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Introduction
To install an AP, you will have to connect the AP to your network, mount the AP in
a location best suited for reception, and provide power to the AP.
Precautions
Before installing the AP, review the following guidelines and precautions.
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Ensure that you have performed the preinstallation procedure outlined in the
Access Point Quick Start Guide.
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Do not install the AP in wet or dusty areas without additional protection.
Contact a 3Com representative for more information.
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Verify the environment has a temperature range between
-20˚ C to 55˚ C.
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If you attach the AP to a wired Ethernet, make sure that the AP is on the
same subnet.
Package Contents
The AP package contains the following items.
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1 access point (Check the AP model number on the bottom of the unit against
the model listed on the packaging.)
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1 power adapter
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1 mounting bracket and hardware
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1 PowerBASE-T module
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1 null-modem serial cable
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2 power cords
Contact 3Com Customer Support (see Appendix B) to report missing or improperly
functioning items.
Requirements
The minimum installation requirements for a single-cell, peer-to-peer network
is a power outlet. The AP supports a 10BASE-T
unshielded twisted pair (UTP)
Ethernet cable.
