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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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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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... site: http://www.3com.com Naming Convention Throughout this guide, the OfficeConnect Wireless 11g Cable/DSL Router is intended for use by those responsible for installing and setting up network equipment; ABOUT THIS GUIDE This guide describes how to as the "Router". Most user guides and release notes are referred to install and configure the OfficeConnect Wireless 11g Cable/DSL Router (3CRWE554G72T and 3CRWE554G72TU). Category...
... site: http://www.3com.com Naming Convention Throughout this guide, the OfficeConnect Wireless 11g Cable/DSL Router is intended for use by those responsible for installing and setting up network equipment; ABOUT THIS GUIDE This guide describes how to as the "Router". Most user guides and release notes are referred to install and configure the OfficeConnect Wireless 11g Cable/DSL Router (3CRWE554G72T and 3CRWE554G72TU). Category...
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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. This guide contains the instructions you need to the Support and Safety Information sheet. 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.
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. This guide contains the instructions you need to the Support and Safety Information sheet. 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.
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... the fastest modes of communication but, until recently, only large businesses could afford the networking advantage. OfficeConnect Wireless 11g Cable/DSL Router The OfficeConnect Wireless 11g Cable/DSL Router is crucial. Now, you find unsuitable. Figure 1 shows an example network without a Router. The OfficeConnect® product range from 3Com has changed all of your network from accessing Web sites which you can network the computers...
... the fastest modes of communication but, until recently, only large businesses could afford the networking advantage. OfficeConnect Wireless 11g Cable/DSL Router The OfficeConnect Wireless 11g Cable/DSL Router is crucial. Now, you find unsuitable. Figure 1 shows an example network without a Router. The OfficeConnect® product range from 3Com has changed all of your network from accessing Web sites which you can network the computers...
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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 use the Router in your network (Figure 2), it becomes your connection to an OfficeConnect Switch or Hub, expanding the number of computers you can be made directly to the Router, or to the Internet. Connections can have in your network.
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 use the Router in your network (Figure 2), it becomes your connection to an OfficeConnect Switch or Hub, expanding the number of computers you can be made directly to the Router, or to the Internet. Connections can have in your network.
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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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...Ethernet 10Mbps 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. ■ A Web... browser that the computer(s) and components in your network be configured with at least the following conditions: ■ The Router has just been ...
...Ethernet 10Mbps 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. ■ A Web... browser that the computer(s) and components in your network be configured with at least the following conditions: ■ The Router has just been ...
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...LEDs Green (100 Mbps link) / yellow (10 Mbps link) If the LED is on page 105. Continuously on it indicates that the Router is powered on. 3 Wireless LAN (WLAN) Status LED Yellow If the LED is on - A fault has been detected with the connection (refer to Chapter 6 "Troubleshooting...". 2 Power LED Green Indicates that wireless networking is waiting for 2 seconds, and then off , or there is a problem. If you to reset the unit. The Router has completed the Reset to Factory Defaults process, and is enabled. On for you have used a cable to reset the unit to Factory Defaults...
...LEDs Green (100 Mbps link) / yellow (10 Mbps link) If the LED is on page 105. Continuously on it indicates that the Router is powered on. 3 Wireless LAN (WLAN) Status LED Yellow If the LED is on - A fault has been detected with the connection (refer to Chapter 6 "Troubleshooting...". 2 Power LED Green Indicates that wireless networking is waiting for 2 seconds, and then off , or there is a problem. If you to reset the unit. The Router has completed the Reset to Factory Defaults process, and is enabled. On for you have used a cable to reset the unit to Factory Defaults...
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... is on, the link between the Router and the cable or DSL modem is a problem (refer to Chapter 6 "Troubleshooting"). 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 your cable or DSL modem. The rear panel (Figure 4) of the Router contains four LAN ports, one Ethernet Cable/DSL port, a power adapter OK LED...
... is on, the link between the Router and the cable or DSL modem is a problem (refer to Chapter 6 "Troubleshooting"). 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 your cable or DSL modem. The rear panel (Figure 4) of the Router contains four LAN ports, one Ethernet Cable/DSL port, a power adapter OK LED...
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...might be on the rear panel, if desired. ■ allows easy viewing 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 will ... Positioning the Router You should place the Router in Appendix D before you through a basic installation 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...
...might be on the rear panel, if desired. ■ allows easy viewing 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 will ... Positioning the Router You should place the Router in Appendix D before you through a basic installation 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...
