3Com 8760 Network Card User Manual


 
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COM® WIRELESS 8760 DUAL-RADIO 11A/B/G POE ACCESS POINT
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KEY BENEFITS
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SECURES AND PROTECTS WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS
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his new access point delivers enterprise-class security to businesses
of all sizes. To shield wireless communications at the source, WPA and
WPA2 encryption provide the latest, toughest standards-based security;
WEP encryption is also supported. For additional protection, the
access point supports IEEE 802.1X and MAC address access control,
authentication and authorization through backend RADIUS servers.
PROVIDES FLEXIBLE SECURITY AND ACCESS CONTROL
Configure and store up to four SSIDs with different security profiles
for groups of users. IEEE 802.1Q-compliant VLAN support works with
the multiple SSID feature to control access to network resources and
segment user traffic.
SOLVES COMPLEX CONNECTIVITY PROBLEMS
The Wireless Distribution System bridging feature solves complex
wireless connectivity problems. The access point supports both point-
to-point and point-to-multipoint WDS links as well as repeater mode
for flexible network deployment.
OFFERS INVESTMENT PROTECTION
No reason to replace APs as the network grows. Unique 3Com stand-
alone-to-managed conversion method allows the 3Com 8760 AP to be
used in stand-alone mode, or easily converted to be managed by the
3Com Gigabit Unified Wireless PoE Switch and 3Com WX-series
wireless controllers and switch.
DELIVERS ENTERPRISE-CLASS FEATURES
3Com delivers superior business value by offering enterprise-class
solutions without the complexity. 3Com also backs each product with
global sales, service and support along with technology, financial and
operational strength.
FLEXIBLE HIGH-SPEED CONNECTIVITY
Dual-radio support Supports and offers 802.11a and 802.11b/g radios.
High-speed access 802.11a and 802.11b/g standard supports speeds up to 108 Mbps.
Wi-Fi a/b/g CERTIFIED Helps ensure interoperability with Wi-Fi CERTIFIED products from other
vendors.
ROBUST SECURITY FEATURES
Encryption: WPA/WPA2, AES, TKIP Toughest industry-standard algorithms help keep wireless transmissions
and WEP private.
Multiple security profiles Store up to eight different security settings; up to four security profiles
per radio.
Multiple SSID support with SSIDs can be bridged together or isolated.
SSID isolation
Access control Screens device MAC addresses to ensure that only trusted clients gain
access to the WLAN.
802.1Q VLAN support Groups users according to data or traffic requirements to segment traffic
flow based on business priorities.
RADIUS server MAC-based and Centralizes wireless security through existing network RADIUS servers.
802.1X AAA support
FEATURES AND BENEFITS