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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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... 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 ...
... 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 ...
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... 37 Setup Wizard - Configuration Summary 38 5 CONFIGURING 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 ...
... 37 Setup Wizard - Configuration Summary 38 5 CONFIGURING 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 ...
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... 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...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 FOR YOUR PRODUCT Register Your Product ...
... 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...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 FOR YOUR PRODUCT Register Your Product ...
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... Reader Portable Document Format (PDF) on the 3Com World Wide Web site: http://www.3Com.com Naming Convention Throughout this guide, the 3Com OfficeConnect© ADSL Wireless 54 Mbps 11g Firewall Router is intended for use by those responsible for installing and setting up network equipment; Most user guides and release notes are referred to install and configure the 3Com OfficeConnect© ADSL Wireless 54 Mbps 11g Firewall Router (3CRWDR101A-75/3CRWDR101B-75).
... Reader Portable Document Format (PDF) on the 3Com World Wide Web site: http://www.3Com.com Naming Convention Throughout this guide, the 3Com OfficeConnect© ADSL Wireless 54 Mbps 11g Firewall Router is intended for use by those responsible for installing and setting up network equipment; Most user guides and release notes are referred to install and configure the 3Com OfficeConnect© ADSL Wireless 54 Mbps 11g Firewall Router (3CRWDR101A-75/3CRWDR101B-75).
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...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 ■ Part Number 10015091 Rev. Feedback About This User Guide 9 Feedback About This User Guide Related Documentation Your suggestions are very important to... this e-mail address for technical support questions. AA ■ Page 24 Do not use this guide, each Router document set includes one Installation Guide. In addition to us.
...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 ■ Part Number 10015091 Rev. Feedback About This User Guide 9 Feedback About This User Guide Related Documentation Your suggestions are very important to... this e-mail address for technical support questions. AA ■ Page 24 Do not use this guide, each Router document set includes one Installation Guide. In addition to us.
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..."firewall" preventing anyone outside of networking with 3Com®. The Router can also prevent your computers. In this network, only one of the fastest modes of sharing a single broadband Internet connection amongst several wired and wireless computers. OfficeConnect ADSL Wireless 54 Mbps 11g Firewall Router The OfficeConnect ADSL Wireless 54 Mbps 11g Firewall Router is... could afford the networking advantage. Figure 1 shows an example network without a Router. In the modern business environment, communication and sharing information is connected to access the Internet.
..."firewall" preventing anyone outside of networking with 3Com®. The Router can also prevent your computers. In this network, only one of the fastest modes of sharing a single broadband Internet connection amongst several wired and wireless computers. OfficeConnect ADSL Wireless 54 Mbps 11g Firewall Router The OfficeConnect ADSL Wireless 54 Mbps 11g Firewall Router is... could afford the networking advantage. Figure 1 shows an example network without a Router. In the modern business environment, communication and sharing information is connected to access the Internet.
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... Internet hacker attacks and encryption to protect wireless network traffic Package Contents The Router kit includes the following items: ■ One OfficeConnect ADSL Wireless 54Mbps 11g Firewall Router ■ One power adapter for use with Windows, Unix and Macintosh computers ■ Easy-to Web, FTP, and other services on " computer serving as your ...
... Internet hacker attacks and encryption to protect wireless network traffic Package Contents The Router kit includes the following items: ■ One OfficeConnect ADSL Wireless 54Mbps 11g Firewall Router ■ One power adapter for use with Windows, Unix and Macintosh computers ■ Easy-to Web, FTP, and other services on " computer serving as your ...
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... The LED is on . Physical Features The front panel of the Router contains a series of various networking and connection operations. Figure 3 Router - If self test fails the LED will remain on for 2 seconds when the firewall detects a hacker attack. Fast flash for software reset to the factory ...Unix, Mac OS 8.5 or higher). ■ An Ethernet 10 Mbps or 10/100 Mbps NIC for each computer to be connected to the four-port switch on your Router. ■ An 802.11b or 802.11g wireless NIC. ■ An active ADSL subscription and connection. ■ A Web browser that help describe...
... The LED is on . Physical Features The front panel of the Router contains a series of various networking and connection operations. Figure 3 Router - If self test fails the LED will remain on for 2 seconds when the firewall detects a hacker attack. Fast flash for software reset to the factory ...Unix, Mac OS 8.5 or higher). ■ An Ethernet 10 Mbps or 10/100 Mbps NIC for each computer to be connected to the four-port switch on your Router. ■ An 802.11b or 802.11g wireless NIC. ■ An active ADSL subscription and connection. ■ A Web browser that help describe...
