Before You Begin - 3Com 8250 User Manual

Configuring a wireless LAN can be as easy as placing a 3Com Wireless Access
Point in a central area and making the necessary connections to the AP and the
clients. However, installing multiple Access Points may require more planning.
Using the 3Com Site Survey tool (located on the installation CD) can help you
determine if your wireless LAN connectivity and throughput is adequate and all
users are covered by an Access Point.
If you plan to use an optional antenna instead of the standard detachable
antennas that are supplied, review "Selecting and Connecting a Different
Antenna Model" on page 25 before selecting the final location and be sure to
allow for routing the antenna cable as required.
For optimal performance, ensure the access point operates in temperature ranges
between 0° C to 40° C (14° F to 104° F).
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Caution: Regulatory restrictions dictate that when this device is operational, the
minimal body-to-antenna distance is 1 Meter (3 Feet).
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Record the access point MAC address in a safe place before the access point is
installed in a hard-to-reach location. The MAC address is printed on the back of
the access point housing.
The following illustration shows the front and rear views of the access point,
including the LEDs and connecting ports.
Access Point 8500
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Access Point 8250/8750
Reset
button
LEDs
8750
18
Console port
Ethernet port