3com OFFCONN WIREL + FREE CARD 3CRWE454A72/154A72 User Manual
Product codes
3CRWE454A72/154A72
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Complete, Simultaneous Standards
Support
Now even small to mid-size offices can
enjoy the freedom of universal high-speed
networking—without wires. The 3Com
Support
Now even small to mid-size offices can
enjoy the freedom of universal high-speed
networking—without wires. The 3Com
®
OfficeConnect
®
Wireless 11a/b/g Access
Point and PC Card support all three 802.11
wireless networking standards to preserve
existing investments while accomodating
the latest technologies. Wi-Fi certification
helps ensure interoperability with certified
products from other vendors.
wireless networking standards to preserve
existing investments while accomodating
the latest technologies. Wi-Fi certification
helps ensure interoperability with certified
products from other vendors.
Security Protection
To protect wireless connections, both
products support 256-bit WPA encryption
for high-level security and 40/64-bit and
128-bit WEP encryption for legacy clients.
The access point’s SSID Broadcast Disable
and MAC control lists features prevent
unauthorized clients from connecting to
the wireless network.
To protect wireless connections, both
products support 256-bit WPA encryption
for high-level security and 40/64-bit and
128-bit WEP encryption for legacy clients.
The access point’s SSID Broadcast Disable
and MAC control lists features prevent
unauthorized clients from connecting to
the wireless network.
Reliable Performance
Depending on the wireless standard used,
mobile users can access network resources
and the Internet at speeds up to 108 Mbps
for 11a and 11g users. Super AG packet
bursting, compression, fast frames, and
dynamic turbo features automatically boost
Depending on the wireless standard used,
mobile users can access network resources
and the Internet at speeds up to 108 Mbps
for 11a and 11g users. Super AG packet
bursting, compression, fast frames, and
dynamic turbo features automatically boost
performance with no user intervention.
Dynamic rate shifting automatically
matches the best connection speed in
response to physical and traffic conditions,
so wireless connections stay reliable. Clear
Channel Select enables the access point to
select the least busy channel.
Dynamic rate shifting automatically
matches the best connection speed in
response to physical and traffic conditions,
so wireless connections stay reliable. Clear
Channel Select enables the access point to
select the least busy channel.
Simple Installation & Use
An intelligent choice for first-time wireless
users in smaller-office environments, the
access point and PC Card install quickly and
easily; typically no manual configuration is
required. To speed setup, administrators can
copy a single configuration to other access
points on the network. The PC Card’s
Wireless Card Manager also lets administra-
tors create profiles for notebook users that
reflect specific settings for each place they
travel: users select the proper profile for
instant connection.
An intelligent choice for first-time wireless
users in smaller-office environments, the
access point and PC Card install quickly and
easily; typically no manual configuration is
required. To speed setup, administrators can
copy a single configuration to other access
points on the network. The PC Card’s
Wireless Card Manager also lets administra-
tors create profiles for notebook users that
reflect specific settings for each place they
travel: users select the proper profile for
instant connection.
Convenient
Wireless Distribution System (WDS)
support allows organizations to create a
completely wireless LAN in areas where
wired networks are not feasible.
Wireless Distribution System (WDS)
support allows organizations to create a
completely wireless LAN in areas where
wired networks are not feasible.
Key Benefits
3Com
®
OfficeConnect
®
Wireless 11a/b/g Access Point
and OfficeConnect Wireless 11a/b/g PC Card
• Provides universal access to IEEE
802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.11g
wireless networks.
wireless networks.
• Wi-Fi certification helps ensure
interiperability with Wi-Fi
compatible products from other
vendors.
compatible products from other
vendors.
• Prevents unauthorized clients
from scanning and connecting to
the wireless network.
the wireless network.
DATA SHEET
Description
COMPATIBLE
Multiple standards support
Provides universal access to IEEE 802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.11g wireless networks.
Wi-Fi Certified
Helps ensure these products will interoperate with Wi-Fi compatible products from other vendors.
SECURE
SSID Broadcast Disable and MAC control lists
Prevent unauthorized clients from scanning and connecting to the wireless network.
(Access Point)
WPA and WEP encryption
Help keep wireless transmissions private using up to 256-bit encryption.
Features