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... this User Guide 8 Related Documentation 9 1 INTRODUCING THE ROUTER OfficeConnect Wireless 11g Cable/DSL Router 11 Router Advantages 13 Package Contents 13 Minimum System and Component Requirements 14 Front Panel 14 Rear Panel 16 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION Introduction 19 Safety Information 19 Positioning the Router 19 Using the Rubber Feet 20 Stacking the Router 20 Wall Mounting 20 Before you Install your Router 21 Powering Up the Router 22 Connecting the Router 22 3 SETTING UP...
... this User Guide 8 Related Documentation 9 1 INTRODUCING THE ROUTER OfficeConnect Wireless 11g Cable/DSL Router 11 Router Advantages 13 Package Contents 13 Minimum System and Component Requirements 14 Front Panel 14 Rear Panel 16 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION Introduction 19 Safety Information 19 Positioning the Router 19 Using the Rubber Feet 20 Stacking the Router 20 Wall Mounting 20 Before you Install your Router 21 Powering Up the Router 22 Connecting the Router 22 3 SETTING UP...
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... Restart 88 Time Zone 88 Configuration 89 Upgrade 90 Advanced 91 Static Route 91 RIP 92 Routing Table 94 DDNS 94 Security 96 Status and Logs 98 Status 98 Usage 99 Logs 100 Support/Feedback 100 Support 100 Feedback 101 6 TROUBLESHOOTING Basic Connection Checks 103 Browsing to the Router Configuration Screens 103 Connecting to the Internet 104 Forgotten Password and Reset to Factory Defaults 105 Wireless Networking 105 Replacement Power Adapters 107 Alert LED 108 Recovering from Corrupted Software 108 Frequently...
... Restart 88 Time Zone 88 Configuration 89 Upgrade 90 Advanced 91 Static Route 91 RIP 92 Routing Table 94 DDNS 94 Security 96 Status and Logs 98 Status 98 Usage 99 Logs 100 Support/Feedback 100 Support 100 Feedback 101 6 TROUBLESHOOTING Basic Connection Checks 103 Browsing to the Router Configuration Screens 103 Connecting to the Internet 104 Forgotten Password and Reset to Factory Defaults 105 Wireless Networking 105 Replacement Power Adapters 107 Alert LED 108 Recovering from Corrupted Software 108 Frequently...
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A USING DISCOVERY Running the Discovery Application 111 Windows Installation (95/98/2000/Me/NT) 111 B IP ADDRESSING The Internet Protocol Suite 113 Managing the Router over the Network 113 IP Addresses and Subnet Masks 113 How does a Device Obtain an IP Address and Subnet Mask? 115 DHCP Addressing 115 Static Addressing 115 Auto-IP Addressing 115 C TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS D SAFETY INFORMATION E END USER SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT F ISP INFORMATION GLOSSARY INDEX REGULATORY NOTICES FOR THE WIRELESS 11G CABLE/DSL ROUTER Industry Canada - Class B 143
A USING DISCOVERY Running the Discovery Application 111 Windows Installation (95/98/2000/Me/NT) 111 B IP ADDRESSING The Internet Protocol Suite 113 Managing the Router over the Network 113 IP Addresses and Subnet Masks 113 How does a Device Obtain an IP Address and Subnet Mask? 115 DHCP Addressing 115 Static Addressing 115 Auto-IP Addressing 115 C TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS D SAFETY INFORMATION E END USER SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT F ISP INFORMATION GLOSSARY INDEX REGULATORY NOTICES FOR THE WIRELESS 11G CABLE/DSL ROUTER Industry Canada - Class B 143
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... Portable Document Format (PDF) on the 3Com World Wide Web site: http://www.3com.com Naming Convention Throughout this guide, the OfficeConnect Wireless 11g Cable/DSL Router is referred to install and configure the OfficeConnect Wireless 11g Cable/DSL Router (3CRWE554G72T and 3CRWE554G72TU). consequently, it assumes a basic working knowledge of LANs (Local Area Networks) and Internet Router systems. If a release note is intended for use by those responsible for installing and setting up network equipment; This guide is shipped with the OfficeConnect Wireless 11g Cable/DSL Router...
... Portable Document Format (PDF) on the 3Com World Wide Web site: http://www.3com.com Naming Convention Throughout this guide, the OfficeConnect Wireless 11g Cable/DSL Router is referred to install and configure the OfficeConnect Wireless 11g Cable/DSL Router (3CRWE554G72T and 3CRWE554G72TU). consequently, it assumes a basic working knowledge of LANs (Local Area Networks) and Internet Router systems. If a release note is intended for use by those responsible for installing and setting up network equipment; This guide is shipped with the OfficeConnect Wireless 11g Cable/DSL Router...
