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for the country of use. All references to the power supply in this document refer
to equipment that meets these requirements.
Because the power supply plug is the only means of disconnecting the bridge
from power, make sure the power outlet is accessible.
See “Using the Power Supply” on page 15 and “Using a Power-Over-Ethernet
LAN Port” on page 15.
A
DMINISTRATION
R
EQUIREMENTS
To use the administration tool, which helps you select 3Com wireless LAN devices
and launch their configuration management systems, you need a computer
running one of the following operating systems and one of the
following browsers:
I
NSTALLATION
G
UIDELINES
The 3Com outdoor bridge is housed in a durable, waterproof enclosure and is
specifically designed for outdoor use in most climates. Optimal performance can
be maintained at outdoor temperature ranges from -20˚ C to 50˚C (-4˚F to 122˚F).
It is extremely important to avoid mounting the bridge in any area where it could
be vulnerable to extreme or hazardous conditions of any kind. Nor should the unit
be mounted flush with the roof of a building.
P
ROPER
G
ROUNDING
To ensure the physical safety of anyone near the bridge and to prevent damage to
the unit, follow the building codes for antenna installations in your area. Make
certain that bridges and masts are appropriately grounded to prevent injury and
Note for use of the 3Com power supply (part number 61-0107-000) in Norway:
This product is also designed for use on an IT power system with phase-to-phase
voltage of 230 V.
Operating Systems
Windows XP
Windows 2000
Windows NT 4.0
Windows Me
Windows 98
Browsers
Netscape 6.0 or later
Internet Explorer 5.0 or later