ENABLING WIRELESS FREEDOM
Take advantage of the freedom of high-speed
networking without wires with the Wi-Fi
®
CERTIFIED
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3Com AP9152/9552 access points. Wireless LANs
(WLANS) cost-effectively extend secure mobile access
to employees, contractors and guests, creating a more
flexible environment that supports workgroup
collaboration and mobile applications such as wireless
VoIP, scanners and other handheld IP technology.
SUPPORTS COMPLETE IEEE 802.11 STANDARDS
The 3Com AP 9152/9552 supports all IEEE 802.11 2.4
and/or 5 GHz networking standards—11a, 11b, 11g
and 11n.
PROVIDES DEPLOYMENT FLEXIBILITY WITH
POWER PROVISIONING OPTIONS
PoE provides flexible installation options. Powering
the APs with standard IEEE 802.3af PoE makes it
easier than ever to overcome installation problems by
eliminating the need for an AC power plug at each AP.
Any 3Com PoE switch or other 802.3af-compliant PoE
product supplies both power and data to the access
point through the same Category 5 or 6 Ethernet
cable, useful and more economical in
hard-to-wire locations.
SECURES AND PROTECTS WIRELESS
COMMUNICATIONS
3Com offers one of the most robust suites of
standards-based security on the market today. To
protect wireless data, WPA2 with 128-bit AES
encryption provides the latest, toughest standards-
based security; WEP encryption is also supported for
legacy clients.
To protect against unauthorized network access, the
access points support IEEE 802.1X authentication and
authorization through backend RADIUS servers using
EAP-TLS, PEAP and EAP-TTLS. MAC address access
control and peer-to-peer client restrictions provide
further security options.
PROVIDES SECURE ACCESS CONTROL
Configure up to four SSIDs per radio with different
security profiles for different groups of users. IEEE
802.1Q-compliant VLAN support works with the
multiple SSID feature to protect company confidential
files from those who should not have access, such as
guest workers.
SOLVES COMPLEX CONNECTIVITY PROBLEMS
Wireless Distribution System (WDS) bridging solves
complex wireless connectivity problems. The access
point supports both point-to-point and point-to-
multipoint WDS links for flexible network deployment
across floors or between nearby buildings.
HIGH PERFORMANCE AND RELIABILE
Desktop or notebook users can wirelessly access
network resources and applications at 802.11n
speeds, ideal for multimedia applications. A host of
features and MIMO technology ensure reliable wireless
connectivity and excellent range and throughput.
Wi-Fi certification helps ensure interoperability
with other vendors.
3Com backs each product with global sales, service
and support along with technology, financial and
operational strength.
SIMPLIFIED SET UP; USE RIGHT OUT OF THE BOX
Setup and operation are designed for easy
deployment. In addition to SSID and VLAN
configuration flexibility, the AP discovery utility and
Web interface simplify secure setup. Preset defaults
get you up and running quickly.
BACKWARD COMPATIBILITY
Both APs are compatible with existing IEEE 802.11a, b
and g networks.
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3COM AP9152/9552 11N 2.4 AND/OR 5GHZ PoE ACCESS POINT
KEY BENEFITS
