3Com AP3750 manual

Quick Start Guide AP3750 Managed Access Point 3CRWX375075A 1 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 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 Wire[...]

2 3Com AP3750 Managed Access Poin t Features Kensington Security Slot The access point has a slot for attachment of a Kensi ngton security cable. The cable is not included with the access point but can be order ed separately . Lock and Unlock Hole s On one side of the access point ther e is a lock hole. On the other side there is an unlock hole. In[...]

3 RJ-45 Cable Ports The access point has two RJ-45 ports. Each port prov ides a 10/100BASE-TX Ethernet connection to a WX switch. The connection can be direct to an WX swit ch or indirect through an intermediate Layer 2 or Layer 3 network. The access point receives po wer and data thr ough the RJ- 45 ports. Use a Category 5 (Cat 5) cable with strai[...]

4 1 Unpacking the Access Point Make sure that you have the following item s, which are included with the access point: • Mounting Kit: • One universal mounting bracket (attached to the access point) • One paper mounting te mplate (used for marking cu tting areas and screw holes) • One two-piece 14.2-mm (9/16-inch) T -bar clamp • One two-p[...]

5 3 Connecting External Antennas The access point has connectors for attaching optional extern al antennas and antenna cables. The tables below list the external antenna and cable models that ar e certif ied for use with the access point. The 3Com antennas are dual-band, which means that they operate in both 2.4GHz and 5GHz spectra. Y ou can use th[...]

6 Cable Requirement Th e Et hern et po rts on t he access point cannot acce pt a Category 5 cable that has an uneven sheath such as the one shown in the figure below . Th e RJ-4 5 connector on the c able wi ll not seat pr operly in the receptacle on the access poi nt. Use a Category 5 cable with an even she ath instead. Suspended Ceiling — Fl ush[...]

7 3 Attach the mounting brac ket to the T -bar clamp. 4 If you are using an external antenna, ins ert the antenna cable into the antenna connector on the access point. 5 Insert the Category 5 cable through the port connector openin g in the mounting bracket, then plug the cable into the acc ess point. 6 Attach the access poin t to the mounting brac[...]

8 Suspended Ceiling Installa tion — Drop Ceiling Tiles This procedur e applies to T -bars that are 23.9 mm (15/16 inches), 14.2 mm (9/16 inches), or 15.9 mm (5/8 inches) wide. Y ou can also use this procedure for flush ceilings with 14.2-mm (9/16-inch) or 15.9- mm (5/8-inch) T -bars. 1 Use the mounting template to cut a hole for the Category 5 ca[...]

9 3 Remove the mounting bracket from the access point . 4 Attach the mounting brac ket to the T -bar clamp. 5 If you are using an external antenna, ins ert the antenna cable into the antenna connector on the access point. 6 Insert the Category 5 cable through the port connector openin g in the mounting bracket, then plug the cable into the acc ess [...]

10 7 Attach the access point to the mounting bracket. Junction Box Installation 1 Remove the mounting bracket from the access point . CAUTION: If you p lan to use an exter nal antenn a for the 802.11b/g o r 802.11a radio, inst all the antenna at le ast 20 cm from the acce ss point. 840-9502-0006 Lock T-bar TM TM Mounting hardware Mounting bracket M[...]

11 2 Attach the bracket to the junction box. 3 If you are using an external antenna, ins ert the antenna cable into the antenna connector on the access point. 4 Plug the Category 5 cable into th e access point and attach the access point to the mounting bracket. CAUTION: If you p lan to use an exter nal antenn a for the 802.11b/g o r 802.11a radio,[...]

12 Solid W all or Ceiling Installation 1 Use the mounting template to cut a hole for the Category 5 cable. 2 Remove the mounting bracket from the access point . 3 Attach the bracket to the wall or ceiling. 4 If you are using an external antenna, ins ert the antenna cable into the antenna connector on the access point. Mounting hardware Mounting tem[...]

13 5 Plug the Category 5 cable into th e access point and attach the access point to the mounting bracket. CAUTION: If you p lan to use an exter nal antenn a for the 802.11b/g o r 802.11a radio, inst all the antenna at le ast 20 cm from the acce ss point. 840-9502-0016 Universal mounting bracket Cable TM 840-9502-0062 Lock TM TM 10015414-AA_AP3750_[...]

14 T abletop Installation 1 Remove the mounting bracket from the access point . 2 Reverse the bracket and reattach it to the access point. 3 Attach the rubber feet. 4 T ur n 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[...]

15 5 If you are using an external antenna, ins ert the antenna cable into the antenna connector on the access point. 6 Plug the Category 5 cable into the access point. 5 Connecting the Access Point to a Switch 3Com recommends that you install and configure the 3Com Wireless LAN Switch before installing the access point. If the switch is already ins[...]

16 7 Checking th e LED Indicators When the access point is connected to pow er , LEDs indicate activity as follows: LEDs Color Indicates Health Solid green • The access point has a valid ma nagement link with a wireless switch. • The access point has boot ed. • The access point has received a valid configuration from a wireless sw itch. • A[...]

17 Regulatory Information The 3Com AP3750 Managed Access Point (3CRWX375075A) must be installed and used in strict accordance with the manufacturer's instructions as described in the user documentation that comes with the product. This product does not contain any user serviceable components. Any unauthorized product changes or modifications w[...]

18 MANUFACTURER'S FCC DECLARA TION OF CONFORMITY 3Com Corporation 350 Campus Drive Marlborough, MA 01752-3064, USA (800) 527-8677 Date: May 6, 2005 Declares that the Product: Brand Name: 3Com Corporation Model Number: AP3750 Equipment T ype: Managed Access Point Complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two [...]

19 EUROPE - EU DECLARA TION OF CONFORMITY Intended use: IEEE 802.11a/b/g radio LAN device NOTE: T o ensu re pr oduct operation is in compliance with local regulations, select the country in which the product is installed. Refer to the Wireless LAN Mobility System, W ireless LAN Switch and Controller Configuration Guide. EUROPE - DECLARA TION OF CON[...]

20 A copy of the signed Declaration of Conformity can be downloaded from the Product Support web page for the AP3750 (3CRWX375075A) at http://www.3com.com. Also available at http://support.3com.com/doc/AP3750_EU_DOC.pdf EUROPE - RESTRICTIONS FOR U SE OF 2.4GHZ FREQUENCIES IN EUROPEAN COMMUNITY COUNTRIES This device may be operated indoors or outdoo[...]

21 EUROPE - RESTRICTIONS FOR U SE OF 5GHZ FREQUENCIES IN EUROPEAN COMMUNITY COUNTRIES • This device may be not be operated outdoors when using the bands 5150-5350MHz (Ch annels 36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 50, 64). • In Italy the end-user must apply for a license from the national spectrum authority to operate this device outdoors. • T o remain in[...]

Copyright © 2006 3Com Corporation. All rights 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 10015414-AA_AP3750_QSG.fm Page 22 Tuesday, July 25, 2006 1[...]