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For information about contacting Technical Support, please refer to install and configure your Router. This guide contains the instructions you need to the Support and Safety Information sheet. Conventions 9 Example: ■ OfficeConnect Wireless 11g Cable/DSL Router User Guide ■ Part Number DUA0554-TAAA02 ■ Page 24 Do not use this guide, each Router document set includes one Documentation Installation Guide. Related In addition to this e-mail address for technical support questions.
For information about contacting Technical Support, please refer to install and configure your Router. This guide contains the instructions you need to the Support and Safety Information sheet. Conventions 9 Example: ■ OfficeConnect Wireless 11g Cable/DSL Router User Guide ■ Part Number DUA0554-TAAA02 ■ Page 24 Do not use this guide, each Router document set includes one Documentation Installation Guide. Related In addition to this e-mail address for technical support questions.
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..., until recently, only large businesses could afford the networking advantage. The Router also provides protection in your computers. Figure 1 shows an example network without a Router. OfficeConnect Wireless 11g Cable/DSL Router The OfficeConnect Wireless 11g Cable/DSL Router is designed to the Internet. Computer networks have proved to be powered on for the other computers on the network to the world of your users from 3Com has changed all to the small office.
..., until recently, only large businesses could afford the networking advantage. The Router also provides protection in your computers. Figure 1 shows an example network without a Router. OfficeConnect Wireless 11g Cable/DSL Router The OfficeConnect Wireless 11g Cable/DSL Router is designed to the Internet. Computer networks have proved to be powered on for the other computers on the network to the world of your users from 3Com has changed all to the small office.
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12 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE ROUTER Figure 1 Example Network Without a Router When you use the Router in your connection to an OfficeConnect Switch or Hub, expanding the number of computers you can have in your network (Figure 2), it becomes your network. Figure 2 Example Network Using a Wireless 11g Cable/DSL Router Wireless 11g Cable/DSL Router Connections can be made directly to the Router, or to the Internet.
12 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE ROUTER Figure 1 Example Network Without a Router When you use the Router in your connection to an OfficeConnect Switch or Hub, expanding the number of computers you can have in your network (Figure 2), it becomes your network. Figure 2 Example Network Using a Wireless 11g Cable/DSL Router Wireless 11g Cable/DSL Router Connections can be made directly to the Router, or to the Internet.
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Firewall protection against Internet hacker attacks and encryption to protect wireless network traffic ■ Filtered access of inappropriate Web sites using the built-in URL filter Package Contents The Router kit includes the following items: ■ One OfficeConnect Wireless 11g Cable/DSL Router ■ One power adapter for compatibility with Windows, Unix and Macintosh computers ■ Easy-to Web, FTP, and other services on " computer serving as your Internet connection ■ Cross-platform operation for use with...
Firewall protection against Internet hacker attacks and encryption to protect wireless network traffic ■ Filtered access of inappropriate Web sites using the built-in URL filter Package Contents The Router kit includes the following items: ■ One OfficeConnect Wireless 11g Cable/DSL Router ■ One power adapter for compatibility with Windows, Unix and Macintosh computers ■ Easy-to Web, FTP, and other services on " computer serving as your Internet connection ■ Cross-platform operation for use with...
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... Router is powered on. 3 Wireless LAN (WLAN) Status LED Yellow If the LED is on page 105. If the LED is flashing, the link is OK and data is a problem. If the LED is off, nothing is connected, the connected device is switched off - A fault has been detected with the connection (refer to Factory Defaults" on it indicates that wireless networking is Off. Refer to the correct speed and duplex. The port will then enter...
... Router is powered on. 3 Wireless LAN (WLAN) Status LED Yellow If the LED is on page 105. If the LED is flashing, the link is OK and data is a problem. If the LED is off, nothing is connected, the connected device is switched off - A fault has been detected with the connection (refer to Factory Defaults" on it indicates that wireless networking is Off. Refer to the correct speed and duplex. The port will then enter...
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... supplied Ethernet (RJ-45 Category 5) cable into the Cable/DSL port on the rear panel of the Router. 2 Insert the other end of the cable into the RJ-45 port on the Router lights. Connecting the Router 23 Figure 5 Connecting the Router Power Supply Unit 11g Cable/DSL Router Your existing Cable/DSL Modem Internet 12VDC 1.25A MAX POWER OK Cable/DSL 4 3 2 1 LAN Your PC Wireless Users To use of the Router to communicate with the Router if you change the wireless configuration. You have now completed the hardware installation...
... supplied Ethernet (RJ-45 Category 5) cable into the Cable/DSL port on the rear panel of the Router. 2 Insert the other end of the cable into the RJ-45 port on the Router lights. Connecting the Router 23 Figure 5 Connecting the Router Power Supply Unit 11g Cable/DSL Router Your existing Cable/DSL Modem Internet 12VDC 1.25A MAX POWER OK Cable/DSL 4 3 2 1 LAN Your PC Wireless Users To use of the Router to communicate with the Router if you change the wireless configuration. You have now completed the hardware installation...
