3Com WL-308, Manual

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Restoring a Configuration 21
all the parameters of the selected bridge in a file on your computer. The file can be
used later to restore the configuration on this or another bridge.
1 Set the bridge parameters in the System Configuration pages.
2 Under Tools, click Backup Wireless Workgroup Bridge .
3 In the next page, click Backup Now .
4 Specify a name and location for the backup, and click OK .
Restoring a
Configuration
If you have stored a backup configuration on your computer, you can restore the
configuration as follows:
1 Under Tools, click Restore Wireless Workgroup Bridge.
2 In the next page, click Browse and select the backup file to upload to the access
point.
3 Click Restore .
The configuration is restored and activated on the bridge. This operation may
cause the bridge to reboot.
If the bridge was using an IP address setting other than the backup, restoring the
configuration will change the IP address. If you want to continue configuring the
bridge, do the following:
1 Close your browser.
2 Return to the 3Com Wireless Infrastructure Device Manager and click Refresh .
3 Select the device and click Configure to start a new configuration session.
Viewing System
Status
Under System Status, you can view the following information:
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Click Connection Status to see the data rate and signal strength at which the
bridge is associating with the access point. Signal strength values range from
0 (no signal) to 5 (excellent signal quality).
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Click System Summary to see information about the bridge.
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Click Refresh to update the information.
Interoperating with
Third-Party Equipment
Because 3Com 11 Mbps Wireless LAN equipment complies with IEEE 802.11
standards, it can interoperate with third-party equipment that also complies with
the standards. However, some third party equipment may not support 3Com
enhanced performance features. You may need to turn off the Network Traffic
Accelerator and Data Preamble transmission properties to support this equipment
on the network.