Quick Installation Guide
3Com
®
AirProtect Sensor 5750
3CRWX5750GS / Model WL-548A
The 3Com® AirProtect Sensor 5750 provides dual-radio IEEE 802.11a and 802.11b/g wireless
intrusion prevention (WIP) capability for your network. The sensor is designed for use with a 3Com
AirProtect WIPS Engine 6100, and requires hardware installation only. You must have a 3Com
AirProtect Engine 6100 installed on your network to operate the sensor.
Power is supplied using Power Over Ethernet (PoE). The following 3Com PoE devices, or any third-
party 802.3af compliant PoE solution, may be used to supply power to the sensor:
About This Guide
This Quick Installation Guide describes the basic setup of the sensor. It covers the following topics:
• 3Com AirProtect Sensor 5750 Features
• Observing Safety Precautions
• Step 1: Unpacking the Sensor
• Step 2: Preparing for Installation
• Step 3: Attaching the Antennas
• Step 4: Mounting the Sensor
• Step 5: Connecting Power and the Network
• Step 6: Checking the LED Indicators
• Troubleshooting
• Regulatory Information
• 3Com WX1200
• 3Com WXR100
• 3Com PoE Injector
• Any 3Com 802.3af compliant PoE Switch