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... 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 YOUR COMPUTERS Obtaining an...
... 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 YOUR COMPUTERS Obtaining an...
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... SETUP WIZARD Accessing the Wizard 29 Password 32 Time Zone 33 WAN Settings 33 LAN Settings 40 DHCP 40 Wireless Settings 41 Summary 42 5 ROUTER CONFIGURATION Navigating Through the Router Configuration Pages 45 Main Menu 45 Option Tabs 46 Welcome Screen 46 Notice Board 46 Password 47 Wizard 48... LAN Settings 48 Unit Configuration 48 DHCP Clients List 49 Wireless Settings 51 Configuration 52 Encryption 54 Configuring WPA ...
... SETUP WIZARD Accessing the Wizard 29 Password 32 Time Zone 33 WAN Settings 33 LAN Settings 40 DHCP 40 Wireless Settings 41 Summary 42 5 ROUTER CONFIGURATION Navigating Through the Router Configuration Pages 45 Main Menu 45 Option Tabs 46 Welcome Screen 46 Notice Board 46 Password 47 Wizard 48... LAN Settings 48 Unit Configuration 48 DHCP Clients List 49 Wireless Settings 51 Configuration 52 Encryption 54 Configuring WPA ...
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... 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 Asked Questions...
... 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 Asked Questions...
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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 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 -
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... 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 shipped with the OfficeConnect Wireless 11g Cable/DSL Router and contains information that differs from the information in this guide, follow the information in Adobe Acrobat Reader Portable Document Format (PDF) on the 3Com World...
... 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 shipped with the OfficeConnect Wireless 11g Cable/DSL Router and contains information that differs from the information in this guide, follow the information in Adobe Acrobat Reader Portable Document Format (PDF) on the 3Com World...
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Related In addition to install and configure your Router. This guide contains the instructions you need to this e-mail address for technical support questions. For information about contacting Technical Support, please refer 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 install and configure your Router. This guide contains the instructions you need to this e-mail address for technical support questions. For information about contacting Technical Support, please refer 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.
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... power of all this network, only one of the fastest modes of networking with 3Com®. The Router also provides protection in your computers. OfficeConnect Wireless 11g Cable/DSL Router The OfficeConnect Wireless 11g Cable/DSL Router is connected to the Internet. Figure 1 shows an example network without a Router. 1 INTRODUCING THE ROUTER Welcome to the world of communication but, until recently, only large businesses could afford...
... power of all this network, only one of the fastest modes of networking with 3Com®. The Router also provides protection in your computers. OfficeConnect Wireless 11g Cable/DSL Router The OfficeConnect Wireless 11g Cable/DSL Router is connected to the Internet. Figure 1 shows an example network without a Router. 1 INTRODUCING THE ROUTER Welcome to the world of communication but, until recently, only large businesses could afford...
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Figure 2 Example Network Using a Wireless 11g Cable/DSL Router Wireless 11g Cable/DSL Router 12 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE ROUTER Figure 1 Example Network Without a Router When you can have in your network (Figure 2), it becomes your network. Connections can be made directly to the Router, or to an OfficeConnect Switch or Hub, expanding the number of computers you use the Router in your connection to the Internet.
Figure 2 Example Network Using a Wireless 11g Cable/DSL Router Wireless 11g Cable/DSL Router 12 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE ROUTER Figure 1 Example Network Without a Router When you can have in your network (Figure 2), it becomes your network. Connections can be made directly to the Router, or to an OfficeConnect Switch or Hub, expanding the number of computers you use the Router in your connection to the Internet.
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... 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-use, Web-based setup and configuration ■ Provides centralization of ...
... 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-use, Web-based setup and configuration ■ Provides centralization of ...
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... 1 2 35 4 1 Alert LED Orange Indicates a number of various networking and connection operations. Flashing quickly - Front Panel The front panel of the Router contains a series of indicator lights (LEDs) that supports JavaScript, such as described below. Indicates one of the following : ■ A computer with an... 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. ■ A cable modem or DSL modem with an Ethernet port (RJ-45 connector). ■ An active Internet access account. ■...
... 1 2 35 4 1 Alert LED Orange Indicates a number of various networking and connection operations. Flashing quickly - Front Panel The front panel of the Router contains a series of indicator lights (LEDs) that supports JavaScript, such as described below. Indicates one of the following : ■ A computer with an... 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. ■ A cable modem or DSL modem with an Ethernet port (RJ-45 connector). ■ An active Internet access account. ■...
