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... about this User Guide 8 Related Documentation 9 1 INTRODUCING THE ROUTER OfficeConnect 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 17 Safety Information 17 Positioning the Router 17 Using the Rubber Feet 18 Wall Mounting 18 Connecting the Router 18 3 SETTING UP YOUR COMPUTERS Obtaining an IP Address Automatically 21 Windows 2000 21 Windows XP 23 Windows 95...
... about this User Guide 8 Related Documentation 9 1 INTRODUCING THE ROUTER OfficeConnect 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 17 Safety Information 17 Positioning the Router 17 Using the Rubber Feet 18 Wall Mounting 18 Connecting the Router 18 3 SETTING UP YOUR COMPUTERS Obtaining an IP Address Automatically 21 Windows 2000 21 Windows XP 23 Windows 95...
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Disabling Web Proxy 24 4 RUNNING THE SETUP WIZARD Accessing the Wizard 25 Password 27 Time Zone 28 Connection Type 29 DNS 35 Hostname and MAC Address 36 LAN Settings 37 Configuration Summary 38 5 ROUTER CONFIGURATION Navigating Through the Router Configuration Pages 39 Main Menu 39 LAN Settings 40 Internet Settings 42 Connection to ISP 43 DNS 49 Hostname & MAC 50 Firewall 50 SPI 51 Special Applications 54 Virtual Servers 56 Client IP Filters 57 MAC Address Filtering 62 DMZ 63 VPN 64 Adding an IPSec Connection 67 Adding...
Disabling Web Proxy 24 4 RUNNING THE SETUP WIZARD Accessing the Wizard 25 Password 27 Time Zone 28 Connection Type 29 DNS 35 Hostname and MAC Address 36 LAN Settings 37 Configuration Summary 38 5 ROUTER CONFIGURATION Navigating Through the Router Configuration Pages 39 Main Menu 39 LAN Settings 40 Internet Settings 42 Connection to ISP 43 DNS 49 Hostname & MAC 50 Firewall 50 SPI 51 Special Applications 54 Virtual Servers 56 Client IP Filters 57 MAC Address Filtering 62 DMZ 63 VPN 64 Adding an IPSec Connection 67 Adding...
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Admin Password 76 Time Zone 77 Advanced 79 NAT 79 Universal Plug and Play 80 WAN Ping Blocking 81 Remote Administration 81 Routing 82 DDNS 86 Status and Logs 87 Status 87 Traffic Metering 88 Logs 88 Support/Feedback 89 Support 89 Feedback 90 6 TROUBLESHOOTING Basic Connection Checks 91 Browsing to the Router Configuration Screens 91 Connecting to the Internet 92 Forgotten Password and Reset to Factory Defaults 93 Alert LED 93 Power LED or Power Adapter OK LED Not Lit 94 Replacement Power Adapters 94 Recovering from Corrupted...
Admin Password 76 Time Zone 77 Advanced 79 NAT 79 Universal Plug and Play 80 WAN Ping Blocking 81 Remote Administration 81 Routing 82 DDNS 86 Status and Logs 87 Status 87 Traffic Metering 88 Logs 88 Support/Feedback 89 Support 89 Feedback 90 6 TROUBLESHOOTING Basic Connection Checks 91 Browsing to the Router Configuration Screens 91 Connecting to the Internet 92 Forgotten Password and Reset to Factory Defaults 93 Alert LED 93 Power LED or Power Adapter OK LED Not Lit 94 Replacement Power Adapters 94 Recovering from Corrupted...
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B ISP INFORMATION C TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS OfficeConnect Cable/DSL Router 105 Standards 105 D SAFETY INFORMATION E OBTAINING SUPPORT FOR YOUR PRODUCT Register Your Product to Gain Service Benefits 111 Purchase Value-Added Services 111 Troubleshoot Online 111 Access Software Downloads 112 Contact Us 112 Telephone Technical Support and Repair 112 F END USER SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT GLOSSARY REGULATORY NOTICES INDEX
B ISP INFORMATION C TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS OfficeConnect Cable/DSL Router 105 Standards 105 D SAFETY INFORMATION E OBTAINING SUPPORT FOR YOUR PRODUCT Register Your Product to Gain Service Benefits 111 Purchase Value-Added Services 111 Troubleshoot Online 111 Access Software Downloads 112 Contact Us 112 Telephone Technical Support and Repair 112 F END USER SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT GLOSSARY REGULATORY NOTICES INDEX
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... "firewall" that protects your computers. This completely equipped, Cable/DSL Router also features Virtual Private Network (VPN) initiation and termination, allowing encrypted links to the Internet. OfficeConnect Cable/DSL Router The OfficeConnect Cable/DSL Router is crucial. Computer networks have proved to be powered on the network to detect intruders and prevent them from accessing Web sites which you find unsuitable. The Router can also prevent your users from seeing your files or damaging your network using...
