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  • Page 1

    Quick Start Guide AP2750 Managed Access Point 3CRWX275075A The 3Com AP2750 Managed Access Point provides IEEE 802.11a or 802 .11b/g wireless access to the network. The access point is designed for us e with a 3Com W ireless LAN Switch, and r equires hardware installation only . All c onfiguration for the access point ta kes place on the 3Com Wirele[...]

  • Page 2

    3Com AP2750 Managed Access Point Featur es Feature Description Power Port The access point can be powe red either via Power Over Ethernet (PoE), or by an external power supply (not included) that is plugged into the Power Port. Serial Port The serial port is not su pported. Ethernet Port The Ethernet port pr ovides a 10/100BA SE-TX Ethernet connect[...]

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    Observing Safety Pr ecautions This equipment must be installed in compliance with local and national bui lding codes, regulatory restrictions, and FCC rules. For th e safety of people and equipment, only professional ne twork personnel should install the access point. 1 Unpacking the Access Point Make sure that you have the following item s, which [...]

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    3 Attaching the Antennas Carefully unpack the standard deta chable antennas. Screw the antenn as on to the antenna connectors on the access point and hand-tighten them. After network star tup, you may need to adjust the ant ennas to fine-tune coverage in your area. For best results, adjust the antennas so that they are perpendicular with the floor [...]

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    4 Mounting the Access Point The access point can be mounted on the following types of surfaces: • W all, ceiling, or electr ical box (NEMA enclosure) •T a b l e t o p . W all, Ceiling, or Electrical Box Mounting T o mount the access point to a wa ll, ceiling, or electrical box: 1 Remove the access point from the mounting bracket. 2 Screw the mo[...]

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    The figures below show the m ounting bracket be ing mounted to a wall, and then a cable being routed thr ough the large opening on the back of the mounting bracket. 4 Connect the Ether net cable (and p ower cable, if applicable) to the port(s) on the front of the access point. 5 Snap the access point onto the mo unting bracket. T o install the lock[...]

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    T abletop Mounting T o install the access point on a flat surfa ce such as a ta ble or desktop: 1 Remove the backing from the four rubber feet and attach th em on the bottom of the mounting bracket that is attached to the access point. 2 Place the access point on the table. 3 Connect the Ether net cable (and p ower cable, if applicable) to the port[...]

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    Copyright © 200 6 3Com Corporat ion. All rig hts reserved. 3Com an d the 3Com log o are registered trademarks of 3Com Co rporation . All other company and pr oduct name s may be tr ademarks of the respective compan ies with which they are associated. Part Number 100 15413 Rev . AA Published J uly 2006 6 Checking th e LED Indicato rs When the acces[...]