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... is off, nothing is connected, the connected device is switched off, or there is waiting for 2 seconds, and then off , the Wireless LAN has been disabled in the Router, or there is being transmitted or received. Front Panel 15 ■ The administrator has invoked the Reset to Factory Defaults command, or... page 105. If the LED is flashing, the link is OK and data is a problem. If the LED is off - On for you have used a cable to reset the unit to Factory Defaults, follow steps 5 to 7 in "Forgotten Password and Reset to Chapter 6 "Troubleshooting". 4 Four LAN Status LEDs Green (100...
... is off, nothing is connected, the connected device is switched off, or there is waiting for 2 seconds, and then off , the Wireless LAN has been disabled in the Router, or there is being transmitted or received. Front Panel 15 ■ The administrator has invoked the Reset to Factory Defaults command, or... page 105. If the LED is flashing, the link is OK and data is a problem. If the LED is off - On for you have used a cable to reset the unit to Factory Defaults, follow steps 5 to 7 in "Forgotten Password and Reset to Chapter 6 "Troubleshooting". 4 Four LAN Status LEDs Green (100...
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... power adapter supplied with the power adapter or adapter cable. 9 Ethernet Cable/DSL port Use the supplied patch cable to connect the Router to the Ethernet port on , the link between the Router and the cable or DSL modem is supplying power to the Router. Rear Panel 6 Wireless Antennae 6 10 9 78 4 3 2 1 LAN Cable/DSL 12VDC 1.25A MAX POWER OK The antennae on...
... power adapter supplied with the power adapter or adapter cable. 9 Ethernet Cable/DSL port Use the supplied patch cable to connect the Router to the Ethernet port on , the link between the Router and the cable or DSL modem is supplying power to the Router. Rear Panel 6 Wireless Antennae 6 10 9 78 4 3 2 1 LAN Cable/DSL 12VDC 1.25A MAX POWER OK The antennae on...
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The LAN ports will set themselves to MDI or MDIX depending on the device to which they are connected and the type of cable used . 10 Four 10/100 LAN ports Using suitable RJ-45 cable, you can connect your Router to a computer, or to which they are connected and the type of equipment that has an Ethernet connection (for example, a hub or a switch). Rear Panel 17 correct speed and duplex, and will automatically set itself to MDI or MDIX depending on the device to any other piece of cable used .
The LAN ports will set themselves to MDI or MDIX depending on the device to which they are connected and the type of cable used . 10 Four 10/100 LAN ports Using suitable RJ-45 cable, you can connect your Router to a computer, or to which they are connected and the type of equipment that has an Ethernet connection (for example, a hub or a switch). Rear Panel 17 correct speed and duplex, and will automatically set itself to MDI or MDIX depending on the device to any other piece of cable used .
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...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 computers for connection to the cable or DSL modem that will connect to the rear panel connectors, if necessary. AVERTISSEMENT:... that will be connected to the four LAN ports on top of a high shelf or similar furniture to optimize wireless connections to computers in both horizontal and vertical directions, allowing wider coverage. ■ allows convenient connection to the computers that ...
...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 computers for connection to the cable or DSL modem that will connect to the rear panel connectors, if necessary. AVERTISSEMENT:... that will be connected to the four LAN ports on top of a high shelf or similar furniture to optimize wireless connections to computers in both horizontal and vertical directions, allowing wider coverage. ■ allows convenient connection to the computers that ...
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... heat. ■ Cabling is away from moving around the unit and through the vents in the side of the case is not restricted. 3Com recommends you use is smooth, flat, dry and sturdy and make two screw holes which are stacking your Router with other flat top OfficeConnect units. When in ....) clear of the stack. Use the stacking clip supplied with the Router. You will need two suitable ...
... heat. ■ Cabling is away from moving around the unit and through the vents in the side of the case is not restricted. 3Com recommends you use is smooth, flat, dry and sturdy and make two screw holes which are stacking your Router with other flat top OfficeConnect units. When in ....) clear of the stack. Use the stacking clip supplied with the Router. You will need two suitable ...
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...Router 21 When making connections, be careful not to record this information, contact your ISP requires one. Space is provided below for you need a User Name and Password: PPPoE User Name PPPoE Password PPPoE Service Name You only need a PPPoE Service Name if your Internet Service Provider (ISP). If you have a DSL... and your ISP allocates IP information dynamically over PPTP, you do not wall mount stacked units. If you have a DSL connection and your ISP does not require this information. If you need a User Name, Password and PPTP Server Address: PPTP ...
...Router 21 When making connections, be careful not to record this information, contact your ISP requires one. Space is provided below for you need a User Name and Password: PPPoE User Name PPPoE Password PPPoE Service Name You only need a PPPoE Service Name if your Internet Service Provider (ISP). If you have a DSL... and your ISP allocates IP information dynamically over PPTP, you do not wall mount stacked units. If you have a DSL connection and your ISP does not require this information. If you need a User Name, Password and PPTP Server Address: PPTP ...