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AA Published March 2006 OfficeConnect® ADSL Wireless 54 Mbps 11g Firewall Router User Guide WL-552 3CRWDR101A-75 3CRWDR101B-75 http://www.3Com.com/ Part No. 10015091 Rev.
AA Published March 2006 OfficeConnect® ADSL Wireless 54 Mbps 11g Firewall Router User Guide WL-552 3CRWDR101A-75 3CRWDR101B-75 http://www.3Com.com/ Part No. 10015091 Rev.
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... This User Guide 8 Related Documentation 9 1 INTRODUCING THE ROUTER OfficeConnect ADSL Wireless 54 Mbps 11g Firewall Router 11 Router Advantages 13 Package Contents 13 Minimum System and Component Requirements 14 Physical Features 14 2 INSTALLING THE ROUTER Introduction 17 Safety Information 17 Positioning the Router 17 Using the Rubber Feet 18 Wall Mounting 18 Powering Up the Router 19 Connecting the Router 19 3 SETTING UP YOUR COMPUTERS Obtaining an IP Address Automatically 23 Windows 2000 23 Windows...
... This User Guide 8 Related Documentation 9 1 INTRODUCING THE ROUTER OfficeConnect ADSL Wireless 54 Mbps 11g Firewall Router 11 Router Advantages 13 Package Contents 13 Minimum System and Component Requirements 14 Physical Features 14 2 INSTALLING THE ROUTER Introduction 17 Safety Information 17 Positioning the Router 17 Using the Rubber Feet 18 Wall Mounting 18 Powering Up the Router 19 Connecting the Router 19 3 SETTING UP YOUR COMPUTERS Obtaining an IP Address Automatically 23 Windows 2000 23 Windows...
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... THE ROUTER Navigating Through the Router Configuration screens 39 Main Menu 39 Welcome Screen 39 Status 39 LAN Settings 40 LAN Settings 40 DHCP Clients List 41 Wireless Settings 43 Configuration 44 Encryption 45 Connection Control 50 Client List 51 WDS Settings 51 Advance 52 Profile 53 Internet Settings 54 ATM PVC 54 DNS 65 Hostname & Clone MAC address 66 Firewall 67 SPI 67 Special Applications 71 Virtual Servers 72 DMZ 73 Wireless Settings 37 Setup Wizard - LAN Settings 36 Setup Wizard - Connection Type 31 Setup Wizard - Time and Time Zone 30 Setup Wizard - Change Password 30 Setup...
... THE ROUTER Navigating Through the Router Configuration screens 39 Main Menu 39 Welcome Screen 39 Status 39 LAN Settings 40 LAN Settings 40 DHCP Clients List 41 Wireless Settings 43 Configuration 44 Encryption 45 Connection Control 50 Client List 51 WDS Settings 51 Advance 52 Profile 53 Internet Settings 54 ATM PVC 54 DNS 65 Hostname & Clone MAC address 66 Firewall 67 SPI 67 Special Applications 71 Virtual Servers 72 DMZ 73 Wireless Settings 37 Setup Wizard - LAN Settings 36 Setup Wizard - Connection Type 31 Setup Wizard - Time and Time Zone 30 Setup Wizard - Change Password 30 Setup...
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Schedule Rule 74 PC Privileges 75 URL Filter 77 Server Control 79 Quality of Service 81 QoS Settings 81 Traffic Mapping 81 Traffic Statistics 82 Advanced 83 Security 83 Static Routes 86 RIP 87 DDNS 88 SNMP 90 Syslog 91 Proxy ARP 92 System Tools 93 Restart Router 93 Configuration 93 Upgrade 94 Time Zone 95 Ping 96 Traceroute 97 DNS Lookup 98 Status and Logs 99 Status 99 ADSL Status 99 ATM PVC Status 100 Routing Table 100 Logs 101 Support/Feedback 102 Support 102 Feedback 102 6 TROUBLESHOOTING Basic Connection Checks 103 Browsing to the Router Configuration Screens 103
Schedule Rule 74 PC Privileges 75 URL Filter 77 Server Control 79 Quality of Service 81 QoS Settings 81 Traffic Mapping 81 Traffic Statistics 82 Advanced 83 Security 83 Static Routes 86 RIP 87 DDNS 88 SNMP 90 Syslog 91 Proxy ARP 92 System Tools 93 Restart Router 93 Configuration 93 Upgrade 94 Time Zone 95 Ping 96 Traceroute 97 DNS Lookup 98 Status and Logs 99 Status 99 ADSL Status 99 ATM PVC Status 100 Routing Table 100 Logs 101 Support/Feedback 102 Support 102 Feedback 102 6 TROUBLESHOOTING Basic Connection Checks 103 Browsing to the Router Configuration Screens 103
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... Internet 104 Forgotten Password and Reset to Factory Defaults 104 Wireless Networking 105 Recovering from Corrupted Software 107 Frequently Asked Questions 108 A IP ADDRESSING The Internet Protocol Suite 109 Managing the Router over the Network 109 IP Addresses and Subnet Masks 109 How does a Device Obtain an IP Address and Subnet Mask? 111 DHCP Addressing 111 Static Addressing 111 Auto-IP Addressing 111 B TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS OfficeConnect ADSL Wireless 54Mbps 11g Firewall Router 113 Standards 114 C SAFETY INFORMATION D END USER SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT E OBTAINING SUPPORT...
