3COM® AIRCONNECT 9550 AND 9150 ACCESS POINTS
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KEY BENEFITS
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SUPPORTS COMPLETE IEEE 802.11 STANDARDS
The 3Com AirConnect 9550 supports all IEEE 802.11 2.4 and 5 GHz
networking standards—11a, 11b, 11g and 11n Draft 2.0.
The AirConnect 9150 supports the 2.4 GHz networking standard—
the more common 11b, 11g and 11n draft 2.0.
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 Draft 2.0 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
The AirConnect 9550 is compatible with existing IEEE 802.11a, b and g
networks. The AirConnect 9150 is compatible with existing IEEE
802.11b and g networks.