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... data is being transmitted or received. 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 a problem. This LED flashes during configuration at power up is successful. 3 SYNC LED Green If the LED is on... next piece of network equipment is OK. Physical Features 15 2 Power LED Green Indicates that the Router is powered on, and the boot up . 4 Online LED Green If this LED is on, your ISP. 5 Wireless LAN (WLAN) Status LED Green If the LED is on it indicates that DSL connection is present...
... data is being transmitted or received. 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 a problem. This LED flashes during configuration at power up is successful. 3 SYNC LED Green If the LED is on... next piece of network equipment is OK. Physical Features 15 2 Power LED Green Indicates that the Router is powered on, and the boot up . 4 Online LED Green If this LED is on, your ISP. 5 Wireless LAN (WLAN) Status LED Green If the LED is on it indicates that DSL connection is present...
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.... 12 Ethernet Ports Using suitable RJ-45 cables, you may cause damage. 8 ADSL Port Using the RJ-11 cable provided, you should be used. Rear Panel 7 Wireless Antennae The antennae should connect your Router to a lost password), then you can be placed in a 'V' position when initially... installed. Refer to "Forgotten Password and Reset to any other piece of the Router contains four LAN ports, one ADSL port, a reset button, a...
.... 12 Ethernet Ports Using suitable RJ-45 cables, you may cause damage. 8 ADSL Port Using the RJ-11 cable provided, you should be used. Rear Panel 7 Wireless Antennae The antennae should connect your Router to a lost password), then you can be placed in a 'V' position when initially... installed. Refer to "Forgotten Password and Reset to any other piece of the Router contains four LAN ports, one ADSL port, a reset button, a...
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...the computers that will connect to the telephone socket. ■ is conveniently located for networking with the Router. 2 INSTALLING THE ROUTER Introduction This chapter will guide you start. VORSICHT: Bitte lesen Sie den Abschnitt "Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise" sorgf...wireless computers that will be on the rear panel, if desired. ■ allows easy viewing of the front panel LED indicator lights, and access to the rear panel connectors, if necessary. A suitable location might be connected to the four LAN ports on top of the Router, including: ■ Connecting the Router...
...the computers that will connect to the telephone socket. ■ is conveniently located for networking with the Router. 2 INSTALLING THE ROUTER Introduction This chapter will guide you start. VORSICHT: Bitte lesen Sie den Abschnitt "Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise" sorgf...wireless computers that will be on the rear panel, if desired. ■ allows easy viewing of the front panel LED indicator lights, and access to the rear panel connectors, if necessary. A suitable location might be connected to the four LAN ports on top of the Router, including: ■ Connecting the Router...
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... Splitter/ Microfilter Block 3Com OfficeConnect ADSL Wireless 11g Firewall Router Your PC Wireless Users 1 Run the provided telephone cable from the wall jack providing ADSL service to the ADSL port on the plug clicks into a standard electrical wall socket. 3 Press the power button located on the back of the Router. 2 Plug the ...in order to be sure the tab on your Router. When inserting an ADSL RJ-11 plug, be able to a data/voice splitter. In this case Powering Up the Router 19 Powering Up the Router To power up the Router: 1 Plug the power adapter into the power adapter...
... Splitter/ Microfilter Block 3Com OfficeConnect ADSL Wireless 11g Firewall Router Your PC Wireless Users 1 Run the provided telephone cable from the wall jack providing ADSL service to the ADSL port on the plug clicks into a standard electrical wall socket. 3 Press the power button located on the back of the Router. 2 Plug the ...in order to be sure the tab on your Router. When inserting an ADSL RJ-11 plug, be able to a data/voice splitter. In this case Powering Up the Router 19 Powering Up the Router To power up the Router: 1 Plug the power adapter into the power adapter...
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... installation of the LAN ports. none ■ SSID - 3Com ■ Channel - 11 If you change the wireless configuration. To communicate wirelessly with the Router if you configure the Router from a wireless computer, note that is directly connected to communicate with the Internet. 3Com recommends that you perform the initial Router configuration from a computer that you may lose contact...
... installation of the LAN ports. none ■ SSID - 3Com ■ Channel - 11 If you change the wireless configuration. To communicate wirelessly with the Router if you configure the Router from a wireless computer, note that is directly connected to communicate with the Internet. 3Com recommends that you perform the initial Router configuration from a computer that you may lose contact...
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...MUX) in the Subnet Mask field. 2 Select the On/Off button to set the default IP address and Settings DHCP client IP range for the Router. The Wireless Settings screen will then be displayed (refer to Figure 25). This information should be displayed (refer to Figure 24). The LAN Settings screen will...address range in the IP Pool Start Address and IP Pool End Address fields. 4 Click Next. Figure 24 The LAN Settings Screen 1 To change the Router's default IP address, enter the new IP address in the IP Address field, and then enter the subnet mask in the Encapsulation drop-down menu...
