs Status and Logs Figure 37 Status and Logs Screen Selecting Status and Logs from the main menu displays the Status and Logs screens (Figure 37) in your Web browser window. The Status screen displays a tabular representation of your network and Internet connection.

  • Page 52: Status

    4: A HAPTER CCESS OINT Status Status displays the current unit status, including a summary of the configuration Logs Logs will allow you to view the events logged by the Access Point You may be asked to refer to the information on the Status and Logs screens if you contact your supplier for technical support.

  • Page 53: Basic Connection Checks

    Basic Connection ■ Checks ■ ■ Browsing to the If you have connected your Access Point, admin computer and switch Access Point together but cannot browse to the Access Point configuration screens, Configuration check the following: Screens ■ ■ ■ ROUBLESHOOTING Check that the Access Point is connected to your switch or hub and that all the equipment is powered on.

  • Page 54: Forgotten Password And Reset To Factory Defaults

    5: T HAPTER ROUBLESHOOTING Forgotten Password If you can browse to the Access Point configuration screen but cannot log and Reset to on because you do not know or have forgotten the password, follow the Factory Defaults steps below to reset the Access Point to it’s factory default configuration. CAUTION: All your configuration changes will be lost, and you will need to run the configuration wizard again before you can re-establish your wireless network.
  • Page 55 Ensure that the Wireless Clients are using the same SSID or Service ■ Area Name as the Access Point. The SSID is case-sensitive Ensure that you are using the same level of security on all of your ■ wireless computers (None, 40/64 or 128 bit) and that all devices are using the same keys, and the same order of keys where appropriate.

  • Page 56: Alert Led

    Ensure that one of your computers has a copy of the new software image file stored on its hard disk or available on CD-ROM. The latest software is available on 3Com’s Web site at: www.3com.com. 1 Remove power from the Access Point and connect the admin computer to the LAN port.

  • Page 57: Frequently Asked Questions

    ■ ■ ■ 3 Restart the computer, and re-apply power to the Access Point. 4 Using the Web browser on the computer, enter the following URL in the location bar: http://192.168.1.1 This will connect you to the Microcode Recovery utility in the Access Point.
  • Page 58 Upgrades to the Access Point software are posted on the 3Com support web site, accessible by visiting: http://www.3com.com The 3Com Knowledgebase at: http://knowledgebase.3com.com...

  • Page 59: Using

    Running the 3Com provides a user friendly Discovery application for detecting the Discovery Access Point on the network. Application If you are unable to use the Discovery application, the Access Point on initial power-up will attempt to obtain an IP address from your local DHCP server.
  • Page 60 A: U PPENDIX SING ISCOVERY 2 When the Welcome screen is displayed, select the NIC from which the Access Point will be discovered. Then click on Next and wait until the application discovers the Access Points connected to your LAN. Figure 40 Discovered Access Point Screen Figure 40 11Mbps Wireless Access Point by clicking on it, and press Next.

  • Page 61: Ip Addressing

    IP A The Internet The Internet protocol suite consists of a well-defined set of Protocol Suite communications protocols and several standard application protocols. Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) is probably the most widely known and is a combination of two of the protocols (IP and TCP) working together.
  • Page 62 B: IP A PPENDIX DDRESSING For your network to work correctly, all devices on the network must have: ■ ■ The only value that will be different is the specific host device number. This value must always be unique. An example IP address is ‘192.168.100.8’. However, the size of the network determines the structure of this IP Address.

  • Page 63: How Does A Device Obtain An Ip Address And Subnet Mask

    This type of IP Address operates on a subnet mask of ‘255.255.0.0’. represented) and a Access Point might be configured. Table 4 IP Addressing and Subnet Masking Device PC 1 PC 2 PC 3 PC 4 Access Point How does a Device There are three different ways to obtain an IP address and the subnet Obtain an IP mask.
  • Page 64 B: IP A PPENDIX DDRESSING an IP address at random from the industry standard subnet of 169.254.x.x (with a subnet mask of 255.255.0.0). If two devices allocate themselves the same address, the conflict is detected and one of the devices allocates itself a new address. Automatic IP addressing support was introduced by Microsoft in the Windows 98 operating system and is also supported in Windows 2000.

  • Page 65: Technical Specifications

    This section lists the technical specifications for the OfficeConnect 11Mbps Wireless Access Point. 11Mbps Wireless Interfaces Access Point LAN connection - 10Mbps/100Mbps dual speed Ethernet port (10BASE-T/100BASE-TX) WLAN Interface Standard IEEE 802.11b, Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) Transmission rate: 11Mbps, automatic fallback to 5.5, 2 or 1Mbps Maximum channels: 13 Range up to 304.8m (1000ft) Frequency: (US/Canada/Europe) 2.400-2.4835 GHz...

  • Page 66: Standards

    C: T PPENDIX ECHNICAL PECIFICATIONS Dimensions Width = 220 mm (8.7 in.) ■ Depth = 135 mm (5.3 in.) ■ Height = 24 mm (1 in.) ■ Weight Approximately 592 g (1.3 lbs) Standards Functional: Safety: EMC: Radio Environmental: EN 60068 (IEC 68) *See System Requirements Operating Systems...
  • Page 67 ■ ■ ■ Ethernet Performance The Access Point complies to the IEEE 802.3i, u and x specifications. Wireless Performance The Access Point complies with the IEEE 802.11b specification and conforms to the WiFi interoperability test standard. Cable Specifications The Access Point supports the following cable types and maximum lengths: ■...
  • Page 68 C: T PPENDIX ECHNICAL PECIFICATIONS...

