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				3Com® Wireless LAN Access Point 8250 DISCONTINUED Product #: 3CRWE825075A End of Sale Statement

			Features & Benefits Enterprise-Class Wireless LAN for Anywhere Network Access The 3Com Wireless LAN Access Point 8250 creates an enterprise-class wireless LAN supporting up to 253 simultaneous users. The 8250 Access Point is designed from the ground up as a modular, upgradeable platform for configuration flexibility and investment protection. It ships as a single-mode 802.11g 2.4 GHz, 54-Mbps access point with an open interchangeable radio slot. As your needs grow, you may add 802.11a support in this access point to optimize performance and user density. Built-in security, manageability and reliability features make it ideal for any organization or institution facing increasing mobile computing needs. To protect communications and sensitive data on the wireless LAN, the 8250 Access Point offers one of the most advanced and comprehensive set of authentication and encryption security capabilities on the market today. Web-based network management tools make configuration and remote management of the network painless, while SNMP and 3Com Network Supervisor support integrates the wireless LAN with your wired infrastructure. Wi-Fi certification ensures interoperability with Wi-Fi-certified products from other vendors. Important: If the access point is used with an external antenna you must also purchase an antenna cable. For maximum efficiency, you should use the shortest antenna cable possible. Antenna cables induce signal loss, which will limit the radiated power output and range of the access point. Of the options available, we recommend the 3Com 6-Foot Antenna Cable (see Product Options).		Supports "fit" access point operation when used with 3Com wireless LAN switches or controllers Enables cost-effective network access to remote on-campus buildings with support for Wireless Distribution Systems (WDS) Allows service to different client groups by a single access point that can act virtually as two physical ones Supports up to 253 simultaneous users at speeds up to 54 Mbps at distances up to 100 meters (328 feet) Clear Channel Select chooses the least busy channel for problem-free connections Auto network connect and dynamic rate shifting keep network connections continuously available by automatically changing connections speed as conditions change and mobile users move through the network coverage area PoE powers the access point over existing Ethernet cabling for simpler, more flexible installations; no additional power supply required Diversity radio antenna provides excellent performance and coverage in high multi-path environments such as offices, warehouses, and other indoor installations External antenna options extend the 802.11g wireless connection range to up to 305 meters (1,000 feet) Ships as single mode 802.11g 2.4 GHz, 54-Mbps access point, upgrades to 802.11g -802.11a dual mode with upgrade kit Supports both 11g and 11b wireless users, preserving your existing wireless investment 40/64-, and 128/154-bit WEP shared key encryption and advanced WPA AES 256-bit encryption ensure the privacy of all wireless transmissions Dynamic security link automatically assigns user-specific 128-bit encryption keys for wireless sessions 802.1X RADIUS server authentication controls wireless network access and centralizes user authorization across the network Dynamic session key management and TKIP dynamic key assignment improves security and simplifies deployment MAC address access control lists control access to network resources Client-to-client and uplink filtering block direct communications between other wireless users associated to the access points Dynamic VLAN assignment, used with RADIUS authentication, assigns users to an appropriate VLAN, further protecting access to network resources Wireless Infrastructure Device Manager and Wireless LAN Device Discovery tools let you configure parameters, run diagnostics, and monitor performance from anywhere on the network using a web browser Support for SNMP, 3Com Network Supervisor and other standards-based management software ensures seamless integration with your wired network RADIUS accounting support enables billing by usage for hotspot and other commercial deployments Site survey tool works with 3Com enterprise wireless PC Cards to help you optimize the location and number of access points for your installation DHCP Passthrough		NEWS HIGHLIGHTS 3COM Access Point Covers All The Bases 06Feb2004 RELATED INFORMATION IMPORTANT Antenna Notice 3Com® Enterprise WLAN Dual-Band Antenna Compatibility Matrix Unleashing the Power of Learning with Wireless Networks Going Wireless in Retail Banking Wireless LANs in the Enterprise Deploying 802.11 Wireless LANs 3Com Wireless Dual-Band Antennas Product Guide