... "firewall" that protects your computers. This completely equipped, Cable/DSL Router also features Virtual Private Network (VPN) initiation and termination, allowing encrypted links to the Internet. OfficeConnect Cable/DSL Router The OfficeConnect Cable/DSL Router is crucial. Computer networks have proved to be powered on the network to detect intruders and prevent them from accessing Web sites which you find unsuitable. The Router can also prevent your users from seeing your files or damaging your network using...
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... network address settings (DHCP) ■ Acts as a Virtual server to enable remote access to Web, FTP, and other services on " computer serving as your Internet connection ■ Cross-platform operation for compatibility with Windows, Unix and Macintosh computers ■ Easy-to protect network traffic Package Contents The Router kit includes the following items: ■ One OfficeConnect Cable/DSL Router ■ One power adapter for use , Web-based setup and configuration ■ Provides centralization of the Router include: ■ Shared Internet connection...
... network address settings (DHCP) ■ Acts as a Virtual server to enable remote access to Web, FTP, and other services on " computer serving as your Internet connection ■ Cross-platform operation for compatibility with Windows, Unix and Macintosh computers ■ Easy-to protect network traffic Package Contents The Router kit includes the following items: ■ One OfficeConnect Cable/DSL Router ■ One power adapter for use , Web-based setup and configuration ■ Provides centralization of the Router include: ■ Shared Internet connection...
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... used a cable to reset the unit to Factory Defaults, refer to "Forgotten Password and Reset to Chapter 6 "Troubleshooting"). A fault has been detected with the connection (refer to the correct speed and duplex. 4 Cable/DSL Status LED Green (100Mbps link) / yellow (10Mbps link) If the LED is on, the link between the port and the next piece of these cases, wait until the Router has completed the current operation and the alert LED is a problem (refer to Factory Defaults...
... used a cable to reset the unit to Factory Defaults, refer to "Forgotten Password and Reset to Chapter 6 "Troubleshooting"). A fault has been detected with the connection (refer to the correct speed and duplex. 4 Cable/DSL Status LED Green (100Mbps link) / yellow (10Mbps link) If the LED is on, the link between the port and the next piece of these cases, wait until the Router has completed the current operation and the alert LED is a problem (refer to Factory Defaults...
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... DHCP server will automatically assign IP addresses to each computer on page 42. The changes that will work in "DHCP Clients List" on your network. By default, DHCP is On (Enabled) ■ Specify the Start and End IP Pool Address. If you can manage this list as described in most applications. 40 CHAPTER 5: ROUTER CONFIGURATION Figure 23 Main menu and Firewall sub-menu LAN Settings Your Router is equipped with a list of the Router...
... DHCP server will automatically assign IP addresses to each computer on page 42. The changes that will work in "DHCP Clients List" on your network. By default, DHCP is On (Enabled) ■ Specify the Start and End IP Pool Address. If you can manage this list as described in most applications. 40 CHAPTER 5: ROUTER CONFIGURATION Figure 23 Main menu and Firewall sub-menu LAN Settings Your Router is equipped with a list of the Router...
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... the Router. The Internet Protocol (IP) address issued to install a PPPoE client on the devices that accompany your modem ask you need to the LAN the following information is displayed: ■ IP address - The Media Access Control (MAC) address of 253 clients. 42 CHAPTER 5: ROUTER CONFIGURATION DHCP Clients List The DHCP Clients List provides details on your PC, then select this screen, you connect more devices, the client list will need to know the following: ■ Username ■ Password ■ Service...
... the Router. The Internet Protocol (IP) address issued to install a PPPoE client on the devices that accompany your modem ask you need to the LAN the following information is displayed: ■ IP address - The Media Access Control (MAC) address of 253 clients. 42 CHAPTER 5: ROUTER CONFIGURATION DHCP Clients List The DHCP Clients List provides details on your PC, then select this screen, you connect more devices, the client list will need to know the following: ■ Username ■ Password ■ Service...
