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...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...
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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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... Wide Web site: http://www.3com.com Naming Convention Throughout this guide. If a release note is intended for use by those responsible for installing and setting up network equipment; ABOUT THIS GUIDE This guide describes how to as Twisted Pair Cables throughout this guide, the OfficeConnect Cable/DSL Router is referred to install and configure the OfficeConnect Cable/DSL Router (3CR858-91).
... Wide Web site: http://www.3com.com Naming Convention Throughout this guide. If a release note is intended for use by those responsible for installing and setting up network equipment; ABOUT THIS GUIDE This guide describes how to as Twisted Pair Cables throughout this guide, the OfficeConnect Cable/DSL Router is referred to install and configure the OfficeConnect Cable/DSL Router (3CR858-91).
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Related In addition 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 install and configure your Product". This guide contains the instructions you need to Appendix E "Obtaining Support for technical support questions.
Related In addition 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 install and configure your Product". This guide contains the instructions you need to Appendix E "Obtaining Support for technical support questions.
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...several computers. OfficeConnect Cable/DSL Router The OfficeConnect Cable/DSL Router is designed to be powered on the network to other computers on for the other private networks. Computer networks have proved to provide a cost-effective means of networking with 3Com®. The Router also includes ...which you find unsuitable. This computer must always be one computer is crucial. The Router can also prevent your computers. This completely equipped, Cable/DSL Router also features Virtual Private Network (VPN) initiation and termination, allowing encrypted links to ...
...several computers. OfficeConnect Cable/DSL Router The OfficeConnect Cable/DSL Router is designed to be powered on the network to other computers on for the other private networks. Computer networks have proved to provide a cost-effective means of networking with 3Com®. The Router also includes ...which you find unsuitable. This computer must always be one computer is crucial. The Router can also prevent your computers. This completely equipped, Cable/DSL Router also features Virtual Private Network (VPN) initiation and termination, allowing encrypted links to ...
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12 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE ROUTER Figure 1 Example Network Without a Router When you can be made directly to the Router, or to the Internet. Figure 2 Example Network Using a Cable/DSL Router Connections can have in your connection to an OfficeConnect Switch or Hub, expanding the number of computers you use the Router in your network (Figure 2), it becomes your network.
12 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE ROUTER Figure 1 Example Network Without a Router When you can be made directly to the Router, or to the Internet. Figure 2 Example Network Using a Cable/DSL Router Connections can have in your connection to an OfficeConnect Switch or Hub, expanding the number of computers you use the Router in your network (Figure 2), it becomes your network.
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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-use, Web-based setup and configuration ■ Provides centralization of ...
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-use, Web-based setup and configuration ■ Provides centralization of ...
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Check that the Cable/DSL Status LED lights. 5 Connect your modem and computer are both switched on. 4 Use the supplied cable to connect the Router's Ethernet Cable/DSL port to one of the 10/100 LAN ports on the Router. Connecting the Router 19 3 Ensure that your computer to the modem. See Figure 5 for the port lights green. 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 LAN Status LED for an example configuration.
Check that the Cable/DSL Status LED lights. 5 Connect your modem and computer are both switched on. 4 Use the supplied cable to connect the Router's Ethernet Cable/DSL port to one of the 10/100 LAN ports on the Router. Connecting the Router 19 3 Ensure that your computer to the modem. See Figure 5 for the port lights green. 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 LAN Status LED for an example configuration.
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...Ensure that you disable this function. Before you enable NAT-T only if it is the method by which the router shares the single IP address assigned by your ISP with passing IPSec traffic through - Other problems may also ...occur. ■ IPSec NAT-T Pass-through NAT Routers. NAT-T (NAT Traversal) is an Internet Draft proposed to IETF in the Advanced menu also enable you ..., as it will not be able to configure Dynamic DNS. The OfficeConnect Cable/DSL Router supports NAT-T draft 2 implementation. NAT ■ NAT -
...Ensure that you disable this function. Before you enable NAT-T only if it is the method by which the router shares the single IP address assigned by your ISP with passing IPSec traffic through - Other problems may also ...occur. ■ IPSec NAT-T Pass-through NAT Routers. NAT-T (NAT Traversal) is an Internet Draft proposed to IETF in the Advanced menu also enable you ..., as it will not be able to configure Dynamic DNS. The OfficeConnect Cable/DSL Router supports NAT-T draft 2 implementation. NAT ■ NAT -
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...plugged into a working and is receiving power. ■ If both the Power Adapter OK LED and Power LED are off, check your ISP. Contact 3Com Technical Support. ■ Check that your unit. If this does not fix the problem, contact your supplier for further advice. ■ During normal ... Adapter OK LED is lit but the Power LED is available through the Status and Logs screens. 94 CHAPTER 6: TROUBLESHOOTING the Router software on the OfficeConnect power adapter you are using the correct power adapter for your region: Replacement Power Adapters If both LEDs are unlit then no ...
...plugged into a working and is receiving power. ■ If both the Power Adapter OK LED and Power LED are off, check your ISP. Contact 3Com Technical Support. ■ Check that your unit. If this does not fix the problem, contact your supplier for further advice. ■ During normal ... Adapter OK LED is lit but the Power LED is available through the Status and Logs screens. 94 CHAPTER 6: TROUBLESHOOTING the Router software on the OfficeConnect power adapter you are using the correct power adapter for your region: Replacement Power Adapters If both LEDs are unlit then no ...
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OfficeConnect Cable/DSL Router Interfaces Cable/DSL modem connection - 10 Mbps/100 Mbps dual speed Ethernet port (10BASE-T/100BASE-TX) LAN connection - four 10Mbps/100Mbps dual speed Ethernet ports (10BASE-T/100BASE-TX) ... (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 - four 10Mbps/100Mbps dual speed Ethernet ports (10BASE-T/100BASE-TX) ... (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.