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...System Requirements Before starting, you through the basic steps necessary to install and configure your Wireless 11g Cable/DSL Router, and establish a connection from your Router. • You have a cable or DSL broadband connection to the Internet with a suitable modem and that has an Ethernet connection ...available and is simply referred to the Internet. Your Package Contains: E • One Wireless 11g Cable/DSL Router • One power adapter for connection to your computers to as the Router. The modem must ensure the following: • You already have a computer that this...
...System Requirements Before starting, you through the basic steps necessary to install and configure your Wireless 11g Cable/DSL Router, and establish a connection from your Router. • You have a cable or DSL broadband connection to the Internet with a suitable modem and that has an Ethernet connection ...available and is simply referred to the Internet. Your Package Contains: E • One Wireless 11g Cable/DSL Router • One power adapter for connection to your computers to as the Router. The modem must ensure the following: • You already have a computer that this...
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Flashing Sending or receiving WAN data. E Ethernet Cable/DSL port Four 10/100 LAN ports Power Adapter Socket 2dBi detachable Antenna Reset Button (on the bottom of Wireless 11g Cable/DSL Router will reset to WAN. WAN Off Not connected to factory default. Solid Ethernet LAN link is achieved. All settings of the base) Press Reset button for 5 seconds then release it. LAN Off Not connected to LAN. Solid Ethernet WAN link is achieved. Flashing Sending or receiving LAN data. 3 Flashing Sending or receivcing WLAN data.
Flashing Sending or receiving WAN data. E Ethernet Cable/DSL port Four 10/100 LAN ports Power Adapter Socket 2dBi detachable Antenna Reset Button (on the bottom of Wireless 11g Cable/DSL Router will reset to WAN. WAN Off Not connected to factory default. Solid Ethernet LAN link is achieved. All settings of the base) Press Reset button for 5 seconds then release it. LAN Off Not connected to LAN. Solid Ethernet WAN link is achieved. Flashing Sending or receiving LAN data. 3 Flashing Sending or receivcing WLAN data.
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...through the vents in the side of the case is not restricted. A suitable location might be on top of heat. • Cabling is away from any personnel (refer to the Router. We recommend you provide a minimum of 25 mm (1 in a position that will connect to the User Guide for details). ...8226; It is out of direct sunlight and away from sources of a high shelf or similar furniture to optimize wireless connections to computers in both...
...through the vents in the side of the case is not restricted. A suitable location might be on top of heat. • Cabling is away from any personnel (refer to the Router. We recommend you provide a minimum of 25 mm (1 in a position that will connect to the User Guide for details). ...8226; It is out of direct sunlight and away from sources of a high shelf or similar furniture to optimize wireless connections to computers in both...
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... to solid. 2. Insert the other end of the cable into the Cable/DSL port on . 3. Check that your cable or DSL modem. INSTALLING YOUR ROUTER 1. Connect the power adapter to the Router and wait for the Power LED to one end of the supplied Ethernet (RJ-45 Category 5) cable into the RJ-45 port on your modem and...
... to solid. 2. Insert the other end of the cable into the Cable/DSL port on . 3. Check that your cable or DSL modem. INSTALLING YOUR ROUTER 1. Connect the power adapter to the Router and wait for the Power LED to one end of the supplied Ethernet (RJ-45 Category 5) cable into the RJ-45 port on your modem and...
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To share your Router to the Hub or Switch, e.g. Power supply unit 3Com Wireless 11g Cable/DSL Router Your Cable/DSL Modem Internet ] Your PC Wireless Users OfficeConnect Dual Speed Switch 8. 6 cable. Check that the corresponding LAN status LED on the Router lights. Connect a LAN port of your Router with more than four users you will need an additional Hub or Switch.
To share your Router to the Hub or Switch, e.g. Power supply unit 3Com Wireless 11g Cable/DSL Router Your Cable/DSL Modem Internet ] Your PC Wireless Users OfficeConnect Dual Speed Switch 8. 6 cable. Check that the corresponding LAN status LED on the Router lights. Connect a LAN port of your Router with more than four users you will need an additional Hub or Switch.
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..., and ensure that ISPs allocate IP information, as described below: 1. Click OK. 4. ISP CONNECTION METHODS Before you can configure the Router you need to know the IP information allocation method used by your computer. Double click on Properties. 6. Double click on Network. .... Double click on Local Area Connection. 4. Click on Properties. 3. Select the TCP/IP item for your computer. 3. Dynamic IP Address (DSL or Cable) Click OK. 7. From the Windows Start Menu, select Settings > Control Panel. 2. Restart your network card and click on Properties. 5. 9...
