3Com WL-560 User Manual

Also see for 3CRWE675075 - 11a/b/g Wireless LAN Workgroup Bridge: User guide Quick start guide

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Using the Configuration Management System 27Using theConfigurationManagementSystemThe 3Com11a/b/g Wireless Workgroup Bridge ConfigurationManagement System resides on the Bridge and lets you configure theBridge through your Web browser.To use the Configuration Management System, the computer you areusing to connect to the Bridge must be located on the same subnet asthe Bridge.There are two ways to access the Configuration Management System:■ Enter the IP address of the Bridge in your computer’s web browser.■ Start the 3Com Wireless Infrastructure Device Manager, locate theBridge, and then click Configure.For non-U.S. versions of the Bridge, when you first open theConfiguration Management System you are prompted to select thecountry in which the Bridge is operating. Select the country in which theBridge is installed to ensure compliance with local regulations, and thenclick Apply.When you first open the Configuration Management System, you areprompted for a user name and password:■ User name — admin■ Password — blank (press enter)The Configuration Management System displays the Connection Statuspage, as detailed in Table 8.Table 8 Connection Status PageProperty Description Default ValueConnection The MAC address of the associatedaccess point.N/ANetwork Type The type of network for which theBridge is configured: WirelessClient (Infrastructure) or Ad-hoc(Peer-to-Peer).Wireless Client(Infrastructure)SSID The Service Set ID. VariesRadio Mode The way in which the Bridge selectsa radio band.Auto-Select