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3Com OfficeConnect Wireless 54 Mbps 11g Print Server ®
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Key Benefits
• WPA security helps ensure the print server strengthens your network security chain
Flexible High-Speed Connectivity
Multi-User, Standards Support
With this compact print server, you can economically extend the accessibility of your printer, sharing it among wireless and wired network users no matter where they are located. The print server connects a USB 2.0 printer directly to the network through either a 54 Mbps IEEE 802.11g wireless or 10/100 Ethernet connection. The USB 2.0 port handles the latest highspeed data transfer rates for faster throughput of even large multimedia files and is compatible with USB 1.1/1.0 printers.
IEEE 802.11g preserves 11b investments while supporting higher speed technologies. The wireless print server also supports multiple wired and wireless PC and notebook users running a variety of popular operating systems—Windows, Macintosh, Unix, and Linux. Simple Installation
A familiar Web browser interface and helpful setup wizard make installation and configuration easy.
Strong WPA Security
You can't have a secure network without a secure print server. The 3Com® OfficeConnect® Wireless 54 Mbps 11g Print Server offers advanced Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) as well as basic Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) encryption to effectively protect your wireless network.
• Liberates a PC acting as a print server to do more useful work • Wireless connectivity eliminates the cost of network cabling, and gives you the flexibility to set up a printer in a convenient location
Features and Benefits Description
FLEXIBLE HIGH-SPEED CONNECTIVITY Wired and wireless user support
Shares a printer among wired and wireless users.
Multiple OS support
Interoperates with a variety of popular operating systems, such as Windows, Macintosh, Unix, and Linux, to accommodate many types of users.
USB 2.0 port
Handles the latest high-speed data rates; compatible with USB 1.1/1.0 printers.
IEEE 802.11g standard support
Supports 54 Mbps technology; backward compatible with the 11b standard, protecting 11Mbps investments.
Wireless network connection
Avoids cabling effort and costs and enables you to set up a printer in a convenient office location.
SIMPLE INSTALLATION & FLEXIBLE OPERATION Web browser interface, setup wizard
Make installation and configuration an easy task, even for novice users.
Two operation modes
Choose infrastructure mode for expanded connectivity through an access point or ad hoc mode for simple, two-way, point-to-point connections.
SECURE USE WPA and WEP encryption
Advanced WPA encryption and WEP encryption help protect all communications over the WLAN.
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Specifications Minimum System Requirements
Interfaces
Dimensions
Operating system that supports an Ethernet connection with an IP stack. Installation CD requires Windows XP/Me/2000/98/95/NT 4.0. Computers with an Ethernet 10BASE-T or 10/100 interface configured for LAN communication or wireless IEEE 802.11b/g PC Cards or USB adapters for WLAN communication.
Ethernet: RJ-45, 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX WLAN: 802.11g/b Wi-Fi compliant Printer: USB 2.0 (1.1/1.0 compatible)
Height: 2.5 cm (1 in) Length: 9.5 cm (3.7 in) Width: 6.3 cm (2.5 in)
Wireless Data Rates
Standards Conformance
802.11g: 54, 48, 35, 24, 18, 12, 9 and 6 Mbps 802.11b: 11, 5.5, 2 and 1 Mbps
IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.3, HTTP, WPA, WEP
Printer Compatibility
Frequency Band
Power Supply:
The 3Com OfficeConnect Wireless 54Mbps 11g Print Server supports many USB printers, including those from HP, Epson, Lexmark, Canon, and others. Please check with your printer manufacturer to see if your printer can be used with a print server. Multifunction (print, scan, fax) printers are only supported in printer mode. Note: The following printers are not compatible with the print server: • Host-based or GDI (Graphic Display Interface) printers, for example:
802.11b/g: 2.4-2.4835 GHz
5VDC, 2 Amp
Transmit Range
Regulatory/Agency Approvals
11g (54 Mbps): 30m (96 ft) obstructed, maximum; 60m (197 ft) unobstructed, maximum 11b (11 Mbps): 50m (164 ft) obstructed, maximum; 150m (492 ft) unobstructed, maximum
EMC: FCC Part 15 Subpart C: 15.247, 15.207 CE EN301 489-1/-17 (EN55022 and EN55024) EN 300 328 -1/-2 C-Tick Canada ICES-003, RSS210
– HP 700c, 820c, 1000c, 3300c and 3400c series of PPA printers – HP Deskjet 820cxi, HP LaserJet 1000 and HP LaserJet 3100 series • The following CAPT (Canon Advanced Printing Technology) printers: – – – – – –
LBP-250 LBP-810 LBP-1110 LBP-1120 LBP-1210 LBP-2410
• The following Dell MFP printers: – – – –
A920 A940 A960 J740
• The following Epson laser printers: – – – – –
LP1300 EPL 5800 EPL 2050+ EPL 6200L C900
• Lexmark Printer X5150 (MFP) • The following Minolta laser printers: – PagePro 1350W – PagePro 1250W – Magicolor 2300W
Antenna
2dBi non-removable antenna Transmit Power
18.89 dBm Receiver Sensitivity
1 Mbps: -93 dBm 2 Mbps: -92 dBm 5.5 Mbps: -92 dBm 11 Mbps: -83 dBm 12 Mbps: -83 dBm 24 Mbps: -82 dBm 36 Mbps: -77 dBm 48 Mbps: -74 dBm 54 Mbps: -74 dBm
Safety: EN60950-1: 2001 UL60950 R&TTE Art6.4 Taiwan DGT Configuration and Management
Embedded HTTP Web management, setup wizard LED Indicators
Error, Status Environmental Operating Ranges
Operating Temperature: 0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F) Storage Temperature: -10 to 60°C (14 to 140°F)
Channels
Package Contents
Channel availability depends on local regulations. Channels 1-11 (United States, Canada, Mexico, Columbia, Taiwan) Channels 1-13 (rest of world) IP Protocol Set
3Com OfficeConnect Wireless 54Mbps 11g Print Server Power supply Quick Start guide CD-ROM with user guide and configuration software Warranty sheet
TCP/IP, NetBEUI, AppleTalk
Warranty Summary
Operating Systems
Windows 95/98/2000/NT/Me/XP, Macintosh OS 9.X and higher, Unix
Three (3) Year hardware warranty. Refer to www.3com.com/warranty for details.
Printing Methods:
PTP (Peer-to-Peer) over TCP/IP or NetBEUI, LPD printing, SMB printing over TCP/IP or NetBEUI, IPP (Internet Printing Protocol), AppleTalk (EtherTalk) Security
WPA, 40-/64-/128-bit WEP shared-key encryption, open-/shared-key wireless authentication
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Ordering Information
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 3Com OfficeConnect Wireless 54Mbps 11g Print Server
3COM SKU 3CRWPS10075
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Wireless products not available in all countries – please check with your local reseller or 3Com office for local availability
3Com Corporation, Corporate Headquarters, 350 Campus Drive, Marlborough, MA 01752-3064 To learn more about 3Com solutions, visit www.3com.com. 3Com is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol COMS.
Copyright © 2006 3Com Corporation. All rights reserved. 3Com, the 3Com logo and OfficeConnect are registered trademarks of 3Com Corporation. All other company and product names may be trademarks of their respective companies. While every effort is made to ensure the information given is accurate, 3Com does not accept liability for any errors or mistakes which may arise. Specifications and other information in this document may be subject to change without notice. 400861-002 04/06
