3com WL-305 Manual De Usuario

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To get the best reception:

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Clear the area around the antenna of items that could block radio 
transmission, such as metal objects, electronic devices, and cordless 
telephones.

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Even a slight change in antenna orientation can affect the network association. 
If necessary, move your computer a few inches to find a better signal.

If you want to set up a custom configuration during installation, when the 
installation program asks for the Setup Type, select Custom and click Next. 

You can change the WLAN Service Area and Security settings.

Attach to any WLAN Service Area automatically—This option associates the client 
automatically to the WLAN service area with the best signal strength.

Specify a WLAN Service Area—Select this option and enter the name of a WLAN 
service area. The name must match the name of the access point WLAN Service 
Area exactly.

For more information on these settings, see “Changing Network and Security 
Settings” on page 23.

In the Security settings window, select one of the options and click Next. 

If you select No Security for no encryption, no further configuration is necessary. 

The other options require you to configure encryption keys or authentication 
settings in the next window. The settings must match those on the access point. 
For more information on these settings, see “Security Settings” on page 24. 

40-bit Shared Key (Wi-Fi) security requires you to set up encryption keys using one 
of the following:

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An encryption string, which is a string of characters between 8 and 64 
characters long. The string is a combination of letters and numbers and is case 
sensitive. The encryption string can be used only with other 3Com 11 Mbps 
Wireless LAN PC Cards and access points, and must match exactly across all 
devices in the wireless network. 

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Hexadecimal keys (for use with compatible equipment from other 
manufacturers). The key sequences must match exactly across all devices in the 
wireless network.

Ask your system administrator for the encryption string or hexadecimal keys.

To enter an encryption string:

1 In the Security settings window, select 40-bit Shared Key (Wi-Fi) and click Next. 

2 In the Encryptions Settings window, select Text Message. 

3 Type the encryption string in the spaces provided. 

4 Click Next when finished.