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... Additional Safety Information 3 ABOUT THIS GUIDE Introduction 11 How to Use This Guide 11 Conventions 11 Year 2000 Compliance 12 1 INTRODUCTION Introduction 13 56K Access 13 Applications 13 Local Networking with Access to the Internet 14 Local Networking with Access to a Remote Office 14 Features 15 Ease of ... 16 Error Control and Data Compression 16 Modulation Schemes 16 Security 16 Upgradability 16 Diagnostics 16 Warranty 17 Support for Internet Applications 17 2 56K LAN MODEM FUNCTIONALITY DESCRIPTION Connection Types 19 56K Technology 19 LAN Side Connection 19 Application Sharing over the...
... Additional Safety Information 3 ABOUT THIS GUIDE Introduction 11 How to Use This Guide 11 Conventions 11 Year 2000 Compliance 12 1 INTRODUCTION Introduction 13 56K Access 13 Applications 13 Local Networking with Access to the Internet 14 Local Networking with Access to a Remote Office 14 Features 15 Ease of ... 16 Error Control and Data Compression 16 Modulation Schemes 16 Security 16 Upgradability 16 Diagnostics 16 Warranty 17 Support for Internet Applications 17 2 56K LAN MODEM FUNCTIONALITY DESCRIPTION Connection Types 19 56K Technology 19 LAN Side Connection 19 Application Sharing over the...
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...Windows Dial-Up Networking Users 24 Establishing a Tunnel via the LAN Modem 24 3 HARDWARE DESCRIPTION AND INSTALLATION Package Contents 27 Before You Install the 56K LAN Modem 27 Front Panel LED Description 28 Back Panel Connector Description 29 Installing the 56K LAN Modem 29 Before You Begin 29 Installing the Analog Cable 30 ...Mac OS 7.6 or later 41 TCP/IP Setup Using Windows 3.11 42 Setting up TCP/IP using MS_TCP 42 5 CONFIGURING THE 56K LAN MODEM Typical Configuration 45 Before You Begin 45 You Should Have This Information 46 Determine Whether You Use Dynamic or Static IP Addresses 46 ...
...Windows Dial-Up Networking Users 24 Establishing a Tunnel via the LAN Modem 24 3 HARDWARE DESCRIPTION AND INSTALLATION Package Contents 27 Before You Install the 56K LAN Modem 27 Front Panel LED Description 28 Back Panel Connector Description 29 Installing the 56K LAN Modem 29 Before You Begin 29 Installing the Analog Cable 30 ...Mac OS 7.6 or later 41 TCP/IP Setup Using Windows 3.11 42 Setting up TCP/IP using MS_TCP 42 5 CONFIGURING THE 56K LAN MODEM Typical Configuration 45 Before You Begin 45 You Should Have This Information 46 Determine Whether You Use Dynamic or Static IP Addresses 46 ...
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56K LAN Modem Main Page 54 Links From the Illustration 54 Links from the Buttons 55 6 ADVANCED CONFIGURATION Advanced Configuration 57 Setting Up Additional Service Providers 57 ISP ... Mask 67 Local Domain Name 68 Enable DHCP Server 68 Enable NetBIOS Filtering 68 Configuring the LAN Parameters 68 Configuring Modem Control Parameters 69 Understanding Modem Controls 69 Connection Controls 69 Mode Controls 69 Protocol Controls 69 Changing Modem Controls 70 Changing Data Call Parameters 71 Understanding Data Call Parameters 71 Minimum Call Duration...
56K LAN Modem Main Page 54 Links From the Illustration 54 Links from the Buttons 55 6 ADVANCED CONFIGURATION Advanced Configuration 57 Setting Up Additional Service Providers 57 ISP ... Mask 67 Local Domain Name 68 Enable DHCP Server 68 Enable NetBIOS Filtering 68 Configuring the LAN Parameters 68 Configuring Modem Control Parameters 69 Understanding Modem Controls 69 Connection Controls 69 Mode Controls 69 Protocol Controls 69 Changing Modem Controls 70 Changing Data Call Parameters 71 Understanding Data Call Parameters 71 Minimum Call Duration...