  • Page 69: Afety Information

    Important Safety Information WARNING: Warnings contain directions that you must follow for your personal safety. Follow all directions carefully. You must read the following safety information carefully before you install or remove the unit: WARNING: The Access Point generates and uses radio frequency (rf) energy.
  • Page 70 D: S PPENDIX AFETY NFORMATION WARNING: Disconnect the power adapter before moving the unit. WARNING: RJ-45 ports. These are shielded RJ-45 data sockets. They cannot be used as telephone sockets. Only connect RJ-45 data connectors to these sockets. Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise VORSICHT: Warnhinweise enthalten Anweisungen, die Sie zu Ihrer eigenen Sicherheit befolgen müssen.
  • Page 71 VORSICHT: Es sind keine von dem Benutzer zu ersetzende oder zu wartende Teile in dem Gerät vorhanden. Wenn Sie ein Problem mit dem Access Point haben, das nicht mittels der Fehleranalyse in dieser Anleitung behoben werden kann, setzen Sie sich mit Ihrem Lieferanten in Verbindung.
  • Page 72 D: S PPENDIX AFETY NFORMATION AVERTISSEMENT: L’appareil fonctionne à une tension extrêmement basse de sécurité qui est conforme à la norme CEI 950. Ces conditions ne sont maintenues que si l'équipement auquel il est raccordé fonctionne dans les mêmes conditions. AVERTISSEMENT: Il n’y a pas de parties remplaceables par les utilisateurs ou entretenues par les utilisateurs à...
  • Page 73 Subject to the restrictions set forth herein, the Software is licensed to be used on any workstation or any network server owned by or leased to you, for your internal use, provided that the Software is used only in connection with this 3Com product. You may reproduce and provide one (1) copy of the Software and Documentation for each such workstation or network server on which the Software is used as permitted hereunder.
  • Page 74 Software and Documentation, and may be amended only in a writing signed by both parties. Should you have any questions concerning this Agreement or if you desire to contact 3Com for any reason, please contact the 3Com subsidiary serving your country, or write: 3Com Corporation, 5500 Great America Parkway, P.O.
  • Page 75 LOSSARY 802.11b The IEEE standard to which the 3Com OfficeConnect 11Mpbs Wireless Access Point conforms. This standard provides for 1,2,5.5 and 11 Mbps data rates and a set of fundamental signaling methods and other services (see WECA). 10BASE-T The IEEE specification for 10 Mbps Ethernet over Category 3, 4 or 5 twisted pair cable.
  • Page 76 DNS Server Address DNS stands for Domain Name System, which allows Internet host computers to have a domain name (such as 3com.com) and one or more IP addresses (such as 192.34.45.8). A DNS server keeps a database of host computers and their respective domain names and IP addresses, so...
  • Page 77 LOSSARY your Internet browser), the user is sent to the proper IP address. The DNS server address used by the computers on your home network is the location of the DNS server your ISP has assigned. Encryption A method for providing a level of security to wireless data transmissions. The OfficeConnect 11Mbps Wireless Access Point uses two levels of encryption;...
  • Page 78 LOSSARY IETF Internet Engineering Task Force. An organization responsible for providing engineering solutions for TCP/IP networks. In the network management area, this group is responsible for the development of the SNMP protocol. Infra-structure mode Infra-Structure mode is the 802.11b configuration supported by the Access Point.
  • Page 79 LOSSARY Network A Network is a collection of computers and other computer equipment that are connected for the purpose of exchanging information or sharing resources. Networks vary in size, some are within a single room, others span continents. Network Interface A circuit board installed into a piece of computing equipment, for Card (NIC) example, a computer, that enables you to connect it to the network.
  • Page 80 LOSSARY TCP/IP Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol. This is the name for two of the most well-known protocols developed for the interconnection of networks. Originally a UNIX standard, TCP/IP is now supported on almost all platforms, and is the protocol of the Internet. TCP relates to the content of the data travelling through a network —...
  • Page 81 NDEX Access 13 Addresses IP 61 Administration Password 26, 33 Automatic Addressing 63 Cable Specifications 67 Channels 83 Configuration backup 49 restore 49 Conventions notice icons, About This Guide 8 text, About This Guide 8 Country Selection 24 DHCP 27, 36, 63 Discovery Application 59 Forgotten Password 54 Internet...
  • Page 82 NDEX Unit Configuration 34 Upgrade 49 Wireless authorised PCs 43 channel selection 38 client list 45 configuration 38 connection control 42 encryption 40 LED 15 networking 54 NIC 14 service area name 39 settings 29, 37...
  • Page 83 11MBPS W Channels Use of the 11Mbps Wireless Access Point is only authorized for the channels approved by each country. For proper installation, login to the management interface and select your country from the drop down list. Table 5 agencies: Table 5 Channels Channels 1 - 13...
  • Page 84 FCC emissions limits, this equipment must be used only with cables which comply with IEEE 802.3. FCC Declaration of We declare under our sole responsibility that the Conformity Model: 3CRWE41196 to which this declaration relates, is in conformity with the following standards or other normative documents: ■ ■ ■...
  • Page 85 Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation: The radiated output power of the 3Com OfficeConnect 11Mbps Wireless Access Point is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, the 3Com OfficeConnect 11Mbps Wireless Access Point shall be used in such manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized.
  • Page 86 FCC Section 2.1091. Statement (U.S.) In order to comply with the FCC RF exposure requirements, the 3Com OfficeConnect Wireless Cable/DSL Gateway must only be installed with approved antennas and a minimum separation distance of 20 cm (8 in) must be maintained from the antenna to any nearby persons.
  • Page 88 3Com Corporation, Corporate Headquarters, 5500 Great America Parkway, Santa Clara, CA 95052-8145, USA. To learn more about 3Com products and services, visit our World Wide Web site at www.3com.com All specifications are subject to change without notice. Copyright © 2003 3Com Corporation. All rights reserved.

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