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				3Com® OfficeConnect® Wireless 11a/b/g Access Point DISCONTINUED Product #: 3CRWE454A72 End of Sale Statement

			Features & Benefits 3Com® Delivers Wireless A, B, G Flexibility to Smaller Offices Now even small to mid-size offices can enjoy the freedom of universal, high-speed networking-without wires. The 3Com® OfficeConnect® Wireless 11a/b/g Access Point supports 11a, 11b, and 11g wireless LANs simultaneously for complete user flexibility. Users can access network resources and the Internet at speeds up to 108 Mbps, ideal for multimedia applications. The multi-standard support preserves existing wireless network investments while accommodating the latest technologies. To protect wireless connections, the access point supports 256-bit WPA encryption for high-level security and 40/64-bit and 128-bit WEP encryption for legacy users. The OfficeConnect Wireless 11a/b/g Access Point is an intelligent choice for first-time wireless users, offering a host of security and convenience features for smaller office environments. The access point supports up to 128 wired and wireless users, allowing plenty of room for growth. It works with the 3Com OfficeConnect wireless PC and PCI Cards to create a powerful, high-speed all-wireless network in minutes. Installation is quick and easy: plug the access point into a power source, and it's ready for use, typically no manual configuration is required. To speed setup, administrators can copy a single configuration to other access points on the network. Once installed, dynamic rate shifting and Clear Channel Select features keep connections clear and reliable.		It's wireless—no need to drill holes or run Ethernet cabling to set up your network Supports IEEE 802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.11g wireless LANs simultaneously for complete user flexibility High-level 256-bit WPA encryption, and 40/64-bit and 128-bit shared key WEP encryption for legacy clients help keep wireless transmissions private SSID Broadcast Disable and MAC control list security features prevent unauthorized clients from scanning and connecting to the wireless network Supports up to 128 wireless users, allowing plenty of room for growth Supports speeds up to 108 Mbps (11a and 11g users in 108 Turbo mode) at distances up to 100 meters Dynamic rate shifting automatically matches the best connection speed in response to changing traffic and environmental conditions Clear Channel Select scans the spectrum and chooses the channel with the least traffic for quick, clear connections 3Com Access Point Discovery program automatically identifies network access points Save and restore feature copies settings to wireless devices on the network, simplifying and speeding setup Web-based administration with familiar browser interface lets administrators configure and manage access points from anywhere Wi-Fi certification helps ensure the access point will interoperate with Wi-Fi compatible products from other vendors Super AG performance-boosting features such as dynamic packet bursting, real-time hardware compression, fast frames, and dynamic turbo mode automatically increase the effective transmission speed with no user intervention Wireless Distribution System (WDS) support enables organizations to create a completely wireless LAN in areas where wired networks are unfeasible		NEWS HIGHLIGHTS 3COM Access Point Covers All The Bases 06Feb2004 Choice Hotels International Teams Up with 3Com to Offer Free Wireless Internet Access at Clarion Hotels and Comfort Suites 18Feb2004 RELATED INFORMATION 3Com Product Guide Deploying 802.11 Wireless LANs 3Com 802.11 Wireless Solutions for the Small Office Small and Medium Business Networking Solutions Guide Unleashing the Power of Learning with Wireless Networks Going Wireless in Retail Banking TECHNOLOGY INFORMATION 108 Mbps Turbo Mode with 3Com OfficeConnect Wireless 11a/b/g Access Point and Wireless 11a/b/g PC Card Technical Paper Configuring a Wireless Distribution System (WDS)with the 3Com® OfficeConnect® Wireless 11a/b/g Access Point