... Internet 104 Forgotten Password and Reset to Factory Defaults 104 Wireless Networking 105 Recovering from Corrupted Software 107 Frequently Asked Questions 108 A IP ADDRESSING The Internet Protocol Suite 109 Managing the Router over the Network 109 IP Addresses and Subnet Masks 109 How does a Device Obtain an IP Address and Subnet Mask? 111 DHCP Addressing 111 Static Addressing 111 Auto-IP Addressing 111 B TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS OfficeConnect ADSL Wireless 54Mbps 11g Firewall Router 113 Standards 114 C SAFETY INFORMATION D END USER SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT E OBTAINING SUPPORT...
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... Web site: http://www.3Com.com Naming Convention Throughout this guide. If a release note is intended for use by those responsible for installing and setting up network equipment; ABOUT THIS GUIDE This guide describes how to as Twisted Pair Cables throughout this guide, the 3Com OfficeConnect© ADSL Wireless 54 Mbps 11g Firewall Router is referred to install and configure the 3Com OfficeConnect© ADSL Wireless 54 Mbps 11g Firewall Router (3CRWDR101A-75/3CRWDR101B-75). consequently, it assumes a basic working knowledge of LANs (Local Area Networks) and Internet Routers...
... Web site: http://www.3Com.com Naming Convention Throughout this guide. If a release note is intended for use by those responsible for installing and setting up network equipment; ABOUT THIS GUIDE This guide describes how to as Twisted Pair Cables throughout this guide, the 3Com OfficeConnect© ADSL Wireless 54 Mbps 11g Firewall Router is referred to install and configure the 3Com OfficeConnect© ADSL Wireless 54 Mbps 11g Firewall Router (3CRWDR101A-75/3CRWDR101B-75). consequently, it assumes a basic working knowledge of LANs (Local Area Networks) and Internet Routers...
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... install and configure your Router. In addition to us. This guide contains the instructions you need to you. For information about this document to Appendix C. Please e-mail comments about contacting Technical Support, please refer to 3Com at: pddtechpubs_comments@3com.com Please include the following information when commenting: ■ Document title ■ Document part number (on the title page) ■ Page number (if appropriate) Example: ■ 3Com OfficeConnect ADSL Wireless 54Mbps 11g Firewall Router User Guide...
... install and configure your Router. In addition to us. This guide contains the instructions you need to you. For information about this document to Appendix C. Please e-mail comments about contacting Technical Support, please refer to 3Com at: pddtechpubs_comments@3com.com Please include the following information when commenting: ■ Document title ■ Document part number (on the title page) ■ Page number (if appropriate) Example: ■ 3Com OfficeConnect ADSL Wireless 54Mbps 11g Firewall Router User Guide...
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OfficeConnect ADSL Wireless 54 Mbps 11g Firewall Router The OfficeConnect ADSL Wireless 54 Mbps 11g Firewall Router is designed to provide a cost-effective means of communication but, until recently, only large businesses could afford the networking advantage. In this network, only one of the fastest modes of sharing a single broadband Internet connection amongst several wired and wireless computers. In the modern business environment, communication and sharing information is connected to the Internet. Computer networks have proved...
OfficeConnect ADSL Wireless 54 Mbps 11g Firewall Router The OfficeConnect ADSL Wireless 54 Mbps 11g Firewall Router is designed to provide a cost-effective means of communication but, until recently, only large businesses could afford the networking advantage. In this network, only one of the fastest modes of sharing a single broadband Internet connection amongst several wired and wireless computers. In the modern business environment, communication and sharing information is connected to the Internet. Computer networks have proved...
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... items: ■ One OfficeConnect ADSL Wireless 54Mbps 11g Firewall Router ■ One power adapter for compatibility with the Router ■ Four rubber feet ■ One Telephone Cable ■ One CD-ROM containing this User Guide ■ Installation Guide ■ One Support and Safety Information Sheet ■ One Warranty Flyer If any of all network address settings (DHCP) ■ Acts as a Virtual server to enable remote access to -use, Web-based setup and configuration ■ Provides centralization of...
