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Quick Start Guide

AP2750 Managed Access Point

3CRWX275075A 

The 3Com AP2750 Managed Access Point provides IEEE 802.11a or 802.11b/g wireless access to the 
network. The access point is designed for use with a 3Com Wireless LAN Switch, and requires 
hardware installation only. All configuration for the access point takes place on the 3Com Wireless 
LAN Switch.

You must have a wireless switch device to operate the access point. Two WLAN switch devices can be 
connected to the access point:

3Com WX4400

3Com WX1200

Power can be supplied via Power Over Ethernet (PoE) or by an external power supply. Four 3Com PoE 
devices supply power to the access point: 

3Com PoE Injector

3Com 4400PWR PoE Switch

3Com Multi-port PoE power supply

3Com WX1200

About This Guide

This Quick Start Guide describes the basic installation of the access point. It covers the following topics:

3Com AP2750 Managed Access Point Features

Observing Safety Precautions

Step  1:  Unpacking the Access Point

Step  2:  Preparing for Installation

Step  3:  Attaching the Antennas

Step  4:  Mounting the Access Point

Step  5:  Connecting the Access Point to a Switch

Step  6:  Checking the LED Indicators

Troubleshooting

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Summary of Contents for AP2750

Page 1: ...point 3Com WX4400 3Com WX1200 Power can be supplied via Power Over Ethernet PoE or by an external power supply Four 3Com PoE devices supply power to the access point 3Com PoE Injector 3Com 4400PWR PoE...

Page 2: ...standard RJ 45 connectors to connect the access point to the switch on the network LEDs The LEDs indicate power and activity See Checking the LED Indicators on page 8 for details Antenna Connectors Tw...

Page 3: ...ge to equipment you must use power 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 refere...

Page 4: ...uires the purchase of a separate antenna cable For installation instructions see the documentation that is supplied with the antenna CAUTION Do not handle the antenna tips especially after they are co...

Page 5: ...ed screws 3 Route the power cable if using an external power supply and Ethernet cable through the large opening on the back of the mounting bracket CAUTION The access point is intended for indoor use...

Page 6: ...s point 5 Snap the access point onto the mounting bracket To install the locking bar push the locking bar through the opening in the side of the mounting bracket until the hole on the locking bar is e...

Page 7: ...AN Switch port or indirectly to 3Com Wireless LAN switches through an intermediate Layer 2 or Layer 3 network In either case use Category 5 cable with straight through signaling for each access point...

Page 8: ...tion Guide or to the 3Com Wireless LAN Switch Reference Manual to obtain the access point status LED Color Indicates Power Green Off The access point is powered up and operating normally The access po...

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