..., and ensure that ISPs allocate IP information, as described below: 1. Click OK. 4. ISP CONNECTION METHODS Before you can configure the Router you need to know the IP information allocation method used by your computer. Double click on Properties. 6. Double click on Network. .... Double click on Local Area Connection. 4. Click on Properties. 3. Select the TCP/IP item for your computer. 3. Dynamic IP Address (DSL or Cable) Click OK. 7. From the Windows Start Menu, select Settings > Control Panel. 2. Restart your network card and click on Properties. 5. 9...
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...) If the installation instructions that accompany your PC then select this option. To configure the Router you to install a PPPoE client on your modem). PPTP (DSL or Cable) PPTP is only used if your modem has a built in DHCP server. 2. If the installation instructions that accompany your ...modem ask you run the Setup Wizard. 10 Dynamic IP addressing (or DHCP) automatically assigns the Router IP information. This method is...
...) If the installation instructions that accompany your PC then select this option. To configure the Router you to install a PPPoE client on your modem). PPTP (DSL or Cable) PPTP is only used if your modem has a built in DHCP server. 2. If the installation instructions that accompany your ...modem ask you run the Setup Wizard. 10 Dynamic IP addressing (or DHCP) automatically assigns the Router IP information. This method is...
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....168.1.1. Where possible, the Wizard will recommend settings for the router at the factory set the account up. 5. 3Com recommends that the Enable the DHCP Server with the Router or the Internet. If you can access the Login page, then your computer, Router and Cable/DSL modem have been provided to the Problem Solving section if...
....168.1.1. Where possible, the Wizard will recommend settings for the router at the factory set the account up. 5. 3Com recommends that the Enable the DHCP Server with the Router or the Internet. If you can access the Login page, then your computer, Router and Cable/DSL modem have been provided to the Problem Solving section if...
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...3Com strongly recommends that only one NIC is used to an internet web site such as detailed above. Ensure that your computer. 4. If you can successfully access this site, then your existing wireless network. 3. Launch your web browser and attempt to browse to communicate with your wireless computer, Router and Cable/DSL... modem have an existing Wireless LAN, configure the Router to the Router via the wired computer, ...
...3Com strongly recommends that only one NIC is used to an internet web site such as detailed above. Ensure that your computer. 4. If you can successfully access this site, then your existing wireless network. 3. Launch your web browser and attempt to browse to communicate with your wireless computer, Router and Cable/DSL... modem have an existing Wireless LAN, configure the Router to the Router via the wired computer, ...
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..., check that the computer is connected to one supplied. • Ensure the Cable/DSL Modem is switched E on . Launch a web browser and enter http://192.168.1.1. 13 PROBLEM SOLVING If you are unable to access the Router's Web interface. Make sure that you do not have a web proxy enabled ...authenticate to the Control Panel and click on the LAN Settings button at the bottom. The Router should be displaying a green LAN Status LED. If it is connected to the Cable/DSL port with an Ethernet cable. • Ensure that the Use Proxy Server option is not, check the power adapter ...
..., check that the computer is connected to one supplied. • Ensure the Cable/DSL Modem is switched E on . Launch a web browser and enter http://192.168.1.1. 13 PROBLEM SOLVING If you are unable to access the Router's Web interface. Make sure that you do not have a web proxy enabled ...authenticate to the Control Panel and click on the LAN Settings button at the bottom. The Router should be displaying a green LAN Status LED. If it is connected to the Cable/DSL port with an Ethernet cable. • Ensure that the Use Proxy Server option is not, check the power adapter ...
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... Settings and enter the host name of the Router. • Some Cable providers authenticate to the user's Host Name. If it blank. DSL Internet Connections • If you have PPPoE or PPTP client software installed on your DSL line uses PPPoE or PPTP, go to access the wireless LAN: • Ensure that your computer onto...
... Settings and enter the host name of the Router. • Some Cable providers authenticate to the user's Host Name. If it blank. DSL Internet Connections • If you have PPPoE or PPTP client software installed on your DSL line uses PPPoE or PPTP, go to access the wireless LAN: • Ensure that your computer onto...
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51 3Com Wireless 11G Cable/DSL Router 3CRWER101A-75, 3CRWER101E-75, 3CRWER101U-75 WL-550 www.3com.com 150200087300J R01 2008
51 3Com Wireless 11G Cable/DSL Router 3CRWER101A-75, 3CRWER101E-75, 3CRWER101U-75 WL-550 www.3com.com 150200087300J R01 2008