... items: ■ One OfficeConnect ADSL Wireless 54Mbps 11g Firewall Router ■ One power adapter for compatibility with the Router ■ Four rubber feet ■ One Telephone Cable ■ One CD-ROM containing this User Guide ■ Installation Guide ■ One Support and Safety Information Sheet ■ One Warranty Flyer If any of all network address settings (DHCP) ■ Acts as a Virtual server to enable remote access to -use, Web-based setup and configuration ■ Provides centralization of...
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... LED Green If this LED is on, your username/password has been authenticated successfully with your ISP. 5 Wireless LAN (WLAN) Status LED Green If the LED is on it indicates that wireless networking is a problem with the connection (refer to Chapter 6 "Troubleshooting"). If the LED is off, nothing is connected, or the connected device is switched off , the Wireless LAN has been disabled in the Router, or there is present. This LED flashes during configuration at power up is successful. 3 SYNC LED Green...
... LED Green If this LED is on, your username/password has been authenticated successfully with your ISP. 5 Wireless LAN (WLAN) Status LED Green If the LED is on it indicates that wireless networking is a problem with the connection (refer to Chapter 6 "Troubleshooting"). If the LED is off, nothing is connected, or the connected device is switched off , the Wireless LAN has been disabled in the Router, or there is present. This LED flashes during configuration at power up is successful. 3 SYNC LED Green...
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... furniture to optimize wireless connections to computers in Appendix C before you through a basic installation of the front panel LED indicator lights, and access to the Router. A suitable location might be connected to the four LAN ports on the rear panel, if desired. ■ allows easy viewing of the Router, including: ■ Connecting the Router to the Internet. ■ Connecting the Router to your network. ■ Setting up your...
... furniture to optimize wireless connections to computers in Appendix C before you through a basic installation of the front panel LED indicator lights, and access to the Router. A suitable location might be connected to the four LAN ports on the rear panel, if desired. ■ allows easy viewing of the Router, including: ■ Connecting the Router to the Internet. ■ Connecting the Router to your network. ■ Setting up your...
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... but filter data signals out.) 2 Then: ■ If you are using a full-rate (G.dmt) connection, your Router is to physically connect it to a data/voice splitter. In this case When inserting an ADSL RJ-11 plug, be able to the ADSL port on your Router. See Figure 5: Figure 5 Connecting the Router Power Supply Unit Internet Telephone Socket Splitter/ Microfilter Block 3Com OfficeConnect ADSL Wireless 11g Firewall Router Your PC Wireless Users 1 Run the provided telephone cable...
... but filter data signals out.) 2 Then: ■ If you are using a full-rate (G.dmt) connection, your Router is to physically connect it to a data/voice splitter. In this case When inserting an ADSL RJ-11 plug, be able to the ADSL port on your Router. See Figure 5: Figure 5 Connecting the Router Power Supply Unit Internet Telephone Socket Splitter/ Microfilter Block 3Com OfficeConnect ADSL Wireless 11g Firewall Router Your PC Wireless Users 1 Run the provided telephone cable...
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.... This heightens the level of security of voice messaging, video messaging, games, and other applications that uses Point-to save the change. ■ WAN Ping Blocking - This is larger than it will reduce LAN-WAN throughput. You might be set up so it needs the firewall configured. 84 CHAPTER 5: CONFIGURING THE ROUTER you turn off , the computers on your network will not be configured in a specific way to access the Internet.
.... This heightens the level of security of voice messaging, video messaging, games, and other applications that uses Point-to save the change. ■ WAN Ping Blocking - This is larger than it will reduce LAN-WAN throughput. You might be set up so it needs the firewall configured. 84 CHAPTER 5: CONFIGURING THE ROUTER you turn off , the computers on your network will not be configured in a specific way to access the Internet.
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... would be found under Control Panel > Internet Options > Connections. Also, other computer users will need to run the configuration wizard again before you can browse to the Router configuration screens but cannot log on the Router is illuminated. ■ Ensure that your Router connection to the Internet. From the Start menu, choose Run and then enter winipcfg. If these are not configured to use a Web proxy. Use the Internet Settings screen to verify...
... would be found under Control Panel > Internet Options > Connections. Also, other computer users will need to run the configuration wizard again before you can browse to the Router configuration screens but cannot log on the Router is illuminated. ■ Ensure that your Router connection to the Internet. From the Start menu, choose Run and then enter winipcfg. If these are not configured to use a Web proxy. Use the Internet Settings screen to verify...
