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3Com WL-463 Installation Manual

Other manuals for WL-463: User Manual, User Manual
Manual is about: Wireless LAN Access Points

Summary of WL-463

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    Installation guide 802.11g mini-pci radio module model wl-463 the 3com 802.11g mini-pci radio module kit contains everything you need to install an additional radio and antenna into your 3com access point. Kit contents the upgrade kit contains these items: • one antenna module • one 802.11g mini-pci...

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    2 remove the back cover. Using a cross-tip screwdriver, remove the four screws from the back cover. Remove the cover from the unit. Set the cover and screws aside..

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    3 remove the antenna housing. Grasp the inside edge of the antenna housing and pull up to disengage the housing from the unit, as shown below. This part is no longer needed. 4 install the radio board. Holding the radio board at an angle, align the contact edge with the mini pci connector on the unit...

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    5 attach the cables to the antenna module. With the notched side of the square connector facing up (button side facing down), insert one cable connector into the b1 connection on the antenna module and push gently until it snaps into place. Attach the other cable connector to the b2 connection in th...

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    7 replace the back cover. Make sure that the cables are tucked away inside the housing so that they do not obstruct the cover. Align the back cover with the unit and settle the cover into place. Tighten the four screws. 8 attach the antennas. Being careful not to touch the antenna tips, screw the an...

  • Page 6: Antenna Model

    Selecting and connecting a different antenna model the standard detachable antennas supplied with the wl-463 11g mimi-pci radio module and are suitable for a broad variety of environments. If you require a different type of antenna several options are available by model number from the 3com web site...

  • Page 7: External Antennas

    Power settings on the access point for external antennas usa/canada 2.5dbi (3cwe492) 4dbi (3cwe490, 3cwe497) 8dbi (3cwe491, 3cwe498) 6 ft (3cwe480) max max max 20ft (3cwe481) max max max 50 ft (3cwe482) max max max.

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    Regulatory compliance information 3com 802.11g wireless lan access point upgrade kit fcc radio-frequency exposure notice this device generates and radiates radio-frequency energy. In order to comply with fcc radio- frequency radiation exposure guidelines for an uncontrolled environment, this equipme...

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    Copyright © 2004 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. 09-2330-000 rev aa published january 2004 industry canada n...