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Quick Start Guide

AP3750 Managed Access Point

3CRWX375075A 

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The 3Com AP3750 Managed Access Point provides IEEE 802.11a and 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. Three WLAN switch devices can 
be connected to the access point:

3Com WX4400

3Com WX1200

3Com WXR100

Power is supplied via Power Over Ethernet (PoE). The following 3Com PoE devices supply power to 
the access point: 

3Com PoE Injector

3Com 4400PWR PoE Switch

3Com Multi-port PoE power supply

3Com 5500 Series PoE capable switches

3Com WX1200

3Com WXR100

About This Guide

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

3Com AP3750 Managed Access Point Features

Observing Safety Precautions

Step  1:  Unpacking the Access Point

Step  2:  Preparing for Installation

Step  3:  Connecting External Antennas

Step  4:  Mounting the Access Point

Step  5:  Connecting the Access Point to a Switch

Step  6:  Configuring the Access Point

Step  7:  Checking the LED Indicators

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Страница 1: ...0 3Com WXR100 Power is supplied via Power Over Ethernet PoE The following 3Com PoE devices supply power to the access point 3Com PoE Injector 3Com 4400PWR PoE Switch 3Com Multi port PoE power supply 3Com 5500 Series PoE capable switches 3Com WX1200 3Com WXR100 About This Guide This Quick Start Guide describes the basic installation of the access point It covers the following topics 3Com AP3750 Man...

Страница 2: ... On the other side there is an unlock hole Insert a 3 mm or 1 8 inch screwdriver into the appropriate hole to attach and remove the access point from the mounting bracket CAUTION To prevent possible damage to the access point do not use excessive force when inserting a tool into the lock or unlock hole 840 9502 0040 Diameter 16 76 cm 6 6 inches Height 4 69 cm 1 85 inches TM External antenna connec...

Страница 3: ...or attaching optional external antennas See Connecting External Antennas on page 5 for more information Observing Safety Precautions This equipment must be installed in compliance with local and national building codes regulatory restrictions and FCC rules For the safety of people and equipment only professional network personnel should install the access point Note The access point does not suppo...

Страница 4: ... flexible and that there is no extra covering on the RJ 45 connector that could prevent the cable from being routed through the mounting bracket Power Power must be supplied via an 802 3af Power Over Ethernet PoE compliant device Removal of the Ethernet cable is the only method of disconnecting power from the access point MAC Address Record the access point MAC address in a safe place before the a...

Страница 5: ...ctional Antenna Not supported for IEEE 802 11 a band channels 36 48 for the United States Canada Mexico Peurto Rico Panama Guatemala Dominican Republic and Colombia 3CWE597 3Com 6 8 dBi Dual Band Hallway Antenna 3CWE598 3Com 8 10 dBi Dual Band Panel Antenna Cable Model Type Length Gain Connectorsa a Each 3Com cable includes a separate 50 Ohm SMA terminator 3CWE580 3Com Ultra Low Loss 6 foot Antenn...

Страница 6: ...instead Suspended Ceiling Flush Ceiling Tiles This procedure applies to T bars that are 23 9 mm 15 16 inches wide For a 14 2 mm 9 16 inch or 15 9 mm 5 8 inch T bar go to Suspended Ceiling Installation Drop Ceiling Tiles on page 8 1 Use the mounting template to cut a hole for the Category 5 cable 2 Remove the mounting bracket from the access point Uneven sheath Mounting bracket Mounting template Mo...

Страница 7: ...ory 5 cable through the port connector opening in the mounting bracket then plug the cable into the access point 6 Attach the access point to the mounting bracket T bar Viewed from above ceiling tiles looking down 840 9502 0005 Universal mounting bracket Port connector opening T bar Universal mounting bracket Port connector opening 840 9502 0002 TM 840 9502 0006 Lock T bar TM TM ...

Страница 8: ...ts the T bar CAUTION If you plan to use an external antenna for the 802 11b g or 802 11a radio install the antenna at least 20 cm from the access point T bar clamps use set that fits T bar Mounting template Mounting bracket Mobility point TM AP3750 access point Mounting template T bar clamps use set that fits T bar Mounting bracket T bar T bar clamp halves Slide together 840 9502 0003 T bar T bar ...

