Installing The Bridge; Unpacking The Bridge - 3Com WL-560 User Manual

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Unpacking the
Bridge
I
NSTALLING THE
This chapter contains the information you need to install and set up the
Bridge. It covers the following topics:

Unpacking the Bridge

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Observing Safety Precautions
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Deciding Where to Place the Bridge
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Connecting the Bridge
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Checking the LED Indicators
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Attaching An External Antenna
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Determining if you Need to Configure the Bridge
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Using the 3Com Installation CD
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Make sure that you have the following items, which are included with the
Bridge:
Power adapter and power cord.
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Standard Category 5 unshielded twisted pair (UTP) Ethernet cable.
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Locking bar (used for securing a wall-mounted installation).
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Rubber feet (four; used for a flat-surface installation).
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3Com Installation CD.
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For wall-mounting installations, you need the following items, which
are not included with the Bridge:
Mounting screws.
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Plastic anchors (for drywall mounting).
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To secure the Bridge using the locking bar, you need a lock (not
supplied).
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RIDGE