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Software version 1.6.44 Part Number: 10015819 Rev. AG Published August 2009
Contents
1. Introduction .............................................................................................................................................. 2 1.1. Scope ................................................................................................................................................... 2 1.2. Online Resources ................................................................................................................................. 2 1.3. Software License Agreement ................................................................................................................ 2 2. Issues Fixed in 3CRWE776075 v1.6.44 ................................................................................................... 2 3. Known Issues For 3CRWE776075 v1.6.44 .............................................................................................. 3 3.1. WDS ..................................................................................................................................................... 3 3.2. Mozilla 1.2.1 with Red Hat Linux 9 ........................................................................................................ 3 4. Important Feature Information ................................................................................................................ 3 4.1. Antenna Configurations ........................................................................................................................ 3 4.2. External Antenna Power Settings ......................................................................................................... 3 4.3. AP Start-up Mode ................................................................................................................................. 5 4.4. Reset Button ......................................................................................................................................... 5 4.5. AP Recovery........................................................................................................................................... 5 4.6. Feature Clarifications ............................................................................................................................ 6 5. Upgrading Firmware ................................................................................................................................ 6
3Com Wireless 7760 11a/b/g PoE Access Point Release Notes v1.6.44
1. Introduction
1.1. Scope
These release notes summarize the operational requirements and known issues for the 3Com Wireless 7760 Wireless 11a/b/g PoE Access Point; Model #3CRWE776075 / L-561 Firmware Release 1.6.44_sh Description This file is to be used by all customers within the United States or Canada. This is the version that comes standard on the shipping product. This file is to be used by all customers who reside in the EU and who have purchased a 3CRWE776075 on or after April 1, 2008. This image turns off many of the 5GHz channels to conform to the new DFS2 regulations that take effect on April 1 st, 2008. Any customer who purchased their access point prior to April 1, 2008 are grandfathered and can continue to operate in this frequency band and should use the image provided for purchased prior to April 1, 2008. This file is to be used by the EU countries for purchases prior to April 1, 2008 and all countries outside of the EU except for the United States and Canada. Note: The firmware does not operate with any other 3Com access point.
1.6.44_w1
1.6.44_w2
3Com Wireless 7760 11a/b/g PoE Access Point Release Notes v1.6.41
3Com Wireless 7760 11a/b/g PoE Access Point Release Notes v1.6.41 Islands (US)
Use Table 2
Note: Not all of the bands or channels indicated below are available in all countries. The channels and bands available to you are controlled automatically by the access point, based upon your country.
3CWE501 3CWE591
3CWE501 3CWE591
3CWE592
3CWE580 3CWE581
3Com Wireless 7760 11a/b/g PoE Access Point Release Notes v1.6.44
4.5. AP Recovery
To recover an AP that was inadvertently changed to Managed mode, perform a long reset as described in the Reset Button section of these release notes. The long reset changes the APs Start-up mode back to the factory default mode of Stand-alone. Using a long reset is the only way to return an AP in Managed mode to Stand-alone mode. To perform a long reset, during power-up press and hold the Reset button for at least 20 seconds.
3Com Wireless 7760 11a/b/g PoE Access Point Release Notes v1.6.44
5. Upgrading Firmware
To upgrade the 3CRWE776075s firmware, perform the following steps: If necessary, download the appropriate firmware upgrade from www.3Com.com. 1. 2. 3. 4. Select the Management -> Firmware Upgrade screen in the APs web interface. Select a firmware Image Type (typically Stand-alone). Browse to the file you downloaded. Click the Upgrade button.
For more details on how to upgrade the AP 7760 to this firmware version, please refer to the online help or to the 3Com Wireless 7760 11a/b/g PoE Access Point User Guide. Please note it is only necessary to upgrade the access point to this version of code if you have an access point that was supplied with a previous version of the software. The firmware version currently installed in your AP is listed on the Management -> Firmware Upgrade screen. CAUTION: It is recommended that you back-up your configuration parameter settings before performing a firmware upgrade. For information on how to back up and restore settings, refer to the User Guide.