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Configuring the LAN Modem Remotely via an Analog Modem 74 7 PLACING, RECEIVING AND DISCONNECTING CALLS Placing Calls 77 Placing a Call Automatically 77 Call Routing Among Service Providers 77 Placing a Call Manually 78 ...LEDs 86 Evaluating Symptoms and Solutions 86 Finding More Information 90 Contacting Technical Support 90 Downloading Firmware to Your 56K LAN Modem 90 Resetting the 56K LAN Modem to a Factory Default Setting 90 Resetting the 56K LAN Modem to the Factory Defaults 90 Reviewing Statistics 91 Understanding System Statistics 91 Understanding Current Call Information 91 Understanding ...
Configuring the LAN Modem Remotely via an Analog Modem 74 7 PLACING, RECEIVING AND DISCONNECTING CALLS Placing Calls 77 Placing a Call Automatically 77 Call Routing Among Service Providers 77 Placing a Call Manually 78 ...LEDs 86 Evaluating Symptoms and Solutions 86 Finding More Information 90 Contacting Technical Support 90 Downloading Firmware to Your 56K LAN Modem 90 Resetting the 56K LAN Modem to a Factory Default Setting 90 Resetting the 56K LAN Modem to the Factory Defaults 90 Reviewing Statistics 91 Understanding System Statistics 91 Understanding Current Call Information 91 Understanding ...
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...guide. An overview of the 56K LAN Modem An explanation of the 56K LAN Modem's key functionality A description of the 56K LAN Modem's hardware components Instructions on setting up TCP/IP Instructions for basic configuration of the 56K LAN Modem software Instructions for advanced configuration ... on troubleshooting and maintenance Background information on networking Information on using the custom browser 56K LAN Modem factory default settings Technical specifications for the 56K LAN Modem Glossary definitions for terms used throughout this guide, describes guide conventions, and tells you...
...guide. An overview of the 56K LAN Modem An explanation of the 56K LAN Modem's key functionality A description of the 56K LAN Modem's hardware components Instructions on setting up TCP/IP Instructions for basic configuration of the 56K LAN Modem software Instructions for advanced configuration ... on troubleshooting and maintenance Background information on networking Information on using the custom browser 56K LAN Modem factory default settings Technical specifications for the 56K LAN Modem Glossary definitions for terms used throughout this guide, describes guide conventions, and tells you...
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...router. Actual speeds may vary. The 56K LAN Modem complies with the V.90 ITU standard and is backwards compatible with shared access to a remote office LAN 1.Capable of receiving at up to 56K.1 And your 56K LAN Modem is an easy to install, Local Area Network (LAN) to 33.6 Kbps. The LAN Modem... expected in February, 1998; 1 INTRODUCTION This chapter provides an overview of the OfficeConnect® 56K LAN Modem, referred to 25 users. For further information, visit 3Com's 56K web site at up to throughout this document as the 56K LAN Modem or simply as they become available.
...router. Actual speeds may vary. The 56K LAN Modem complies with the V.90 ITU standard and is backwards compatible with shared access to a remote office LAN 1.Capable of receiving at up to 56K.1 And your 56K LAN Modem is an easy to install, Local Area Network (LAN) to 33.6 Kbps. The LAN Modem... expected in February, 1998; 1 INTRODUCTION This chapter provides an overview of the OfficeConnect® 56K LAN Modem, referred to 25 users. For further information, visit 3Com's 56K web site at up to throughout this document as the 56K LAN Modem or simply as they become available.
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... = link OK, off = link fail, yellow = partition Office Connect¤ Hub 3 Com Internet/Intranet or online service OfficeConnect 56K LAN modem LAN STATUS 3 Com Alert PWR AA CD RD SD OH Tx Coll 1Off2ice3 Co4 nnect™ ISDN LAN Modem Public telephone network Analog POTS line Figure 1 Local Networking with Internet Access Local Networking with Users can...
... = link OK, off = link fail, yellow = partition Office Connect¤ Hub 3 Com Internet/Intranet or online service OfficeConnect 56K LAN modem LAN STATUS 3 Com Alert PWR AA CD RD SD OH Tx Coll 1Off2ice3 Co4 nnect™ ISDN LAN Modem Public telephone network Analog POTS line Figure 1 Local Networking with Internet Access Local Networking with Users can...
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Features 17 Warranty s 3Com Corporation Limited Warranty (refer to the end of Internet applications and games that use the User Datagram Protocol (UDP) and the Transmission Control Protocol (TCP). Look for the latest list of this User Guide for details) Support for Internet Applications Your 56K LAN Modem supports applications that interoperate with the LAN Modem at http://www.remoteaccess.3com.com/support/docs/lanmodem/ welcome.html This protocol is used primarily by Internet games.