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... installation instructions that you configured using a PPTP VPN tunnel then select this option. To configure the Router you will need to know the following : L2TP (DSL or Cable) L2TP is supported by some Internet Service Providers (ISPs). To configure the Router you will need to know the following : ■ Username ■ Password ■ L2TP Server address Static IP Address (DSL or Cable) The ISP provides the IP addressing information for you to enter manually...
... installation instructions that you configured using a PPTP VPN tunnel then select this option. To configure the Router you will need to know the following : L2TP (DSL or Cable) L2TP is supported by some Internet Service Providers (ISPs). To configure the Router you will need to know the following : ■ Username ■ Password ■ L2TP Server address Static IP Address (DSL or Cable) The ISP provides the IP addressing information for you to enter manually...
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... you choose specific ports, and for these ports to choose the specific applications that you want to start deleting half-open sessions. 54 CHAPTER 5: ROUTER CONFIGURATION DoS Detect Criteria 15 In the Total incomplete TCP/UDP sessions HIGH text box, enter the number of unestablished sessions that will cause the software to work with the Network Address Translation (NAT) feature of the Router. The default is...
... you choose specific ports, and for these ports to choose the specific applications that you want to start deleting half-open sessions. 54 CHAPTER 5: ROUTER CONFIGURATION DoS Detect Criteria 15 In the Total incomplete TCP/UDP sessions HIGH text box, enter the number of unestablished sessions that will cause the software to work with the Network Address Translation (NAT) feature of the Router. The default is...
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... the setting for services such as a web server (port 80), FTP server (Port 21), or other applications through your Router to your internal computers are protected by clicking on delete in the Configure column to edit an existing entry. Since your internal network. To manually enter Virtual Server settings, do the following: 1 Select Firewall from the main menu, then select Virtual Servers from the Internet cannot get to configure a new Virtual Server...
... the setting for services such as a web server (port 80), FTP server (Port 21), or other applications through your Router to your internal computers are protected by clicking on delete in the Configure column to edit an existing entry. Since your internal network. To manually enter Virtual Server settings, do the following: 1 Select Firewall from the main menu, then select Virtual Servers from the Internet cannot get to configure a new Virtual Server...
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... to collect data (for example, bandwidth usage) from the Version drop-down list. Or, ■ Write to allow the management agent to save a configuration file, and restore any saved configuration file. ■ Upgrade - resets the Router to upgrade the Router's firmware. ■ Admin Password - enables you to change time zone settings. Your SNMP management agent needs to be configured with this name so that it can communicate with your Router. 4 In the Access column, select either: ■...
... to collect data (for example, bandwidth usage) from the Version drop-down list. Or, ■ Write to allow the management agent to save a configuration file, and restore any saved configuration file. ■ Upgrade - resets the Router to upgrade the Router's firmware. ■ Admin Password - enables you to change time zone settings. Your SNMP management agent needs to be configured with this name so that it can communicate with your Router. 4 In the Access column, select either: ■...
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Figure 50 Reset to restore a previously saved configuration. This option also enables you backup your current configuration before performing a firmware update or a reset to Factory Defaults from the sub-menu. Backup/Restore You can save your settings are lost or changed. 3Com recommends that you to Factory Defaults Screen 2 Click Reset. Saving your Settings configuration will allow you to restore it later if your current configuration using this feature. 74 CHAPTER 5: ROUTER CONFIGURATION To restore the factory default settings: 1 Select System...
Figure 50 Reset to restore a previously saved configuration. This option also enables you backup your current configuration before performing a firmware update or a reset to Factory Defaults from the sub-menu. Backup/Restore You can save your settings are lost or changed. 3Com recommends that you to Factory Defaults Screen 2 Click Reset. Saving your Settings configuration will allow you to restore it later if your current configuration using this feature. 74 CHAPTER 5: ROUTER CONFIGURATION To restore the factory default settings: 1 Select System...
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... configuration. The OfficeConnect Cable/DSL Router supports NAT-T draft 2 implementation. Network Address Translation (NAT) is the method by which the router shares the single IP address assigned by your ISP with passing IPSec traffic through NAT Routers. Before you disable this function. Other problems may also occur. ■ IPSec NAT-T Pass-through - NAT-T (NAT Traversal) is needed, as it will not be disabled if your network. If you have changed the administrator password. Ensure that you enable NAT...
