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Connecting to a Network Printer

You can connect a network printer directly to the Bridge or to a hub that is connected to the Bridge. 
Used this way, the Bridge allows you to place network printers in areas that are not wired for Ethernet.

1

Configure the network printer as you would for connecting it to the wired LAN. For 
details on configuring the printer, see your printer documentation.

2

If necessary, configure the Bridge to associate with your access point.

3

Connect the Bridge to power in its permanent location.

4

Connect the network printer directly to the Bridge as shown in the figure below, or into a 
hub that is connected to the Bridge as shown in the previous section, “Connecting to a 
Hub.”

Connecting to a Computer

You can connect the Bridge directly to a computer through Ethernet as shown below. Used this way, the 
Bridge can convert a desktop computer to a wireless computer. This connection also allows you to 
configure a Bridge before connecting it to another device.

CAUTION:

  You can directly connect the Bridge to a hub that does not have an uplink 

(MDIX) port, without the need of an Ethernet crossover cable.

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Summary of Contents for 3CRWE675075 - 11a/b/g Wireless LAN Workgroup...

Page 1: ...11a and 802 11g For a complete list of the Bridge s features see the 3Com 11 a b g Wireless Workgroup Bridge User Guide located on the 3Com Installation CD This Quick Start Guide describes the basic i...

Page 2: ...1a compatibility place the Bridge within 50 m 164 ft of a Wi Fi compliant wireless LAN access point For 802 11b g compatibility place the Bridge within 100 m 300 ft of a Wi Fi compliant wireless LAN a...

Page 3: ...of the Bridge 4 Snap the Bridge onto the cradle To install the locking bar push the locking bar through the opening in the side of the cradle until the hole on the locking bar is exposed Insert a lock...

Page 4: ...d to an Ethernet client device such as a hub computer or printer Connecting to a Hub You can supply network connections for up to 16 devices such as computers and network printers by connecting the Br...

Page 5: ...in the figure below or into a hub that is connected to the Bridge as shown in the previous section Connecting to a Hub Connecting to a Computer You can connect the Bridge directly to a computer throu...

Page 6: ...t takes about one to two minutes for the Bridge to determine if there is a DHCP server on the network If your network does not have a DHCP server or is more complex you will want to configure the Brid...

Page 7: ...r s web browser If the Configuration Management System starts the Bridge is using the factory assigned IP address You can configure the Bridge with the following login information Login name admin Pas...

Page 8: ...er 1 Turn on the computer 2 Insert the 3Com Installation CD in the CD ROM drive The setup menu appears If it does not appear you can start the setup menu from the Windows Start menu For example Start...

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