Features 17 Warranty s 3Com Corporation Limited Warranty (refer to the end of Internet applications and games that use the User Datagram Protocol (UDP) and the Transmission Control Protocol (TCP). Look for the latest list of this User Guide for details) Support for Internet Applications Your 56K LAN Modem supports applications that interoperate with the LAN Modem at http://www.remoteaccess.3com.com/support/docs/lanmodem/ welcome.html This protocol is used primarily by Internet games.
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... and IP Address Translation s Understanding PPTP Connection Types This section discusses LAN side and WAN side connections. 56K Technology Your 56K LAN Modem utilizes the V.90 56K ITU standard, which can cause line noise), V.90 can connect to the 56K LAN Modem's built in Figure 3. 1.Capable of this User Guide, or visit...can use Internet email. Actual speeds may connect to the 56K LAN Modem via an external user-supplied hub, enabling users to share files and printers and to 56 Kbps and sending at http://www.3com.com/56k. ratification expected in February, 1998; Because it requires ...
... and IP Address Translation s Understanding PPTP Connection Types This section discusses LAN side and WAN side connections. 56K Technology Your 56K LAN Modem utilizes the V.90 56K ITU standard, which can cause line noise), V.90 can connect to the 56K LAN Modem's built in Figure 3. 1.Capable of this User Guide, or visit...can use Internet email. Actual speeds may connect to the 56K LAN Modem via an external user-supplied hub, enabling users to share files and printers and to 56 Kbps and sending at http://www.3com.com/56k. ratification expected in February, 1998; Because it requires ...
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... will likely be reduced when sharing applications. Refer to share applications, files and printers between users on a LAN. 20 CHAPTER 2: 56K LAN MODEM FUNCTIONALITY DESCRIPTION 10 Mbps Ethernet LAN OfficeConnect Hub 8 TPO Port Status Network Utilization PWR PKT COLL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 COAX... 3 4 56K LAN Modem OfficeConnect 56KLAN Modem Figure 3 56K LAN Modem Ten Workstation Connection Example An example of the minimum number of connections is shown in Figure 4. 3C886 56K LAN Modem Figure 4 56K LAN Modem Minimum Connection Example Application Sharing over the LAN Most operating systems...
... will likely be reduced when sharing applications. Refer to share applications, files and printers between users on a LAN. 20 CHAPTER 2: 56K LAN MODEM FUNCTIONALITY DESCRIPTION 10 Mbps Ethernet LAN OfficeConnect Hub 8 TPO Port Status Network Utilization PWR PKT COLL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 COAX... 3 4 56K LAN Modem OfficeConnect 56KLAN Modem Figure 3 56K LAN Modem Ten Workstation Connection Example An example of the minimum number of connections is shown in Figure 4. 3C886 56K LAN Modem Figure 4 56K LAN Modem Minimum Connection Example Application Sharing over the LAN Most operating systems...
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... in Figure 5. Mike's PC Gloria's PC Edith's PC OfficeConnect¤ 56K LAN Modem Alert PWR AA CD RD SD OH LAN STATUS Tx Coll 1 2 3 4 3C886 56K LAN Modem 3 Com Mike Gloria Shared analog connection Public telephone network Remote office LAN Single analog connection Archie's PC Figure 6 Shared Connection to a Remote Site Your 56K LAN Modem is established, up to four users may share...
... in Figure 5. Mike's PC Gloria's PC Edith's PC OfficeConnect¤ 56K LAN Modem Alert PWR AA CD RD SD OH LAN STATUS Tx Coll 1 2 3 4 3C886 56K LAN Modem 3 Com Mike Gloria Shared analog connection Public telephone network Remote office LAN Single analog connection Archie's PC Figure 6 Shared Connection to a Remote Site Your 56K LAN Modem is established, up to four users may share...
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... launch your computer, the following algorithm is routed to use this connection. The 56K LAN Modem will translate each individual user's local IP address into a single, shared IP address (assigned by the 56K LAN Modem and explains how IP addresses are associated with or without Internet access, then the... networking application you like). If the Network ID of the packet matches the Network ID of the Remote Office LAN, with the packet. When the 56K LAN Modem receives the information packet requesting access to the WAN, it must determine which connection type to the direct ISP ...