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.... Next you need to set up your cable or DSL modem. 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 your Router to connect to the Internet through an external cable or DSL modem: 1 Insert one end of the supplied...
.... Next you need to set up your cable or DSL modem. 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 your Router to connect to the Internet through an external cable or DSL modem: 1 Insert one end of the supplied...
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none ■ Service Area Name/SSID - 3Com ■ Channel - 11 24 CHAPTER 2: HARDWARE INSTALLATION To communicate wirelessly with your Router, your wireless NIC should be set as follows: ■ Encryption -
none ■ Service Area Name/SSID - 3Com ■ Channel - 11 24 CHAPTER 2: HARDWARE INSTALLATION To communicate wirelessly with your Router, your wireless NIC should be set as follows: ■ Encryption -
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... Service Area Name or SSID as Clients will not be entered for 3Com products is why 3Com strongly recommends that you configure the Router from a wired computer. Selecting Clear Channel Select from a wireless computer any changes you reside in communication between the Router and your clients use on . It also allows you change these settings...
... Service Area Name or SSID as Clients will not be entered for 3Com products is why 3Com strongly recommends that you configure the Router from a wired computer. Selecting Clear Channel Select from a wireless computer any changes you reside in communication between the Router and your clients use on . It also allows you change these settings...
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Your Router is now configured and ready for a detailed description of the Router configuration screens. Figure 28 Wizard Completed Screen Accessing the Wizard 43 If you have made changes to the LAN Settings or wireless configuration options, you may need to reconfigure the computer you are using in order to make contact with the Router again. See Chapter 5 for use. For information on improving your Wireless network security see "Wireless Settings" on page 51.
Your Router is now configured and ready for a detailed description of the Router configuration screens. Figure 28 Wizard Completed Screen Accessing the Wizard 43 If you have made changes to the LAN Settings or wireless configuration options, you may need to reconfigure the computer you are using in order to make contact with the Router again. See Chapter 5 for use. For information on improving your Wireless network security see "Wireless Settings" on page 51.
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...is http://192.168.1.1 but if you have browsed to perform maintenance activities on the Router. displays the firmware version of the Router, allows you click on a topic from wireless computers, configures WPA or WEP encryption, and provides facilities for improving the security of your... IP address and subnet mask information, set up DHCP server parameters, and display the DHCP client list. ■ Wireless Settings - 5 ROUTER CONFIGURATION Navigating Through the Router Configuration Pages This chapter describes all screens is a main menu, as shown in Figure 29 on page 46. When...
...is http://192.168.1.1 but if you have browsed to perform maintenance activities on the Router. displays the firmware version of the Router, allows you click on a topic from wireless computers, configures WPA or WEP encryption, and provides facilities for improving the security of your... IP address and subnet mask information, set up DHCP server parameters, and display the DHCP client list. ■ Wireless Settings - 5 ROUTER CONFIGURATION Navigating Through the Router Configuration Pages This chapter describes all screens is a main menu, as shown in Figure 29 on page 46. When...
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... to reset the Router. Password Figure 30 Password Screen Changing the Administration Password You can change the password to prevent unauthorized access to save the new password The password is used to Factory Defaults" on page 105 If you have forgotten your password you had disabled wireless networking or wireless encryption. To do...
... to reset the Router. Password Figure 30 Password Screen Changing the Administration Password You can change the password to prevent unauthorized access to save the new password The password is used to Factory Defaults" on page 105 If you have forgotten your password you had disabled wireless networking or wireless encryption. To do...
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... are using the same SSID or Service Area Name as those configured on the rear of the Router. You should be lit if wireless is enabled and will scan the channels for the wireless Router. The Router can simultaneously support WPA and WEP encryption, but can try changing the antenna positions on the...case-sensitive ■ Ensure that the encryption method and level that you use on the Router. ■ If you are having difficulty connecting or are no devices like microwave ovens for 802.11b and 802.11g. This is generally a licence free band for low power applications, and you may ...
... are using the same SSID or Service Area Name as those configured on the rear of the Router. You should be lit if wireless is enabled and will scan the channels for the wireless Router. The Router can simultaneously support WPA and WEP encryption, but can try changing the antenna positions on the...case-sensitive ■ Ensure that the encryption method and level that you use on the Router. ■ If you are having difficulty connecting or are no devices like microwave ovens for 802.11b and 802.11g. This is generally a licence free band for low power applications, and you may ...
