H3C EWPA1PCID User manual

H3C RF MODULE EWPA1PCID
User Manual
Hangzhou H3C Technologies Co., Ltd.
Manual Version: 6P100-20100412

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Obtaining Documentation and Technical Support
To obtain up-to-date documentation and technical support, go to
http://www.h3c.com and select your country or region. Depending
on your selection, you will be redirected to either of the following
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Documentation
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technologies, as well as solutions.
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configuration, and maintenance.
[Technical Support & Document > Software Download]: Provides the
documentation released with the software version.
Technical Support
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Documentation
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2) Select Documentation for Type of File and select Product
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Technical Support
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Warranty and other service benefits are enabled through product
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go to Support, Product Registration. Support services are based

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ExpressSM and GuardianSM can include 24x7 telephone technical
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Contact your authorized reseller or 3Com for a complete list of the
value-added services available in your area.
Troubleshoot Online
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http://www.h3cnetworks.com/ under Support, Knowledgebase.
The Knowledgebase helps you troubleshoot H3C products. This
query-based interactive tool contains thousands of technical
solutions.
Access Software Downloads
Software Updates are the bug fix / maintenance releases for the
version of software initially purchased with the product. In order to
access these Software Updates you must first register your product
on the web site at http://www.h3cnetworks.com, go to Support,
Product Registration.
First time users will need to apply for a user name and password. A
link to software downloads can be found at
http://www.h3cnetworks.com, under Support, Drivers and
downloads.
Software Upgrades are the software releases that follow the
software version included with your original product. In order to
access upgrades and related documentation you must first purchase
a service contract from 3Com or your reseller.

Telephone Technical Support and Repair
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Warranty and other service benefits start from the date of purchase,
so it is important to register your product quickly to ensure you get full
use of the warranty and other service benefits available to you.
When you contact 3Com for assistance, please have the following
information ready:
zProduct model name, part number, and serial number
zProof of purchase, if you have not pre-registered your product
zA list of system hardware and software, including revision level
zDiagnostic error messages
zDetails about recent configuration changes, if applicable
To send a product directly to 3Com for repair, you must first obtain a
return authorization number (RMA). Products sent to 3Com, without
authorization numbers clearly marked on the outside of the package,
will be returned to the sender unopened, at the sender’s expense. If
your product is registered and under warranty, you can obtain an
RMA number online at http://www.h3cnetworks.com under
support, Repair & Replacement Request. First time users will need
to apply for a user name and password.
Contact Us
3Com offers telephone, e-mail and internet access to technical
support and repair services. To access these services for your region,
use the appropriate telephone number, URL or e-mail address.
Find a current directory of contact information posted on the web site
at http://www.h3cnetworks.com under Support, Technical
Support Contact.
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We appreciate your comments.

Environmental Protection
This product has been designed to comply with the requirements on
environmental protection. For the proper storage, use and disposal of
this product, national laws and regulations must be observed.

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Table of Contents
1 FCC NOTICE..........................................................................................1-1
2 FCC Compliance Statement.................................................................2-1
3 ICES 003 Statement..............................................................................3-1
4 Declaration of Conformity....................................................................4-1
5 Product Introduction ............................................................................5-1
6 Basic Setup ...........................................................................................6-1
Hardware Installation .........................................................................6-1
WLAN Service Configuration .............................................................6-1
WLAN Service Overview............................................................6-2
802.11 Overview.........................................................................6-5
WLAN Topologies.......................................................................6-5
Configuring WLAN Service.........................................................6-8
Displaying and Maintaining WLAN Service..............................6-13
On a Fat AP..............................................................................6-13
WLAN Service Configuration Example.....................................6-14

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1 FCC NOTICE
This module has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital module, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This module generates, uses
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used
in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this module
does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures:
zReorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
zConnect the computer into an outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is connected.
zIncrease the separation between the computer and receiver.
zConsult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for
help.
Caution
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the grantee
of this module could void the user's authority to operate the
equipment.

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2 FCC Compliance Statement
This module complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1) This module may not cause harmful interference
2) This module must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
This module must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
Products that contain a radio transmitter are labelledwith FCC ID and
may also carry the FCC logo.
Caution
Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation.
To comply with the FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, the
following antenna installation and module operating configurations
must be satisfied:
For configurations using an approved external antenna, the
separation distance between the antenna and any person’s body
(including hands, wrists, feet and ankles) must be at least 20cm (8
inch).
The transmitter shall not be collocated with other transmitters or
antennas.
IEEE 802.11b or 802.11g operation of this product in the U.S.A. is
firmware-limited to channels 1 through 11.
This module is intended only for OEM integrators under the following
conditions:
1) The antenna must be installed such that 20 cm is maintained
between the antenna and users

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2) The transmitter module may not be co-located with any other
transmitter or antenna.
As long as 2 conditions above are met, further transmitter test will not
be required. However, the OEM integrator is still responsible for
testing their endproduct for any additional compliance requirements
required with this module installed (for example, LVD TV …etc.).
Caution
This module only could work when being installed into “client device”
which could not transmit automatically, such as ROUTER or AP, with
the software driver limit.
IMPORTANT NOTE
In the event that these conditions can not be met (for example certain
laptop configurations or co-location withanother transmitter), then the
FCC authorization is no longer considered valid and the FCC ID can
not be used on the final product. In these circumstances, the OEM
integrator will be responsible for re-evaluating the end product
(including the transmitter) and obtaining a separate FCC
authorization.
WARNING
This Wireless Mini PCI Adapter does not support ad-hoc mode
function.
End Product Labeling
This transmitter module is authorized only for use in module where
the antenna may be installed such that 20 cm may be maintained
between the antenna and users. The final end product must be
labeled in a visible area with the following: “FCC ID:
U6IRTV1SAPPCID”.