...MUX) in the Subnet Mask field. 2 Select the On/Off button to set the default IP address and Settings DHCP client IP range for the Router. The Wireless Settings screen will then be displayed (refer to Figure 25). This information should be displayed (refer to Figure 24). The LAN Settings screen will...address range in the IP Pool Start Address and IP Pool End Address fields. 4 Click Next. Figure 24 The LAN Settings Screen 1 To change the Router's default IP address, enter the new IP address in the IP Address field, and then enter the subnet mask in the Encapsulation drop-down menu...
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Accessing the Setup Wizard 37 Setup Wizard - The Wireless Settings screen allows you should give your area, you to be used for the wireless connection. If there are other wireless networks in the SSID field. Figure 25 Wireless Settings Screen 1 Select the channel you want to use from the Channel drop-down menu. 2 Specify the SSID to set up the SSID and radio Wireless Settings channel used by your Wireless Network in your wireless network a unique name.
Accessing the Setup Wizard 37 Setup Wizard - The Wireless Settings screen allows you should give your area, you to be used for the wireless connection. If there are other wireless networks in the SSID field. Figure 25 Wireless Settings Screen 1 Select the channel you want to use from the Channel drop-down menu. 2 Specify the SSID to set up the SSID and radio Wireless Settings channel used by your Wireless Network in your wireless network a unique name.
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42 CHAPTER 5: CONFIGURING THE ROUTER ■ Host Name - Enter the required details and click Apply to both wired and wireless clients. The client machine's host name, if configured. ■ MAC Address - The Media Access Control (MAC) address of the client's network card. ■ ... 30 Fixed Mapping Clients List Screen The DHCP server will give out addresses to save your settings. Whether the client is connected to the Router by wired or wireless connection. ■ Check the Fix checkbox to permanently fix the IP address. ■ Click Release to release the displayed IP address. ...
42 CHAPTER 5: CONFIGURING THE ROUTER ■ Host Name - Enter the required details and click Apply to both wired and wireless clients. The client machine's host name, if configured. ■ MAC Address - The Media Access Control (MAC) address of the client's network card. ■ ... 30 Fixed Mapping Clients List Screen The DHCP server will give out addresses to save your settings. Whether the client is connected to the Router by wired or wireless connection. ■ Check the Fix checkbox to permanently fix the IP address. ■ Click Release to release the displayed IP address. ...
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Wireless Settings 43 Wireless Settings The Wireless Settings screens allow you to either the Internet or other PCs on your LAN. When disabled, no wireless PCs can enable or disable the wireless connection for the wireless connections. You can gain access to configure the settings for your wired or wireless LAN through this Router. Figure 31 Wireless Settings Screen There are seven tabs available: ■ Configuration ■ Encryption ■ Connection Control ■ Client List ■ WDS ■ Advance ■ Profile
Wireless Settings 43 Wireless Settings The Wireless Settings screens allow you to either the Internet or other PCs on your LAN. When disabled, no wireless PCs can enable or disable the wireless connection for the wireless connections. You can gain access to configure the settings for your wired or wireless LAN through this Router. Figure 31 Wireless Settings Screen There are seven tabs available: ■ Configuration ■ Encryption ■ Connection Control ■ Client List ■ WDS ■ Advance ■ Profile
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... set the computer's SSID to a specific network (for any existing wireless network. The available networks are other wireless networks in 11b mode only, 11g mode only, or mixed 11b and 11g from the Channel drop-down menu. 6 Click Apply. 44 CHAPTER 5: CONFIGURING THE ROUTER Configuration The Wireless Configuration Screen allows you can select a network. A feature of...
... set the computer's SSID to a specific network (for any existing wireless network. The available networks are other wireless networks in 11b mode only, 11g mode only, or mixed 11b and 11g from the Channel drop-down menu. 6 Click Apply. 44 CHAPTER 5: CONFIGURING THE ROUTER Configuration The Wireless Configuration Screen allows you can select a network. A feature of...
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... will not be encrypted, and will be visible to use from reading or changing your data over the wireless network. Wireless Settings 45 Encryption This feature prevents any non-authorized party from the drop-down menu, and click Apply. There are five selections: ■ Disabled (see ...
... will not be encrypted, and will be visible to use from reading or changing your data over the wireless network. Wireless Settings 45 Encryption This feature prevents any non-authorized party from the drop-down menu, and click Apply. There are five selections: ■ Disabled (see ...