... launch your computer, the following algorithm is routed to use this connection. The 56K LAN Modem will translate each individual user's local IP address into a single, shared IP address (assigned by the 56K LAN Modem and explains how IP addresses are associated with or without Internet access, then the... networking application you like). If the Network ID of the packet matches the Network ID of the Remote Office LAN, with the packet. When the 56K LAN Modem receives the information packet requesting access to the WAN, it must determine which connection type to the direct ISP ...
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...a remote private network. Any networking protocols such as shown in Figure 8. Alert POWER ISDN OK B1 B2 LAN STATUS TX COLL 1 2 3 4 ISDN LAN Modem 3C892 3 Com LAN Modem Internet Service Provider Figure 8 Connection to an Remote Private Network via a single, locally-dialed ISP account as ... 1981.69.811..619.81..61.1o.1nline service Alert PWR AA CD RD SD OH LAN STATUS Tx Coll 1 2 3 4 3C886 56K LAN Modem 198.6.1.1 3 Com Public telephone network Analog POTS line OfficeConnect 56K LAN Modem 192.168.1.1 Analog POTS line 192.168.1.5 Larry's PC 192.168.1.4 Janet's PC 192...
...a remote private network. Any networking protocols such as shown in Figure 8. Alert POWER ISDN OK B1 B2 LAN STATUS TX COLL 1 2 3 4 ISDN LAN Modem 3C892 3 Com LAN Modem Internet Service Provider Figure 8 Connection to an Remote Private Network via a single, locally-dialed ISP account as ... 1981.69.811..619.81..61.1o.1nline service Alert PWR AA CD RD SD OH LAN STATUS Tx Coll 1 2 3 4 3C886 56K LAN Modem 198.6.1.1 3 Com Public telephone network Analog POTS line OfficeConnect 56K LAN Modem 192.168.1.1 Analog POTS line 192.168.1.5 Larry's PC 192.168.1.4 Janet's PC 192...
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...are as 3Com's NETBuilder, PathBuilder, Total Control Hub. For Windows Dial-Up Networking Users If you must be installed on all workstations that wish to create a tunnel to use Windows NT 4.0, then Service Pack 3 or greater and RAS must be installed. the LAN Modem However, you...Network TeleSystem's TunnelBuilder™ VPN software for the private network must have an ISP configured on the PPTP tunnel server. 24 CHAPTER 2: 56K LAN MODEM FUNCTIONALITY DESCRIPTION The main steps for creating a VPN are using Windows Dial-Up Networking version 1.2 or higher, double-click the phone book...
...are as 3Com's NETBuilder, PathBuilder, Total Control Hub. For Windows Dial-Up Networking Users If you must be installed on all workstations that wish to create a tunnel to use Windows NT 4.0, then Service Pack 3 or greater and RAS must be installed. the LAN Modem However, you...Network TeleSystem's TunnelBuilder™ VPN software for the private network must have an ISP configured on the PPTP tunnel server. 24 CHAPTER 2: 56K LAN MODEM FUNCTIONALITY DESCRIPTION The main steps for creating a VPN are using Windows Dial-Up Networking version 1.2 or higher, double-click the phone book...
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... POTS (Plain Old Telephone Service) connection with an AC wall transformer s Analog telephone cable s 10BASE-T Ethernet cable s 3Com Companion Programs CD-ROM s OfficeConnect 56K LAN Modem Getting Started Guide s Rubber feet and stacking clips Before You Install the 56K LAN Modem To install, configure and use any frames-capable Web browser, such as Netscape Navigator (3.0 and later) or...
... POTS (Plain Old Telephone Service) connection with an AC wall transformer s Analog telephone cable s 10BASE-T Ethernet cable s 3Com Companion Programs CD-ROM s OfficeConnect 56K LAN Modem Getting Started Guide s Rubber feet and stacking clips Before You Install the 56K LAN Modem To install, configure and use any frames-capable Web browser, such as Netscape Navigator (3.0 and later) or...
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... TCP/IP software is provided on the 3Com Companion Programs CD-ROM. Auto Answer. Remains lit if the 56K LAN Modem receives a valid data signal (carrier) from a remote modem (such as power is being transmitted to the Ethernet LAN from the 56K LAN Modem. Received Data. TCP/IP is awaiting firmware... Flashes if one or more of the 56K LAN Modem setup procedure. Off indicates that you have failed or after pressing the reset button. Alert PWR AA CD LAN STATUS RD SD OH TX COLL 1 2 3 4 56K LAN Modem 3C886 3 Com Figure 9 56K LAN Modem Front Panel The functions of the front ...