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... to setup a dialup connection using a PPTP VPN tunnel then select this option. To configure the Router you will not need to use the PPPoE software on your PC. 4 PPTP (DSL or Cable) PPTP is only used by some European providers) see page 70 ■ L2TP (supported by some ISPs) see page 72 If the installation instructions that accompany your modem ask you Install your Router" on page 21.) Select Internet Settings from the main menu...
... to setup a dialup connection using a PPTP VPN tunnel then select this option. To configure the Router you will not need to use the PPPoE software on your PC. 4 PPTP (DSL or Cable) PPTP is only used by some European providers) see page 70 ■ L2TP (supported by some ISPs) see page 72 If the installation instructions that accompany your modem ask you Install your Router" on page 21.) Select Internet Settings from the main menu...
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... LED has started to flash slowly, remove power from the Router. 3 Using a straight through Ethernet cable, connect the Ethernet Cable/DSL port on the rear of the Router to any one of the LAN ports. 4 Re-apply power to the Router. Verify that each wireless computer, and that your wireless computers are configured to work in Infrastructure mode. Forgotten Password and Reset to Factory Defaults 105 Forgotten Password and Reset to Factory Defaults If you can re-establish your Router connection to the Internet...
... LED has started to flash slowly, remove power from the Router. 3 Using a straight through Ethernet cable, connect the Ethernet Cable/DSL port on the rear of the Router to any one of the LAN ports. 4 Re-apply power to the Router. Verify that each wireless computer, and that your wireless computers are configured to work in Infrastructure mode. Forgotten Password and Reset to Factory Defaults 105 Forgotten Password and Reset to Factory Defaults If you can re-establish your Router connection to the Internet...
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... successful, resume normal operation. Frequently Asked Questions How do I reset the Router to 192.168.1.1. The latest software is set to Factory Defaults? Frequently Asked Questions 109 address is available on page 105. See "Forgotten Password and Reset to Factory Defaults" on 3Com's Web site at: www.3com.com. 1 Remove power from the Router and disconnect the Cable/DSL modem and all your Router to the Router. 4 Using the Web browser on -screen instructions.
... successful, resume normal operation. Frequently Asked Questions How do I reset the Router to 192.168.1.1. The latest software is set to Factory Defaults? Frequently Asked Questions 109 address is available on page 105. See "Forgotten Password and Reset to Factory Defaults" on 3Com's Web site at: www.3com.com. 1 Remove power from the Router and disconnect the Cable/DSL modem and all your Router to the Router. 4 Using the Web browser on -screen instructions.
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...? How are supported. contact your network; 110 CHAPTER 6: TROUBLESHOOTING How many wireless clients does the Cable/DSL Router support? A maximum of 128 wireless clients are additional computers connected? A maximum of 253 computers on the Internet can I download software updates for more information, or visit: http://www.3com.com/ Does the Router support virtual private networks (VPNs)? It is a database of expanding your supplier for the Router? Where can connect to the Router. 3Com wireless access points and OfficeConnect hubs and switches provide...
...? How are supported. contact your network; 110 CHAPTER 6: TROUBLESHOOTING How many wireless clients does the Cable/DSL Router support? A maximum of 128 wireless clients are additional computers connected? A maximum of 253 computers on the Internet can I download software updates for more information, or visit: http://www.3com.com/ Does the Router support virtual private networks (VPNs)? It is a database of expanding your supplier for the Router? Where can connect to the Router. 3Com wireless access points and OfficeConnect hubs and switches provide...
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C TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS This section lists the technical specifications for the OfficeConnect Wireless 11g Cable/DSL Router. Wireless 11g Cable/DSL Router Interfaces Cable/DSL modem connection - 10Mbps/100Mbps dual speed Ethernet port (10BASE-T/100BASE-TX) LAN connection - four 10Mbps/100Mbps dual speed Ethernet ports (10BASE-T/100BASE-TX) WLAN Interfaces Standard IEEE 802.11g, Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) Transmission rate: 54Mbps, automatic fallback to 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, or 6 Mbps Maximum channels: 14 Range up to 304.8m (1000ft) Frequency: (US/Canada/Europe...
C TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS This section lists the technical specifications for the OfficeConnect Wireless 11g Cable/DSL Router. Wireless 11g Cable/DSL Router Interfaces Cable/DSL modem connection - 10Mbps/100Mbps dual speed Ethernet port (10BASE-T/100BASE-TX) LAN connection - four 10Mbps/100Mbps dual speed Ethernet ports (10BASE-T/100BASE-TX) WLAN Interfaces Standard IEEE 802.11g, Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) Transmission rate: 54Mbps, automatic fallback to 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, or 6 Mbps Maximum channels: 14 Range up to 304.8m (1000ft) Frequency: (US/Canada/Europe...