... configuration. The OfficeConnect Cable/DSL Router supports NAT-T draft 2 implementation. Network Address Translation (NAT) is the method by which the router shares the single IP address assigned by your ISP with passing IPSec traffic through NAT Routers. Before you disable this function. Other problems may also occur. ■ IPSec NAT-T Pass-through - NAT-T (NAT Traversal) is needed, as it will not be disabled if your network. If you have changed the administrator password. Ensure that you enable NAT...
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... the correct address information from the Router. Refer to "Hostname & MAC" on the LAN Settings button at the bottom. Connecting to the Internet If you cannot browse to the Router, use the Release and Renew functions to the Router configuration screens but cannot access sites on the Internet, check the following: ■ Confirm that the physical connection between the modem and the cable/DSL interface is in Internet settings to use the ipconfig command-line utility...
... the correct address information from the Router. Refer to "Hostname & MAC" on the LAN Settings button at the bottom. Connecting to the Internet If you cannot browse to the Router, use the Release and Renew functions to the Router configuration screens but cannot access sites on the Internet, check the following: ■ Confirm that the physical connection between the modem and the cable/DSL interface is in Internet settings to use the ipconfig command-line utility...
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... Router. 5 Remove the cable connecting the Cable/DSL port to the Internet. Also, other computer users will start to it was before you attempt this indicates that the software has detected a possible fault with the hardware. The Alert LED will flash as it 's factory default configuration. Forgotten Password and Reset to Factory Defaults 93 Forgotten Password and Reset to Factory Defaults If you can re-establish your computers and the cable/DSL modem from the Router. 3 Using a straight through Ethernet cable, connect the Ethernet Cable/DSL port...
... Router. 5 Remove the cable connecting the Cable/DSL port to the Internet. Also, other computer users will start to it was before you attempt this indicates that the software has detected a possible fault with the hardware. The Alert LED will flash as it 's factory default configuration. Forgotten Password and Reset to Factory Defaults 93 Forgotten Password and Reset to Factory Defaults If you can re-establish your computers and the cable/DSL modem from the Router. 3 Using a straight through Ethernet cable, connect the Ethernet Cable/DSL port...
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Frequently Asked Questions How do I download software updates for the Router? Or ■ If you used for advice. The Router has a Virtual Private Network (VPN) feature that provides a secure link between remote users and the corporate network by using hubs, switches and wireless access points connected to the Router. 3Com wireless access points and hubs and switches provide a simple, reliable means of expanding your password, and can log in your supplier for the software upload. Do not forget to reconfigure...
Frequently Asked Questions How do I download software updates for the Router? Or ■ If you used for advice. The Router has a Virtual Private Network (VPN) feature that provides a secure link between remote users and the corporate network by using hubs, switches and wireless access points connected to the Router. 3Com wireless access points and hubs and switches provide a simple, reliable means of expanding your password, and can log in your supplier for the software upload. Do not forget to reconfigure...
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... technical support and repair services. Contact Us 3Com offers telephone, e-mail and internet access to apply for a user name and password. To access these Software Updates you must first obtain a return authorization number (RMA). In order to 3Com for repair, you must first purchase a service contract from 3Com or your region, use the appropriate telephone number, URL or e-mail address from the list below. You will In order to software downloads can...
... technical support and repair services. Contact Us 3Com offers telephone, e-mail and internet access to apply for a user name and password. To access these Software Updates you must first obtain a return authorization number (RMA). In order to 3Com for repair, you must first purchase a service contract from 3Com or your region, use the appropriate telephone number, URL or e-mail address from the list below. You will In order to software downloads can...
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... computer's network interface card and managing the data traffic between two remote sites over Ethernet. PPPoE Point-to use SSID interchangeably with access to set of secure data transmission between the local network and the Internet. RIP allows an administrator to shared network services such as an adapter or adapter card. Servers provide end stations with ESSID. The rules dictate format, timing, sequencing and error control. Protocol A set up connections; PPTP Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol is shared by connecting to...
... computer's network interface card and managing the data traffic between two remote sites over Ethernet. PPPoE Point-to use SSID interchangeably with access to set of secure data transmission between the local network and the Internet. RIP allows an administrator to shared network services such as an adapter or adapter card. Servers provide end stations with ESSID. The rules dictate format, timing, sequencing and error control. Protocol A set up connections; PPTP Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol is shared by connecting to...