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WLAN Managed AP3150
3CRWX315075A / Model AP3150
The 3Com® AP3150 Managed Access Point provides dual-radio IEEE 802.11a and 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. The following WLAN switch
devices can be connected to the access point:
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3Com WX4400
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3Com WX2200
Power is supplied using Power Over Ethernet (PoE). The following 3Com PoE devices may be used
to 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
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 AP3150 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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Recovery to Managed Mode
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Troubleshooting
Quick Start Guide
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3Com WX1200
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3Com WXR100
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3Com WX1200
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3Com WXR100
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3Com Baseline Switch 2426-PWR Plus
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Page 1: Quick Start Guide
The 3Com® AP3150 Managed Access Point provides dual-radio IEEE 802.11a and 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. - Page 2 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.
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Page 3: Observing Safety Precautions
Observing Safety Precautions This equipment must be installed in compliance with local and national building codes, regulatory restrictions, and FCC rules. For the safety of people and equipment, only professional network personnel should install the access point. WARNING: Warnings contain directions that you must follow for your personal safety. Follow all directions carefully. -
Page 4: Informacje Na Temat Bezpieczeñstwa
Informacje na temat bezpieczeñstwa Urządzenie musi być zamontowane zgodnie z lokalnymi i krajowymi normami, ustawami i przepisami. W celu zagwarantowania bezpieczeństwa osób i urządzeń, instalację Punktu dostępowęgo może przeprowadzać wyłącznie wyszkolony fachowiec ds. sieci. OSTRZEŻENIE: Ostrzeżenia zawierają wskazówki, których należy przestrzegać w celu zagwarantowania bezpieczeństwa osobistego. -
Page 5: Unpacking The Access Point
Installation Item 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 AP3150 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 6: Attaching The Antennas
Note 3CWE586 is required when using any of the external antennas The 3Com antennas are dual-band, which means that they operate in both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz 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 7: Mounting The Access Point
4. Mounting the Access Point The access point can be mounted on the following types of surfaces: • Wall, ceiling, or electrical box (NEMA enclosure) • Tabletop Wall, Ceiling, or Electrical Box Mounting Use the mounting bracket that comes with your access point to install it on a wall, ceiling, or electrical box. -
Page 8: Power Over Ethernet (Poe) From The Lan
Power Over Ethernet from a PoE Injector To power the access point using a 3Com PoE Injector (available separately), do the following: Connect the LAN cable from the switch or hub to the Hub/Switch port on the 3Com PoE Injector (available separately). -
Page 9: Checking The Led Indicators
6. Checking the LED Indicators When the access point is connected to power, LEDs indicate activity as follows: Color Indicates Power Green Power On Amber Flashing indicates a hardware failure, or the system is booting. Power Off Green Indicates that 802.11a 5 GHz wireless networking is enabled. -
Page 10: Troubleshooting
When the update is complete, click Change Mode to switch the access point to Managed mode. Click the Reset button on the Recovery Page to reboot your access point. Troubleshooting Refer to the Mobility System Configuration Guide or to the 3Com Wireless LAN Switch Reference Manual to obtain the access point status. - Page 11 3Com’s warranty and all applicable regulatory certifications and approvals. This product must be installed by a professional technician/installer. Only antennas specified for your region by 3Com can be used with this product. The use of external amplifiers or non-3Com antennas may invalidate regulatory certifications and approvals.
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Page 12: Us - Radio Frequency Requirements
Interference Handbook. This booklet is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402. Stock No. 004-000-0034504. 3Com is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by unauthorized modification of the devices included with this 3Com WLAN Managed AP, Model AP3150 (3CRWX315075A), or the substitution or attachment of connecting cables and equipment other than specified by 3Com. -
Page 13: Industry Canada - Rf Compliance
— RF C NDUSTRY ANADA OMPLIANCE This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of this device. L’utilisation de ce dispositif est autorisée seulement aux conditions suivantes: (1) il ne doit pas produire de brouillage et (2) l’utilisateur du dispositif doit étre prêt à... - Page 14 NOTE: To ensure product operation is in compliance with local regulations, select the country in which the product is installed. Česky [Czech] 3Com Coporation tímto prohlašuje, že tento RLAN device je ve shodě se základ- ními požadavky a dalšími příslušnými ustanoveními směrnice 1999/5/ES. Dansk [Danish] Undertegnede 3Com Corporation erklærer herved, at følgende udstyr RLAN...
- Page 15 Íslenska [Icelandic] Hér með lýsir 3Com Corporation yfir því að RLAN device er í samræmi við grunnkröfur og aðrar kröfur, sem gerðar eru í tilskipun 1999/5/EC. Norsk [Norwegian] 3Com Corporation erklærer herved at utstyret RLAN device er i samsvar med de grunnleggende krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF.
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Page 16: Korea Rf Compliance
立即停用 , 並改善至無干擾時方得繼續使用。前項合法通信 , 指依電信法規定作業之無線電通信。低功率射 頻電機須忍受合法通信或工業、科學及醫療用電波輻射性電機設備之干擾。 HINA Copyright © 2007 3Com Corporation. All rights reserved. 3Com and the 3Com logo are registered trademarks of 3Com Corporation. All other company and product names may be trademarks of the respective companies with which they are associated.
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