Installing The Access Point; Before You Begin; Deciding Where To Place Equipment - 3Com 6000 User Manual

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Before You Begin

Deciding Where to
Place Equipment
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Make sure that you have the following items, which are included with the
3Com 11 Mbps Wireless LAN access point 6000:
Power brick and power cord.
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35-foot standard Category 5 unshielded twisted pair (UTP) Ethernet cable for
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connecting the access point to the power brick.
Female-female Ethernet connector (if you need to add an extra Ethernet cable
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to the one supplied).
Mounting template and wall mount hardware kit (if you plan to mount the
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access point on a wall).
Mounting bracket and two number 6 panhead screws (if you plan to mount
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the access point to the T-rail grid of an acoustical ceiling).
To connect the access point to a wired network, you need an additional Ethernet
cable (not supplied).
You should place the access point in a dry, clean location that provides a power
source and good reception. If you are connecting the access point to a wired
network, the location must provide an Ethernet connection. The location should
be away from transformers, heavy-duty motors, fluorescent lights, microwave
ovens, refrigerators and other equipment.
An access point provides coverage at distances of up to 300 feet. The antenna
should always be perpendicular to the floor. Signal loss can occur if metal,
concrete, brick, walls, or floors block transmission. If your office has these kinds of
obstructions, you may need to add additional access points to improve coverage.
Do not install the access point in wet or dusty areas without protection. Make sure
the temperature ranges between –20˚ C to 55˚ C (–4˚ F to 131˚ F).
You should conduct a site survey before you install the access point permanently.
A site survey tool is provided on the 3Com Administrator Utilities CD. To conduct
the survey, you need to set up a wireless client with the administrator utilities.
See "Conducting a Site Survey" on page 21.
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