Страница 9: ...n the access point 6 Insert the Category 5 cable through the port connector opening in the mounting bracket then plug the cable into the access point 840 9502 0011 840 9502 0008 T bar T bar clamps attached to T bar Universal mounting bracket 840 9502 0012 Viewed from above ceiling tiles looking down Port connector opening T bar Universal mounting bracket Port connector opening 840 9502 0002 TM ...

Страница 10: ... access point CAUTION If you plan to use an external antenna for the 802 11b g or 802 11a radio install the antenna at least 20 cm from the access point 840 9502 0006 Lock T bar TM TM Mounting hardware Mounting bracket Mobility point TM AP3750 access point Mounting bracket Mounting hardware 840 9502 0011 840 9502 0008 ...

Страница 11: ... on the access point 4 Plug the Category 5 cable into the access point and attach the access point to the mounting bracket CAUTION If you plan to use an external antenna for the 802 11b g or 802 11a radio install the antenna at least 20 cm from the access point 840 9502 0017 Junction box Port connector opening 840 9502 0062 Lock TM TM ...

Страница 12: ...s point 3 Attach the bracket to the wall or ceiling 4 If you are using an external antenna insert the antenna cable into the antenna connector on the access point Mounting hardware Mounting template Mounting bracket Mobility point TM AP3750 access point Mounting template Mounting bracket Mounting hardware 840 9502 0011 840 9502 0008 840 9502 0015 TM ...

Страница 13: ...ttach the access point to the mounting bracket CAUTION If you plan to use an external antenna for the 802 11b g or 802 11a radio install the antenna at least 20 cm from the access point 840 9502 0016 Universal mounting bracket Cable TM 840 9502 0062 Lock TM TM ...

Страница 14: ...erse the bracket and reattach it to the access point 3 Attach the rubber feet 4 Turn the access point over and place it on the table Rubber feet Mounting bracket Mobility point TM AP3750 access point Mounting bracket Rubber feet 840 9502 0011 840 9502 0008 840 9502 0061 840 9502 0013 ...

Страница 15: ...ss point and then insert the cable into the switch and verify the link To connect the access point indirectly to a 3Com Wireless LAN Switch through the network configure a Distributed Access Point connection on the switch 6 Configuring the Access Point To configure the channels power settings and other access point parameters see the following Configuring a WX Switch for Basic Service chapter in t...

Страница 16: ...ng green and amber The access point is booting and receiving its configuration file from a wireless switch Radio 1 11b g Radio 2 11a Solid green A client is associated with the radio Blinking green Associated client is sending or receiving traffic Blinking amber Non associated client is sending or receiving traffic Alternating green and amber The radio is unable to transmit This state can occur be...

Страница 17: ...ge this device USA FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION FCC EMC Compliance This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy If not insta...

Страница 18: ... antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power EIRP is not more than that required for successful communication To prevent radio interference to the licensed service this device is intended to be operated indoors and away from windows to provide maximum shielding Equipment or its transmit antenna that is installed outdoors is subject to licensing Po...

Страница 19: ...positions pertinentes de la directive 1999 5 CE Par la présente 3Com Corporation déclare que ce RLAN device est conforme aux exigences essentielles et aux autres dispositions de la directive 1999 5 CE qui lui sont applicables Swedish Härmed intygar 3Com Corporation att denna RLAN device står I överensstämmelse med de väsentliga egenskapskrav och övriga relevanta bestämmelser som framgår av direkti...

Страница 20: ...vice jikkonforma mal htigijiet essenzjali u ma provvedimenti ohrajn relevant li hemm fid Dirrettiva 1999 5 EC Estonian Käesolevaga kinnitab 3Com Corporation seadme RLAN device vastavust direktiivi 1999 5 EÜ põhinõuetele ja nimetatud direktiivist tulenevatele teistele asjakohastele sätetele Hungarian Alulírott 3Com Corporation nyilatkozom hogy a RLAN device megfelel a vonatkozó alapvetõ követelmény...

Страница 21: ...vice The Access Point s radar detection feature will automatically restart operation on a channel free of radar You may consult with the local technical support staff responsible for the wireless network to ensure the Access Point device s are properly configured for European Community operation Radio detection as described above is automatically enabled when the selected country of operation is w...

Страница 22: ...ts 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 Number 10015414 Rev AA Published July 2006 ...

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