3Com WL-455 User Manual

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5PERFORMANCE AND RELIABILITY3Com wireless access point performance features ensure reliable and seamlessconnections for users wherever they roam. Automatic channel selection automaticallyfinds the least loaded channel for interference-free communication. Auto networkconnect and dynamic rate shifting keep users connected through a wide variety ofconditions by changing to the optimum connection speed as they move through thenetwork.M ANAGEABILITY3Com offers a wide range of standards-based management support, from SNMP to3Com Network Supervisor and HP OpenView for seamless integration with yourwired network.Wireless Infrastructure Device Manager and Wireless LAN Device Discovery tools letyou configure parameters, run diagnostics, backup and restore configurations, andmonitor performance from anywhere on the network using an embedded web serverbrowser. You can also update wireless device software on multiple devices using3Com Network Supervisor to simplify bulk updates.With Power over Ethernet (PoE) support, the same Category 5 cable that connects youraccess point to the data network also provides its power. A single cable installationdramatically improves your choice of mounting configurations because you no longerneed to consider AC power outlet locations. PoE support makes it easier than ever toovercome installation problems with difficult-to-wire or hard-to-reach locations.WIRELESS N ETWORK STANDARDFAR-REACHING 802.11G802.11g operates in the 2.4 GHz band at up to 54Mbps. Ratified in 2003, it supportsthe widest coverage—up to 100 meters (328 feet). 802.11g shares the 2.4 GHz bandwith other popular 802.11b devices that use this unlicensed radio spectrum. Use ofother devices in this frequency band can cause interference with 802.11g signals.Consider 802.11g when you need wider coverage and vendor compatibility and youare:• Maintaining support for existing 802.11b users and the existing wireless investmentwhile providing for expansion into 802.11g.