... TCP/IP software is provided on the 3Com Companion Programs CD-ROM. Auto Answer. Remains lit if the 56K LAN Modem receives a valid data signal (carrier) from a remote modem (such as power is being transmitted to the Ethernet LAN from the 56K LAN Modem. Received Data. TCP/IP is awaiting firmware... Flashes if one or more of the 56K LAN Modem setup procedure. Off indicates that you have failed or after pressing the reset button. Alert PWR AA CD LAN STATUS RD SD OH TX COLL 1 2 3 4 56K LAN Modem 3C886 3 Com Figure 9 56K LAN Modem Front Panel The functions of the front ...
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... the wrong polarity. Description 10-18 VDC 0.8 A MAX Power Connector RESET LINE PHONE 4 3 LAN 2 1 Reset Button Telephone Line Four Ethernet Analog 10BASE-T Connectors Device Figure 10 56K LAN Modem Back Panel From left to re-initialize the unit. s Reset: Press this port. s Four... an external analog device, such as a telephone or fax machine, to this port. Installing the 56K LAN Modem This section describes how to this port. Installing the 56K LAN Modem 29 Table 4 Front Panel LED Indicator Definitions (continued) LED Color Coll Amber Ports 1-4 Green Description...
... the wrong polarity. Description 10-18 VDC 0.8 A MAX Power Connector RESET LINE PHONE 4 3 LAN 2 1 Reset Button Telephone Line Four Ethernet Analog 10BASE-T Connectors Device Figure 10 56K LAN Modem Back Panel From left to re-initialize the unit. s Reset: Press this port. s Four... an external analog device, such as a telephone or fax machine, to this port. Installing the 56K LAN Modem This section describes how to this port. Installing the 56K LAN Modem 29 Table 4 Front Panel LED Indicator Definitions (continued) LED Color Coll Amber Ports 1-4 Green Description...
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... may connect the rest of the 10BASE-T Ethernet cable into your computer's 10BASE-T Ethernet port. s Power adapter (you choose to the 56K LAN Modem for initial configuration. Installing the Analog To install the analog cable: Cable 1 Connect one computer to use the power adapter provided in the...Figure 12. 10-18 0.8 A VDC MAX PHONE LINE RESET Figure 12 10BASE-T Ethernet LAN Connection 2 Insert the opposite end of the cable into one of the four LAN ports on the back of the 56K LAN Modem, as shown in the package. 30 CHAPTER 3: HARDWARE DESCRIPTION AND INSTALLATION s 10BASE-T ...
... may connect the rest of the 10BASE-T Ethernet cable into your computer's 10BASE-T Ethernet port. s Power adapter (you choose to the 56K LAN Modem for initial configuration. Installing the Analog To install the analog cable: Cable 1 Connect one computer to use the power adapter provided in the...Figure 12. 10-18 0.8 A VDC MAX PHONE LINE RESET Figure 12 10BASE-T Ethernet LAN Connection 2 Insert the opposite end of the cable into one of the four LAN ports on the back of the 56K LAN Modem, as shown in the package. 30 CHAPTER 3: HARDWARE DESCRIPTION AND INSTALLATION s 10BASE-T ...
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... ). Before You Begin In addition to an external 10BASE-T Ethernet hub, you will need a 10BASE-T Ethernet cable, which you are connecting your LAN Modem does not have been provided with that Ethernet port is lit. Make sure that the LED associated with the additional hub. If the hub to... cable into one of the four LAN ports on the back of the LAN Modem, as follows. If you are connecting to an OfficeConnect Hub 8/TPO, insert the opposite end of the cable into a 10 BASE-T Ethernet port on the other Ethernet hub. Installing the 56K LAN Modem 31 Connecting to Another Ethernet Hub You...
... ). Before You Begin In addition to an external 10BASE-T Ethernet hub, you will need a 10BASE-T Ethernet cable, which you are connecting your LAN Modem does not have been provided with that Ethernet port is lit. Make sure that the LED associated with the additional hub. If the hub to... cable into one of the four LAN ports on the back of the LAN Modem, as follows. If you are connecting to an OfficeConnect Hub 8/TPO, insert the opposite end of the cable into a 10 BASE-T Ethernet port on the other Ethernet hub. Installing the 56K LAN Modem 31 Connecting to Another Ethernet Hub You...