3Com® OfficeConnect® 11g Mbps Wireless Access Point
High-Speed, High-Performance Wireless Networking for Smaller Offices

With the 3Com OfficeConnect® Wireless 11g Access Point, users can access network resources, the Internet, and e-mail at speeds up to 54 Mbps and at distances up to 100 meters (328 feet). That's almost five times the speed of existing 802.11b wireless products, which makes this product ideal for small offices that run demanding audio, video and multimedia applications. Because the 802.11g standard uses the 2.4 GHz radio spectrum, the 11g access point is backward-compatible with 802.11b wireless products. This flexibility preserves your network investment and allows you to upgrade or scale your network according to your budget and time frame. The 3Com OfficeConnect® Wireless 11g Access Point supports 802.11g and 802.11b notebooks, PCs, and other wireless client devices.

Like all award-winning OfficeConnect products, the access point is affordable and easy to install. It delivers performance and reliability features that automatically select the best channel and connection speed, so connections stay clear and open. It also employs advanced 256-bit WPA (Wireless Protected Access) encryption as well as 40/64- and 128-bit shared-key WEP (Wireless Encryption Protocol) encryption to help protect data on the wireless LAN. And because the access point is Wi-Fi certified, it should work seamlessly with Wi-Fi certified products from other vendors.

Consistently recognized as the #1 computer networking brand for small offices, the 3Com OfficeConnect family offers a broad range of products, including access points, LAN switches and hubs, gateway routers and firewalls, and PC Cards and network adapters.

Consistently recognized as the #1 computer networking brand for small and medium businesses, 3Com provides a broad range of small office products including LAN switches and hubs, gateway routers and firewalls, and PC cards and network adapters.

Features & Benefits

• Significantly boosts wireless performance, supporting transmission speeds up to 54 Mbps for 802.11g users, and up to 11 Mbps for 802.11b users, at distances up to 100 meters (328 feet)
• 802.11g draft standard is compatible with existing 802.11b-standard products, providing network configuration flexibility and investment protection
• Advanced 256-bit WPA encryption helps provide maximum wireless security, while 40/64-bit and 128-bit WEP shared-key encryption helps protect the privacy of legacy wireless clients
• Supports up to 128 simultaneous users, leaving plenty of room for growth
• It's wireless—no need to drill holes or run Ethernet cabling to set up your network
• Clear Channel Select automatically selects the channel with the least traffic for problem-free connections
• Dynamic rate shifting automatically matches the best connection speed in response to changing physical and interference conditions
• Quick and easy install: Access Point Discovery program automatically identifies and configures network devices, usually with no manual configuration
• For larger networks, save and restore feature propagates configuration settings to all access points on the network, simplifying and speeding LAN setup
• Web-based administration with familiar browser interface lets you configure and manage network devices from anywhere
• Wi-Fi certification helps ensure interoperability with Wi-Fi certified products from other vendors
• Limited Lifetime Warranty for hardware with ninety days free technical phone support and unlimited web support provide peace of mind long after deployment

Additional Information

     3Com® OfficeConnect® 11g Mbps Wireless Access Point Data Sheet (PDF 140KB)