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... the status of the Router contains four LAN ports, one ADSL port, a reset button, a power OK LED, and a power adapter socket." Ad Hoc mode is designed to work in Infrastructure mode. The SSID is case-sensitive. ■ Ensure that the encryption method and level that is not supported by the Router. ■ If you have the wireless computer enabled in the same computer, ensure that your clients are using the same SSID or Service Area...
... the status of the Router contains four LAN ports, one ADSL port, a reset button, a power OK LED, and a power adapter socket." Ad Hoc mode is designed to work in Infrastructure mode. The SSID is case-sensitive. ■ Ensure that the encryption method and level that is not supported by the Router. ■ If you have the wireless computer enabled in the same computer, ensure that your clients are using the same SSID or Service Area...
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... helps you . In order to access upgrades and related documentation you must first Support and Repair register your product at http://eSupport.3com.com/ Warranty and other service benefits, you have not pre-registered your product quickly to ensure you get full use of software initially purchased with your reseller. Access Software Downloads Software Updates are the feature releases that follow the software version included with the product. A link...
... helps you . In order to access upgrades and related documentation you must first Support and Repair register your product at http://eSupport.3com.com/ Warranty and other service benefits, you have not pre-registered your product quickly to ensure you get full use of software initially purchased with your reseller. Access Software Downloads Software Updates are the feature releases that follow the software version included with the product. A link...
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MAC Address Media Access Control Address. Most devices that enables you to the network. NAT enables all the computers on your ISP. The NAT capability of the Router allows you to connect it to access the Internet from your network to -Point Tunneling Protocol is connected for Ethernet connections. PPTP Point-to share one time. GLOSSARY 133 LAN Local Area Network. A network of end stations (such as PCs, printers, servers) and network devices (hubs and switches) that is a method of exchanging information...
MAC Address Media Access Control Address. Most devices that enables you to the network. NAT enables all the computers on your ISP. The NAT capability of the Router allows you to connect it to access the Internet from your network to -Point Tunneling Protocol is connected for Ethernet connections. PPTP Point-to share one time. GLOSSARY 133 LAN Local Area Network. A network of end stations (such as PCs, printers, servers) and network devices (hubs and switches) that is a method of exchanging information...
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... in .). These limits are designed to comply with the instructions, may find the following measures: ■ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. ■ Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. ■ Connect the equipment into an outlet on , the user is no guarantee that the Product: Brand Name: 3Com Corporation Model Number: WL-552 Equipment Type: 3Com OfficeConnect ADSL Wireless 54Mbps 11g Firewall Router
... in .). These limits are designed to comply with the instructions, may find the following measures: ■ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. ■ Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. ■ Connect the equipment into an outlet on , the user is no guarantee that the Product: Brand Name: 3Com Corporation Model Number: WL-552 Equipment Type: 3Com OfficeConnect ADSL Wireless 54Mbps 11g Firewall Router
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...users, the antenna type and its gain should be operated indoors and away from windows to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 3Com OfficeConnect ADSL Wireless 54Mbps 11g Firewall Router Model...This device complies with Canadian ICES-003. 138 Complies with Part 15 of Industry Canada. Operation is not more than that the Industry Canada technical specifications were met. Si le matriel (ou son antenne d'emission) est installe a...
...users, the antenna type and its gain should be operated indoors and away from windows to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 3Com OfficeConnect ADSL Wireless 54Mbps 11g Firewall Router Model...This device complies with Canadian ICES-003. 138 Complies with Part 15 of Industry Canada. Operation is not more than that the Industry Canada technical specifications were met. Si le matriel (ou son antenne d'emission) est installe a...
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... da Directiva 1999/5/CE. 3Com Corporation izjavlja, da je ta RLAN device v skladu z bistvenimi zahtevami in overeenstemming is only permitted using the 2.4GHz band: Channels 1 - 13, except where noted below. ■ In Italy the end-user must apply for the 3Com OfficeConnect ADSL Wireless 54 Mbps 11g Firewall Router at http://support.3com.com/doc/WL-552_EU_DOC.pdf. RESTRICTIONS FOR USE IN THE 2.4GHZ BAND BRAZIL RF COMPLIANCE DGT STATEMENT...
... da Directiva 1999/5/CE. 3Com Corporation izjavlja, da je ta RLAN device v skladu z bistvenimi zahtevami in overeenstemming is only permitted using the 2.4GHz band: Channels 1 - 13, except where noted below. ■ In Italy the end-user must apply for the 3Com OfficeConnect ADSL Wireless 54 Mbps 11g Firewall Router at http://support.3com.com/doc/WL-552_EU_DOC.pdf. RESTRICTIONS FOR USE IN THE 2.4GHZ BAND BRAZIL RF COMPLIANCE DGT STATEMENT...
