3Com Access Point 8200 Quick Start Manual

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Wireless LAN Access Point 8200/8500

3CRWE820096A

3CRWE850096A

The 3Com Wireless LAN Access Point 8200 and Access Point 8500 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

Caution: Do not connect a telephone cable into the Console port; doing so can cause

serious damage to the access point.

Quick Start Guide

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Console port

LEDs

Ethernet port

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Page 1 3CRWE820096A 3CRWE850096A The 3Com Wireless LAN Access Point 8200 and Access Point 8500 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 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 @ 200 mA minimum).
Page 3 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 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 09-2292-00AB.fm Page 5 Wednesday, February 12, 2003 3:17 PM Allow for a clearance of at least 25 cm (10 Inches) between the ceiling and the top of the mounting plate. Make sure that “UP” is correctly oriented, and align the mounting plate screw holes vertically.
Page 6 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 1. 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 7 09-2292-00AB.fm Page 7 Wednesday, February 12, 2003 3:17 PM click Conﬁgure to launch the conﬁguration Web interface. Refer to the Access Point 8200/ 8500 User Guide (included on the installation CD) for detailed information and instructions on locating and conﬁguring access points.
Page 8 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...

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