Summary of the content on the page No. 1
Quick Installation Guide
®
3Com AirProtect Sensor 5750
3CRWX5750GS / Model WL-548A
The 3Com® AirProtect Sensor 5750 provides dual-radio IEEE 802.11a and 802.11b/g wireless
intrusion prevention (WIP) capability for your network. The sensor is designed for use with a 3Com
AirProtect WIPS Engine 6100, and requires hardware installation only. You must have a 3Com
AirProtect Engine 6100 installed on your network to operate the sensor.
Power is supplied using Power Over Ethernet (PoE). The followin
Summary of the content on the page No. 2
3Com AirProtect Sensor 5750 Features 2 1 5 3 4 1 6 78 Feature Description 1 Antenna Two RSMA type antenna connectors allow you to connect antennas Connectors that operate in 2.4 GHz and 5.0 GHz bands. 2 LEDs The LEDs indicate power and activity. See “Checking the LED Indicators” on page 8 for details. 3 Ethernet Port The Ethernet port provides a 10/100BASE-TX Ethernet connection to a 3Com Wireless LAN switch. The connection can be direct to a 3Com switch or indirect through an intermediate
Summary of the content on the page No. 3
Observing Safety Precautions This equipment must be installed in compliance with local and national building codes, regulatory restrictions, and FCC rules. For the safety of people and equipment, only professional network personnel should install the sensor. WARNING: Warnings contain directions that you must follow for your personal safety. Follow all directions carefully. You must read the following safety information carefully before you install or remove the unit. WARNING: Exceptional
Summary of the content on the page No. 4
Informacje na temat bezpieczeñstwa Urz ądzenie musi by ć zamontowane zgodnie z lokalnymi i krajowymi normami, ustawami i przepisami. W celu zagwarantowania bezpiecze ństwa osób i urz ądze ń, instalacj ę Punktu dost ępow ęgo mo że przeprowadza ć wy łącznie wyszkolony fachowiec ds. sieci. OSTRZE ŻENIE: Ostrze żenia zawieraj ą wskazówki, których nale ży przestrzega ć w celu zagwarantowania bezpiecze ństwa osobistego. Do tych zalece ń nale ży stosowa ć si ę dok ładnie. Przed przyst ąpieniem
Summary of the content on the page No. 5
1. Unpacking the Sensor Make sure that you have the following items, which are included in the package: � One 3Com AirProtect Sensor 5750 � Category 5 Ethernet cable � Two external 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz dual- � This Quick Installation Guide band antennas � Warranty flyers (English and Spanish) � Rear panel cover � Regulatory sticker sheet � Mounting bracket � Wall-mounting hardware � Four adhesive rubber feet (used for a flat-surface installation) 2. Preparing for Installation It is advisable to
Summary of the content on the page No. 6
4. Mounting the Sensor The sensor can be mounted on the following types of surfaces: � Wall, ceiling, or electrical box (NEMA enclosure) � Tabletop Wall, Ceiling, or Electrical Box Mounting Use the included mounting bracket to install the sensor on a wall, ceiling, or electrical box. To wall-mount the sensor: 1 Route Ethernet cable through the opening in the cradle. 2 Screw the mounting bracket to a wall, ceiling, or electrical box (NEMA enclosure): � If mounting to a solid surface wall or ceili
Summary of the content on the page No. 7
5. Connecting Power and the Network The sensor connects to your network through its Ethernet port. This is also how the unit receives power. The sensor can be powered by the following methods: � By Power Over Ethernet (PoE) supplied through the LAN by a 802.3af PoE compliant device such as a switch or hub. � By PoE supplied by an optional 3Com PoE injector (not included). 3Com PoE injectors include the 3CNJPSE and 3CNJPSE24 midspan supplies. Power Over Ethernet (PoE) from the LAN To power the
Summary of the content on the page No. 8
6. Checking the LED Indicators When the sensor is connected to power, LEDs indicate activity as follows: LED Color Indicates Power Steady Power on, system OK. green Amber Indicates an error, check other lit LEDs (see below). Off Power off, or system is booting. LAN Steady Indicates Ethernet connection to the green AirProtect Engine is OK. Fast flash No IP address received from DHCP. 11b/g Power 11a LAN Slow The sensor is unable to connect to flash AirProtect Enterprise Engine. 11a Steady 802
Summary of the content on the page No. 9
REGULATORY INFORMATION The 3Com AirProtect Sensor 5750, Model WL-548A (3CRWX5750GS) 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 contains encryption. It is unlawful to export out of the U.S. without obtaining a U.S. Export License. i This product does not contain any user serviceable components. Any unauthorized product changes or modifications will invalidate 3Com’s warr
Summary of the content on the page No. 10
The user may find the following booklet prepared by the Federal Communications Commission helpful: The Interference Handbook. This booklet is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402. Stock No. 004-000-0034504. 3Com is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by unauthorized modification of the devices included with this 3Com AirProtect Sensor 5750, Model WL-548A (3CRWX5750GS), or the substitution or attachment of connecting cables and e
Summary of the content on the page No. 11
INDUSTRY CANADA - EMISSIONS COMPLIANCE STATEMENT This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Avis de Conformité à la Réglementation d'Industrie Canada Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conform à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. SAFETY COMPLIANCE NOTICE This device has been tested and certified according to the following safety standards and is intended for use only in Information Technology Equipment which has been tested to these or other equivalent standards: � UL Stand
Summary of the content on the page No. 12
Latviski [Latvian] Ar šo 3Com Corporation deklar ē, ka RLAN device atbilst Direkt īvas 1999/5/EK b ūtiskaj ām pras īb ām un citiem ar to saist ītajiem noteikumiem. Lietuvi ų [Lithuanian] Šiuo 3Com Corporation deklaruoja, kad šis RLAN device atitinka esminius reika- lavimus ir kitas 1999/5/EB Direktyvos nuostatas. Nederlands [Dutch] Hierbij verklaart 3Com Corporation dat het toestel RLAN device in overeenstem- ming is met de essentiële eisen en de andere relevante bepalingen van richtlijn 1999/
Summary of the content on the page No. 13
� This device may be not be operated outdoors when using the bands 5150–5350 MHz (Channels 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. � To remain in conformance with European spectrum usage laws for Wireless LAN operation, the above 5 GHz channel limitations apply. The user should check the current channel of operation. If operation is occurring outside of the allowable frequencies a
Summary of the content on the page No. 14
Copyright © 2007 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: 10016130 Rev. AA DRAFT 070425 Published May 2007
