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Part No. DIA72507-5AAA01 

Published March 2005

Summary of Contents for 3CRWE725075

Page 1: ...S is a network typically a wired network that interconnects separate access points into a single LAN With WDS the interconnection no longer needs to be physically wired WDS uses the wireless medium to...

Page 2: ...it Configuration Guidelines Before configuring the WDS settings review the following guidelines The WDS link can be set up between 3Com access points only The pair of access points to be configured wi...

Page 3: ...ls or universities where students or professionals in remote buildings need secure high bandwidth wireless access In this configuration an AP 8850 is installed and connected to the wired LAN and at ea...

Page 4: ...t A which is the port that is closest to the LEDs The transmit antenna must be set to the same port that the antenna cable is connected to Radio Channel disable the auto channel selection and set the...

Page 5: ...e After the WDS link is active the access points are ready for physical installation 4 Install the Root Bridge The Root Bridge is installed in the main building that has the physical LAN link a Connec...

Page 6: ...e same frequency range the following guidelines must be followed for successful installation The WDS link should be configured on Channel 2 or Channel 10 The access point radio should be configured on...

Page 7: ...rity page for the G radio and set the following items Enable Encryption choose AES as the Cypher Mode choose WPA Pre shared Key as the Key Management select Alpha Numeric as the Key Type and enter a p...

Page 8: ...lding where you want to gain wireless network access a Connect the external 3CWE596 antenna to the access point using the 3CWE580 cable b Mount the antenna and aim it toward the Root Bridge antenna No...

Page 9: ...ower supply equipment that is safety certified according to UL CSA IEC or other applicable national or international safety requirements for the country of use All references to power supply in this d...

Page 10: ...hts 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 Part...

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