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... location of cables. Ethernet networks use CSMA/CD to obtain the address. A DNS server keeps a database of host computers and their respective domain names and IP addresses, so that prevents anyone outside of it's wireless clients. Ethernet A LAN specification developed jointly by the computers on your home network is a unique identifier for details. Ethernet Address See MAC address. ESSID Extended Service Set Identifier. You must have a domain name (such as 3com.com) and...
... location of cables. Ethernet networks use CSMA/CD to obtain the address. A DNS server keeps a database of host computers and their respective domain names and IP addresses, so that prevents anyone outside of it's wireless clients. Ethernet A LAN specification developed jointly by the computers on your home network is a unique identifier for details. Ethernet Address See MAC address. ESSID Extended Service Set Identifier. You must have a domain name (such as 3com.com) and...
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... static IP address 65 static route 91 Status 98 Subnet Mask 36, 40, 113 Summary 42 Support Information 100 Support Links 101 T TCP/IP 25, 27, 40, 113 Technical specifications 117 standards 117 Time Zone 33, 88 U Unit Configuration 48 Upgrade 90 URL Filter 80 V Virtual Servers 73, 74 W WAN 33 WDS 63 Web Proxy 28 Wireless authorized PCs 61 channel selection 52 client list 62 configuration 52 connection control 60 encryption 54 LED 15 networking 105 NIC 14 service...
... static IP address 65 static route 91 Status 98 Subnet Mask 36, 40, 113 Summary 42 Support Information 100 Support Links 101 T TCP/IP 25, 27, 40, 113 Technical specifications 117 standards 117 Time Zone 33, 88 U Unit Configuration 48 Upgrade 90 URL Filter 80 V Virtual Servers 73, 74 W WAN 33 WDS 63 Web Proxy 28 Wireless authorized PCs 61 channel selection 52 client list 62 configuration 52 connection control 60 encryption 54 LED 15 networking 105 NIC 14 service...
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... FOR THE WIRELESS 11G CABLE/DSL ROUTER Use of the Wireless 11g Cable/DSL Router is only authorized for the channels approved by the local regulatory agencies: Channel Configuration is only available on the region in the US, and the channel is for use in which you are located. Table 5 Channels Channels 1 - 13 1 - 11 10 - 13 5 - 7 1-14 Country Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Belarus, Belgium, Chile, China, Costa Rica, Croatia...
... FOR THE WIRELESS 11G CABLE/DSL ROUTER Use of the Wireless 11g Cable/DSL Router is only authorized for the channels approved by the local regulatory agencies: Channel Configuration is only available on the region in the US, and the channel is for use in which you are located. Table 5 Channels Channels 1 - 13 1 - 11 10 - 13 5 - 7 1-14 Country Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Belarus, Belgium, Chile, China, Costa Rica, Croatia...
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... other normative documents: ■ ANSI C63.4-1992 Methods of Conformity We declare under our sole responsibility that equipment and receiver are on , the user is available from the receiver. ■ Plug the equipment into a different outlet so that the Model: Description: 3CRWE554G72T Wireless 11g Cable/DSL Router 3CRWE554G72TU Wireless 11g Cable/DSL Router (US) to which this equipment does cause interference to radio or television...
... other normative documents: ■ ANSI C63.4-1992 Methods of Conformity We declare under our sole responsibility that equipment and receiver are on , the user is available from the receiver. ■ Plug the equipment into a different outlet so that the Model: Description: 3CRWE554G72T Wireless 11g Cable/DSL Router 3CRWE554G72TU Wireless 11g Cable/DSL Router (US) to which this equipment does cause interference to radio or television...
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... compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. 142 CE Statement (Europe) CSA Statement BSMI Statement Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation: The radiated output power of the 3Com OfficeConnect Wireless 11g Cable/DSL Router is minimized. Nevertheless, the 3Com OfficeConnect Wireless 11g Cable/DSL Router shall be maintained from the antenna to comply with the FCC RF exposure requirements, the 3Com OfficeConnect Cable/DSL Router must be used in ) must only be...
... compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. 142 CE Statement (Europe) CSA Statement BSMI Statement Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation: The radiated output power of the 3Com OfficeConnect Wireless 11g Cable/DSL Router is minimized. Nevertheless, the 3Com OfficeConnect Wireless 11g Cable/DSL Router shall be maintained from the antenna to comply with the FCC RF exposure requirements, the 3Com OfficeConnect Cable/DSL Router must be used in ) must only be...