User Guide
Page 3
...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...
...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...
User Guide
Page 6
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
User Guide
Page 7
..., follow the information in Adobe Acrobat Reader Portable Document Format (PDF) on the 3Com World Wide Web site: http://www.3com.com Naming Convention Throughout this guide. Most user guides and release notes are referred to install and configure the OfficeConnect Cable/DSL Router (3CR858-91). consequently, it assumes a basic working knowledge of LANs (Local Area Networks) and...
..., follow the information in Adobe Acrobat Reader Portable Document Format (PDF) on the 3Com World Wide Web site: http://www.3com.com Naming Convention Throughout this guide. Most user guides and release notes are referred to install and configure the OfficeConnect Cable/DSL Router (3CR858-91). consequently, it assumes a basic working knowledge of LANs (Local Area Networks) and...
User Guide
Page 9
For information about contacting Technical Support, please refer to Appendix E "Obtaining Support for technical support questions. Related In addition to install and configure your Product". This guide contains the instructions you need to this e-mail address for your Router. Conventions 9 Example: ■ OfficeConnect Cable/DSL Router User Guide ■ Part Number DUA8589-1AAA01 ■ Page 24 Do not use this guide, each Router document set includes one Documentation Installation Guide.
For information about contacting Technical Support, please refer to Appendix E "Obtaining Support for technical support questions. Related In addition to install and configure your Product". This guide contains the instructions you need to this e-mail address for your Router. Conventions 9 Example: ■ OfficeConnect Cable/DSL Router User Guide ■ Part Number DUA8589-1AAA01 ■ Page 24 Do not use this guide, each Router document set includes one Documentation Installation Guide.
User Guide
Page 11
...environment, communication and sharing information is designed to provide a cost-effective means of networking with 3Com®. The Router can also prevent your users from seeing your files or damaging your network using Stateful Packet ... example in Figure 1 shows a network without a Router where only one of the fastest modes of communication but, until recently, only large businesses could afford the networking advantage. OfficeConnect Cable/DSL Router The OfficeConnect Cable/DSL Router is crucial. The Router also includes an electronic "firewall" that protects your computers...
...environment, communication and sharing information is designed to provide a cost-effective means of networking with 3Com®. The Router can also prevent your users from seeing your files or damaging your network using Stateful Packet ... example in Figure 1 shows a network without a Router where only one of the fastest modes of communication but, until recently, only large businesses could afford the networking advantage. OfficeConnect Cable/DSL Router The OfficeConnect Cable/DSL Router is crucial. The Router also includes an electronic "firewall" that protects your computers...
User Guide
Page 12
12 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE ROUTER Figure 1 Example Network Without a Router When you use the Router in 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), it becomes your network. Figure 2 Example Network Using a Cable/DSL Router
12 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE ROUTER Figure 1 Example Network Without a Router When you use the Router in 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), it becomes your network. Figure 2 Example Network Using a Cable/DSL Router
User Guide
Page 13
...; Security - Firewall protection against Internet hacker attacks and encryption to protect network traffic Package Contents The Router kit includes the following items: ■ One OfficeConnect Cable/DSL Router ■ One power adapter for compatibility with Windows, Unix and Macintosh computers ■ Easy-to-... serving as your Internet connection ■ Cross-platform operation for use with the Router ■ Four rubber feet ■ One Ethernet cable ■ One CD-ROM containing the Router Discovery program and this User Guide ■ Installation Guide ■ One Support ...
...; Security - Firewall protection against Internet hacker attacks and encryption to protect network traffic Package Contents The Router kit includes the following items: ■ One OfficeConnect Cable/DSL Router ■ One power adapter for compatibility with Windows, Unix and Macintosh computers ■ Easy-to-... serving as your Internet connection ■ Cross-platform operation for use with the Router ■ Four rubber feet ■ One Ethernet cable ■ One CD-ROM containing the Router Discovery program and this User Guide ■ Installation Guide ■ One Support ...
User Guide
Page 19
See Figure 5 for the port lights green. Check that the LAN Status LED for an example configuration. Connecting the Router 19 3 Ensure that your computer to one of the 10/100 LAN ports on . 4 Use the supplied cable to connect the Router's Ethernet Cable/DSL port to the modem. Figure 5 Connecting the Router Your existing Cable/DSL Modem Internet LAN Status Cable/DSL 3C857 OfficeConnect Cable/DSL Gateway Alert OfficeConnect Cable/DSL Router OfficeConnect Switch Check that the Cable/DSL Status LED lights. 5 Connect your modem and computer are both switched on the Router.
See Figure 5 for the port lights green. Check that the LAN Status LED for an example configuration. Connecting the Router 19 3 Ensure that your computer to one of the 10/100 LAN ports on . 4 Use the supplied cable to connect the Router's Ethernet Cable/DSL port to the modem. Figure 5 Connecting the Router Your existing Cable/DSL Modem Internet LAN Status Cable/DSL 3C857 OfficeConnect Cable/DSL Gateway Alert OfficeConnect Cable/DSL Router OfficeConnect Switch Check that the Cable/DSL Status LED lights. 5 Connect your modem and computer are both switched on the Router.
User Guide
Page 79
... on your network will reduce LAN-WAN throughput. NAT-T (NAT Traversal) is the method by which the router shares the single IP address assigned by your ISP with passing IPSec traffic through NAT Routers. The OfficeConnect Cable/DSL Router supports NAT-T draft 2 implementation. Ensure that you have a single IP address and you turn NAT off, the...
... on your network will reduce LAN-WAN throughput. NAT-T (NAT Traversal) is the method by which the router shares the single IP address assigned by your ISP with passing IPSec traffic through NAT Routers. The OfficeConnect Cable/DSL Router supports NAT-T draft 2 implementation. Ensure that you have a single IP address and you turn NAT off, the...
User Guide
Page 105
... (5.2 in.) ■ Height = 24.2 mm (1 in.) Weight 535 g (1.3 lb) Standards Functional: ISO 8802/3 IEEE 802.3 C TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS This section lists the technical specifications for the OfficeConnect Cable/DSL Router. OfficeConnect Cable/DSL Router Interfaces Cable/DSL modem connection - 10 Mbps/100 Mbps dual speed Ethernet port (10BASE-T/100BASE-TX) LAN connection -
... (5.2 in.) ■ Height = 24.2 mm (1 in.) Weight 535 g (1.3 lb) Standards Functional: ISO 8802/3 IEEE 802.3 C TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS This section lists the technical specifications for the OfficeConnect Cable/DSL Router. OfficeConnect Cable/DSL Router Interfaces Cable/DSL modem connection - 10 Mbps/100 Mbps dual speed Ethernet port (10BASE-T/100BASE-TX) LAN connection -