16 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE OFFICECONNECT WIRELESS ACCESS POINT
Package Contents The Access Point Kit includes the following items:
■ One OfficeConnect Wireless 108 Mbps 11g PoE Access Point
■ One power adapter
■ OfficeConnect Wireless 108 Mbps 11g PoE Access Point Quick Start
Guide
■ One CD-ROM, which contains the setup files for the 3Com Access
Point Manager and a PDF version of the OfficeConnect 108 Mbps 11g
Wireless Access Point User Guide
■ One warranty flyer
If any of the above items are damaged or missing, please contact your
3Com network supplier immediately.
Auto configuration Copies settings from other compatible access points on the
network, simplifying configuration and ensuring that
uniform settings are applied across multiple access points
Auto update Automatically connects to a specified FTP server, and
downloads and installs any available update. Simplifies the
task of upgrading firmware on multiple Access Points on the
network.
Command Line
Interface
Supports configuration via the command line interface (CLI),
allowing advanced users to create scripts that automate
common configuration changes
NetBIOS and WINS
support
Supports NetBIOS broadcast and WINS, allowing for
seamless integration into an existing Windows network
RADIUS accounting
support
Enables billing by usage for hotspots and other commercial
deployments
Syslog support Sends log data to a syslog server on the network to
centralize log storage and archiving
SNMP support Enables remote, central management using popular
third-party network management programs
UAM support Supports Universal Access Method (UAM), an client
authentication method that is suitable in environments
where user access must be accounted for, as in Internet cafes
and public hot spots
Table 3 Configuration and Management Features
Feature Description
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