3com 3CRWE850075A User Manual

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NTRODUCTION
The 3Com® Wireless LAN Access Points 8250, 8500, and 8750 offer a dual-mode 
architecture that supports 802.11g, 802.11a and 802.11b wireless users on a single 
device. This means you can mix and match radio bands to meet different coverage and 
bandwidth needs within the same area. Different access point models give you the 
flexibility to choose to support both radio modes immediately or choose one radio 
mode now and upgrade to newer standards later as they become available with an 
easy-to-install optional Mini PCI upgrade kit.
With their flexibility and unfettered access, wireless LANs are changing the way 
people work. Now with 3Com’s enterprise-class wireless access points, you can build 
a cost effective, reliable, secure wireless network that provides users with seamless 
connectivity to the Internet, company intranet, and the wired corporate network from 
anywhere they happen to be—conference room, cafeteria or office.
3Com’s dual-mode design supports 802.11g, 802.11a and 802.11b wireless standards 
on a single access point. This capability increases configuration and coverage 
flexibility and protects your network investment for both existing and emerging 
wireless standards.
Industry-leading security features and comprehensive management and performance 
features combine to make these enterprise class wireless access points an ideal choice 
for organizations ready to serve their increasingly mobile workforce.
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Access Point 8250—Creates an enterprise-class wireless LAN supporting up to 
250 simultaneous users. The single wireless interface 802.11g 2.4 GHz, 54-Mbps 
access point upgrades to 802.11g-802.11a dual mode with optional upgrade kit.
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Access Point 8500—Creates a high-performance enterprise-class wireless LAN 
supporting up to 250 simultaneous users. The single wireless interface 802.11a 5 
GHz, 54-Mbps access point upgrades to 802.11b/g-802.11a dual mode with 
optional upgrade kit.